Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer headline the eight-player field in the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game, set for Monday, Feb. 6 in Wailea, Maui.
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Exhibitors Marketing in New Ways At the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention, Jan. 26-29
Exhibitors at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show and Convention, Jan. 26-29 in Orlando, Fla., are expected to use new and enhanced show programs to build brand loyalty and grow retail profits.
ZELOCITY’S PURECONTACT AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Zelocity announces that its The PureContact is available for consumers in time for holiday shopping. The ball flight monitor retails at $395.
Rutherford Plantation signs on with Cybergolf
Rutherford Plantation in Rutherfordton, N.C., signs on to have Cybergolf design and host a Web site and e-mail marketing system for the club.
Greater Kansas City Golf Classic set for June 26 – July 2
The Pride of Kansas City Foundation announces that Kansas City’s annual Champions Tour event has secured a sponsorship and a new date. The event has been named the Greater Kansas City Golf Classic and will be held June 26-July 2.
National Certification Commission recognizes comprehensive program
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America reports that its certification program has been recognized by the National Certification Commission as "one of the most extensive and comprehensive certification programs for any profession."
BunkerShot.com announces its Custom Branded Desktop Wallpaper
BunkerShot.com announces its custom branded desktop wallpaper is available.
G360 RECEIVES TOP RATINGS FROM GOLF ILLUSTRATED READERS
GAIM Golf reports that its G360 putter received a 9.6 out of 10 average score in Golf Illustrated‘s 2005 Readers’ Testing Program.
KING PAR SUPERSTORE HIRES PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL BILL BALDWIN
King Par Golf in Flushing, Mich., announces the hiring of PGA Master golf professional Bill Baldwin to its staff.
SUNRIVER TO HOST 2007 USGA SENIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR
Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Ore., has been selected by the U.S. Golf Association as the site of the 2007 Senior Women’s Amateur. The dates of the championship are Sept. 1-6.
CLUB GLOVE PROMOTES JOHN KELLER TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
West Coast Trends announces that John Keller has been promoted to the position of national sales manager.
SCGA’S TOM MORGAN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOLF ADMINISTRATORS
Tom Morgan, executive director of the Southern California Golf Association, has been elected president of the International Association of Golf Administrators.
MembersFirst Names John Blake Chief Executive Officer
MembersFirst announces that John Blake has been promoted to chief executive officer.
Pinehills GC (Nicklaus) is First 5-Star Course in New England
New England GolfGuide 2006 names Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass., its first and only five-star course in New England.
RETIEF GOOSEN SET FOR DESERT CLASSIC RETURN
Retief Goosen, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, confirms that he will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in February. Goosen will be making his first appearance in five years.
THE PLAYERS Championship and PGA TOUR Contribute $2.5 Million to Charities
The Players Championship announces that it and the PGA Tour raised $2.5 million for charity in 2005, money which will be distributed to more than 77 Northeast Florida charities.
Grant Provides Scholarships for 184 Youth In The First Tee of Greater Seattle Program
One hundred eighty-four children will receive scholarships for The First Tee of Greater Seattle program for the 2006 golf season, thanks to a grant from the Peter M. Putnam Foundation. The $5,520 gift will cover all program fees for youngsters ages 8 to 18.
SRIXON’S ROBERT ALLENBY CLAIMS AUSTRALIAN OPEN CROWN
Srixon staff professional Robert Allenby won the MFS Australian Open using a full bag of Srixon clubs, including the W-403AD driver, W-403AD 3 and 5 woods, I-404 irons, WG-504 wedge and the Srixon Z-UR golf ball.
The Golfer’s Footprint Inc. Announces WildHawk Golf Club as a GFi Swing Trainer Retail Distributor
The Golfer’s Footprint announces WildHawk Golf Club in Sacramento, Calif., as a GFi Swing Trainer retail distributor.
GOLFWEEK’S GOLFEST RETURNS TO ORLANDO JANUARY 21-22, 2006
Golfweek will hold Golfest Orlando at Orange County National Jan. 21-22.
