Quinn Pumps: Signs LPGA rookie Adrienne White to an endorsement agreement for 2010. White will wear the Quinn Pumps logo in all tournaments. Quinn Pumps is the largest Canadian manufacturer of reciprocating rod pumps in the world. … American Society of Golf Course Architects: Elects Erik Larsen as the organization’s president at the recent 64th annual meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Larsen is executive vice president and senior golf course architect of Arnold Palmer Design Co. … Aquatrols Corp.: Donates $10,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
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Florida State Golf Association: Announces its 2010 schedule of FSGA One-Day events throughout the state. The events run April 8 to Nov. 1, and will be 18 holes of individual net stroke play within flights, with players playing to 100 percent of their course handicap. For information, visit FSGA.org. … LPGA: Hires NYCA to review and clearly define its global brand position. “NYCA will be the creative partner to help us achieve our aggressive goals, and we’re proud to be working with them,” said Michael Whan, the LPGA’s new commissioner.
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Champions Tour: The Cap Cana Championship
March 26 – March 28 | Punta Espada Golf Club // Cap Cana, Dominican Repubilc
Champions Tour: The Cap Cana Championship
March 26 – March 28 | Punta Espada Golf Club // Cap Cana, Dominican Repubilc
Duramed Futures Tour: Riviera Nayarit Challenge
March 26 – March 28 | El Tigre G&olf and CC // Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
Duramed Futures Tour: Riviera Nayarit Challenge
March 26 – March 28 | El Tigre G&olf and CC // Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
Golfer's Guide Player's Club Newsletter Returns
Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions: Announces return of its Player’s Club Newsletter, a bi-weekly publication that will include expanded course profiles, commentary, destination guides and golf industry news.
Quagmire Expands Roster Of Fashionable Women's Staff Players
Quagmire: Signs Caroline Larsson and Adrienne White to its staff of LPGA and Futures Tour players.
Speaking of Golf™ Radio Announces Guests For Saturday, March 27th Show
Speaking of Golf: Golf Digest’s Pete McDaniel and Golfweek’s Sean Martin headline the guests for the Saturday, March 27, show.
Jacobson Wins China's Best New Course Award
Lion Lake Resort: China Golf names the Rick Jacobson-designed Moon Course as the country’s Best Golf Course Design for 2009. Located northwest of Guangzhou, the Moon Course at Lion Lake is Jacobson’s first original 18-hole design in China.
'O' BEAM Expands Sales Program
‘O’ Beam: Expands its sales program with the hiring of territorial sales representatives throughout the U.S. ‘O’ Beam is maker of a laser-based putting training aid.
ZenoLink's Innovative Golf Swing Analysis Makes Believer Out Of Prominent Michigan Pro
Zenolink: Reports on Chris Welch, who designed the company’s 3-D motion analysis technology that measures and analyzes the biomechanics of an individual’s golf swing.
Pukka, adidas, Wales Ryder Cup, Spotless Swing Among Early Key Sponsors Of ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Announces early sponsors of the ING Spring Conference, May 9-13 in Pinehurst, N.C.
Golf Digest 2010 Road Trip
Golf Digest: Announces the Golf Digest 2010 Road Trip to celebrate the magazine’s 60th anniversary. Starting on April 2, associate editor Max Adler will travel on a two-month cross-country trip to visit some of golf’s most unique people and places. Readers can track Adler’s progress via daily stories, photos and videos online and participate in a Spot Max sweepstakes for prizes.
Five New Venues To Host Regional Qualifying For 2013 Open Championship
The R&A: Selects Little Aston, Luffenham Heath, Northumberland, Remedy Oak and The Island golf clubs as regional qualifying venues for the 2013 Open Championship at Muirfield.
LPGA Selects Thor Guard Lightning Prediction And Weather Warning Systems
Thor Guard: The LPGA selects the company, maker of lightning prediction and weather warning systems, to provide meteorological support for its tour events.
Help For Your Game Now Available On iPhone With Jim McLean
Jim McLean: Noted instructor creates an iPhone app that covers more than eight aspects of the game.
PerryGolf Announces Luxury River Cruising Through Provence On 18-Passenger Le Phenicien
PerryGolf: Announces a six-night cruise through the Provence region of southern France, Sept. 18-25, which will include golf at the Seve Ballesteros-designed Pont Royal Golf Club, the Servanes Golf Club and the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed La Grande Motte.
CMAA Announces New Corporate Advantage Program Partner: CYBEX International
Club Managers Association of America: Adds CYBEX International as a silver partner to its Corporate Advantage Program, a collaborative effort among CMAA, The Club Foundation and up to 15 corporate entities. The program helps support the professional development programs offered and funded by CMAA and The Club Foundation.
The Territory Head Professional Earns PGA Class A Certification
The Territory: Head golf professional Donavan Grahn earns his PGA Class A certification. PGA members earn their status by undergoing a multi-year series of work, study and training, and passing a playing aptitude test.
