Gary Koch reflects on his design at Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Fla.
True Temper Unveils New Project X Web site
True Temper Sports unveils its new Web site, www.pxshaft.com, which showcases its Project X and Rifle branded golf shafts.
OB Sports Appoints Brandon Cajthaml As Director Of People Services
OB Sports Golf Management adds Brandon Cajthaml as the director of people services.
The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort Opens This Week
French Lick Resort in French Lick, Ind., announces that its new Pete Dye-designed course will officially open for play on April 24.
Golfweek’s New Junior Series Provides Proving Ground for Golf’s Up-and-coming Stars
Golfweek kicks off its new Junior Series at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. Brandon Liu, 16, and Ericka Schneider, 17, both of Bradenton, Fla., won the respective boys and girls titles.
CourseTrends announces the Ellis Country Club of Ellis, KS as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces the Ellis Country Club in Ellis, Kansas, as its newest client. CourseTrends will custom design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
Shivas Irons Society presents “The Art, Science and Spirit of Golf Course Architecture” at Bayonet Golf Course with special guests Forrest Richardson (ASGCA) & Bo Links.
The Shivas Irons Society presents “The Art, Science and Spirit of Golf Course Architecture” on May 30 at Bayonet Golf Course with special guests Forrest Richardson and Bo Links.
Zero Friction and Kenny Perry off to a strong start in ’09
Zero Friction reports on staff player Kenny Perry.
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John Deere Golf promotes Nicole Chase to the newly-created role of golf sales and marketing director for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. … Golf Magazine and Golf.com recognizes the Tillinghast Golf Academy at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort among the “top golf schools in the country that they recommend.” … The Golf Course Builders Association of America‘s 2009 Membership Directory is now available. GCBAA members receive an initial directory free of charge and can purchase additional directories for $50 each. For non-members, the directory cost is $100 and available at www.gcbaa.org. … Colorado Golf Trails launches its 2009 season on April 26 with more than 40 courses. Pre-planned and custom packages are available on Mile High, Pikes Peak, Aspen Peaks, Durango-Four Corners, Private Reserve and Rocky Mountain Vail golf trails at ColoradoGolfTrails.com.
March Weather Impressive, February Drops in Utilization
Pellucid Corp. reports that March turned in a double-digit gain in Golf Playable Hours compared to 2008. March’s GPH were up 14 percent compared to the same period last year, and combined with the January and February weather results, the first quarter finished up 6 percent versus the same quarter in 2008.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fourth Women’s College Coaches’ Poll Of The Spring Season
Arizona State receives 12 first-place votes to rank No. 1 in the fourth Golf World/NGCA Division I Coaches’ Poll of the spring season. Arizona State jumps over UCLA, which receives 10 first-place votes. Southern California is No. 3.
Cybergolf adds George Golf Design, Inc. in Richmond, VA. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds George Golf Design Inc. in Richmond, Va., as its newest client, and will custom design and host the company’s Web site.
CourseTrends announces the Willowbrook Golf Course of Winter Haven, FL as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces the Willowbrook Golf Course in Winter Haven, Fla., as its newest client, and will custom design and host the course’s Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
Breakthrough Development in Sports Motion Analysis Systems
Sensor Products Inc. introduces the Tactilus Body Mapping Analysis System, which enables golfers to easily visualize and comprehend how their weight shifts throughout each swing.
FootJoy Introduces Puretouch Limited
FootJoy introduces its PureTouch Limited golf glove, which features a lighter leather specification, a more tailored, conforming fit and new leather preparation techniques.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems announces a major upgrade to long-time client Baiting Hollow Club in Baiting Hollow, N.Y.
Marriott Golf Honors Nation’s Armed Forces With Launch Of “Fairway Furloughs” Military Golf Program
Marriott Golf introduces the “Fairway Furloughs” military golf program, designed to honor the nation’s Armed Forces. In celebrating America’s military men and women, and in advance of National Military Appreciation Month in May, the new program provides active, reserve and retired military personnel with values at 26 acclaimed Marriott Golf courses throughout the United States.
POP-UP Protector Announces its Strategic Partnership with Bridgestone Golf
Deco-Leco LLC, maker of the Pop-Up Protector, partners with Bridgestone Golf in which the Pop-Up Protector will be used on the company’s full line of demo drivers, fairway woods and hybrids.
eGolfScore Partners with Golf Event Magazine and MyGolfEventPlanner.com, Real-time Wireless Scoring Adds Value to Golf Events and Outings
eGolfScore partners with Golf Event Magazine and MyGolfEventPlanner.com to offer real-time wireless scoring at golf events and outings.
South Dakota’s No. 1 Public Course Upgrades Facilities with ProLink GPS Systems
ProLink Solutions announces that The Golf Club at Red Rock in Rapid City, S.D. now features its ProStar GPS system and will use ProLink’s national advertising program.
