Lamkin reports that the winner of the Nedbank Golf Challenge used its Classic Half-Cord grips.
Bella Vista Village Property Owners’ Association saves $57,000 and foregoes the need to spend $150,000 on new technology solutions, based on a technology review performed by Golf Convergence
Bella Vista Village Property Owners’ Association in northwest Arkansas saves $57,000 and foregoes the need to spend $150,000 on new technology solutions, based on a technology review performed by Golf Convergence.
Scotland’s Craig Lee wins Feel Golf’s "Most Improved Player of Year" Award
Feel Golf USA names Craig Lee of Stirling, Scotland, as the company’s 2006 Most Improved Player.
Scotland Tours launch package for golf pros to sell golf tours to their members
Scotland Tours launches a network in which clubs can sell golf tours to their members.
Tour Proven Zero Friction Golf Tees Expand Color Selection
The Excel Golf Tee Co. announces that its Zero Friction golf tee is now available in an assortment of colors, including in black and pink.
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, CA. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host a Web site plus an online marketing e-blast newsletter system and E-commerce tool for the club to enhance revenues
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, Calif., picks Cybergolf to custom design and host a Web site plus an online marketing e-blast newsletter system and e-commerce tool for the club.
Easy Roller Putter Offers Unique Weighting System
Easy Roller Golf announces its initial foray into the golf market with its The One putter.
Doral Golf Resort & Spa Announces Resort Caddie Program
Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Fla., introduces a resort caddie program designed to further enhance play at the resort’s five championship golf courses.
Srixon’s Jim Furyk Wins Sun City-Nedbank Challenge
Srixon staff professional Jim Furyk successfully defended his Nedbank Challenge title in South Africa.
30 Duramed FUTURES Tour Players Earn LPGA Status
Hye Jung Choi was co-medalist at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament and was one of 30 Duramed Futures Tour players to earn LPGA status.
Hidden Links introduces online photo library of golf courses in Wales
Hidden Links, a golf tour operator to the British Isles, introduces its online photo library of golf courses in Wales.
Pilgrim named LPGA general counsel
The LPGA names Jill Pilgrim as the LPGA’s general counsel. Pilgrim will officially start in January.
Five superintendents win trip to Golf Industry Show in Anaheim
For the fourth straight year, Bayer Environmental Science and The Environmental Institute for Golf are sending five golf course superintendents to the GCSAA Education Conference (Feb. 19-24) and Golf Industry Show (Feb. 22-24) in Anaheim, Calif.
From the Caddie-Shack to the Caddie-Castle PCA-HOF
The Professional Caddie Association Foundation announces its class of 2006 inductees. Honorees will be inducted into the PCA Worldwide Caddie Hall of Fame at the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
Shanty Creek Resort & Club’s New Ownership Appoints Management Positions
Trinidad Resort and Club LLC, the new owner of Shanty Creek Resort and Club in Bellaire, Mich., appoints a new management team, headed by Jack Eslick, COO and general manager.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staffer Nathan Green Wins the Blue Chip New Zealand Open
TaylorMade-adidas Golf tour staffer Nathan Green wins the Blue Chip New Zealand Open. Green shot a final-round 65 and leap-frogged 38 players to win.
American Express Becomes First-Ever USGA Corporate Partner
American Express and the U.S. Golf Association announce an agreement that makes American Express the USGA’s first corporate partner in the association’s 112-year history.
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Golf-Holeinone LLC announces that the firm has moved into a new facility at 303 Oak Street in Williamstown, N.J. … The Big Break VI: Trump National contestant Sarah Lynn Johnston tied for 10th in the LPGA Qualifying Tournament to earn playing privileges for the 2007 season. … Bailey Hats launches its Spring 2007 Collection of golf and resort headwear. … The Golf Channel announces its broadcast team for the Champions Tour season. For the majority of events in 2007, Brian Hammons and Frank Nobilo will serve as the host and analyst team. In addition, Dave Marr III and Mark Lye will also handle play-by-play and analyst duties, respectively. Adding insight and analysis is a team of on-course reporters that include Billy Ray Brown, Donna Caponi-Byrnes and John Mahaffey. … Severiano Ballesteros announces that he will play a significant schedule of Champions Tour events upon turning 50 years old the week after the 2007 Masters. In preparation, Ballesteros intends to play in a few PGA Tour events leading up to the Masters, where he has not played since 2003. … Keri Golf retains Buffalo Communications to provide publicity and media relations services. … Dunning Golf staff player John Senden will compete for Australia in the World Golf Championships – Barbados World Cup, Dec. 7-10 in Saint James, Barbados. … Posty Corporate Golf Ltd. has been formed in Calgary, Alberta, to aid corporations in organizing, hosting and instructing staff and clients in business golf.
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – As of 12-4-2006 Rank Change Name Country Events TotalPoints AveragePoints 1 0 Annika Sorenstam…
TaylorMade Introduces r7 Draw Combo Set
TaylorMade Golf Co. introduces its r7 Draw line, which is aimed at improving golfers who need help hitting a draw or softening a slice. The r7 Draw line includes a 460 cc driver, fairway woods, Rescue clubs and irons, each sold separately.