Former Super Bowl champion quarterback Trent Dilfer is recipient of the 2009 Brodie Award, recognizing an individual’s accomplishments in both a chosen profession and in the sport of golf. It’s given each year by organizers of the American Century Championship celebrity tournament. … Long Drivers of America will conduct the Desert Duel, a members-only tournament, at Mesquite Regional Sports and Events Complex on Thursday, Aug. 27. Registration opens June 29 at 9 a.m. CT. For information, call 888.233.4654 or 682.549.2105. … “Going For The Green,” written by swing coach Gary Gilchrist, golf fitness trainer Susan Hill and sports psychologist Jeff Troesch and published by Sterling Publishing, provides a unique insider’s look at the three most important aspects of the game. … Feel Golf Co. executes a definitive agreement for equity financing of up to $10 million from Boston-based Auctus Private Equity Fund LLC. The funding is contingent upon an effective registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. … Golf Lab TV is launched, and will test and demonstrate equipment live on TV and then create easy-to-follow 30-minute program that is aired on leading United Kingdom sports networks, including Sky Sports. … The Northern California PGA of America posthumously elects Lucius Bateman to be an honorary member of the NCPGA and will honor him at its semi-annual meeting on July 12. Bateman (1901-1972) was recognized as one of the premier golf instructors nationwide and served as a mentor for youth in the Oakland and Alameda, Calif., areas.

The ACE Group Classic partners with TPC Treviso Bay in Naples, Fla., for a limited time offer to all 2009 Ultimate Golf Experience Book buyers. Through Sept. 30, all 2009 golf book buyers can play TPC Treviso Bay, host course for the Champions Tour event, for $100 per person. For information, call 239.593.3900.