Environmental Turf Inc. announces that Best Florida Sod in Earleton, Fla., has been selected as a licensed sod producer of UltimateFlora Zoysia.
Linna Golf hosts Hollywood Celebrity Pamela Anderson
Linna Golf in Vanajanlinna, Finland, hosted actress Pamela Anderson for Finland’s recent midsummer festivities.
Kendall Academy Places 5 Teachers in ‘Best in State’ Ranking
Kendall Academy at Miles of Golf in Ypsilanti, Mich., places five of its staff members on Golf Digest‘s list of the best teachers in the state. Jeff Goble is No. 3, Dave Kendall is No. 4, Tom Tontapanish is No. 5, Scott Hayes is No. 12 and Paul Haase is No. 13.
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The Golf Channel‘s "Fore Inventors Only" reality series premieres Tuesday, July 10, at 10 p.m. ET. The series will feature 103 inventors seeking to produce the next top golf invention. … Golf course architect Lester George, sports agent Vinny Giles and course developer Landscapes Unlimited of Lincoln, Neb., are partnering to build Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Va. Ground will break on the club in late July. The club will be limited to 60 local and 200 national members. … Fallen Oak, a Tom Fazio-designed course in Biloxi, Miss., is listed as one of the "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play," as rated by Golf Magazine. … The Ontario PGA reports that Golf Score Ontario will become the official scoring partner for the Ontario PGA Championship, July 16-17. … The Mint Green Group Inc. is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Imperial Headwear. Mint Green will begin distributing Imperial products in spring 2008 and will offer a complete line of headwear, including products designed specifically for the Canadian market. … The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open announces the dates for the 2008 event — June 30-July 6 at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, N.Y. … The American Junior Golf Association announces that the Payne Stewart Family Foundation will co-sponsor the Bass Pro Shops/Payne Stewart Junior Championship, Aug. 6-9 at Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield, Mo. … Entries are now being accepted for the Georgia State Golf Association‘s 22nd Georgia Women’s Team Championship, Sept. 10-11 at Doublegate Country Club in Albany.
Cristie Kerr Captures First Major
FootJoy reports that Cristie Kerr won the U.S. Women’s Open wearing FootJoy golf shoes and a StaSof glove.
Big Ten Champion Rachel Meikle Joins Founders Challenge Field
Michigan State golfer Rachel Meikle commits to play in the Founders Challenge, Aug. 4-5.
Westchase Golf Club Unveils Unique Summer Golf Programs For Families And Juniors
Westchase Golf Club in Tampa, Fla., unveils its new junior golf programming for the summer, including expanded junior camps.
Golfers Save Some Green at Top New Destination Hotel with "Deluxe Golf" and "Golfer’s Retreat" Packages from Orlando’s Rosen Shingle Creek
Rosen Shingle Creek, located in Orlando, Fla., announces two golf packages that are available August through December.
ALINE and New England PGA Announce Performance Partnership
Aline Systems Inc. and the New England Professional Golfers Association announces a partnership to benefit the health and performance of area golfers.
New Mexico State University Golf Course of Las Cruces, NM selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
New Mexico State University Golf Course of Las Cruces, N.M., selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution.
GolfShopLive!
GolfShopLive! reports the addition of Jeff Zombola, vice president of retail sales. Zombola will represent GolfShopLive! clients in placing their products in retail.
AHEAD hires four sale reps in key territories
AHEAD hires four new sales representatives — Jimmy Bishop (South Florida), Hank Ashworth (Northern California), Kenny Blake (New Mexico) and Mike Rich (western Michigan).
Fairway Skins makes donation to charity event
Fairway Skins Co. donated a floral-design glove to every female participant in the fifth Executive Women’s Golf Association at the U.S. Women’s Open charity tournament on June 29.
Women’s ReelFit and Countour IV highlight FootJoy’s new line
FootJoy unveils its 2007-2008 women’s shoe line, which features the Women’s ReelFit and Women’s Contour IV.
Lija ranks 83rd in Canadian listing
Lija is listed as the 83rd fastest-growing company according to the 19th Profit 100 rankings.
John Daly Commits To Play In 2007 John Deere Classic
John Daly commits to play in the John Deer Classic, July 12-15.
Golfpac Adds Customer Survey & Rating Section To Its Web Site
Golfpac Travel adds customer ratings and comments to the properties listed on its website.
Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority Returns As ING Regional Seminar Presenting Sponsor
The Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority announces it will repeat as presenting sponsor of the International Network of Golf Regional Seminar, Oct. 29-31.
Cleveland Golf Introduces Visual Performance Putters
Cleveland Golf introduces its VPTM putter line.
AHEAD Hires Four New Sales Representatives To Manage Its South Florida, Northern California, New Mexico and Western Michigan Territories
AHEAD hires four new sales representatives — Jimmy Bishop (South Florida), Hank Ashworth (Northern California), Kenny Blake (New Mexico) and Mike Rich (western Michigan).