Daniel Island Club in Charleston, S.C., earns environmental certification from Audubon International.
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A joint venture between Braemar Golf Developments and Nass Contracting Co. has been awarded a contract to construct a Colin Montgomerie Signature golf course at the Riffa Views project in the Kingdom of Bahrain. … Graphite Design announces the availability of its G-Tech combination-flex custom clubmaker series of wood and iron shafts. … The Golf Channel is accepting audition applications for the "The Big Break VIII." Golfers can go to www.golfchannel.com for an application. … SouthWood Golf Club in Tallahassee, Fla., announces a series of projects designed to enhance the golfers’ experience, including expansion of the clubhouse to include additional office space and instructional area, expansion of the parking lot and addition of a starter gazebo.
Aussie Appleby Has $2.2 Million Commercialbank Qatar Masters In Sight
Stuart Appleby commits to play in the Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Jan. 25-28.
Four Members Voted Onto The ING Advisory Board
Four vacancies on the International Network of Golf advisory board were recently filled by vote of its membership. Mike Kern, Mark Silverman, Tim O’Connor and Holly Geoghegan are the new advisory board members.
England Seek Hat-Trick In Costa Ballena Tournament
Six members of the English Golf Union‘s A Squad for 2007 — Matthew Baldwin, Ben Evans, Gareth Evans, Luke Collins, Sam Hutsby and Steven Uzzell — will comprise the England team aiming to complete a third successive victory in the annual Costa Ballena Quadrangular, Jan. 24-26 in Spain.
LRMA Shoe Care System DVD A Must For Locker Room Managers
The Locker Room Managers Association to release an instructional DVD entitled "The Locker Room Managers Association Shoe Care System" on March 1.
Aline System Exhibits At The 2007 PGA Show
Aline announces plans to exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27 in Orlando, Fla.
Harmon Family, Lopez And Rankin Honored By GWAA
The Harmon family, America’s most influential family of teaching pros for more than 50 years, and Hall of Famers Nancy Lopez and Judy Rankin have been honored with three prestigious awards given by the Golf Writers Association of America.
Maruman Golf Tour Staff Member Juvic Pagunsan Named 2006 Asian Tour "Rookie Of The Year"
Maruman Golf tour staff member Juvic Pagunsan recently was named the PGA Asian Tour’s 2006 Rookie of the Year.
Professional Caddies Association Foundation Honors New Inductees Into Its Hall of Fame At 2007 PGA Show in Orlando, FL
The Professional Caddies Association Foundation will honor its 2006 Hall of Fame inductees at the PGA Merchandise Show, Friday, Jan. 26, in Orlando, Fla.
2007 Carolinas Rules Of Golf Seminar Schedule Announced
The Carolinas Golf Association announces the schedule for its annual series of USGA Rules of Golf Seminars.
Brittany Lincicome Signs Endorsement Deal With Adams Golf
Sterling Sports Management reports that client Brittany Lincicome has signed an endorsement agreement with Adams Golf. Lincicome will play Adams Golf’s clubs, wear the Adams Golf logo and carry the tour staff bag.
NGCOA’s Player Development Award Winners Use Creativity To Increase Participation, Revenues
The National Golf Course Owners Association announces its 2006 Player Development Awards.
TournEvents.com Reports 51% Increase In Web-based Golf Tournament Management in 2006
TournEvents.com reports a 51 percent increase in Web-based golf tournament management in 2006.
Nancy Lopez Golf Introduces Erinn Series
Nancy Lopez Golf introduces its Erinn Series, a combination of woods, hybrids and irons designed for serious women golfers.
GolfAchiever Compliant with Strict RoHS and WEEE, Among Few.
Focaltron Corp. announces that its GolfAchiever II launch monitor meets both RoHS and WEEE compliance.
Butthead Covers team with Golf Plus at PPAI Golf Expo 2007
Butthead Covers Inc. appoints Golf Plus as its distributor to the promotional products market and the two will team up at the Promotional Products Association International Golf Expo 2007 in Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 4-6.
Face Forward Technologies Set To Introduce New f2 Plus Series Wedges And Irons At The 2007 PGA Merchandise Show
Face Forward Technologies to introduce the new f2 Plus Series wedges and irons at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.
Club Glove Introduces New Club Glove Carry-On Luggage
West Coast Trends Inc. introduces its new Club Glove Carry-On.
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Sandford Springs Golf Club in Hampshire, England, unveils subtle changes to the 27-hole club, including a £250,000 irrigation system, new drainage on some holes, a new greenkeeper’s compound, relined ponds and the reshaping, renovation or redesign of all of the bunkers. The whole course has also received new signage. … Golf Course News International enters 2007 under new ownership, the bi-monthly magazine having been purchased by Client Communications. Gareth Main will remain as editor. … Wilson Golf introduces D.J. Trahan as its newest Wilson Staff advisory member. Trahan’s multi-year deal calls for him to play the Wilson Staff Pi5 irons and Tw7 wedges. … Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has been named to the Golf World Business "100 Best Golf Shops" for an unprecedented 22nd time. Also, Carl’s Golfland at St. John’s in Plymouth, Mich., has also been named to the list for a sixth consecutive time. … Sea Trail Golf Resort and Conference Center in Sunset Beach, N.C., is sponsoring a canned food drive for Brunswick Family Assistance. Through Valentine’s Day, golfers donating three canned items each will receive a rate of $37 for the Jones course, $32 for the Maples course and $30 for the Byrd course. … GolfAC.com, a golf vacation and Internet tee-time company based in New Jersey, announces a significant business expansion for 2007. The expansion will include a new, larger facility, headquartered in Atlantic City.