Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey uses a newly-fitted Rife Barbados putter en route to a runner-up finish at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
BRIEFLY
The International Players Tour selects Flying Sensors for television production at the 2008 IPT Tour Championship, Nov. 20-23 in Marble Falls,Texas. … Ipswich Country Club in Ipswich, Mass., is booking Monday golf events for 2009. … The Metropolitan Golf Association announces that Gene Westmoreland, MGA senior director of rules and competitions, will receive the association’s Distinguished Service Award. … The Northern California Golf Association Foundation hosted a free youth clinic on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Stanford’s Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex. Young golfers were provided with a new Cleveland or Nike wedge. … The Monique Burr Foundation for Children hosts its annual Jinglebells Pro-Am, Monday, Dec. 15, at The Golf Club at South Hampton in St. Augustine, Fla. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Monique Burr Foundation for Children and its mission to prevent child abuse. … PGA Golf de Catalunya, venue of this week’s European Tour Qualifying School Final in Girona, Spain, opens its new clubhouse. … Fantasi International, owner of both the Swing and Bette & Court brands, promotes Michael Fernandez to senior vice president production and operations. … KPMG will hold its sixth Golf Business Forum at The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, May 4-6.
LPGA, PGA, Champions: Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge
November 11 – November 11 | Lake Las Vegas Resort, Henderson, Nev.
LPGA, PGA, Champions: Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge
November 11 – November 11 | Lake Las Vegas Resort, Henderson, Nev.
Holiday – Veterans Day (No publishing)
November 11 – November 11 |
Major Dan Rooney, PGA Professional, And Founder Of Patriot Golf Day, Named Recipient Of The Inaugural PGA Patriot Award
Major Dan Rooney of Broken Arrow, Okla., a PGA professional and founder of Patriot Golf Day, a campaign that captivated a nation to give back to the families of the men and women who had been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in time of war, has been named the recipient of the inaugural PGA Patriot Award.
The PGA Of America Welcomes Four New Members Of The Association’s Board Of Directors
Four new members of the PGA of America‘s board of directors were sworn in Saturday, Nov. 8, at the association’s 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. Michael Doctor of Camillus, N.Y., Ron Dunham of Jackson, Wy., Bruce Patterson of Clarendon Hills, Ill., and Jeff Smith of Oskaloosa, Iowa, will each serve three-year terms.
PGA of America Elects New Officers
Jim Remy of Ludlow, Vt., was elected the 36th president of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America by delegates at the association’s 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.
2009 “Dare to Lead, Dare to Grow” EWGA Conference Blends Business and Golf for 4 Days & Nights of Learning and Fun
The Executive Women’s Golf Associations‘s 2009 “Dare to Lead, Dare to Grow” conference is set for Feb. 18-21 at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. The conference will include leadership and personal enrichment sessions, golf learning opportunities, competitions and equipment demo days.
PowerBilt adds industry veterans to sales staff
PowerBilt Golf adds two veteran sales managers, both of whom rose to high ranks within Nicklaus Golf. Ty Grove was a vice president of sales with Nicklaus and joins PowerBilt as northeast regional sales manager. John Wilson was Nicklaus’ midwest regional sales manager and will become PowerBilt’s regional sales manager for the central U.S. and Great Plains states.
Titleist Introduces New Vokey Design Spin Milled Wedges
Titleist introduces its most comprehensive Vokey Design Spin Milled line of wedges ever. The line includes nine lofts ranging in 2-degree increments from 48 to 64 degrees, multiple bounce options and tour-inspired sole grinds in three player-preferred finishes.
Never-Search®, Inc. Adds 1,200 New Superintendent E-mails to the Business Edition of Its Travel and Trip Planning Software
Never-Search Inc., publishers of an array of golf course information for display on a map, adds 1,200 new superintendent emails to the Business Edition of its patented “Never-Search for Golf” travel and trip planning software.
Culinary Team USA Sponsored By CMAA And The Club Foundation Shines In International Competition
Culinary Team USA, sponsored by the Club Managers Association of America and The Club Foundation, earned eight gold and two silver medals at the Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung International Culinary Art Competition, Oct. 19-22 in Erfurt, Germany.
Final Rankings Champions Tour Players 2008
Greg Norman finished the Champions Tour season atop the Power Performance Rankings, followed by Tom Watson, Jay Haas and Bernhard Langer.
Golfpac Travel Offers Fourth Night Free At The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Golfpac Travel is offering a fourth night free at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. Golfers who book three nights before Dec. 31 will receive a fourth night free and unlimited golf with the purchase of one round of golf.
Butterfield Trail Golf Club Named One of Golfweek’s “Best New Courses”
Butterfield Trail Golf Club, a Tom Fazio-designed course in El Paso, Texas, was recently recognized by Golfweek as No. 28 on its list of the “50 Best New Courses.”
Titleist Brand Ambassador Robert Karlsson Wins 2008 Order Of Merit
Titleist reports on brand ambassador Robert Karlsson claiming his first Order of Merit title as the 2008 European Tour’s leading money winner.
Golf Etc.® Launches The Golf Network in More Than 30 Stores
Golf Etc. of America Inc., a golf retail franchise, launches The Golf Network in 32 of its store locations to bring golf-related multi-media content to its customers.
Northern California Golf Association Names Players of the Year
Matt Marshall and Jeff Burda earn the Northern California Golf Association‘s 2008 Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year honors, respectively.
Bunker Hill Golf Course, in Medina County Ohio, is awarded a substantial refund of property taxes paid for 2007!
Bunker Hill Golf Course in Medina County, Ohio, is awarded a substantial refund of property taxes paid for 2007, according to Golf Tax.
