The English Golf Union announces a new sponsorship deal with Approved Golf Properties, which will become the title sponsor of The Brabazon Trophy. … Masters champion Trevor Immelman has earned a berth in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 13-15 in Bermuda. … RDC Golf Group Inc. has been selected by Putnam Co., N.Y., to manage the operations of Putnam National Golf Course and Banquet Facility in Mahopac, N.Y. RDC plans to officially open the course on April 18. … Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade will co-host the CVS Caremark Charity Classic, June 22-24 at Rhode Island Country Club. Nick Faldo will make his inaugural appearance, while J.J. Henry and Stewart Cink will return to defend their title. … Marten Olander of Sweden has been named coach of the European team for the Palmer Cup, the annual collegiate Ryder Cup-style competition set for June 26-27. … With third-place ties at the Masters, Stewart Cink and Brandt Snedeker made moves in the U.S. Ryder Cup point standings. Cink moved to No. 2 behind Tiger Woods with 3,010.70 points, while Snedeker moved into the eighth and final automatic qualifying position with 1,708.03 points. Points will be accumulated through the PGA Championship. … Tim Schwartz is named the general manager of Broadlands Golf Course in Broomfield, Colo. … Game Theory Inc. introduces the Digital Shield, an open-palmed glove for the bottom hand, created to protect against blistering and chafing while maximizing tactile sensitivity. It conforms to both USGA and R&A Rules.
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