United Sports Technologies reports that the winner of the LPGA’s Fields Open played two Sonartec MD hybrid clubs (23 and 25 degrees) custom fit with its IROD shafts.
BRIEFLY
Ronald Montesano, director of BuffaloGolfer.com, will golf 100 holes in one day in June to raise money for Roswell Park Cancer Institute, located in Buffalo, N.Y. To donate to "Chip In For Carly’s Club," go to BuffaloGolfer.com. … Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., will offer two-day Junior Golf Camps starting in June and running through Labor Day. Camps run twice a week with a Monday-Tuesday camp and a Thursday-Friday camp, each 2-5:30 p.m. For information, call 888-854-2924 or go to KiawahGolf.com.
Fairway & Greene Debuts Exciting 2007 Ladies’ Lines
Fairway & Greene reports that its ladies’ business grew 28 percent in 2006, which now represents 12 percent of the company’s overall volume.
Donation funds drought emergency research project
In honor of its founder, Aquatrols Corp. continues its support of the Aquatrols Robert A. Moore Endowment Fund, administered by the Enivironmental Institute for Golf, with a donation to continue research on assessing golf course management options under drought emergency.
Duramed FUTURES Tour’s Lisa Mickey Wins Internet Feature Award in the Golf Writers Association of America’s Annual Writing Contest
Lisa D. Mickey, director of communications for the Duramed Futures Tour, was one of the first-place winners in the Golf Writers Association of America‘s annual writing contest.
Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports on recent articles written about the training aid.
Osprey Recreation Finalizes Acquisition Of Otsego Club & Resort
Osprey Recreational Properties finalizes the purchase of the Otsego Club and Resort in Gaylord, Mich.
Toro continues support of The Institute
The Toro Foundation donates $50,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, to continue its support of the association’s Golf Course Environmental Profile project.
Tocare Golf Grips Debut At PGA Show Deemed Big Success
Excel Golf Products Inc. reports on the reception of its new Tocare golf grips at the PGA Merchandise Show.
LESCO joins The Institute’s Platinum Tee Club
Lesco Inc. joins the Environmental Institute for Golf‘s Platinum Tee Club.
RedEye Golf USGA Conforming I330 Laser Putter is Big Hit in its Debut at the 2007 PGA Golf Show receiving the Maxwell Media Marketing award for top putter
The RedEye Golf Co. reports on the reception of its i330 laser putter at the PGA Merchandise Show.
On & Off Course Golf Tips Debuts As The Ultimate Pocket Guide For Golfers Of All Skill Levels
Bonfit Sport Inc. publishes On & Off Course Golf Tips, a pocket-sized reference guide that includes quick tips on the golf swing, etiquette and problem solving.
Zero Friction Golf Tee Named Official Tee Of LondonOntarioGolf.Com
Excel Golf Products Inc. reports that its Zero Friction golf tees have been named the official golf tee of the LondonOntarioGolf.com Web site.
TeeTimesLive.Com Becomes More User-Friendly
TeeTimesLive.com reports on renovations to its Web site that will make it easier for golfers to search for and book entire golf vacations online to the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.
BRIEFLY
Scott Ramsay, superintendent at Yale Golf Course in New Haven, Conn., has been named the 2006 golf course Superintendent of the Year at the Golf Industry Show in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday. … The Boardroom Magazine selects MembersFirst Inc. as winner of its 2006 Excellence in Achievement Award. … The Golf Association of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Section of the PGA of America will hold its 2007 Rules of Golf seminar on March 31 at St. Davids Golf Club in Wayne, Pa. … International Pairs appoints Cees Chevalier as a master licensee for International Pairs Europe.
Greensboro’s Marty Sheets Named 2006 PGA Tour Volunteer Of The Year
MARANA, Ariz. — Wyndham Championship volunteer Marty Sheets has received the PGA TOUR’s highest honor for individual benevolence, earning the…
Tewell Out Indefinitely With Elbow Injury
Champions Tour player Doug Tewell will be off the tour indefinitely due to acute pain in his left elbow. The eight-time Champions Tour winner began experiencing pain in the elbow during the final round of the Allianz Championship, Feb. 11, and then was forced to withdraw from the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am last week following his pro-am round and from this week’s ACE Group Classic.
Golf Writers Association of America
The Golf Writers Association of America announces the winners of its 2006 writing contest. Sports Illustrated’s Rick Reilly picked up the fifth first-place award of his career, while Golf Digest Companies dominated the Non-Daily categories.
Henderson named executive director of the LPGA T&CP
The LPGA names Nancy Henderson to the newly-created position of executive director of the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals. Henderson, a Class A member of the LPGA T&CP and the PGA of America, will assume the role on March 7.
Power Performance Rankings
Tom Watson, winner of last week’s Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, moved back into the top 10 of the Power Peformance Rankings for the Champions Tour. Watson is 10th, while Loren Roberts, Jay Haas and Fred Funk are Nos. 1-3, respectively.
