Marlborough Country Club in Marlborough, Mass., chooses to install Crescent Systems as its club management software provider.
‘Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret’ Announce Ongoing Enhancements, Additions
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Pennsylvania announces undergoing renovations and enhancements for its four-county destinations.
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Ten semifinalists, including reigning NCAA Division I champion Jamie Lovemark of Southern California, have been named for The Ben Hogan Award. In addition to Lovemark, teammate Rory Hie, Jonas Blixt (Florida State), Kevin Chappell (UCLA), Jonas Enander Hedin (Charlotte), Rickie Fowler (Oklahoma State), Chesson Hadley (Georgia Tech), Webb Simpson, Joel Sjoholm (Georgia State) and Michael Thompson (Alabama) have been named. The Hogan Award finalists will be announced on May 7 and the presentation is set for May 18. … Pulte Homes will hold a ribbon cutting for a new golf club and 18-hole championship course in Ocala, Fla., today, Friday. … Tom Watson continues to lead the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour. … Standard Golf announces its new Custom Golf Flagstick program, which givesgolf courses new options for using flagsticks as a communication and marketing medium. … CBS Sports will air live third- and final-round coverage of the LPGA’s Ginn Open on Saturday-Sunday, April 19-20. Coverage will air 1:30-3 p.m. ET on Saturday, and 1-3 p.m. ET on Sunday. Both days, CBS Sports will follow up with live coverage of the PGA Tour’s Verizon Heritage, 3-6 p.m. ET. … Bobby Jones reports that a portion of the sale of its popular women’s half-zip pullover will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The new pink pullover debuts at retail in June for $145. Bobby Jones will donate 20 percent of the retail price of pullovers sold. Also, $12.50 at wholesale will be donated to BCRF for a total minimum donation of $10,000 for the year.
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Officials for The ACE Group Classic confirm the 2009 tournaments dates as Feb. 16-22. The Champions Tour will return to Quail West Golf and Country Club in Naples, Fla., for the 22nd year.
Golfalot price indexes fall in U.K. and U.S.
The Golfalot Price Index in the United Kingdom fell this month by 1.57 percent with seven out of the 10 categories going down. The major fallers this month were drivers (down 4.8 percent), shoes (down 4 percent) and irons (down 3.9 percent).
Golfpac Travel And Golf Show Visits The Renovated Plantation Golf Resort & Spa In Crystal River, FL
The newest episode of "Golfpac Travel and Golf Show" features Plantation Golf Resort and Spa, located in Crystal River, Fla.
Royal Hylands Golf Club in Henry County, Indiana has chosen Golf Tax, LLC to determine if their golf course realty valuation and subsequent property taxes are accurate and fair
Royal Hylands Golf Club in Knightstown, Ind., chooses Golf Tax to determine whether its property’s valuation and subsequent real estate taxes are accurate and fair.
All-New E-Z-GO® Freedom® RXV™ Delivers Unprecedented Performance, Safety and Eco-Friendliness
E-Z-Go introduces its new Freedom RXV personal golf car, which includes an array of innovative features.
Club Car Introduces Custom Vehicle With Electric Hose Reel for Easier Syringing
Club Car introduces its new custom utility vehicle equipped with an electric hose reel that makes syringing more efficient.
ForeFront Announces “Top 10” Best Selling Teams For Wilson® NFL Golf Bags
ForeFront Holdings, the exclusive distributor for Wilson NFL golf bags, announces its top-10 best-selling NFL teams for cart and stand golf bags by Datrek. The Chicago Bears are No. 1, followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers.
OGIO Signs PGA Tour Player Frank Lickliter II
Ogio signs Frank Lickliter II to an endorsement deal. Lickliter will sport the Ogio logo on his custom-made tour bag and on his cap.
Golf course management company pledges support to environmental stewardship
Honours Golf Co. pledges its support to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, with a $10,000 donation toward research and education to enhance golf’s relationship with the environment.
Cybergolf adds Woodlawn Golf Course
Cybergolf adds Woodlawn Golf Course located on Ramstein Air Base in Germany as its newest client and will custom design and host the property’s Web site and e-mail marketing e-blast newsletter system.
GreenFix Golf
GreenFix Golf announces sponsorship of the first Pro/Superintendent Championship in the Gateway Section of the PGA.
Volvik announces latest hole in one
FLGolf Inc. reports on the most recent hole-in-one made with the Volvik golf ball.
Element 21 Golf Scandium Hybrid Infomercial Now Airing on The Golf Channel
Element 21 Golf Co. begins airing a 28-minute infomercial featuring the company’s Scandium Emc2 Hybrid clubs on Golf Channel.
Las Vegas’ Butch Harmon Adds Ernie Els; Desert Pines Golf Club Gives Players a Warm, Fuzzy
GolfLasVegasNow.com features instructor Butch Harmon adding Ernie Els as a student.
Dr. Kenneth Chu, Vice Chairman, Mission Hills Group, Featured Among Golf’s “Most Admired Operators”
Dr. Kenneth Chu, vice chairman of Mission Hills Group, has been recognized as a “Most Admired Operator” in Golf Inc.‘s May issue.
Golfalot UK and USA Price Indexes Fall Back In April, But Are Up On Year
The Golfalot Price Index in the United Kingdom fell this month by 1.57 percent with seven out of the 10 categories going down. The major fallers this month were drivers (down 4.8 percent), shoes (down 4 percent) and irons (down 3.9 percent).
“Find Your” Fit In The May Issue Of Golf Tips
The Golf Tips will feature the ins-and-outs of custom fittings in its May issue.
Esoteric Golf Technology enhances Path Finder System
Esoteric Golf Technology enhances its Path Finder System.
