Don Gamer, CEO of the HoleView Yardage Book Co., dies on Nov. 25 in a tragic car accident.
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Graphite Design reports that its shafts were the most-played graphite wood shaft models at 15 PGA Tour events in 2006, topping all manufacturers, according to the Darrell Survey. … Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design reports that Erin Hills Golf Course, located 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Wisc., has been named Golf Magazine‘s "Best New Course of the Year (2006)." … Shoemaker Ecco has been named the official footwear supplier to the 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Ecco will fit celebrity participants in classic and contemporary styles from the company’s new 2007 golf collection. … Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., announces the release of two shoulder season stay-and-play deals, the "Sweetheart" and "Golf" packages, available through March 31. The "Golf" package, available mid-week and weekends, includes unlimited golf and use of Saddle Creek’s newly-expanded practice facility and short game area.
Sail Ho Golf Course in San Diego, CA selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Sail Ho Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution.
Walker Cup Squad Announced
The Royal & Ancient selects a squad of 22 players to prepare for the Walker Cup match to be played at Royal County Down, Newcastle, Ireland, Sept. 8-9.
Srixon’s Z-URC Golf Ball Wins Third Event Of The 2006 Srixon PGA Tournament Series
Srixon reports that the winner of the third event of the Srixon PGA Tournament Series on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., played with Srixon’s Z-URC golf ball.
Carolinas PGA Sells Section Headquarters To Loris Community Hospital District
Ron Schmid, executive director of the Carolinas PGA, announceds the sale of Carolinas PGA Section Headquarters to Loris Community Hospital District (S.C.).
Jack Nicklaus And PGA Of America Honorary President Roger Warren Lead Seven Inductees Into PGA Golf Professional Hall Of Fame
Five-time PGA champion Jack Nicklaus, whose philanthropic efforts include establishing the Barbara and Jack Nicklaus Junior Golf Endowment Fund, and elevating the role of PGA Professionals through First Tee teaching grants, headed a roster of seven inductees enshrined in the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame.
Aureus Sportswear unveils new 2X larger booth for Orlando PGA Show
Aureus will unveil a brand new booth at next month’s PGA Merchandise Show that offers twice as many work stations as last year.
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Legacy Lakes, a 405-acre master-planned residential community in Aberdeen, N.C., celebrated the groundbreaking for its 8,000-square-foot Plantation House amenity center on Nov. 30. … Louisville Golf will introduce several new products in 2007, including the 2500 Persimmon insert blade putter, the Earthwood mallet putter and the Niblick-DC Persimmon fairway woods. … The City of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., will celebrate the grand re-opening of the New Smyrna Beach Golf Course on Thursday, Dec. 14. … American Golf will be the retail partner for the 2007 London Golf Show, April 26-29. … Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., has been named by Golf Magazine as the "Best New Private Course in the U.S." for 2006.
2007 Women’s Golf Week Set for June 2-9
The third Women’s Golf Week is scheduled for June 2-9 and is expected to involve more than 50,000 women at more than 1,200 golf facilities across the country. Last year’s event attracted an estimated 20,000 women who participated at activities held at nearly 600 host facilities.
Golfinnovation of the century
United Golfers Corp. announces plans to show its golf shoe with rotatable sole at next month’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
Horsepower Golf’s Dempsey Co-Hosts ESPN’s Tee It Up
Horsepower Golf owner Pat Dempsey will co-host "Tee It Up" on southern California’s ESPN Radio AM710 on Dec. 10, 7-8 a.m. PT.
BunkerShot.com Golf now Offering "Top Shots – Women of Golf 2007 Calendar" to help raise money for breast cancer research
BunkerShot.com Golf now offers "Top Shots – Women of Golf 2007 Calendar" to help raise money for breast cancer research.
Srixon’s Alex Cejka And Jaco Van Zyl Earn 2007 PGA Tour Cards
Srixon staff professionals Alex Cejka and Jaco Van Zyl earned their 2007 PGA Tour cards at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament on Monday. Both players used Srixon golf balls and equipment.
ProLink Solutions Hires Regional Advertising Sales Executives in Three Key Markets
ProLink Solutions announces the hiring of three regional sales executives — Paul Janowiak (Baltimore, Md., Washington, D.C.); Pat Baker (Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas); and Jeff Baird (Denver, Colo.)
San Vicente Resort in Ramona, CA selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
San Vicente Resort in Ramona, Calif., selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution.
Stallion Mountain Country Club in Las Vegas, NV. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host a Web site for the club
Stallion Mountain Country Club in Las Vegas, Nev., chooses Cybergolf to custom design and host a Web site for its club.
Forefront’s Datrek Brand Offers Women Unique Style And Function With New Passion Bag
Datrek announces its new Passion Stand Bag, combining specialized function and fashion aimed at women golfers.
Sponsors Contribute to Golf Show’s Success
Thousand of golfers are expected at the 19th Annual West Michigan Golf Show which takes place February 9-11, 2007 in downtown Grand Rapids.
Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Course Rankings Released
Golfweek magazine releases its fourth annual issue entitled Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Courses – The Definitive Guide to Luxury Golf Course Living 2007.