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Graphite Design International reports that the winner and a runner-up at the Valero Texas Open played GDI shaft models, according to the Darrell Survey. … Billy Casper Golf promotes Bill Rehanek, who oversees operations for Cook County Forest Preserve Golf in Illinois and several other courses in the firm’s Midwestern region, to senior vice president. Rehanek will take on enhanced course management responsibilities while remaining in the Chicago area. … Architecture Clyde Johnston will team with Fuzzy Zoeller to design the Hollow Creek Preserve course at Woodside Plantation in Aiken, S.C. … Upright Golf expands its line of playing aids with the Upright T.U.G.A. (The Ultimate Golf Accessory). … Edwin Watts Golf announces a multi-year partnership with Golf Magazine to become the magazine’s official retail partner for its Web sites, golfonline.com and golf.com. … Frontier Golf expands by opening a Southeast U.S. Division based in Camden, S.C. Veteran contractor Rich Abbott will head the office and assumes of president, Frontier Golf Southeast Division. … Bushnell will provide the field for the 26th Trans-Mississippi Four Ball Championship in Carefree, Ariz., free use of its PinSeeker 1500 Tournament Edition rangefinders.

Alderdyce-McDaniel expands program

Tartan by Alderdyce-McDaniel announces El Cariso Golf Course in Sylmar, Calif., as its newest Pro Shop Partners Program member.

Srixon's Karrie Webb Wins Longs Drugs Challenge

Srixon staff professional Karrie Webb won her fourth tournament of the season, the Longs Drugs Challenge on Sunday. Webb used the Srixon W-506 driver, Z-URS golf ball and I-302 forged irons.

"New Look" Blue Monster Re-opens At Doral

Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Fla., announces that its Blue Monster Golf Course, a 2007 World Golf Championship venue, has re-opened following a 4-month renovation project. The Blue Monster will host the CA Championship, March 20-25.

ClubmakingFORUM.com Hosts PCS for 'Direct Talk'

ClubmakingForum.com will hold a live chat with Bob Dodds, Professional Clubmakers Society’s technical director; Glen Torstrick, PCS manager of certification and systems development; and Barry Palm, PCS executive director, on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. CT.

Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings

Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – As of 9-25-2006 Rank Change Name Country Events TotalPoints AveragePoints 1 0 Annika Sorenstam…

Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings

Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – As of 9-25-2006 Rank Change Name Country Events TotalPoints AveragePoints 1 0 Annika Sorenstam…

Chrysler Classic Enhances Fan Ammenities

Fans attending next month’s Chrysler Classic of Greensboro will have access to a number of amenities at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.

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Both teams in the 36th Ryder Cup used Seaforth rain hoods – the Europeans using royal blue rain hoods and the Americans using red.