Pellucid Corp. reports that a 5 percent gain in Golf Playable Hours in November should provide a fourth quarter tailwind for increases in rounds played vs. 2004.
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R&A APPOINTS COLIN PHILLIPS AS ITS FIRST DIRECTOR FOR ASIA-PACIFIC
The Royal & Ancient appoints Colin Phillips as its first director for Asia-Pacific.
SRIXON'S ROBERT ALLENBY WINS MASTERCARD AUSTRALIAN MASTERS
Srixon staff professional Robert Allenby became the first player ever to win Australia’s Triple Crown-the Australian Open, PGA and Masters-after capturing Sunday’s Australian Masters in a playoff at Huntingdale Golf Course in Melbourne, Australia.
Second Edition of "Building a Practical Golf Facility" Available from American Society of Golf Course Architects
A second edition of "Building a Practical Golf Facility — A Step-by-Step Guide to Realizing a Dream," has just been published by the American Society of Golf Course Architects.
Arizona State Men's Golf Signs Two In Fall Signing Period
Arizona State announces that Tristan Bierenbroodspot of the Netherlands and James Dalthorp III of Los Angeles, Calif., have signed with the Sun Devils.
Thornblade Club of Greer, SC Selects VCT's MemberReach Solution To Increase Membership Marketing Results
Thornblade Club of Greer, S.C., selects Vertical Communication Technologies’ MemberReach solution to increase membership marketing results.
Travel + Leisure Golf award
Travel + Leisure Golf magazine presents Pinehurst Resort with its "No. 1 U.S. Golf Resort in the World" award.
The 53rd Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am Golf Tournament announces the 2005 champions.
Keir Smith wins the Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am Golf Tournament in Hamilton, Bermuda.
TaylorMade Introduces r7 425 TP
TaylorMade Golf Company expands its Tour Preferred line of golf equipment with the addition the r7 425 TP.
TaylorMade Introduces r7 425
TaylorMade Golf Company introduces the r7 425, a new addition to the r7 family of drivers.
GolfStyles Announces Expansion into the Carolinas
The publishers of GolfStyles announces they will enter the North and South Carolina market with GolfStyles Carolina.
Ginn Company Clubs and Resorts Selects UpLink’s GPS-based Golf Solutions for Fourth Golf Course
UpLink Corporation announces that Patriots Point Links at Charleston Harbor in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., has installed its GPS- based course management and car control solution.
Callaway Golf Honored by Better Business Bureau with 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
Callaway Golf Company is recognized by the San Diego Better Business Bureau with the 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, an annual award honoring companies for outstanding commitment to ethical business practices. Callaway Golf also won in 2000 and 2003.
SkyGolf Announces Additions to Sales Team
SkyGolf announces the following additions to its national sales team: Scott Hinding (Connecticut, Western Massachusetts), Rose St. Pierre (Long Island, New York), Ken McSwain (Arizona), Jim Hauth (Iowa, Nebraska), Dan Hosch (Kentucky, Tennessee) and Bill Keeler (Michigan).
Need the perfect present for your golfing friends this Christmas?
The St. Andrews Golf Academy announces a selection of golf gift vouchers in time for the holidays.
Pawleys Plantation Celebrates The Arrival Of 2006 Lowcountry Style With Special New Year’s Weekend Package
Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., is offering a special two-night package during New Year’s weekend.
PGA Member Jim Langley of Cypress Point Club Honored Nor Cal PGA Golf Professional of the Year
The Northern California Section of the PGA announces Jim Langley of Cypress Point Club has been named NCPGA Golf Professional of the Year.
FORMER CHAMPIONS O’MEARA AND BJORN JOIN STELLAR DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC CAST
Former champions Mark O’Meara and Thomas Bjorn commit to play in the 2006 Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club, Feb. 2-5.
Golf Development
Running Horse Golf and Country Club in Fresno, Calif., announces Kipp Bates as director of golf and membership, and Tim Zirkle as project manager.
BRIEFLY
The Golf Channel will telecast the $750,000 Bard Capital Challenge on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. ET. … Plantation Bay in Ormond Beach, Fla., will open the front nine of it 18-hole makeover in early January. … Robert Swezey joins Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management as executive vice president of golf operations. … Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, announces that the club will host an appreciation event for the general public Dec. 17-18. … Golf Illustrated announces a new special Stroke Shavers Issue.
