Long Drivers of America announces that Michael Ambriz has been promoted to executive vice president and Steve Wiley to vice president of sales and marketing.
Esoda, Hamilton, Miller recognized by GCSAA for distinguished service to golf, profession
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America members Mark Esoda, the late George Hamilton and Monroe Miller have been selected as recipients of the 2009 Colonel John Morley Distinguished Service Awards. They will be acknowledged at the opening session of the 2009 GCSAA Education Conference in New Orleans, Feb. 5.
Golfpac Travel’s 2008-2009 Golf Vacation Guide Hits Mailboxes Across The Country
Golfpac Travel‘s mails its annual “Golfpac Travel Golf Vacation Guide,” a 124-page color travel guide that features all Golfpac destinations with prices and descriptions, to more than 138,000 readers.
TaylorMade Golf Unveils 2009 Golf Bag Collection
TaylorMade Golf Co. unveils its 2009 golf bag offerings – a collection of seven innovative bags that feature a remarkable boost in design and functionality. Leading the charge in innovation is the TaylorMade San Marino cart bag, which weighs less than 5 pounds, and the Monza featherweight stand bag.
PowerBilt to hold news conference in New York introducing Nitrogen-Charged Technology
PowerBilt Golf introduces its Air Force One drivers, fairway woods and hybrids featuring nitrogen-charged power – clubheads filled with nitrogen gas to create a thinner face.
GolfWorld Readers Vote Longaberger Golf Club One of Country’s Best
The Longaberger Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio, announces it is ranked No. 4 in Golf World magazine’s inaugural “Readers’ Choice Awards” in the category of top 50 public courses.
Mississippi Courses Continue to Collect Accolades
The Preserve Golf Club, an amenity of the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss., is named one of Golfweek‘s “2008 Best New Courses,” and is listed No. 6 on the national publication’s elite list.
USC Wins Team Competition At Fourth Annual Cordevalle Collegiate Golf Tournament
CordeValle in San Martin, Calif., announces the results of the fourth CordeValle Collegiate Tournament, held from Nov. 3-5. Southern California won the overall title.
Jassem Setayesh wins the Royal Oaks Tournament playing with Schwetty Balls
Schwetty Balls reports on the first tourament win by 12-year-old Jassem Setayesh.
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The Metropolitan Golf Association announces Joe Saladino of Huntington Country Club as the 2008 MGA Jerry Courville Sr. Player of the Year. …
CMAA Announces An Online Resource Devoted To Club Governance
The Club Managers Association of America develops an online resource devoted to club governance at www.cmaa.org/clubgov.aspx.
World Golf Hall of Fame Prepares for 2008 Induction Ceremony
On Monday, Nov. 10, the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., will welcome its six newest Inductees into membership. The event will air on Golf Channel at 9 p.m. that same night.
October Weather: Following the Economic Downturn
Pellucid reports that October’s national weather showed a meaningful decline in Golf Playable Hours, down 6 percent compared to the same period last year. The unfavorable weather month dragged the October Year-to-Date results down slightly to +0.5 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
Golfalot.com Launches Online Tee Time Comparison Service
Golfalot.com launches an online tee time service that allows players to compare tee times from every UK provider and book tee times at more than 365 courses in England, Scotland and Wales.
Two Exotics for the Price of One!
Tour Edge reports that through Jan. 31, or while supplies last, golfers purchasing a new Exotics XLD driver from a Tour Edge retailer can get a free XLD fairway wood of their choice directly from Tour Edge.
The R&A Appoints Dominic Wall As Asia-Pacific Director
The Royal and Ancient appoints Dominic Wall as its Asia Pacific Director, effect Jan. 1.
Sadlowski, Sellinger To Perform At World Golf Hall Of Fame
Long drive stars Jamie Sadlowski and Art Sellinger will perform Pinnacle power exhibitions at the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., Nov. 9-10.
Golfing Magazine Announces its “Player’s Choice” Awards for Golf Balls for 2008
Golfing Magazine publishes it “Players Choice” awards for new golf balls in 2008.
Natalie Gulbis Day At Aliante Golf Club To Benefit The Fisher House
LPGA player Natalie Gulbis will play on Dec. 13 Aliante Golf Club in Las Vagas, in an event to benefit the Fisher House FisherHouse.org, a not-for-profit organization that supports United States military families.
Etonic Launches Microsite For New PowerPlay Outsole System
Etonic launches a microsite for its new Power Up Technology featured in the 2009 Etonic men’s performance golf footwear line.
