Katherine Marren joins Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel Valley, Calif., as director of instruction. … Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, is offering its new “Shopper’s Delight” promotion. Guests staying at the resort five nights or more through April 30 receive a 15 percent room discount, complimentary room upgrade and $200 in St. Maarten Bucks, valid at an array of local duty-free stores. For information, visit www.sonesta.com/greatbay. … Tee Time Magazine announces that it is ceasing publication after 15 years, and is offering it for sale. For information, visit www.teetime-mag.com. … The Carolinas PGA Section awards a $5,000 Nicklaus/PGA Teaching Grant to The First Tee of the Triad. … Golf Teaching Pro magazine rates The Golf Ring as the No. 1 teaching aid on its bi-annual list. The aid is a set of carbon-fiber rings, one 6 feet in diameter and the other an 18 inch spot target ring. … ClubTec will demonstrate its SQL Club Management Solutions at the Golf Industry Show in New Orleans, La. … The Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation‘s “Sticks for Kids” program will expand to 407 programs in all 50 states, five military bases and, for the first time, in China in 2009.
Golf Channel‘s interactive instructional show “The Golf Fix” will premiere on Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 p.m. ET. Hosted by golf instructor Michael Breed, the 30-minute show will feature viewer participation to not only address technique and golf skills, but also to broach subjects ranging from golf terminology to history. … The PGA Tour Network will provide live daily coverage of the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 from 10 a.m.-noon ET.
Peter Jacobsen, host of the ACE Group Classic, Feb. 20-22 in Naples, Fla., withdraws from the tournament due to a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery.
Initial Force will launch its Swing Catalyst, which synchronizes force plate and launch monitor data with a video clip to better analyze the cause and effects of a golf shot. … Daphne’s Headcovers, maker of unique animal headcovers, will introduce new designs and significant improvements to some old favorites. … Tehama will introduce its 2009 collection, which will include an expansion of Tehama Green with new technologies, premium additions and Hang’em Dry performance.
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