Golf Tax reports on whether poor course management is cause for higher golf course property taxes.
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HorsePower Sports Marketing announces the addition of David Ragan to its list of NASCAR personalities slated to compete in the 2008 HorsePower Tee Shot Tour. … The Archer Group releases homesites for purchase in its new Riverside at Round Mountain neighborhood at The Coves at Round Mountain in western North Carolina. … Tehama promotes its Vitamin C golf shirt, which is part of Tehama’s new Green Collection, in time for Fathers Day. The shirts infuse Vitamin C nutrients directly into the product fiber, which is then released into the wearer’s skin. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $72. … The GolfBC Group introduces its “GBC Family Golf Day,” in which GolfBC courses in British Columbia will hold clinics and competitions throughout June. For information, go to www.gbcgolfacademy.com. … The U.S. Golf Association and American Junior Golf Association announce Smylie Kaufman of Birmingham, Ala., and Kelsey Conway of Ventura, Calif., as the 2008 Presidents’ Youth Leadership Award recipients. … Tom Watson continues to lead the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour with 134.58 points. Denis Watson remains sixth after his victory at the FedEx Kinkos Classic. … Rain Bird Services Corp. announces the dates and locations of Rain Bird Academy’s 2008 summer irrigation training camps in Florida. To register or for more information, visit www.rainbird.com/training or call 800.498.1942. … Cutter & Buck announces that it will continue its relationship with Annika Sorenstam after the LPGA Hall of Famer retires at the end of this season. The Seattle-based company has been selling the Annika Collection of women’s golf apparel for the past several years. … Sport-Haley Inc. reports that net sales for the three months ending March 31, 2008, were $4.74 million, a decrease of 10 percent from $5.3 million for the comparable three-month period in the prior fiscal year. … Men’s Fitness magazine names Tiger Woods as Fittest Guy in America as part of the magazine’s “The 25 Fittest Guys in America” list, which appears in its June/July issue that is on newsstands May 19.
ING Spring Conference Will Conduct The Popular Small Groups Topics Breakfast In Atlantic City
The ING Spring Conference will be conducting Small Groups Topics Breakfast in Atlantic City on May 27-31.
Hunter Public Relations Selected To Promote Golf For San Antonio CVB
Hunter Public Relations has been selected to create and orchestrate a campaign for the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau to enhance the region’s position as a preferred golf destination.
Women Golfers Encouraged To “Putt And Pamper” At Plantation Golf Resort & Spa
Plantation Golf Resort & Spa in Crystal River, Fla. is offering a new Putt & Pamper package designed for women.
SLIGO sponsors Jeff Ritter
Sligo announces its official apparel sponsorship of PGA tour instructor Jeff Ritter.
New and Exciting Internet News From Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions Golfer’s Guide.Com
Golfer’s Guide relaunches its national home page, featuring a new streamlined look.
Golf Life Television Releases Episode Four Of 2008 Golf Series As Television Reach And Web Viewership Increases
Golf Life releases the fourth episode of the 2008 series for national delivery beginning May 18.
ALLGOLFTV and GREENFEES extending entry date for Geeky Golf Girls Web Video contest benefiting The Last Lecture, Alice, The Randy Pausch Golf Tournament, & Junior Golf
AllGolfTV extends the entry date for the Geeky Golf Girls Web Video contest to December 1, 2008.
Simply Great Golf Academy Subscribes To Legendary Marketing’s Golf Marketing Commander
Legendary Marketing announces continued success for the daily fee and semiprivate golf course division, Golf Marketing Commander.
Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc. To Endorse Golf Channel’s Big Break Kaanapali Contestant Susan Choi
Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc. announces plans to endorse The Golf Channel’s Big Break Kaanapali contestant Susan Choi.
Stan Utley and EyeLine Golf are having a great week
Stan Utley and the EyeLine Golf staff celebrate the Players victory.
The New York Times announces a weekly print and online feature called On Par by sports reporter Bill Pennington, dedicated to all things golf. … Tournament officials for the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship presented by John Q. Hammons announces benefit for children and children’s health. … The Legends Junior Tour announces that the Texas State Junior Championship qualifiers are set and open to all interested applicants.
Arizona’s Grande Valley Ranch Golf Club to Give Golfers an Edge with ProLink GPS
ProLink Solutions announces that Grande Valley Ranch Golf Club in Eloy, Ariz., now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
Three Top-10 Finishers Rely on Epoch Performance Tees
Evolve Golf reports that three top-10 finishers at the Wachovia Championship used its Epoch tee.
Oak Terrace Resort Signs On With Legendary Marketing And Its Digital Division: Resort Marketing Commander
Legendary Marketing adds Oak Terrace Resort in Pana, Ill., as its latest client.
Kaua’i (Hawaii) Destination Courses Unveil ‘Kauai Golf Swings and Things’ Promotion
The Kaua’i Visitors Bureau in Hawaii announces that the six courses that comprise the golf cooperative announces a new “Kaua’i Golf Swings and Things” promotion that offers multiple options.
Orange County National Announces Play Hard – Win Big Summer Promotion
Orange County National in Winter Garden, Fla., kicks off the summer golf season with a five-month “Play Hard-Win Big” promotion with prizes up to $5,000 monthly.
Eight Pocono Mountains Golf Destination Courses Ranked Among GolfStyles Philadelphia’s ‘100 Must-Play Courses’ for 2008
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Pennsylvania announces that eight member golf courses of its cooperative have been named to GolfStyles Philadelphia magazine’s “100 Must Play Courses of Greater Philadelphia” for 2008.
Lindy Duncan, David Duncan, and GolfAchiever – Trio make way to LPGA
GolfAchiever reports on amateur Lindy Duncan, who has qualified for an LPGA event.
