Tom Crow, founder of Cobra Golf and former Australia Amateur golf champion, contributes $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
GolfTraxx
GolfTraxx expands its target audience to include users of stand-alone GPS devices.
Leonard, Azinger, And Clarke To Play In Buick Open
Former Buick Open champion Justin Leonard, Paul Azinger and Darren Clarke are among the early commitments to the Buick Open field. The tournament is scheduled for June 25-July 1 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.
17th Annual ING Spring Conference: Product Launches, Education & Great Trips For Prizes
The 17th ING Spring Conference next week at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y., will feature product launches from several companies, educational forums and networking opportunities.
Employment Ad
Gary Player Design seeks a plan production specialist.
Kissimmee Bay Country Club of Kissimmee, FL selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Kissimmee Bay Country Club in Kissimmee, Fla., selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution.
Timacuan Golf & Country Club Offers Father’s Day Gift Packs
Timacuan Golf and Country Club in Lake Mary, Fla., announces its Father’s Day gift packs.
AHEAD Offers U.S. Open Headwear, Apparel and Accessories
AHEAD will offer a wide selection of U.S. Open headwear, apparel and accessories at this year’s second major, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., June 14-17.
Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, WA. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online marketing e-blast system for the facility
Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online marketing e-blast system for the facility.
Power Performance Rankings
Denis Watson moves up from 8th to 1st in the Power Performance Rankings with his victory at the Senior PGA Championship.
The Sizemore Collection Ships Into Exclusive Retailers
The Sizemore Collection announces that the company began shipping its spring and summer orders.
BRIEFLY
Andy Bischel of UNLV has been named the recipient of the 2007 Jan Strickland Assistant Coach of the Year Award, the Golf Coaches Association of America announces. … Bischel finished his ninth season with the Rebel golf program this year, helping lead them to 17 wins during his career. Also, the GCAA names Sam Korbe of Tulsa and Roberto Castro of Georgia Tech as co-recipients of the 2007 Byron NelÂåÂson Award. … Five associate members successfully completed all requirements and were elected regular members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects at the organization’s recent 61st annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. Attaining regular membership were Ty Butler (Charlotte, N.C.); George Clifton (Deland, Fla.); Paul Cowley (St. Simons Island, Ga.); Gil Hanse (Malvern, Pa.); and Brian Lussier (Morrisville, N.C.). … PGATour.com will air PGATour.com Live@the Memorial on the 12th hole, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today, and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. … Golf Punk magazine agrees to sponsor the Chart Hills Ladies English Open, July 5-7. … Nigeria confirms it will compete in the International Pairs‘ International Final, July 1-3 in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Ad Campaign "Playing For My Life" Breaks June 1st
The Duramed Futures Tour advertising campaign "Playing For My Life" is scheduled to start online June 1 with a series of banner ads and videos. The print campaign will begin running in major golf publications starting in July.
Five More Players Exempt For 2007 U.S. Women’s Open; 68 Now Fully Exempt
Five players — Beth Bader, Kyeong Bae, Hye Jung Choi, Sarah Lee and Angela Park — have earned full exemptions into the 2007 U.S. Women’s Open with the close of another exemption category. There are now 68 players fully exempt into this year’s championship.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems announces the installation of its e-range point of sale interface at long time clients, Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nev.; and Callaway Golf Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Award-Winning Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort Offers Summer Sweepstakes; Golf and Other Recreational Amenities Included
Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort in Tamarack, Idaho, announces its "Get Out and Play Summer Sweepstakes."
Fourteen More Players Are Exempt For U.S. Open; Total Now 72
Fourteen more professional golfers earned full exemptions into the upcoming U.S. Open by being in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking as of May 28. A total of 72 golfers are fully exempt from qualifying for the upcoming championship, scheduled from June 14-17 at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa.
Srixon Staff Professionals Finish Strong at the Crown Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Srixon staff professionals Jim Furyk, Tom Lehman and Tim Clark finished second, fifth and 12th, respectively, at the Crown Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
Rees Jones-designed Ralston Creek Course at Daniel Island Named to Golf Digest’s "Best in State" List
Daniel Island Club’s Ralston Creek course in Charleston, S.C., makes Golf Digest‘s Best in State list, which is published in the May issue.
Dunning Golf Hires Grombala as Sales Representative for Michigan
Dunning Golf hires Tim Grombala as sales representative for Michigan.
