Tour Academy: Announces the expansion of its La Costa Resort and Spa elite player golf camp programs. The elite camps, designed for advanced players with collegiate aspirations, are open to both boys and girls ages 14-17 years of age.
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Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort Announces "Father's Day Unlimited Golf Getaway"
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort (Destin, Fla.): Announces its Father’s Day Unlimited Golf Getaway, including accommodations and golf at Raven and Burnt Pine golf clubs, and starting at $199 per person.
European Tour™ Pros Also Converting To Tef Tee™
Tef Tee: Reports on the usage of its performance tee at this week’s European Tour’s BMW PGA Championship.
John Watson, Chairman And CEO Of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Elected Secretary Of The National Golf Foundation's Board Of Directors
Edwin Watts Golf Shops: Chairman and CEO John Watson has been elected secretary of the National Golf Foundation’s board of directors.
Humana Challenge Named "Sports Event Of The Year" By SportsBusiness Journal / SportsBusiness Daily
Humana Challenge: Named the Sports Event of the Year by Street & Smith publications SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily at the fifth Sports Business Awards on May 23. The 2012 tournament was chosen over a field that included the 2011 Carrier Classic college basketball game, the 2011 NBA Finals, Super Bowl XLVI and UFC 129.
Dominant Among PGATour Pros Again: Darrell Survey Shows 91% Of Players Use Bushnell
Bushnell: Laser rangefinders were the distance measuring device of choice for 91 percent of the field at The Players Championship, according to the latest Darrell Survey.
Glenwoodie Installs Tag Text By DSG Fleet Solutions
DSG Fleet Solutions: Installs its Tag Text solution onto golf carts at Glenwoodie Golf Course facility in Glenwood, Ill.
Canadian Rockies Golf Extends Partnership With Buffalo Communications
Canadian Rockies Golf: Extends its agreement with Buffalo Communications to provide golf marketing and communications consultation to its consortium of six golf properties in Western Alberta.
Bag Boy Launches New Website With Enhanced Product Videos And Easier Navigation System
Bag Boy: Launches its redesigned website, BagBoy.com. The website has enhanced product images and videos, easy navigation with drop down menus and an innovation section highlighting Bag Boy’s 360-degree revolution.
XGolf Installed At Trails End Golf Center
XGolf: Golf simulator, club-fitting and instructional system installed Trails End Golf Center in Oregon City, Ore.
Six Positively Powerful Women To Receive Awards For Local And Global Leadership
Daphne’s Headcovers: Reports on the fifth Positively Powerful Woman Awards, to be held June 22 in Phoenix, Ariz. Among the six people to be honored is Jane Spicer, owner and president of Daphne’s Headcovers.
Golf Academy Of America To Be Title Sponsor For Two GPT Summer Events
Gateway Pro Tour: Announces Golf Academy of America has re-signed as a sponsor of the tour, and will serve as title sponsor for two GPT events.
GolfSwitch Mobile Apps Launched By Eleven More Courses
GolfSwitch: Mobile app solution chosen for use by 11 courses.
Holston Hills Country Club Saves Time With ClubPay’s Outsourced Payroll
ClubPay: Payroll and human resource management solutions chosen for use by Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, Tenn.
Nation’s Largest Golf Retailer Opens Two New Experiential Stores in Sterling And Fairfax
Golfsmith: Opens two new Washington, D.C., area locations – in Sterling and Fairfax, Va. Golfsmith will hold grand openings and give away more than $20,000 in prizes and golf gear May 25-27.
The Spirit Of Campbeltown Re-Opens Its Doors
Village at Machrihanish Dunes (Argyll, Scotland): Reopened the historic Royal Hotel in Campbeltown on May 12.
Marriott Golf Names Sean O’Brien Of Hawk’s Landing Golf Club As Golf Grounds Manager Of The Year
Marriott Golf: Names Sean O’Brien, director of grounds for Hawk’s Landing Golf Club at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla., has been named Golf Grounds Manager of the Year.
Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club Re-Turfing Greens On Front Nine, To Host Member And Resident Special Events
Billy Casper Golf: Reports that Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club in Ocean Pines, Md., has started on a capital enhancements project to convert all greens on its 18-hole golf course to A1 Bentgrass.
Lake of Isles At Foxwoods Resort Offers “Member For A Day Golf Package” Package; Includes Golf On North And South Courses And Lodging At MGM Grand
Lake of Isles At Foxwoods Resort (North Stonington, Conn.): Now offers the Member For A Day golf package, which includes golf on two of the state’s top-10 courses and lodging at the Foxwoods Resort Casino.
In observance of Memorial Day, The Wire will not publish on Monday, May 28. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.
