Fujikura promotes David Schnider to COO and president of Fujikura Composite America. Also, Alex Dee is promoted from director of engineering to vice president of Fujikura Composites.
Hi-Tec Welcomes Back Duncan Patmore
Hi-Tec announces that Duncan Patmore rejoins the company as product and marketing director. Also, global brand president Tony Linford has left the company.
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort Announces Family Adventure Package
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., introduces its "Family Adventure Vacation," which features golf and outdoor adventure.
U.S. Open Entries Close; 58 Golfers Currently Fully Exempt
The U.S. Golf Association accepted 8,390 entries for the U.S. Open, to be played June 12-15 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., including those from the 58 golfers who are currently fully exempt into the field. The last entry to arrive was from Keith Stone, a 39-year-old amateur from Chelmsford, Mass., who beat the 5 p.m. ET deadline by 56 seconds.
MVC Hosts Successful NC-TN Media Golf Challenge
The 12-player team from Tennessee won the inaugural "Battle of the Smokies" at Maggie Valley Club in Maggie Valley, N.C., April 20-22. The event feature 12-player media teams from Tennessee and North Carolina competing in a Ryder Cup-format event.
Cleveland Golf Launches XLS Hybrid Promotion
Cleveland Golf offers a special consumer promotion on its HiBore XLS drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Consumers can purchase any HiBore XLS driver (Standard, Tour or Draw model) combined with any HiBore XLS fairway wood or HiBore XLS hybrid and receive any HiBore XLS hybrid at no additional cost.
Gogie Girl selects Halle Berry Celebrity Golf Classic as a 2008 charity
Gogie Girl selects the Halle Berry Celebrity Classic as one of the 2008 charity events it will share a percentage of its profits. The Classic benefits the Jenesse Center, the oldest domestic violence intervention center in south central Los Angeles.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Imperial Headwear Inc. acquires California-based Merge Left Inc., a headwear marketer and distributor to the growing collegiate and military markets. Merge Left founder and president Jon Saferstein will remain in that capacity with the company and continue to lead the business in these important distribution channels. … The Bobby Jones Golf Co. begins sales for its first-ever lineup of wedges, the Bobby Jones-Pelz Wedge Collection by Jesse Ortiz. … World Golf Hall of Fame member and CBS Sports golf analyst Nick Faldo debuts his first Florida golf course design at Bella Collina in Montverde, Fla. … Pacific Rim introduces its new rental model electric golf cart. … Shano unveils its most extravagant golf accessory to date, the platinum and diamond golf ball marker. The platinum is surrounded by more than ½-carat of white VS diamonds, and the piece measures 1-inch in diameter and 1/10-inch in thickness. The ball mark retails for approximately $10,200. … Golf Event magazine partners with TournEase to create an online tool that helps planners efficiently and effectively organize golf outings and events. … PG Professional Golf announces its new SoftCore Limited Flight range ball, which limits flight to 80-85 percent. … The Oswego Hotel is Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is offering its new “Fore Course Package,” through Sept. 21. The package offers the opportunity to choose from nine of Victoria’s exclusive golf courses, including the semi-private Royal Colwood, Bear Mountain and Uplands Golf Club, and three nights accommodation. … Tom Watson solidified his first-place position in the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour with his victory at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Watson has 134.13 points, followed by Jay Haas (131.06) and Eduardo Romero (128.67). … The International Players Tour announces a limited-time membership in which new and renewal members will receive additional benefits in the netZero Membership from several IPT partners. The regular annual IPT membership of $150 will be enhanced by a lifetime membership in the Golf Nut Society, a three-day/two-night vacation package from Golf Event Management Group, and Golf Gorilla’s new grip enhancer.
» Tournaments
The SemGroup Championship, May 1-4 in Broken Arrow, Okla., announces a number of spectator enhancements. The 19th Hole Happy Hour will be held at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center’s Merlot Bar on Wednesday, April 30. The event will be hosted by LPGA players Christina Kim and Jill McGill, 5-7:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 3, an expanded Williams Junior Golf Clinic will be held at 4 p.m. Children 17 and under, who are accompanied by a ticketed adult, are allowed free access to the tournament. Also, Annie Young and Vicky Hurst have been extended sponsor’s exemptions into this week’s field. … Entries are now being accepted for the Georgia State Golf Association‘s Georgia Top 60 Women’s Classic, June 25-26 at Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega. This event is open to female amateur golfers who are GSGA members and Georgia residents and who have a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 15.0. Entry applications are available at www.gsga.org and the deadline is Wednesday, June 4, at 5 p.m. For information, call 800.949.4742 or info@gsga.org. … Entries are being accepted for the Women’s Western Golf Association‘s 108th Amateur Championship, June 16-21 at SummerGrove Golf Club in Newnan, Ga. Entry applications are available at www.WWGA.org.
Amateur: Golf Channel Tour Regional Major
April 26 – April 28 | Sultan’s Run Golf Course, Jasper, Ind. Bob Butte, 317.247.1756.
Amateur: Golf Channel Tour Regional Major
April 26 – April 28 | Sultan’s Run Golf Course, Jasper, Ind. Bob Butte, 317.247.1756.
Jonas Software
Jonas Software hires Stephen King as the company’s director of customer relations.
Inside Tiger Jam XI with Van Halen and Woods; Las Vegas Golf Courses Offer Specials and Deals; NFL Stars Tee Off in Vegas
GolfLasVegasNow.com features how an injured Tiger Woods still jammed in Las Vegas with Van Halen, how several Las Vegas golf courses are offering specials and deals, and how NFL All-Star Jonathan Ogden and friends are playing SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort.
Nor Cal Golf Course Superintendents Gather at Stanford University For Field Workshop at the New Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex
Members of the Northern California Golf Course Superintendents Association will participate in a field workshop at the Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., on April 28.
ING Spring Conference Features Media Attendees With Cumulative Circulation Of Nearly 4 Million, Plus TV & Radio
The International Network of Golf reports that the 18th ING Spring Conference, May 27-31 in Atlantic City, N.J., will feature media attendees with a cumulative circulation of four million readers, in addition to TV and radio.
Windmill Lakes Golf Club in Portage County, Ohio has chosen Golf Tax, LLC to determine if their golf course realty valuation and subsequent property taxes are accurate and fair.
Windmill Lakes Golf Club in Ravenna, Ohio, chooses Golf Tax to determine whether its property’s valuation and subsequent real estate taxes are accurate and fair.
Golf Town to Host Second Annual Charity Tournament in Toronto Benefiting Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada
Golf Town announces that the charitable Golf Town Invitational, Monday, June 2 at Toronto’s Magna Golf Club, will feature Bernhard Langer and Tom Watson.
Excel Golf Staff at Byron Nelson Classic
Excel Golf Products reports that staff players Kenny Perry, Dean Wilson and Ryan Palmer are playing in this week’s EDS Byron Nelson Championship.
Disabled Golfer Scores Hole-in-One Playing from SoloRider Golf Car
SoloRider reports on Frank Peter‘s recent hole-in-one while playing from one of its golf cars in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Names Pete Sanchez Vice President for Business Development
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. names Pete Sanchez as vice president of business development for TaylorMade Golf.
Ka’anapali General Manager Selected to Golf Inc. ‘Most Admired Operators’ List
Ka’anapali Golf Resort in Lahaina, Hawaii, announces that general manager Ed Kageyama has been recognized as a “Most Admired Operator” in Golf Inc.‘s May issue.
