Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Zero – the Project to End Prostate Cancer: Names long-time award-winning journalist Jim Huber as national spokesman for the Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer campaign. Huber is currently a sportscaster for Turner Sports. … Pinehurst Resort: Hires Brian Fahey as its new tournament director. Fahey will lead the tournament team in Pinehurst’s five annual North & South Amateur Championships, three U.S. Kids Golf events, all member championships and corporate events. … Pinehurst Resort: Will participate in Play Golf America Women’s Golf Month June 7-12 with a series of free golf clinics, discounted playing opportunities and beginner schools that are open to the public. … Thegolfacademy: Opens at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Ariz. The academy is overseen by Bill Forrest, a former PGA of America National Teacher of the Year (2006) and four-time Southwest Section – PGA of America Teacher of the Year. … American Society of Golf Course Architects: Offering “The Golf Course Remodeling Process – Questions & Answers,” a free, illustrated brochure available to anyone interested in the planning process. The brochure can be downloaded from the publications section of ASGCA.org.
Women’s Western Golf Association National Amateur Championship: Accepting entries for its 110th championship, June 21-26 at Rochester Golf and Country Cub, Rochester, MN. Registration closes on June 15. … Asian Amateur Championship: Announces Japan Airlines and Samsung Electronics as sponsors of the event, scheduled for Oct. 7-10 at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Hong Kong, China. … Kraft Nabisco Championship: New Integrated Wealth Management Tickest Fore Charity program raised nearly $150,000 for more than 90 desert area charities in its first year of operation. The tournament is held annually at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. … Wyndham Championship: Offering a Day ticket package, which includes two weekly grounds badges, a Wyndham Championship golf shirt and hat for just $150. The package is available through June 25. The tournament is Aug. 16-22 in Greensboro, N.C.
Bangkok Gears Up For Major International Golf Events
Asia Pacific Golf Development Conferences: Reports on its three major events – Asia Pacific Golf Summit, Asia Pacific Golf Industry Show and the inaugural Golf Course Superintendents of Asia Summit – scheduled for October in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fashion Model And LPGA Tour Player Anna Rawson Signs With Sterling Sports Management
Sterling Sports Management: Signs LPGA player and fashion model Anna Rawson to an exclusive golf representation agreement.
Best Approach: Completes Accurate 3D yardage guides and CourseFlight 3D flyovers for Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco, Texas.
Imperial Headwear Joins Forces With Official Merchandise Partner Of Susan G. Komen For The Cure® In The Fight Against Breast Cancer
Imperial Headwear: Becomes the exclusive supplier of Susan G. Komen for the Cure-branded golf headwear and related products for ShopKomen.com. Imperial products featuring Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s iconic running pink ribbon will be available immediately online and in select pro shops and golf retailers throughout the United States.
Sorenstam And Morley Named European Solheim Cup Vice-Captains
Solheim Cup: European captain Alison Nicholas selects Annika Sorenstam and Joanne Morley as vice captains for the 2011 team that will compete against the United States at Killeen Castle in County Meath, Ireland, Sept. 23-25.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fifth And Final Men’s College Coaches’ Poll Of The Spring Season
Golf World/Nike Golf Division I Coaches’ Poll: Oklahoma State remains No. 1 in the season’s final coaches’ poll. The Cowboys claimed 12 of 20 first-place votes and were followed in the poll by Stanford, Washington, Texas A&M and Oregon, respectively.
BunkerShot.Com Golf To Offer Title Sponsorship For Their Online Golf Shows
BunkerShot.Com Golf: Seeks title sponsors for its online shows, “The Golf Innovator” and “10 Golf Questions.”
Champ® Launches New Pad Printing Operations Increasing Sales And Tournament Giveaways
Champ: Launches new pad printing options for its line of accessory products, which include ball markers, divot tools, brushes and shoe horns. The options allow retailers, pro shops and tournaments to personalize items for sale or giveaway.
New And Exciting Internet News From Golfer’s Guide Website Solutions
Golfer’s Guide Website Solutions: Launches the website for East Golf Club in New Albany, Ohio.
USGA Appoints Jim Noel As Chief Legal Officer
U.S. Golf Association: Appoints Jim Noel as its chief legal officer. Noel will assume immediate oversight of the USGA’s legal department.
Cybergolf Will Design And Host The Website, Email Marketing And E-Commerce For Heritage Golf Links In Tucker, Ga.
Cybergolf: Will design and host the website, e-mail marketing and e-commerce for Heritage Golf Links in Tucker, Ga.
Tour Resource Center Hired To Roll Out Social Media Marketing Campaign For Top Junior Golf Instructor
Tour Resource Center: Hired to rebrand the Birnbaum Junior Golf Program and The Jason Birnbaum Junior Golf Camp through a new social media marketing campaign.
Golf Channel Chronicles Bruce Edwards’ Incredible Life, Tragic End In New Documentary
Golf Channel: To air “Caddy for Life: The Bruce Edwards Story,” based on John Feinstein’s best-selling book about the Tom Watson’s long-time caddy who died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2004. The documentary will air on June 14.
2010 Michigan Golf Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Michigan Golf Hall of Fame: Inducts Sue Ertl, John Traub and Bill Zylstra as members of its 2010 class.
Nationwide Tour: The Rex Hospital Open
May 20 – May 23 | TPC Wakefield Plantation / Raleigh, NC
Nationwide Tour: The Rex Hospital Open
May 20 – May 23 | TPC Wakefield Plantation / Raleigh, NC
European Challenge Tour: Mugello Tuscany Open
May 20 – May 23 | Poggio dei Medici Golf Club / Florence, Italy
European Tour: BMW PGA Championship
May 20 – May 23 | Wentworth Club / Surrey, England
