The EEZ-Read putting aid receives the seal of approval from the PGA Tour Partners Club. The aid is a neon green “bubble level” attached to a wide stainless steel disc base that’s designed to provide a quick and accurate reading of the green’s contours.
Sunderland of Scotland Hire’s Steve Weiss for Wisconsin Market
Daymond Willis Holdings hires Steve Weiss to represent the Sunderland of Scotland brand in the Wisconsin market.
Crystal Mountain Earns Two Special Michigan PGA Awards
The Michigan Section of the PGA has honored two employees at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Mich. Brad Dean, director of golf, received the Merchandiser of the Year award, while Scott Wilson, director of instruction, received the President’s Plaque.
Pinehurst No. 1 Reopens After Nine-Month Renovation
Pinehurst No. 1, the oldest layout in the stable of courses at Pinehurst Resort in Pineshurst, N.C., reopened on March 1 following a $1.7 million renovation.
Bob Barlett Joins Powerbilt Golf
Bob Bartlett joins PowerBilt Golf as Southeast regional sales manager.
Fujikura Salutes Nationwide Tour Winner
Fujikura reports that the winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Moonah Classic played Fujikura shafts in his driver and woods – VT 70 X in his driver and 3-wood, and the E380 X shaft in his 5-wood.
Sunderland of Scotland Hire’s Terry Kuhns for Northern California Market
Daymond Willis Holdings hires Terry Kuhns to represent the Sunderland of Scotland brand in northern California.
The R&A Announces Hillside, Southport & Ainsdale And St Annes Old Links As Local Final Qualifying Venues For 2012.
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club announces Hillside, Southport & Ainsdale and St. Annes Old Links as the Local Final Qualifying venues for the 2012 British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Jack Nicklaus Golf Apparel Announces New Sales Rep for Southern California
Jack Nicklaus Golf Apparel hires Chris Alcocer as its new sale representative for Southern California.
Fujikura #1 Driver & Wood Shaft Brands At Honda Classic
Fujikura wins the driver and all woods shaft brand count, which includes hybrids, at the Honda Classic.
Sunderland of Scotland Hire’s Mitch Wise for Southern California and Arizona Market
Daymond Willis Holdings hires Mitch Wise to represent Sunderland of Scotland in Southern California and Arizona.
John Sanford Breaks Ground On New Course In Egypt
Architect John Sanford breaks ground on Hacienda Bay, located on the Mediterranean Sea coast in northern Egypt. The course is scheduled to open fall 2009.
The R&A Announces Fairhaven Golf Club As The Venue For The 2012 Junior Open Championships
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club announces that Fairhaven Golf Club in Lytham St. Annes, England, will host the 2012 Junior Open Championships.
The Putting Arc
Putting Arc reports on Mississippi State’s men’s team winning the Roadrunner Intercollegiate in San Antonio, Texas. The Bulldogs use the company’s putting aid.
2008 GAP Schedule complete
The Golf Association of Philadelphia announces the schedule for its 112th year, which begins in April and visits four states for its 64 tournaments and 69 days of competition. Three new events are being added for 2008 – the Brewer Cup, the Father-Son Middle Tournament and the Senior 27-Hole Challenge.
BRIEFLY
Mint Green Group Inc. and Vantage Sports Inc. open their new sales and marketing center in Toronto’s Mississauga district. The new office facilities feature sales offices and state of the art showrooms designed to deliver superior sales presentations and support to customers in Canada’s largest market. … Eleven-year-old Charley Hull has been awarded a junior golf scholarship by the Oxfordshire Golf Club in Oxfordshire, England. … The Founders Golf Club in Sarasota, Fla., officially opened its Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed, 18-hole golf course on Feb. 4. … Jacobsen Hardy Golf Design unveils its latest renovation project, The Wanderers Club at Wellington (formerly Wellington Golf and Country Club) in Wellington, Fla. … Entries will close on March 5 for the 20th Georgia Four-Ball Tournament, March 28-30 at River Pointe Golf Club and Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Albany. This event is open to two-man teams of male amateur golfers of all ages who are GSGA members and Georgia residents, with combined USGA handicap indexes of 4.0 and above. Players may enter online at www.gsga.org. … Pronghorn in Bend, Ore., is selected to Travel + Leisure Golf magazine’s America’s Top 100 Golf Communities. Also, Fairways + Greens and Golf Digest have recognized Pronghorn as their top pick for private golf courses in the U.S. and among the top five for America’s Best New Private Courses, respectively. … Old Corkscrew, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in Estero, Fla., celebrates its one-year anniversary. … The San Mateo County Times signs on as presenting sponsor of the Northern California Golf Show, March 14-16 in San Mateo, Calif. … Standard Golf announces a speal offer on Smart-Fit cup and flagstick systems. Through April, Standard Golf offers nine free Smart-Fit systems for every 18 Smart-Fit systems purchased. Also, Standard Golf launches an innovative build-your-own-flagstick application that allows full customization of the company’s most popular flagsticks with a wide selection of colors, striping patterns and ferrules. … Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, S.C., will hold its Grand Opening Extravaganza on June 2, including an exclusive invitation-only two-day celebration featuring concerts and a star-studded celebrity golf tournament hosted by PGA Tour professional Peter Jacobsen. The event will air on NBC on July 5. … The International Association of Golf Tour Operators names Ginn Reunion Resort in Orlando, Fla., as North American Golf Resort of the Year. … Bright House Networks, the title sponsor of the first Duramed Futures Tour event of 2008 in Lakeland, Fla., joins another event sponsor, Solar Source, in purchasing 400 copies of a new golf novel called “Pops and Sunshine.” The companies will give the book to pro-am participants and other event supporters. … Winning Edge Designs enters into a multi-year agreement with Transview Golf for exclusive distribution of its accessory products throughout Southeast Asia. … HorsePower Sports Marketing adds Lisa K. Lucas and James (Jim) S. Lucas II as director of operations and event manager, respectively.
USGA Awards 52 Grants Totaling Nearly $1.5 Million For 2008 First Quarter
The U.S. Golf Association awards 52 grants totaling nearly $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2008 to support golf programs across the nation for economically disadvantaged juniors and individuals with disabilities.
AllGolfTV is proud to announce strategic partnership with GreenFees.com
AllGolfTV announces GreenFees.com as its latest partner.
Sligo
Sligo reports on Brian Gay‘s win at the Mayakoba Golf Classic.
Johnny Miller’s Badlands Has it Going On; March Madness Las Vegas Golf Packages
GolfLasVegasNow.com features Johnny Miller-designed Badlands Golf Club.
