RT Technologies reports that its Zeus shaft was in the driver of a fifth-place finisher at the Rex Hospital Open. … Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer of Wyndham Worldwide, has been named the 2007 inductee into the Travel Industry Hall of Leaders. … The American Junior Golf Association reports that nine current members have qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open, set for June 29-July 1 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., June 29 – July 1. The following juniors qualified: Esther Choe, Courtney Ellenbogen, Shan Shan Feng, Mina Harigae, Vicky Hurst, Joanne Lee, Tiffany Lua, Alexis Thompson and Maria Jose Uribe. … Entries are now being accepted for the Georgia State Golf Association‘s 10th Senior Women’s Championship, Aug. 20-21 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. Qualified players may enter online at www.gsga.org. The deadline for entries is July 25 at 5 p.m. … Wake Forest‘s women’s golf program earned the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2007 Spring Sportsmanship Award. … Reigning NCAA women’s champion Duke received top honors when Golfweek released its 2006-07 awards. Sophomore Amanda Blumenherst was tabbed National Player of the Year, coach Dan Brooks earned National Coach of the Year and five Blue Devils earned either All-America or honorable mention All-America accolades. … By winning the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, Suzann Pettersen qualified for the Samsung World Championship, Oct. 10-14 at Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif. … Stowe Mountain Club, Spruce Peak at Stowe’s new golf course in Stowe, Vt., earns the prestigious Audubon Signature Sanctuary Certification from Audubon International. … Igolfalot.com reports that it can help online golf consumers find value retail deals.
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