March/April 2026

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

Cover of Sports Destination Management magazine showcasing a soccer player in action, highlighting athleticism and competitive spirit.

As I looked over this issue, something jumped out at me. The industry has long faced many problems mentioned in these pages, but every time we cover them, it seems we look at them through a different prism. Sometimes, it’s because of the person who is writing about the issue. Sometimes, our advancements and problem-solving abilities are due to changes in the technology available. Often, it’s a combination of factors. As you flip through this issue, I hope you’ll find new ideas and viewpoints that can help move our industry forward.

In this issue

Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course

BY: Judy Leand

The good news continues for golf. The National Golf Foundation reports that 48.1 million Americans aged 6 and up participated in golf in 2025, with the fastest-growing groups being youths, females and people of color, groups the industry has longed for. Here are nine destinations that have everything needed to suit your golf event to a tee. more....