August 16 – August 16 | Horse Creek Golf Club, Dora, Alabama Individual stroke play. All skill levels and handicaps used….
EWGA: Upper Mideast Semifinal
August 16 – August 16 | Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, N.Y. Contact Angie Niehoff at 561.868.0297, 305.582.7450 or niehoff@bellsouth.net.
QOLF® Featured On The Golf Life
Bonfit Sport announces that its Qolf Game was featured in Golf Tips Magazine‘s national television show and online web video network, The Golf Life.
GolfBallSelector.com Leaderboard
GolfBallSelector.com reports that of the 19 players who tied for 15th or better at the PGA Championship, nine played Titleist golf balls, while Callaway had four balls in play.
Top 100 Courses You Can Play!
Brevin Knight of the NBA’s Utah Jazz is this week’s guest on the “Where to Play Golf radio show. The show will also feature Golf Magazine writer/editor Joe Passov.
Three OB Sports-Managed Courses Award Scholarships
Stephanie Hurst, Alyssa Vogan and Madison Savoy each recently received a $500 scholarship as part of a value-added benefit from three Scottsdale, Ariz., area course’s – Eagle Mountain, Longbow and the Duke – 2008 Club Cards. The scholarships are available to the college-bound dependents of the cardholders.
Langdon Farms Awards Scholarship To Kelsey Holder
Kelsey Holder was recently awarded a $500 scholarship as part of a value-added benefit from Langdon Farm’s Farm Card program. The scholarships are awarded by the Aurora, Ore., course to the college-bound dependents of the cardholders.
Waikoloa Beach Resort Hosts Seventh Annual Waikoloa Women’s Golf Challenge
Waikoloa Beach Resort in Hawaii will host the seventh Waikoloa Women’s Golf Challenge, Nov. 7-9.
Top PGA-Staffed Facilities and Retailers Sign Up for the 2008 PGA Fall Expo
Organizers for the PGA Fall Expo report a surge in PGA-staffed facility and retail participation for the industry’s fall show, Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev. PGA Professional and buyer registration has increased 6 percent over last year at this time.
Luke Donald Undergoes Surgery On Wrist; Will Miss Remainder Of 2008 Season
PGA and European Tour player Luke Donald underwent successful surgery on his left wrist Monday and will miss the remainder of the 2008 PGA Tour season as he works through the necessary rehabilitation and training schedule.
The First Tee & The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Announce Recipients Of 2008 Rbs Achievers Of The Year Awards
Kiah Underwood from The First Tee of Cleveland and Demarcus Hopkins from The First Tee of Portland, were named as the two RBS Achievers of the Year. RBS will donate a $10,000 scholarship to each recipient.
July Weather: Tough Month for Texas Operators
Pellucid reports that July’s national weather once again landed in the “neutral zone,” posting a 1 percent increase in Golf Playable Hours for the month compared to the same period last year.
McWing Golf Selects KemperSports to Manage WingHaven Country Club Near St. Louis
WingHaven Country Club in O’Fallon, Mo., selects KemperSports to manage the club, which is located less than 40 miles west of downtown St. Louis.
Association Of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) Names Ashworth, Inc.’s Sunice® Brand Top Resort Outerwear Company For 2008
The Association of Golf Merchandisers names Ashworth‘s Sunice brand the top 2008 outerwear company in the Resort category.
Golf Legend Billy Casper to Kick Off Re-Opening of North Course at City Park
Hall of Fame golf Billy Casper help celebrate the re-opening of the North Course at City Park in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 30, three years after the layout was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
GolfTees.com Brings One-Stop Golf Tee Shopping to the 2008 PGA Fall Expo
GolfTees.com, an online seller of golf tees, will bring its Golf Tee Center to the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. Aug. 26-27.
Golfing Magazine To Feature Great Golf Destinations & Resorts of the Southeast in Travel Section of Upcoming Fall issue
Golfing Magazine will feature Southeast golf destinations and resorts in its upcoming fall issue.
While Others Design Around Price, Club Glove® Prices Around Design
West Coast Trends, maker of the Club Glove, reports on remaining a strong business during difficult economic times.
e-motion Technology Inc. to Exhibit at the PGA Fall Expo
E-motion, makers of an electric golf caddy in Europe, will exhibit at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27, and introduce its new e2 and e3 electric golf caddies.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
CB Richard Ellis announces that its Golf and Resort Properties Group recently completed the sale of Indian Springs Golf and Country Club in Indio, Calif., for an undisclosed amount. … The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid, N.Y., announces its “Stay and Play” package for the fall. Guests will stay at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa and play at the historic Whiteface Club, sister property of the resort. Rates for the package start at $435 per couple per evening. For information, go to www.MirrorLakeInn.com or call 518.523.2544. … Wildwood Country Club in Louisville, Ky., selects ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … The Chris Henderson Charity Tournament will be held at the Lantana Golf Club in Lantana, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 3. For information, contact Rodney Thornton at 214.263.1322. … The World Golf Hall of Fame‘s current special member exhibition, “Jack Nicklaus: Golf’s Golden Champion,” will be enhanced with a new group of items beginning the week of Aug. 18. The addition will include Nicklaus’ 1980 PGA Championship trophy – representing his fifth and final PGA Championship. The WGHOF is located in St. Augustine, Fla. … Long-time PGA and Champions tour player Joe Inman has been named the Georgia State University men’s coach. … The Northern California PGA announces its inaugural foundation fundraising event, “The Langley – A Tribute to Legends,” set for Aug. 10-11 in San Francisco City Hall and the Meadow Club in Fairfax, Calif. The 2008 the honorees will include Jim Langley, a PGA professional and retired head golf professional from Cypress Point Club in Carmel, Calif., and Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer. … The International Players Tour chooses Oakley and MelanSol as the official eyewear and sunscreen of the IPT, respectively. IPT will promote the two brands to its membership at the 200-plus events across the country in 2008. Also, the IPT announces that Mark Williams has been named as district director for Georgia. Williams will assume responsibility for the current schedule in place for the district – the next event scheduled for Aug. 23 in Acworth, Ga. … The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raised $120,000 during the ninth 65 Roses Golf Tournament at the World Golf Village‘s The Slammer & Squire Golf Course in St. Augustine, Fla.
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The SAS Championship announces that past champions Bruce Lietzke (2001, 2002), D.A. Weibring (2003), Craig Stadler (2004), Hale Irwin (2005) and Tom Jenkins (2006) commit to play in the Champions Tour event, Sept. 26-28. Reigning champion Mark Wiebe previously committed. … PGA and British Open champion Padraig Harrington has opened the door for two past major champions to complete the foursome for the 26th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 13-15 in Bermuda. By winning two major championships this season, Harrington and Masters champion Trevor Immelman form one-half of the foursome. Invitations will be extended to the top two finishers in the Major Champions Point List – Phil Mickelson and Retief Goosen. Reigning U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods has been sidelined for the remainder of the season while recovering from knee surgery.
