Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Tour staffer Kevin Streelman won the inaugural Kodak Challenge, which required players to play 18 of 30 designated holes throughout the ’09 season. The winner was determined by the lowest score to par. Streelman earned $1 million for the title.
Hamilton Farm Golf Club: The Somerset County, NJ, club appoints Brian Walter as executive chef. … Peter Millar: Apparel company enters into a partnership with NBC Sports, and will outfit the entire NBC Sports golf talent and production team beginning with the Chevron World Challenge on Dec. 5. As the official apparel provider for the network’s golf coverage, the chosen items will feature both the NBC Sports and Peter Millar logos. … TheGolfAuction.com: The Masters medal given to Lloyd Mangrum after his runner-up finish in 1940 has been consigned to The Golf Auction for its internet-based auction house. The auction for the medal closes on Nov. 22. … … Legends Junior Tour: The Dallas-based tour announces Hunter Brown, Stratton Nolen, Kaci McCartan, Maddie Szeryk and Libby Thomas as its 2009 Player of the Year winners. The awards were based on tournaments held from January-November. … Golf Tourism Scotland: The tourism association announces the winners of its Gold Standard Awards. The winners were – Golf Course of the Year, Ailsa Course, Turnberry; Secretariat of the Year, The North Berwick Golf Club; Caddie Master of the Year, Davy Gilchrist, Kingsbarns Golf Links; Hotel of the Year (Resort Hotel), Cameron House, Loch Lomond; Hotel of the Year (Large Hotel), Macdonald Marine Hotel, North Berwick; Hotel of the Year (Country House), Rufflets Country House Hotel, St. Andrews; Hotel of the Year (Small Hotel/Guest House, North Berwick Golf Lodge; Golf Tour Operator of the Year, Spela-Golf.com; Transport Operator of the Year, St. Andrews Executive Travel; Young Industry Person Award, Sam Adam, assistant front office manager at Rufflets Country House Hotel, St. Andrews; Special Achievement Award, Colin Dalgleish, co-founder of PerryGolf. … Carolinas PGA Section: The section raises more then $180,000 for Patriot Golf Day, nearly 10 percent of the $1.9 million raised nationwide. Monies raised benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, which helps families of soldiers injured or killed in the line of military duty. … Glenmuir: The apparel company adds the Alwoodley, a zip-front cardigan to its men’s fashion lambswool knitwear collection for autumn/winter 2009. The cardigan, inspired by the 2008 European Ryder Cup Team shorts, features the back panel broad stripe detailing introduced by Glenmuir on the shirts worn on the first and second days of the Ryder Cup in Valhalla. … Global Golf Post: A digital-only weekly free golf publication made its debut on Nov. 9. The publication is a browser-based publication that does not require a software download or any other special application. Global Golf Post will be delivered by 7 a.m. ET Monday, all year long. … Wilson Golf: The equipment brand announces its new D-FY iron combo set, a technology-driven iron and hybrid combination option for low- to mid-swing speed players. … Handa Cup: The field for the fourth Handa Cup, set for Dec. 5-7 in St. Augustine, FL, is announced. The Legends Tour’s season-ending event pits U.S.-born LPGA Legends professionals against a team of World Legends professionals in an international match-play format. Members of the American squad include Amy Alcott, Pat Bradley, JoAnne Carner, Elaine Crosby, Beth Daniel, Sandra Haynie, Christa Johnson, Rosie Jones, Cindy Rarick, Nancy Scranton, Patty Sheehan and Sherri Turner. The World Team includes Dawn Coe-Jones, Alicia Dibos, Gail Graham, Nancy Harvey, Jenny Lidback, Sally Little, Alison Nicholas, Mieko Nomura, Michiko Okada, Anne Marie Palli, Jan Stephenson and Aiko Takasu.
Commercialbank Qatar Masters: Abu Dhabi-based Dolphin Energy Limited signs a three-year deal to become a major sponsor of the European Tour event. … Long Drivers of America: Reports that all 15 long drivers who were screened for steroids and performance-enhancing substances at the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship in Mesquite, NV, tested negative. … Golf Channel Amateur Tour National Championships: TPC Sawgrass will headline the roster of courses hosting the Golf Channel Amateur Tour National Championships, Sept. 21-29, 2010, in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, FL. The tour season is underway with local tournaments currently taking place throughout the country. For information, visit GolfChannel.com/amateurtour. … John Deere Classic: The PGA Tour event raised $4.63 million for 500 local and regional Moline, IL, charities. This is the third consecutive year the charity total has exceeded $4 million and the third straight year charity donations have exceeded the tournament purse ($4.3 million in 2009). … Duramed Futures Tour: The inaugural Mexico Classic is announced for March 22-28 at El Tigre Golf and Country Club in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The 54-hole tournament marks the first international full-field event in the tour’s 30-year history. … Asian Amateur Championship: Kasumigaseki Country Club’s West Course in Kasahata Kawagoe City, Japan, is chosen to host the championship, Oct. 7-10, 2010.
Arizona Grand Resort: Announces new fall rates for the re-designed Arizona Grand Golf Course located in Phoenix, AZ. Rates start at $59 per round. For tee times call (602) 431-6580.
Become a Fan of The Putting Game on Facebook
The Putting Game: NE1 has created a Facebook page for The Putting Game, a training aid and game in one component.
Kitson & Partners’ Free Golf Day Nets $10,772 For Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Kitson & Partners: Company’s four Orlando-region courses hold free golf day that raised $10,772 for the Orlando Magic Youth Fund.
CourseTrends announces the Maryland Golf & Country Club of Bel Air, MD as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: Maryland Golf and Country Club in Bel Air, MD, added as newest client.
Tour Resource Center Provides Amateur Golfers NEW Invaluable Information
Tour Resource Center: Company promoting its website as the one-stop shop for tournament, training and career information.
Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge Shines Spotlight on Las Vegas Golf; Themed Las Vegas Golf Deals; Jack Nicklaus’ Bear’s Best Golf Packages
GolfLasVegasNow.com: The Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge rolled through Vegas, while three area themed courses offer special rates and deals.
ClubPay Welcomes Back Two Returning Club Customers
ClubPay: Two southwest Florida courses – Kensington Country Club and Copperleaf Country Club – rejoin the company’s list of clients after pursuing professional employer organization relationships.
New Industry Resource Welcomes Editorial Contributions in Support of Private Club Member Engagement
VCT Corp.: Following the launch of the company’s Activate! e-magazine, it will now accept editorial content pertaining to a variety of business topics.
September Rounds Gain Was Real, October Weather Was Abysmal
Pellucid Corp.: October’s dismal weather played a dramatic role in a 10 percent decline in Golf Playable Hours for the total U.S. vs. October 2008. Only four of 45 regions recorded positive results.
March of Dimes New York Division: Joe Steranka, PGA of America chief executive officer, will receive the Sports Leadership Award at the 26th annual Sports Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 2. … HMX: John Kirwan is appointed as president of Bobby Jones. Kirwan most recently served as senior vice president of the specialty division at Polo Ralph Lauren. … European Golf Course Owners’ Association: Golf architect Tom Doak will speak at the association’s annual conference in December. … Midwest Golf Course Owners Association: Selects Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan, MN, as the 2009 Course of the Year. … Winn: Introduces its WinnLite grip technology for 2010. The technology reduces grip weight by nearly half, which increases club swing speed and generates greater distance and accuracy.
HSBC: Renews title sponsorship of HSBC Women’s Champions for the next three years, starting with the 2010 event, scheduled for Feb. 25-28 in Singapore.
GOLFWEEK PUBLISHES FIFTH ANNUAL STAND-ALONE LIFESTYLE ISSUE
Golfweek: Releases its fifth annual stand-alone issue – the Definitive Guide to the Golf Life, which features the best residential, resort and Caribbean/Mexico courses lists.
Speaking of Golf™ Radio Announces Guests for Saturday, November 14th Show
Speaking of Golf: Bob Carney, creative director for Golf Digest, headlines the list of guests for the Nov. 14 show. Carney will discuss the 2010 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge to be played at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Golfpac Travel Offers “Wild Westin” Specials to Scottsdale’s Westin Kierland Resort
Golfpac Travel: The “Wild Westin” package to Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, features a third night free when travelers confirm by Nov. 30. Pricing for the three-night, two-round package starts at $407.08 per person.
Sanford Golf Design Selected to Renovate Kona Country Club
Sanford Golf Design: Architectural firm will modernize the original 1966 layout and will introduce 21st century environmental techniques to cut maintenance costs and reduce the course’s use of the island’s limited supply of fresh water. Construction will begin April 1 with completion projected for October.
Project X Delivers Win at WGC-HSBC Champions
True Temper Sports: Winner of WGC-HSBC Champions played Project X steel shafts in his irons. The win was his second World Golf Championships title.
THP & Taylormade Team Up
TheHackersParadise.com: Website announces promotion with TaylorMade Golf to give away a set of Burner irons. The promotion celebrates TaylorMade’s Burner irons becoming the No. 1 selling iron on the market.
