August 21 – August 21 | Himmerland Golf and Spa Resort / Farso, Denmark
The Links Goes Dark
August 21 – August 21 | Patriots Point Links / Mount Pleasant, S.C. Event Admission: $5 Event Admission and Golf Event…
Golf Spectating Benefits Health, New Study Shows
University of Edinburgh: In conjunction with the Golf & Health Project, releases research about the health benefits of golf spectating, showing those who attend golf events could potentially gain benefits similar to those playing.
TSYS Named Official Payment Processing Provider Of NGCOA
Pellucid Corp.: Publishes the August issue of Pellucid Perspective, which examines the unique opportunities and challenges golf course operators.
2017 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience Introduces New Venues, Grows Event Participation And Helps Drive Business, Aug. 14-16
PGA of America: Reports on its recent PGA Fashion & Demo Experience in Las Vegas and the positive reception of moving its Pro-Pro Tournament to TPC Las Vegas and the PGA Demo Experience relocating to Topgolf Las Vegas.
VA Composites Shafts played by past PGA Champion
VA Composites: Rich Beem, the 2002 PGA champion, played three Raijin shafts and special edition Slay prototype, at last week’s PGA Championship.
TPT Golf™ Scores Second-Place Finish At Ricoh Women’s British Open
TPT Golf: 16LKP-MT-SW shaft was played by Jodi Ewart Shadoff en route to a second-place finish at the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
The Phoenician Golf Club To Be Redesigned And Rerouted In 2018
Phoenician Golf Club | Scottsdale, Ariz.: To undergo a complete redesign and rerouting beginning in January. The project, which is expected to take 10 months to complete, will transform the club from a 27-hole facility to an 18-hole golf course.
South Florida PGA Foundation: Names Sarah Weyand as its 2017 Bobby Goodman Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 grant is given annually to a high school senior or college freshman or sophomore, and is named after PGA professional Bobby Goodman, who is recognized for his contributions to the game of golf at all levels.
GolfBook, Powered by CBS Sports Digital, Partners With Billy Casper Golf
GolfBook: Tee-time booking provider partners with Billy Casper Golf and its managed courses. Golfers will be able to reserve tee times with no booking fees.
Greg Norman Collection To Be Offered In The Merchandise Tent At The 2017 Solheim Cup
Greg Norman Collection: Named an official brand merchandise licensee for the LPGA and will have its apparel and accessories featured in the 2017 Solheim Cup merchandise tent.
TGA Premier Golf Adds Third Franchise In Seattle, WA
TGA Premier Golf: Expands in the Pacific Northwest with a third franchise in Seattle, Wash.
The ORCA Report Releases July Results
ORCA Report: Releases July’s occupancy and average rates per round metrics for the Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Palm Springs and San Francisco, Calif., and Chicago, Ill., markets.
Renovation At Vestavia Country Club Taking Shape
George Golf Design: Currently renovating Vestavia Country Club in Birmingham, Ala. The course was originally designed by George Cobb in 1951. Various renovations will continue until October, when the grass will begin its grow-in period, lasting until spring 2018.
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas Names Gilles Gagnon ‘Director Of Golf Emeritus’
Casa de Campo Resort and Villas | La Romana, Dominican Republic: Senior golf sales director Gilles Gagnon is additionally named director of golf emeritus. Gagnon worked at Casa de Campo since 1980 when he was hired as golf operations director.
Media Alert – “Elk & Knoxy” Podcast, Featuring Brittany Lang & Gerina Piller – Team USA – 2017 Solheim Cup
Secret Golf: “Elk & Knoxy” podcast previews this week’s Solheim Cup with U.S. team members Brittany Lang and Gerina Piller.
Marketing Is The Mantra For Golf Clubs!
Asia Pacific Golf Summit: Legendary Marketing’s Andrew Wood will be a guest speaker at the 11th annual conference in Danang, Vietnam. Wood will speak on marketing automation.
Keswick Hall & Golf Club’s ‘Full Cry Golf Package’ Ideal For Fall Getaway
Keswick Hall and Golf Club | Charlottesville, Va.: Offering its Full Cry Golf Package for the fall. The package starts at $349 per night.
Corby W. Foster Named General Manager Of Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club
Troon: Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club in Wickenburg, Ariz., names Corby W. Foster as its new general manager.