Golf Channel promotes Chris Murvin to senior vice president, business affairs. Murvin will supervise the human resources and legal departments, and manage the administration of the network’s existing contracts with the major golf organizations and international partners. … The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on Kiawah Island, S.C., receives a Mobil Five Star Award from the Mobil Travel Guide. … Kevin Whitmore is named director of golf at True North Golf Club in Harbor Springs, Mich.
Footwear manufacturer Geox will launch its first collection of golf shoes. The new Geox line is expected to enhance the shoe’s comfort and functionality – a waterproof sole and total breathability.
Golf Channel will air “Uneven Fairways,” a 60-minute documentary that pays tribute to African-American golf pioneers and hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. ET. The documentary is based on the books “Uneven Lies” by Pete McDaniel and “Forbidden Fairways” by Calvin H. Sinnette. … Duke University women’s golfer Jennie Lee will be featured “The Real Winning Edge” television series on Jan. 24-25.
Tom Watson, Nick Price, Ian Woosnam and Hal Sutton commit to play the Champions Tour’s Toshiba Classic, March 6-8 in Newport Beach, Calif. … The ACE Group Classic reports that 27 of the top-30 players from the 2008 Champions Tour official money list have committed to play in the event, Feb. 20-22 in Naples, Fla. … Entries are now being accepted for the 21st Georgia Four-Ball Tournament, March 27-29 at Valdosta Country Club and Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta. For information, call 770.955,4272 or 800.949.4742 or e-mail info@gsga.org. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., is offering incentives for new group bookings during “2009 Value Dates.” For information, call 800.866.1946 or 239.261.2222, or visit www.naplesbeachhotel.com/meetings.
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