Steve Lowery captured the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in a playoff over Vijay Singh. Lowery becomes the second straight Pro V1x playoff winner on the PGA Tour, following J.B. Holmes‘ win at last week’s FBR Open.
The Putting Arc
Putting Arc reports that SAM PuttLab analysis of Iron Archie’s putting stroke is now available on its website.
Accu-Length Partners With Dancin’ Dogg Golf And Medicus Golf To Create A Recipe For Success For Junior Golfers
Accu-Length partners with Dancin’ Dogg Golf and Medicus Golf on a teaching program for younger players, the Junior Success Kit.
Rob McNamara of Farmington CC named National PING Club Fitter of the Year
Ping announces that Rob McNamara, head professional at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va., has been named its 2007 National Fitter of the Year.
Shingle Creek’s Brad Brewer Named Lead Instructor for the GOLF CHANNEL’s Online Academy
Brad Brewer, president of the Brad Brewer Golf Academy at Shingle Creek Golf Club, located at Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Fla., has been named the lead instructor for GolfChannel.com.
French Lick Resort Casino Selects Resort & Golf Marketing
French Lick Resort Casino in French Lick, Ind., selects Resort & Golf Marketing to assist in its public relations and promotional efforts.
USGA Awards 2015 U.S. Open, 2010 U.S. Amateur To Chambers Bay In Washington State And 2011 U.S. Amateur To Erin Hills Golf Course In Wisconsin
The U.S. Golf Association awards the 2015 U.S. Open Championship to Chambers Bay, a municipal links course located on the Puget Sound in University Place, Wash. Chambers Bay will also host the U.S. Amateur Championship in 2010.
7 PGA Tour Players Put the Revolutionary New Energy Grip into Play at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Energy Grip Inc. reports that seven players in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am field used its grips.
California’s James Vernon Elected 2008 USGA President
James F. Vernon of Pasadena, Calif., has been elected to serve a one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee took place Saturday at the USGA’s annual meeting in Houston, Texas.
ShotWatch™ in Use by Dr. David Wright, Top-100 Instructor
ShotWatch, a training and practice device for golfers dedicated to swing control and consistency, is now in use by Dr. David Wright in his instructional programs. Wright, a clinical psychologist, is a top-100 Golf Digest instructor and teaching professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Clinic and Country Club in Mission Viejo, Calif.
Buffalo Communications Names Kevin Satz PR Specialist
Buffalo Communications, the golf lifestyle and travel publicity, media-relations and marketing-communications firm that is a division of Billy Casper Golf, names Kevin Satz as public relations specialist.
Cobra Golf Introduces New 2008 King Cobra S9 Irons
Cobra Golf unveils its new multi-material King Cobra S9 irons, which are designed to deliver maximum accuracy, distance and feel.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
The Champions Tour selects Al Tervo of the 3M Championship in Blaine, Minn., as its 2007 Volunteer of the Year. … The Environmental Committee of the American Society of Golf Course Architects publishes the third edition of “An Environmental Approach to Golf Course Development.” The full-color, 57-page book includes background and instructions for anyone involved in the development of a new layout or the remodeling of an existing golf course. The book is available for $10 from www.asgca.org or by calling 262-786-5960. … Profile Golf introduces ProPlus Aqua-pHix, a proprietary blend of chelated, buffered acid with a pH < 1.0 that is designed to manage hard water and highly alkaline soil.
» Tournaments
Reigning champion Charles Howell III and 17 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Rankings are in the Northern Trust Open, Feb. 14-17 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. … The Legends Junior Tour announces that this year’s Mark Brooks Shootout in Dallas, Texas, will also serve as a national qualifier for the 2008 Callaway Golf Junior World Golf Championships, July 15-18 at eight courses in the San Diego area. … Lee Trevino commits to play the ACE Group Classic, Feb. 15-17 in Naples, Fla. Trevino won the event in 1990-91.
» College
The 2008 River Landing Intercollegiate, hosted by N.C. State and set for April 10-13 on the River Course at River Landing in Wallace, N.C., is seeking players for the college-am on April 10. Deadline for entering is March 31. For information, contact Jim Pomeranz, tournament director, at 919-363-8380 or jim.pomeranz@earthlink.net.
Pebble Beach Pro-Am
This week’s guests on "Where to Play Golf" from the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am include comedian Tom Dreesen, Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans and PGA Tour rules official Tony Wallin.
Tiger Woods’ Dominance Started in Las Vegas; Majestic Golf Beauty on Las Vegas Strip with Bali Hai Golf Club
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on how Tiger Woods‘ dominance all began in Las Vegas, plus a feature on Bob Byman as the new director of instruction at The Legacy Golf Club.
Golf Channel’s Dr. Greg Rose Headlines 20th West Michigan Golf Show
Dr. Greg Rose, co-host of Golf Channel‘s "Golf Fitness Academy," will appear at the 20th West Michigan Golf Show, Feb. 22-24 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hamilton County Park District Adds SoloRiders to Fleet
The Hamilton County Park District in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently adds two SoloRider golf cars to its fleet to help golfers with limited mobility get back in the game. The new vehicles join the five SoloRiders already in use and available at six public courses in the Cincinnati area.
Dancin’ Dogg Golf: Innovation and New Alliances on Display in 2008
Dancin’ Dogg Golf reports on innovations to its Shot Making Simulator and strategic partnerships for 2008.
Callaway Golf Eyewear Launches Tour Authentic™ Line for ’08
Callaway Golf Eyewear launches its Tour Authentic line for 2008.
Club Car Extends Agreement with NGCOA Canada
Club Car extends a multi-year agreement with the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada. Under terms of the agreement, Club Car is granted category and product exclusivity to include sponsorship opportunities, fleet golf cars, turf utility, transportation and food-and-beverage vehicles. Club Car also continues as a presenting sponsor of the Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show.
