Sandford Springs Golf Club in Hampshire, England, unveils subtle changes to the 27-hole club, including a £250,000 irrigation system, new drainage on some holes, a new greenkeeper’s compound, relined ponds and the reshaping, renovation or redesign of all of the bunkers. The whole course has also received new signage. … Golf Course News International enters 2007 under new ownership, the bi-monthly magazine having been purchased by Client Communications. Gareth Main will remain as editor. … Wilson Golf introduces D.J. Trahan as its newest Wilson Staff advisory member. Trahan’s multi-year deal calls for him to play the Wilson Staff Pi5 irons and Tw7 wedges. … Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has been named to the Golf World Business "100 Best Golf Shops" for an unprecedented 22nd time. Also, Carl’s Golfland at St. John’s in Plymouth, Mich., has also been named to the list for a sixth consecutive time. … Sea Trail Golf Resort and Conference Center in Sunset Beach, N.C., is sponsoring a canned food drive for Brunswick Family Assistance. Through Valentine’s Day, golfers donating three canned items each will receive a rate of $37 for the Jones course, $32 for the Maples course and $30 for the Byrd course. … GolfAC.com, a golf vacation and Internet tee-time company based in New Jersey, announces a significant business expansion for 2007. The expansion will include a new, larger facility, headquartered in Atlantic City.
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