Classic Sports Brands will celebrate the fourth in its Classic Golf Tip Series, “Golf: The Art of the Mental Game,” with a book signing and a VIP reception featuring PGA Tour player Ken Duke today, Thursday, at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.
Sport Specific Performance Set To Broadcast LIVE From The MDA Outback Steakhouse Charity Event
Sport Specific Performance, maker of the all natural golf-specific supplements, will broadcast its show live via the Internet on Tuesday, June 9, at 9 a.m. PT.
NCGA Expresses Disappointment over Decision to Remove Poppy Hills from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Northern California Golf Association president Michael Hexner comments on the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am‘s decision to remove Poppy Hills from its three-course rotation.
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» Etcetera
European-based Spherical Blade Limited launches its line of curved-face S-Blade putters in U.S. markets for the first time. The is available exclusively at www.sbladeputters.com, and will be available at U.S. retailers in the coming months. … The New England Golf Course Owners Association introduces the “Golden Passport to New England Golf,” a discount book for golf at 25 courses throughout New England. The passport costs $249 and features a savings of up to $2,750. For information, call 774.430.9030, e-mail execdir@negcoa.org or visit www.negcoa.org. … J. Rhett Evans, director of the parks, recreation and commercial facilities division for the city of Mesa, Ariz., is selected chief operating officer for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
» Tournaments
The BMW Championship announces its “Dads & Dubs Father’s Day Sweepstakes” promotion. Any one purchasing tickets to the BMW Championship through June 21 will have a chance to win a complimentary round of golf for themselves and their fathers on the newly-renovated Dubsdread course at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club. Each ticket purchased will constitute an entry in the “Dads & Dubs” promotion. People can also fill out an entry form at www.bmwchampionshipusa.com without purchasing a ticket.
» Television
CBS Sports will broadcast the third and final rounds of the Memorial Tournament on Saturday, June 6, (3-6 p.m. ET) and Sunday, June 7 (2:30-6 p.m. ET), live from Dublin, Ohio. … Golf Channel to air 12 hours of the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, the year’s second major, June 11-14. Live coverage will air Thursday-Friday, June 11-12, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. ET, and Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14, 4-7 p.m. ET.
The R&A Announces Venues For 2012 Championships And International Matches
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces the host venues for 2012’s championships and international matches, including the British Amateur Championship to be contested at Royal Troon and Glasgow’s Gailes Links.
GPSI Executive: U.S. Satellite System ‘Too Important’ to Fail; Golf Industry Should Not Experience Interrupted Service
GPS Industries executive vice president and chief technical officer Alex Doaga comments on the Government Accountability Office‘s report on the viability of the U.S. global positioning system and how it relates to GPS as a course management tool.
Project X and Rifle Rule the Crowne Plaza Invitational
True Temper reports that the winner of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial played Project X shafts in his irons and that the top seven finishers played either Project X or Rifle shafts.
EWGA CEO to Address Michigan Female Business Leaders at Inforum’s POWER Golf
Pam Swensen, CEO of the EWGA, will be one of the keynote speakers for POWER Golf, organized by Inforum, Michigan’s largest business organization for women, on June 8 in Orchard Lake, Mich.
CMAA Florida Chapter Supports Professional Development
The Club Foundation announces that the Club Managers Association of America‘s Florida Chapter has pledged $100,000 to support the professional development of club managers.
Trackman To Provide Data, Graphics At RE/MAX WLDC Finals
TrackMan will provide swing and ball flight data at the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship.
Cybergolf adds Dakota Dunes Country Club in Dunes, S.D. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Dakota Dunes Country Club in Dunes, S.D., as its newest client, and will custom design and host its Web site and e-mail marketing system for the club.
Award-Winning Courses at Bay Creek Resort & Club Offer Reduced Greens Fees to Members of Military
Bay Creek Resort and Club in Cape Charles, Va., introduces a Champions Card military appreciation program with reduced greens fees for members of all branches of the Armed Services.
Cold Spring Country Club Hosts Charity Dinner For Caddy For A Cure
Cold Spring Country Club in Huntington, N.Y., will host a fundraiser dinner and exclusive castle tour on Tuesday, June 16, in support of Caddy For A Cure. Also, for the U.S. Open, a fan can spend the day with PGA Tour player Todd Hamilton on Monday, June 15, at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course.
KBS Tour Steel shafts featured in Adams Golf’s new Idea Pro Black Muscle-Back Irons
Femco Steel Technology reports that it’s KBS Tour Steel shafts are featured in Adams Golf’s new Idea Pro Black muscle-back irons.
Club Glove Introduces Train Reaction™ ‘Weightless’ Luggage System
Club Glove introduces Train Reaction, a uniquely connected, three-piece luggage system that reduces the amount of effort needed to pull or push gear by creating a perfect center of gravity that makes bags feel weightless.
CourseTrends announces the Headwaters Golf Course of Three Forks, MT as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces the Headwaters Golf Course in Three Forks, Mont., as its newest client, and will design and host the course’s Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
ActiveGolf Provides Management Software and Tee-Time Marketing Solutions to Lincoln Golf Club
ActiveGolf adds Lincoln Golf Club in Muskegon, Mich., as its newest client, and will provide golf management software and online tee time marketing solutions.
Dixon Golf’s High-Performance Eco-Friendly Earth Ball Used To Win The International Pairs Qualifier at ING Spring Conference
Dixon Golf reports that Cody Law played its Earth golf ball en route to qualifying for the International Pairs World Final, Oct. 10-13 in Scotland.
KZG Introduces the GF Series of Putters
KZG introduces its GF Series of putters. Each putter features KZG’s gravitational force technology weighting system with two screw portals and seven weight options.
FlightScope® in Use at Congressional Country Club
FlightScope, a portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor, reports that it is in use at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
