Ron Dodson, president of Audubon International and the International Sustainability Council, will receive the 2009 Donald Ross Award during the 63rd American Society of Golf Course Architects‘ annual meeting on May 3 in Seattle, Wash. … Ginn Sports Entertainment LLC and Ginn Development Co. LLC jointly announce that they have made the decision to end their active participation in professional golf. … RT Technologies reports that the winner of the Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Championship used an RT Midas shaft in his hybrid. … PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., launches its Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and David Leadbetter Golf Academy, along with a new Hot Stix Golf Performance Center. … Pro Line Sports reports strong sales for its IGotcha Ready warm-up system despite the current economic climate. … Cleatskins unveils Golfskins, an accessory that takes golfers from the course to the clubhouse without requiring a change of shoes. Golfskins cups the bottom of golf shoes to extend the life of cleats, improve mobility and safety on hard surfaces and provides a sealed barrier to keep dirt and grass out of the home and car. … Colin L. Powell retired U.S. General and former U.S. Secretary of State, will be the keynote speaker at The First Tee‘s gala dinner in San Jose, Calif., on March 1. … Bob Flynn of Kennesaw, Ga., receives 2009 Georgia State Golf Association‘s Bill Todd Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a GSGA volunteer. … Play Collegiate Golf, a scouting tool for high school golfers, will offer members of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour free consulting and program discounts in 2009. … Al Ruwaya Golf Club announced it is forming an International Founding Board of Governors for the Club and is also releasing the first 50 Founder Reserve memberships, available by personal invitation only. … Boo Weekley and Firethorn Clothing announces the launch of a new apparel line.
Claudia Romana will unveiling her fall 2009 collection in addition to displaying her current resort and spring collections. … Golf Vacations Ireland announces an 7.5 percent commission offer for PGA pros. … The Mexico Tourism Board and top Mexican destinations are exhibiting. … Images by Joann Dost make their first appearance on an exclusive line of golf apparel.
The HSBC Women’s Champions announces that Se Ri Pak, Paula Creamer and Ji Yai Shin have committed to play in the event, March 5-8 in Singapore. … Mercedes-Benz is named the official car sponsor of the Northern Trust Open. Under terms of the two-year agreement, Mercedes-Benz will provide a hole-in-one vehicle at the 14th hole each year and provide a new Mercedes-Benz courtesy car for every player to drive during the tournament. … Cherry Hills Country Club annonuces that they will host will host the 2009 Palmer Cup.
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