Sergio Garcia, Brandt Snedeker and Boo Weekley commit to play in the Qatar Masters, Jan. 22-25 in Doha. … The LPGA and Brasil 1 announce that the inaugural HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup 2009, a LPGA-sanctioned international golf exhibition, will be played at Itanhanga Golf Club, Jan. 24-25, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
JacklinGolf signs on to sponsor educational programming and resource development for the American Society of Golf Course Architects. … PGA Tour player Tim Herron announces the creation of a unique, multi-dimensional educational initiative aimed at teaching children leadership skills through the game of golf. The “Lil’ Lumpy Leadership Initiative” includes the writing and production of an animated, educational DVD series, featuring Herron as himself. … Monday After The Masters tournament organizers announce that proceeds from the 2008 Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament totaled $460,000, breaking the previous high of $456,000. … The West Coast Golf ValueBook, which features discounts to more than 350 courses throughout Oregon, Las Vegas, Nev., Northern California and Hawaii, is now available. For information, call 800.949.1415 or email Mark Reynolds at mark@2for1golf.com.
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