The University of Minnesota names Brad James director of golf.
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Camilo Villegas and Tom Lehman commit to play in the Buick Open, June 28-July 1 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. … Sun River Resort in Bend, Ore., will host the PGA Professional National Championship June 22-24. … Caddy For A Cure Inc., a golf program where golf fans can be inside the ropes, carry the bag and spend the day with PGA Tour players on their official Tuesday practice round day, announces that the auction for the AT&T National on July 3 is underway. Aaron Baddeley, Shaun Micheel and Adam Scott are the pros will participate. Bidders can find the auction links on the CFAC website at www.caddyforacure.com or directly through ebay.com by searching for Caddy For A Cure. The auction ends Friday, June 22.
Kaua’i (Hawaii) Golf Destination is More Accessible than Ever
Travelers have new flight options to Kaua’i, Hawaii, a golf destination with 117 holes and four courses.
Digital Golf Hosts Golf Clinic at Women’s Business Conference
Digital Golf hosted a golf clinic as part of Womens Golf Week at thePink Ladder Organizations business conference at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas.
Golf Digest Magazine names Circling Raven Golf Club (Idaho Panhandle) No. 4 in its ‘Top-40 Casino Courses’ Nationwide
Circling Raven Golf Club, located in Worley, Idaho, announces that it has been ranked No. 4 in Golf Digest‘s Top-40 Casino Courses list that is published in the July issue.
Perfect Connextion Guarantees To Take Your Game to the Next Level
Perfect Connextion reports on how it can improve a golfer’s game.
GolfTEC Brings Elite-Level Training To Golden Area Golfers
GolfTEC announces the opening of its newest GolfTEC Improvement Center in Golden, Colo.
Billy Casper Golf Purchases Royce Brook Golf Club
Billy Casper Golf announces its purchase of the 36-hole Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, N.J.
We’ve Got Your Game TV Spotlights Magique Golf
Magique Golf will will be featured on "We’ve Got Your Game" following the U.S. Open in the Phoenix, Ariz., market.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems reports on The Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Atlantic Beach, N.C., which will now use its fine dining program.
‘A Land Remembered’ Classic Steakhouse Now Serving Unforgettable Meals at Orlando’s Rosen Shingle Creek
A Land Remembered restaurant opens as part of Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.
Community Businesses Show Strong Support Of Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Meadowlands CC
Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa., will host Armed Forces Appreciation Day on Monday, June 18.
Zero Friction Staff Player Dean Wilson Ties For Fifth Place At Stanford St. Jude Championship
Excel Golf Products staff player Dean Wilson posted his third top-10 finish of the year at theStanford St. Jude Championship.
Central Oregon’s Sunriver Resort Unveils Late Summer/Fall Golf Packages
Sunriver Resort, located in Sunriver, Ore., announces a quartet of late summer and fall golf packages.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal St. Kitts Golf Club Unveil Escape! Golf And Hotel Package
St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal St. Kitts Golf Club, located in the Caribbean, unveils theirEscape! Golf Package, an exclusive golf and hotel package.
Travel Insurance Provides Peace of Mind for Golfers Who Don’t Want Any Surprises Spoiling Their Trip
PerryGolf reports on the benefits of travel insurance.
Club Glove Takes Its Shoulder Bag to The Next Level
West Coast Trends Inc., maker of the Club Glove, introduces its Shoulder Bag II.
Winner Of Stanford St. Jude Championship Plays Evolve Golfs Epoch Golf Tee
Evolve Golf reports that the winner of Stanford St. Jude Championship played the epoch performance golf tee.
Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco, CA. picks Cybergolf to custom redesign and host the facilities Web site
Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco, Calif., selects Cybergolf to custom redesign and host the facilities Web site.
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RT Technologies reports that its Zeus shaft was in the driver of a fifth-place finisher at the Rex Hospital Open. … Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer of Wyndham Worldwide, has been named the 2007 inductee into the Travel Industry Hall of Leaders. … The American Junior Golf Association reports that nine current members have qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open, set for June 29-July 1 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., June 29 – July 1. The following juniors qualified: Esther Choe, Courtney Ellenbogen, Shan Shan Feng, Mina Harigae, Vicky Hurst, Joanne Lee, Tiffany Lua, Alexis Thompson and Maria Jose Uribe. … Entries are now being accepted for the Georgia State Golf Association‘s 10th Senior Women’s Championship, Aug. 20-21 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. Qualified players may enter online at www.gsga.org. The deadline for entries is July 25 at 5 p.m. … Wake Forest‘s women’s golf program earned the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2007 Spring Sportsmanship Award. … Reigning NCAA women’s champion Duke received top honors when Golfweek released its 2006-07 awards. Sophomore Amanda Blumenherst was tabbed National Player of the Year, coach Dan Brooks earned National Coach of the Year and five Blue Devils earned either All-America or honorable mention All-America accolades. … By winning the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, Suzann Pettersen qualified for the Samsung World Championship, Oct. 10-14 at Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif. … Stowe Mountain Club, Spruce Peak at Stowe’s new golf course in Stowe, Vt., earns the prestigious Audubon Signature Sanctuary Certification from Audubon International. … Igolfalot.com reports that it can help online golf consumers find value retail deals.