Black Sheep Golf Club in Sugar Grove, Ill., names PGA Tour player Kevin Streelman as the club’s official staff touring professional.
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International Expansion Orients Jacobson To China
Course architect Rick Jacobson reports on expanding his business to the international market, including China where he currently has two courses under construction and a third in the planning stages.
The Mike Bender Golf Academy To Open At Stoneybrook East Golf Club March 29
The Mike Bender Golf Academy is set to open at Stoneybrook East Golf Club in Winter Garden, Fla., on Saturday, March 29.
American Airlines Renews As ‘Official Airline of the EWGA’
The Executive Women’s Golf Association announces that American Airlines again has been named the official airline of the EWGA. The relationship, which began in 2007, provides association members with special American Airlines discounts to select EWGA event destinations.
Pellucid’s 6th Annual Unauthorized State of the Industry Analysis is published for sale at Golf Convergence
Pellucid‘s sixth "Unauthorized State of the Industry Analysis" is currently available for purchase at Golf Convergence.
Much-Feared “Bear Trap” Ranks as Toughest Three-Hole Stretch in Professional Golf
PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., reports that The Champion Course’s "Bear Trap," a series of three holes (15-17), are the toughest three-hole stretch on the PGA Tour, according to stroke average.
Club Car’s New Café Express SE Designed for Hilly Courses with Hungry, Thirsty Golfers
Club Car introduces its new Cafe Express SE mobile merchandising vehicle, which was designed for hilly terrains.
A Familiar Tiger Woods Dramatic Finish – A Fifth Straight PGA Tour Win for Woods at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Nike Golf reports that Tiger Woods won his fifth straight tournament since switching to its new One Platinum ball.
Women’s Wellness Weekend Planned at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., introduces its "Women’s Wellness Weekend," scheduled for May 2-4.
PrideSports Captures Arnold Palmer Invitational Cleat Field For 12th Consecutive Win On TOUR
PrideSports captures the No. 1 cleat brand at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as more than half of the field, including 12 of the top-14 finishers wore PrideSports-manufactured cleats. Specifically, four of the top-five finishers wore Softspikes’ Pulsar cleats.
ForeFront Names John Perez Director Of National Accounts
ForeFront, a supplier of golf accessory products and services, names John Perez as director of national accounts.
I GOTCHA Ready Warm-Up System instrumental for 1st, 3rd place finishers at AT&T Championship Classic
Pro Line Sports reports that the winner and third-place finisher at the AT&T Championship Classic use the I Gotcha Ready warm-up system.
CHAMP Spikes Wins On The Greens
Champ Spikes reports that the respective winners on the PGA and Duramed Futures tours wore its spikes.
Louise Friberg Earns First Lpga Tour Win With Titleist.
Titleist reports that in just Louise Friberg‘s fourth LPGA career start, she used a Pro V1 ball to win her first title, the MasterCard Classic. Also, runner-up Yani Tseng played the Pro V1x, along with Titleist’s 905R driver, 735 irons and Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter.
Golf Pride® Remains Top Grip Choice At 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Eaton Corp. reports that the majority of golfers who played the Arnold Palmer Invitational played Golf Pride grips, including 26 of the top 30 finishers.
Rife Captures Back-to-Back Victories On The Champions Tour
Rife Putters reports that the winner of the AT&T Champions Classic used a Rife Two Bar putter to force a sudden death playoff and eventually capture the title.
Aldila’s green NV™ garners victories on Champions, LPGA Tours
Aldila reports that the winner of the AT&T Champions Classic played its NV shaft. Also, the winner of the LPGA’s MasterCard Classic played the NV shaft.
Never-Search®, Inc. Receives a Patent on Its Powerful Knowledge-Based Golf Specific Travel Map
Never-Search Inc. receives a patent on its Never-Search for Golf golf-specific travel map. The patent covers the method and system for organizing and controlling the display of information on a geographic map.
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AllGolfTV announces its will work with Sweet Spot Golf to promote breast cancer awareness through the promotion and sale of the company’s Think Pink putters for women.
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» Etcetera
Tiger Woods widens his lead in the U.S. Ryder Cup point standings with a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods now has 6,760.627 points, while Phil Mickelson is second with 2,184.870. J.B. Holmes currently holds the eighth and final automatic qualifying position. … On the Champions Tour, Bernhard Langer tied for fifth at the AT&T Champions Classic and moved to within 12 points of Charles Scwab Cup points leader Scott Hoch, who did not play due to injury. … The Junior Golf Association of Arizona names its new officers for 2008 – Barbara Douglas, president; Jeff Reich, vice president and treasurer; Mary Pomroy, vice president and secretary. … CyberLinksGolf.com reaches an agreement with Tees2Greens.com to supply video content for its Website. … Avendra, a hospitality procurement services company, signs Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui, Hawaii, as its latest client. Napili Kai Beach Resort will leverage Avendra’s purchasing programs, including food and beverage, rooms operations and administrative. … “Just Hit It,” written by Frank Thomas, a 26-year former U.S. Golf Association technical director, is now available at Edwin Watts‘ 68 locations nationwide. … Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., reports that it had been named to Golfweek’s list of America’s 100 Best Modern Courses. Hidden Creek ranks 87th on the list of the nation’s best modern day course, defined as those built since 1960. … Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C., is the top-ranked course in the state, according to the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel. Rounding out the top five are Sage Valley Golf Club in Graniteville; Ocean Course at Kiawah Resort; May River Club at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton; and Long Cove Club in Hilton Head. For a complete list of the top 50, go to www.scgolfpanel.org.
» Tournaments
The completely redesigned TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas will host the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Immediately following last year’s tournament, D.A. Weibring/Golf Resources Group embarked on an $8 million redesign of the TPC Four Seasons. … Sybase Classic officials announce the availability of tickets for the LPGA event, May 15-18. Championship passes are valid for admission all week at a cost of $50. Daily grounds tickets are $20. Children 17-and-under are admitted free. Tickets are on sale at www.sybaseclassic.com or 800.444.5742.
