Pinehurst Resort launches a unique travel experience that includes the opportunity to win a signature trophy on Pinehurst No. 2 and a schedule packed with perks.
Top Golf Vacation Destinations Go Head-To-Head In New Reports
Golf Vacation Insider reports on The Greenbrier and The Homestead resorts, rival golf vacation destinations straddling the border of Virginia and West Virginia.
Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc. Managing Editor, Karen Palacios-Jansen Nominated For LPGA Teacher Of The Year Award.
Karen Palacios-Jansen, Golf Fitness Magazine.com on-line editor and managing editor of Team Advice for Golf Fitness Magazine Inc., has been nominated for the LPGA Section Teacher of the Year Award.
Big Break Returns To Michigan With New Format
Golf Channel‘s “Big Break X: Michigan” will celebrate its 10th anniversary by being shot at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Mich.
Ashworth, Inc. Names Industry Veteran Dick Gianferante Sales/Product Manager At Sunice
Ashworth Inc. names Dick Gianferante as sales/product manager for the company’s Montreal-based Sunice Outerwear.
Softspikes® Pulsar™ Cleat Dominates At The John Deere Classic
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that 64 players in the John Deere Classic field wore Pulsar cleats, while nearly 70 percent of the overall plastic cleat and metal spike field wore PrideSports products.
2008 Shaft Buyer’s Guide in the July Issue of Golf Tips MAGAZINE!
Golf Tips magazine features its Shaft Buyer’s Guide in its July issue.
16th Annual Couples Golf Tournament Returns In November To Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Colonial Williamsburg, Va., will host the 16th Couples Tournament, Nov. 3-4.
JustinRose.com Re-Launched For The Open
PGA and European tour player Justin Rose relaunches his website, JustinRose.com, in time for his return to Royal Birkdale and this week’s Open Championship. The site, managed by his sponsors Golfalot.com since 2000, has been re-designed and includes many new features.
Crouch, Camplin Promoted To Head Golf Pros At Pinehurst
Pinehurst Resort promotes two of its golf staff members to head professionals – Chris Crouch as head golf professional position for the Pinehurst main clubhouse activities, including management of the staff at course Nos. 1-5, and Todd Camplin from first assistant to head golf professional at Pinehurst No. 7.
Midweek Stay-and-Play Golf Specials Abound in the Pocono Mountains
The Pocono Mountains (Pa.) Visitors Bureau announces a variety of midweek stay-and-play packages and daily golf specials are available within the “Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret” golf cooperative.
Clarus Introduces Limited-Edition Patriotic Collection Q-Link Bracelets
Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc., developer and manufacturer of the Q-Link products worn by more than 350 tour players worldwide, introduces the Patriotic Collection of limited-edition black titanium Q-Link bracelets engraved with the U.S. or European Union flags.
Dunning Golf Staff Player Zach Johnson to Showcase New Styles at British Open
Dunning Golf staff player Zach Johnson will showcase selections from the brand’s fall 2008 collection, including the Tour Stretch outerwear and Thermal Performance Wool sweaters, during this week’s Open Championship.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Caddychicks.com launches the newest version of its website. … Vinci Designs announces its participation and plans to launch a new product, Cool-it Caddy, at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 25-27. … Bobby Jones announces the opening of its sixth retail store this fall in Naples, Fla. … The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announces the second Calvin Klein Golf – Links for Life Classic on Monday, Sept. 8, at Amelia National Golf and Country Club in Fernandina Beach, Fla. … Golf Channel adds exclusive, early-round coverage of The Presidents Cup to its tournament lineup starting in 2009. … Montgomerie Links Vietnam in Quang Nam, Vietnam, opens its practice facility with 30 covered hitting bays, a 300-meter-long driving range, a 450-square-meter putting and chipping area, and a fully stocked pro shop and a chic café. … Matrix Shafts will auction off two Matrix OZIK TPHD Proto golf shafts signed by Jim Furyk. Proceeds will benefit the Sierra Duplantis Trust Fund, has been established by the PGA Tour for the benefit of Steve’s 11-year-old daughter Sierra. Veteran PGA Tour caddie Steve Duplantis was killed in a car accident on Jan. 23. To participate in the auction or for more information, contact Bombsquadgolf.com, GolfWRX.com or Matrix Shafts. Auctions will take place through July 16 and proceeds will be delivered to the Steve Duplantis Memorial Tournament on July 21 prior to the Canadian Open. …
Amateurgolf.com announces the launch of its new site design, which features improved appearance and navigability. … PGA and European Tour player Luke Donald will miss at least the next three to four weeks, including The Open Championship this week, after suffering a wrist injury during the final round at the U.S. Open last month. Donald was diagnosed with a subluxation of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) tendon in his left wrist. … Turner Broadcasting System Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. enter a multi-year strategic alliance that will allow the two companies to collaborate on advertising and sports-related content. Turner will exclusively represent online advertising sales for the NBA, golf and NASCAR pages of Yahoo! Sports. Additionally, Yahoo! Sports will gain access to basketball, golf and NASCAR content from NBA.com, PGATour.com, PGA.com and NASCAR.com, league sites managed by Turner. … GolfChannel.com reports setting a record mark for its highest monthly unique user count. The website recorded both a 46 percent growth in unique users and a 35 percent growth in time spent viewing over May 2008. Hamilton Farm Golf Club has chosen the ideal matches for their Golf Professional positions, naming Matt Freitag as Director of Golf and John McDole as Head Golf Professional. After careful consideration, the decision was made to promote from within the Hamilton Farm family. Both Freitag and McDole have extensive golf backgrounds as well as a vast knowledge of the membership.
» Tournaments
Three-time major winner Vijay Singh, currently No. 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings, will play in the Wyndham Championship. Singh is the highest-ranked golfer to commit to the tournament to date. … Annika Sorenstam will play in the Grand China Air LPGA, Oct. 24-26 in Beijing, China. … The World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., will host its fifth Putting Championship this summer. The event is open to all amateur golfers in Northeast Florida, and qualification rounds will be held Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20, and Saturday-Sunday, July 26-27. The top 16 finalists will compete for the title on Saturday, Aug. 2. Participants will have the opportunity to win more than $10,000 in prizes. Information and registration forms are available by calling 904-940-4010 or in the July events calendar at www.wgv.com.
Coastal Players Tour: North Hampton Championship
July 14 – July 14 | Golf Club at North Hampton, Fernandina Beach, Fla. www.coastalplayerstour.com.
Coastal Players Tour: North Hampton Championship
July 14 – July 14 | Golf Club at North Hampton, Fernandina Beach, Fla. www.coastalplayerstour.com.
USGA: U.S. Amateur Public Links
July 14 – July 19 | Murphy Creek Golf Club, Aurora, Colo.
USGA: U.S. Amateur Public Links
July 14 – July 19 | Murphy Creek Golf Club, Aurora, Colo.
Amateur: North and South Women’s Amateur
July 14 – July 20 | Pinehurst No. 2 and No. 4, Pinehurst, N.C.
Amateur: North and South Women’s Amateur
July 14 – July 20 | Pinehurst No. 2 and No. 4, Pinehurst, N.C.
