The International Golf Federation announces the creation of an Olympic Golf Committee to drive its effort for the sport’s inclusion in the 2016 Games. The IGF also introduced PGA Tour executive Ty Votaw as the person who will coordinate the Olympic golf movement on behalf of the IGF’s Olympic Golf Committee and other golf organisations around the world. Votaw will serve in a newly-created position as executive director, IGF Olympic Golf Committee and will work closely with the organisations involved.
Club Glove® Selects Never-Search for Golf™ Software as the Golf Sales Tool of Choice for Its Sales Force
Never-Search Inc. announces that its Never-Search for Golf travel and trip planning software has become a mandatory requirement for Club Glove‘s entire sales force.
Lake Toxaway to Unveil Spence’s Redesign of Golf Course Aug. 20
Lake Toxaway Country Club in Toxaway, N.C., is set to open on Aug. 20 and will be the first original design by architect Kris W. Spence.
Chip Beck Signs Endorsement Deal With Diatect
Diatect International Corp., a provider of eco-friendly insect control products, announces that Champions Tour player Chip Beck will endorse Diatect products and also promote and assist the company with the development of innovative marketing outreach programs.
Capture the British Open spirit at Royal Links; Ignorant John Daly rips Las Vegas’ Butch Harmon; Summer golf deals at tantalizing Badlands Golf Club
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on Royal Links Golf Club capturing the spirit of the Open Championship and John Daly‘s recent comments about his split from instructor Butch Harmon.
LPGA Tour Rookie joins the Sundog Eyewear team
LPGA rookie Sarah Kemp joins the Sundog Eyewear Genuine Performance team. Kemp will wear Sundog Eyewear and the stylized Sundog name on her cap.
Cybergolf welcomes Greystone Golf Club in Dickson, TN. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Greystone Golf Club in Dickson, Tenn., as its newest client and will custom design and host the property’s website and e-mail marketing newsletter system.
AIB Irish Open Champ, Suzann Pettersen’s Fitness Routine featured in July’s GOLF FITNESS MAGAZINE.
AIB Irish Open champ Suzann Pettersen‘s fitness routine is featured in Golf Fitness Magazine‘s July issue.
Current Membership List Available from American Society of Golf Course Architects
The American Society of Golf Course Architects makes available its recently updated membership list.
Identify Business Opportunities & Navigate the Challenges of Today’s Economic Climate at the 2008 PGA Fall Expo Education Conference
More than 20 business and education seminars will be presented for golf business leaders, PGA professionals and retailers at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Dixon Golf Welcomes Golf USA of Spartanburg, SC
Dixon Golf, manufacturers of the 100 percent eco-friendly earth golf ball, announces its new relationship with Golf USA of Spartanburg, S.C.
Saddle Creek Resort Announces Summer Vacation Packages
Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., announces its summer vacation packages.
June Weather: Nationally Stable but Regionally Mixed
Pellucid reports that June’s national weather once again landed in the “neutral zone,” posting a 1 percent decline in Golf Playable Hours for the month compared to the same period last year.
Plantation Golf Resort & Spa Wins Five “Best Of The Best” Awards From Citrus County Chornicle Readers
Plantation Golf Resort and Spa in Crystal River, Fla., is voted “Best of the Best” in five categories by Citrus County Chronicle readers.
Kemp joins Sundog tour staff
LPGA rookie Sarah Kemp joins the Sundog Eyewear Genuine Performance team. Kemp will wear Sundog Eyewear and the stylized Sundog name on her cap.
Nicklaus Sportswear unveils new spring line
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear launches a full lifestyle collection for spring 2009 that is inspired by the vistas of four Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses. Highlights for the new season include the launch of the Hybrid shirt, the expansion of the Heritage and Sport Fit shirts into exciting new color ways and a broad range of novelty shorts and trousers.
Fairway Skins adds six more butterflies
Fairway Skins Co. introduces six new butterfly-design gloves as part of its ongoing line.
Rose extends TMaG relationship
Justin Rose extends his endorsement contract with TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. for multiple years. Though terms of the agreement were not announced, Rose will continue to wear Adidas Golf apparel and footwear.
LPGA: State Farm Classic
July 17 – July 20 | Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield, Ill. For information, call 217.787.5742.
LPGA: State Farm Classic
July 17 – July 20 | Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield, Ill. For information, call 217.787.5742.
