Jason Carbone, director of instruction for the Jim McLean Golf School at The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz., will caddie for amateur Kimberly Kim at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open.
TheGolfersNation.com to Debut Venturi Part 2 This Tuesday
TheGolfersNation.com airs part 2 of “Classic Conversations” with 1964 U.S. Open winner Ken Venturi on Tuesday, July 7.
Ontic Golf Announces the Release of its Swytch Blade Adjustable Putter
Ontic Golf launches its newest putter, Swytch Blade, which advances Ontic’s previous adjustable blade designs.
» Etcetera
Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., will host Shaquille O’Neal‘s sixth “Shaq’s Mama Said Knock You Out” charity fundraiser, set for Sept. 18. For ticket and sponsorship information, call 888.358.1082, 813.286.8520 (ext. 251) or visit www.ocqualityoflifefund.com. … Sundridge Park Golf Club in Bromley, Kent, England, selects Swan Golf Designs to renovate its two 18-hole courses. … Mark Marker joins Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Innisbrook, Fla., as its new director of sales. … Scottish golf course photographer Mark Alexander will exhibit a collection of specially taken images of the Ailsa course at Turnberry during the British Open. … The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada‘s “Take A Kid to the Course Week” program offers free golf for junior golfers under the age of 16 at more than 600 participating courses. The program runs July 6-12. For information, visit www.kidsgolffree.ca. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., offers its “Summer Value Rates.” Starting at $149 per room, per night, the package includes a complimentary round of golf (greens fees) per person, per night on the resort’s championship golf course. The rates are available through Oct. 31. For information, call 800.237.7600 or visit www.naplesbeachhotel.com. … The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., offers its “Beat The Recession” group package,” which is available to new programs booked and held by June 30, 2010. The package includes up to 10 suite upgrades, 10 complimentary tickets to the adjacent World Golf Hall of Fame and group golf for 16 or more players at net wholesale rate. For information, call 888.740.7020 or visit www.worldgolfrenaissance.com. …
» Tournaments
World No. 4Sergio Garcia, two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen and Sean O’Hair commit to play the Volvo World Match Play Championship later this year. … The Tournament Golf Foundation, organizers of the LPGA’s Safeway Classic will host the Safeway Classic Amateur Open on Thursday, Aug. 13. The winner receives a guaranteed spot into the professional event. For information, call 503.626.2711 or visit www.safewayclassic.com.
Events: Golf Tournament Association of America seminars
July 6 – July 22 | The GTAA will hold “Lunch & Learn” seminars throughout July. For information, visit http://www.gtaaweb.org/column.php?id=59.
Events: Golf Tournament Association of America seminars
July 6 – July 22 | The GTAA will hold “Lunch & Learn” seminars throughout July. For information, visit http://www.gtaaweb.org/column.php?id=59.
Coastal Players Tour: Sanctuary Cove Championship
July 6 – July 6 | The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, Ga. For information, call 912.466.0080 or visit www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.
Coastal Players Tour: Sanctuary Cove Championship
July 6 – July 6 | The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, Ga. For information, call 912.466.0080 or visit www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.
PGA Tour: John Deere Classic
July 6 – July 12 | TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Ill.
PGA Tour: John Deere Classic
July 6 – July 12 | TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Ill.
LIJA by Linda Hipp Active, Tennis Apparel Collections Arrive
Lija announces that its latest sportswear collections are available now in finer country clubs, resorts and sport specialty retailers throughout North America and online.
In observance of July 4, The Wire will not publish on Friday, July 3, and will resume publication on Monday, July 6. The Golf Press Association wishes its readers a enjoyable and safe holiday weekend.
USGA 2010 Groove Rule – EXPLAINED!
MyGolfSpy.com looks into the U.S. Golf Association’s new groove rule for 2010.
Ecco confirms that the winner of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup wore its World Class GTX golf shoes en route to his first victory of the 2009 season.
Kaua’i Golf Courses and Resorts Offer Summer Values and Options
Kaua’i, Hawaii golf courses and resorts are offering a variety of summer travel values and options.
Golf Equipment Counterfeiters Convicted In Shanghai
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland/Srixon Golf, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co. reports that the Shanghai Changning District Court recently convicted two principal violators – Shi-Feng and Shi-Chun-Ping – for selling counterfeit golf products. These convictions were the culmination of an enforcement action conducted after complaints were filed by the Group with the Public Security Bureau.
Oban secures another top 10 finish during the travelers Championship
Oban reports that a seventh-place finisher at the Travelers Championship played its Tour Prototype V430 shaft in his driver and the Devotion shaft in his fairway wood, and ranked ninth in driving distance for the week.
CourseTrends announces the Winterstone Golf Course of Independence, MO as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces Winterstone Golf Course in Independence, Mo., as its newest client, and will provide the course with marketing solutions.
The R&A Announce Prize Money For The Open Championship 2009
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces that prize money for this year’s British Open will remain the same as 2008.
CHAMP® Spikes Welcomes Duane Bock To Tour Staff.
Champ expands its tour exposure with the hiring of Duane Bock to cover the Nationwide Tour.
