For the fourth consecutive year, the International Network of Golf Spring Conference will qualify a team to represent the United States in the International Pairs World Finals in St. Andrew, Scotland. The qualifier takes place June 3-7 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y.
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The Sizemore Collection Enters Distribution Agreement With Crospete Sports
The Sizemore Collection enters into a distribution agreement with Crospete Sports, which will distribute the entire Sizemore Collection putter line into Korea.
TD Banknorth and Divine 9 Celebrity Pro-Am Form Alliance to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
TD Banknorth and the Divine 9 Celebrity Pro-Am enter into a multi-year agreement in which TD Banknorth will be the presenting sponsor for the pro-am. This year’s event is Sept. 14 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern, Pa.
Hats Off To Ahead’s Arsenal Of Headwear And Apparel Endorsees
Ahead reports on tour staff members Retief Goosen, Charles Howell III, Aaron Baddeley, Jim Furyk and Luke Donald, and their respective starts to the 2007 season.
Harrison Shafts Land Top 10 Money
Harrison Sports reports on two top-10 finishers, including Rory Sabbatini, who used its shafts at the Nissan Open. The players played Harrison’s Pro 2.5 and Striper Long Drive shafts, respectively, in their drivers and the Harrison Impulse shaft in their hybrid clubs.
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Kim Ruark is named president of Ocean City Golf Getaway, a non-profit marketing consortium for Ocean City, Md. … Edgewood Country Club in Charleston, W.Va., names Troy Anderson as its new golf course superintendent. … The Colorado Golf Association announces the election of the 2007 slate of governors. The nine volunteers elected to serve on the 30-person CGA Board of Governors were Mike Boster of Fox Hollow Golf Club; Jim Lilja of Lone Tree Hotel and Golf Club; Ken Lewis of Desert Hawk at Pueblo West Golf Club; Dennis Lyon of Murphy Creek Golf Club; Kent Moore of Cherry Hills Country Club; Gene Miranda of Eisenhower Golf Club; Buddy Noel of Saddle Rock Golf Club; Mike Schultz of Deer Creek at Meadow Ranch Golf Club; and Dave Wining of Flatirons Golf Club. Also, the CGA approved its 2007 officers — Kevin Laura, president, of Highlands Ranch Golf Club; Bill Fowler, vice president, of Rolling Hills Country Club; Lilja, vice president; Dave Cribari, treasurer, of Columbine Country Club; and Jim Magette, secretary, of Meadows Golf Club. … Golf Scene TV, hosted by Steve Kashul, will air weekly on Comcast SportsNet Chicago beginning in May on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. CT. …
For the second consecutive year, Frenchman’s Reserve, located in eastern Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., has been ranked among "America’s Top 100 Golf Communities" by Travel & Leisure Golf magazine. … The newest issue of Golf Course News International now on newsstands in the United Kingdom. … Easy Golf becomes the Finnish licensee for the International Pairs, one of the largest worldwide tournaments for club golfers. … Papa John’s Pizza becomes the title sponsor for the One Club World Championship, set for Aug. 6 at Eagle’s Landing Country Club in Atlanta, Ga. … Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, Calif., will host a regional open qualifier for the fourth Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. The regional qualifier is June 27 and will determine 10 of the 78 junior spots in the tournament field. The qualifier is a single-day, 18-hole stroke-play competition open to boys and girls, ages 14-18 and not enrolled in college, with a maximum USGA handicap of seven or 13. … The Golf Channel will air 19.5 hours of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, beginning today through Sunday. Coverage will air today through Friday from 2-6 p.m. ET, on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET. The first three days’ coverage will be replayed in prime time: Wednesday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. ET; Thursday-Friday, 8:30-11:30 p.m. ET. Also, the network will air live coverage of the LPGA’s Fields Open, Thursday-Saturday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET. … TMC USA LLC, publishers of Arnold Palmer’s Kingdom magazine, hires art director Leon Harris to oversee the design of the magazine. … The Xellent Amateur Golf Series kicks off the first of nine qualifier events, March 19-20 at Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier, Miss. The field is open to the first 100 entrants. Entry fee is $275. … Toll Brothers reports that the Greg Norman Signature Course at Jupiter Country Club in Jupiter, Fla., is in the grow-in stage and that mowing of the fairways and greens has started on some of the holes.
Chinese Golfer, 11, Makes U.S. Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup Seem Like Child's Play
Eleven-year-old Cindy Feng Yueer of Shen Zhen, China, won her age group by 16 shots at the U.S. Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup and earned an invitation to the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in August.
Evergreen Signs On with Legendary Marketing's Golf Marketing Commander Product for Integrated Marketing and Web Solutions
Legendary Marketing launches its new Golf Marketing Commander product for Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn, Wisc.
Golf World, Nike And The Golf Coaches Association Of America Create Co-Branded Coaches' Poll
Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America announce a new, co-branded coaches’ poll that will begin with this year’s collegiate golf season. The poll will be known as the "Golf World/Nike Golf Coaches’ Poll." The first poll will appear in the Feb. 23 issue of Golf World and at www.golfworld.com.
Stance Minder scores with top teaching pros & retailers
Stance Minder reports on the feedback for its golf training system received at last month’s PGA Merchandise Show.
TD Banknorth and Divine 9 Celebrity Pro-Am Form Alliance to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
TD Banknorth and the Divine 9 Celebrity Pro-Am enter into a multi-year agreement in which TD Banknorth will be the presenting sponsor for the pro-am. This year’s event is Sept. 14 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern, Pa.
Hats Off To Ahead's Arsenal Of Headwear And Apparel Endorsees
Ahead reports on tour staff members Retief Goosen, Charles Howell III, Aaron Baddeley, Jim Furyk and Luke Donald, and their respective starts to the 2007 season.
Butter Brook Golf Club in Westford, MA. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host their Web site and online email newsletter marketing e-blast system to help them generate more online revenue
Butter Brook Golf Club in Westford, Mass., picks Cybergolf to custom design and host its Web site and online e-mail newsletter marketing e-blast system.
Dunning bolsters Hawaiian sales
Apparel company Dunning Golf hires Joey Sakaue as sales representative.
Koch joins Ecco team
Ecco signs international player Carin Koch to an endorsement agreement. Koch, a two time winner on the LPGA Tour, will wear Ecco golf shoes in competition and appear in the company’s promotions and advertising.
Lake Monticello Signs On with Legendary Marketing’s Golf Marketing Commander Product for Integrated Marketing and Web Solutions
Legendary Marketing announces the launch of its new Golf Marketing Commander product for Lake Monticello in Monticello, Va.
Wintergreen Integrates Junior Programs into Golf Academy
The Wintergreen Resort Golf Academy in Wintergreen, Va., integrates junior programs into its curriculum.
Yes! Golf Introduces Abbie
Yes! Golf adds the Abbie putter to its line-up of C-Groove models. The Abbie is a traditional blade forged carbon steel putter, CNC milled, with a straight shaft and slant neck hosel.
The Professional CLUBMAKERS’ Society Extends a Special Invitation to PGA of America Members to Attend the 2007 Annual Membership Conference, March 10 at the Galt House in Louisville, KY
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society invites PGA of America members to attend the PCS Annual Membership Conference, March 10, in Louisville, Ky.
Alpha C830.2 Plasma Driver Makes History With 473 Yard Drive and Dominates Diamond in the Desert Classic
Alpha Golf reports on the performance of its Alpha C830.2 Plasma driver at the recent Diamond in the Desert Classic and Desert Launch events in Mesquite, Nev. The top three finishers in the Diamond in the Desert Classic long drive events used the Alpha driver.
