European-based Spherical Blade Limited launches its line of curved-face S-Blade putters in U.S. markets for the first time. The is available exclusively at www.sbladeputters.com, and will be available at U.S. retailers in the coming months. … The New England Golf Course Owners Association introduces the “Golden Passport to New England Golf,” a discount book for golf at 25 courses throughout New England. The passport costs $249 and features a savings of up to $2,750. For information, call 774.430.9030, e-mail execdir@negcoa.org or visit www.negcoa.org. … J. Rhett Evans, director of the parks, recreation and commercial facilities division for the city of Mesa, Ariz., is selected chief operating officer for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
The BMW Championship announces its “Dads & Dubs Father’s Day Sweepstakes” promotion. Any one purchasing tickets to the BMW Championship through June 21 will have a chance to win a complimentary round of golf for themselves and their fathers on the newly-renovated Dubsdread course at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club. Each ticket purchased will constitute an entry in the “Dads & Dubs” promotion. People can also fill out an entry form at www.bmwchampionshipusa.com without purchasing a ticket.
CBS Sports will broadcast the third and final rounds of the Memorial Tournament on Saturday, June 6, (3-6 p.m. ET) and Sunday, June 7 (2:30-6 p.m. ET), live from Dublin, Ohio. … Golf Channel to air 12 hours of the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, the year’s second major, June 11-14. Live coverage will air Thursday-Friday, June 11-12, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. ET, and Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14, 4-7 p.m. ET.
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