KemperSports names Ted Goodenow as general manager of Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, Md.
Angela Stanford Wins LPGA Tour Season-Opener Playing New Pro V1 Golf Ball
Titleist reports on Angela Stanford winning the LPGA’s season-opening SBS Open, playing its new 2009 Pro V1 golf ball. Also, Titleist was the most played golf ball at the event with 91 players, including 71 who transitioned into the New 2009 Pro V1 or Pro V1x.
Dynamic Gold Soaks Competition at Pebble Beach
True Temper reports that its Dynamic Gold shafts were used by the winner of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, and that all players in the top five money positions played True Temper-designed and manufactured shafts.
Veteran Sports Columnist/Reporter Art Spander Named Recipient Of 2009 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award In Journalism
Art Spander of Oakland, Calif., who has covered nearly 120 majors since 1960, is named the recipient of the PGA of America‘s 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Spander is the 20th individual to be so honored.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Returns To Syracuse For 14th Year
The Duramed Futures Tour announces that the tour will return to Syracuse, N.Y., to round out its 2009 tournament schedule. The Alliance Bank Golf Classic will be held July 31-Aug. 2.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff Professional Dustin Johnson Wins AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
TaylorMade-adidas Golf reports on tour staff professional Dustin Johnson‘s win at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Johnson, 24, used TaylorMade’s new Burner driver, Tour Preferred irons and TP Red ball.
YES! Golf’s Laura Davies Wins Australian Open
Yes! Golf reports that Laura Davies won her second Australian Open while using its Donna putter, and that runner-up Tania Elosequi and third-place finisher Melissa Reid also used Yes! putters.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems installs its club management software at the Forest Hills Golf Club, an 18-hole private course located in Forest Lake, Minn.
Epoch Tee Played by Three Top-10 Finishers at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Evolve Golf reports that three of the top-10 finishers at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am played its Epoch tee.
Eleven Players Top Kodak Challenge Leaderboard Heading Into Northern Trust Open
The Kodak Challenge announces the 315-yard, par-4 No. 10 hole at Riviera Country Club, host of this week’s Northern Trust Open, as the sixth hole in its season-long competition.
i2Telecom increases PGA TOUR presence
Tom Pernice Jr., a 26-year veteran and two-time winner on the PGA Tour, enters into an endorsement agreement with i2Telecom International Inc. to represent the company’s MyGlobalTalk mobile phone products and services.
Q & A: Gordon Dalgleish
PerryGolf co-founder and president Gordon Dalgleish offers his thoughts on the state of the international golf and luxury lifestyle travel market amid current economic conditions.
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» Etcetera
Gel Golf reports that Anthony Kang won the Malaysian Open using a Gel Rego putter from the Paul Hurrion Signature Range. … The golf law practice of Greenberg Glusker represents American Golf Corp. in the sale of Arrowhead Golf Club in Davie, Fla., to the Florida Department of Transportation. … Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, Calif., moves to ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … Golf Industry Show partners sent almost 200 volunteers to help New Orleans area Habitat for Humanity work on eight homes being built in two of the most devastated areas, Feb. 3-4. In addition, show partners and volunteers also donated more than $10,000 to help in the restoration. … Heritage Golf Group, owner and operator of golf properties across the country, expands its business model by offering golf management services.
» Tournaments
Angela Stanford, winner of the LPGA’s season-opening SBS Open, commits to play the second Carol Mann LPGA Players Invitational on Monday, April 13, at BlackHorse Golf Club in Houston, Texas. The charitable event benefits The Women’s Home of Houston. … Russamee Gulyanamitta of Thailand and Shiho Oyama of Japan receive sponsor exemptions for this year’s HSBC Women’s Champions. … The ACE Group Classic announces that the first round start time on Friday, Feb. 20, has been delayed until 10:30 a.m. ET. The public admissions gate will open at 9 a.m. ET. … Merit Golf Vacations will assume title sponsorship of the Ontario PGA Match Play Championship.
Fujikura Wins Driver, All Woods Count at PGA & LPGA Events
Fujikura wins the driver and all woods shaft brand counts, which includes hybrids, at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and the SBS Open at Turtle Bay.
YES! Golf Introduces Two Putters – Tracy III Plus And Lizzy Plus Featuring Interchangeable Hosel System
Yes! Golf introduces two putters with an interchangeable screw-in hosel system. Golfers will be able to custom-fit their putter based on personal preference of the look and style of the hosel.
China’s Mission Hills Golf Club to Host Inaugural Asian Amateur Championship
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, will host the inaugural Asian Amateur Championship, Oct. 29-Nov. 1.
APGC, The Masters, And The R&A Announce Creation Of The Asian Amateur Championship
The Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A create the Asian Amateur Championship, scheduled to debut in October. The Masters Tournament and The R&A will financially underwrite and support the APGC in the running of the championship. The winner will receive an invitation to play in the 2010 Masters.
Golfing Magazine Continues to Improve its Online Initiatives
Golfing Magazine announces growth and improvement of its online programs.
San Ramon Golf Club (San Ramon, CA) selects Golf Fusion as New Website Provider
San Ramon Golf Club in San Ramon, Calif., selects Golf Fusion as its new Web site provider.
Old Macdonald Golf Course Set To Open For Limited Preview Play
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore., announces that its fourth course, Old Macdonald, is taking reservations now for limited 10-hole preview play from April 1-Oct. 1. The full 18-hole course is set to open on June 1, 2010.
