The David Leadbetter Golf Academy opens a Golf Fitness Laboratory in its ChampionsGate, Fla., location using an AboutGolf simulator.’
BRIEFLY
Sahith Theegala, 8, of Chino Hills, Calif., Joe Philaphet, 10, of Riverdale, Ga., Nate Smith, 12 of Benton, Ark., and Chris Morgan, 14, of Portland, Ore., won the national championships in their respective age divisions at the Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip and Putt National Championships in Celebration, Fla.
Wildcat Golf Club in Houston, Texas picks Cybergolf to set up an E-commerce system for the facility to go along with the online marketing newsletter system they currently use
Wildcat Golf Club in Houston, Texas, selects Cybergolf to set up an e-commerce system for the facility to go along with the online marketing newsletter system it currently uses.
Eagle Creek Golf Club Set To Host 2006 Hooters Women’s Collegiate Match Play
Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., will host the Hooters Women’s Collegiate Match Play Championship, Nov. 3-5.
Commerce Bank Extends Sponsorship Of Champions Tour Event Three Years Through 2009
Commerce Bank extends its title sponsorship agreement of the Champions Tour’s Commerce Bank Championship through 2009. Commerce Bank has been title sponsor of the Long Island event since 2004.
Legendary Marketing’s Andrew Wood to Offer Keynote Address to Michigan Golf Business Conference and Vendor Fair November 29
Legendary Marketing president Andrew Wood will give the keynote address at the Michigan Golf Business Conference and Vendor Fair on Nov. 29.
New Defense Law Includes Provisions For Accessible Golf, Single-Rider Cars
SoloRider reports that President George Bush on Wednesday signed into law a defense bill that includes language originated by California Congressman Sam Farr aimed at adding single-rider golf cars at courses on U.S. military bases.
Yoga & Fitness Pioneer Katherine Roberts Releases New DVDs
Yoga For Golfers reports that golf fitness instructor Katherine Roberts has released two new DVD’s: "Lower Your Scores- Breaking 100, 90, 80" and "More Power and Distance."
Legendary Marketing’s Andrew Wood to Offer Keynote Address to New England Golf Course Owners Association November 8
Legendary Marketing president Andrew Wood will give the keynote address at the New England Golf Course Owners Association‘s annual meeting and trade show.
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort Spurs Economic Development
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., reports on the economic impact its making in Maryland.
Power Performance Rankings
Jay Haas moves from sixth to second in the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour with his victory at the Administaff Small Business Classic.
GolfStyles Names Bob Nitkewicz Senior Sales Manager for Carolinas
GolfStyles names Bob Nitkewicz as senior sales manager for GolfStyles Carolina.
eGolfScore Announces Co-Marketing Partnership with Great Brook Preserve to Increase Awareness of Both Brands Across Affluent Customer Bases
eGolfScore announces a co-marketing partnership with LandSource LLC and its major project, Great Brook Preserve in Maine’s Sunday River area.
Newly Discovered Ben Hogan Footage Revealed In Collection
The Estate of Valerie and Ben Hogan approves the release of never-before-seen 8- and 16-mm films containing many Ben Hogan golf swings. A three-DVD set, produced and distributed by McTee’s Champions, reveals the newly-discovered Hogan footage in The Ben Hogan Collection.
Trick Shot Master Reports On Upcoming Performances
Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke reports on his upcoming performances.
Rife’s New Island Series Barbados Putter Fires A 12-Under Par "60" In The Opening Round Of The Funai Classic
Rife reports on the opening-round 60 shot at the Funai Classic in which its Island Series Barbados putter was used.
Wildfire Golf Club Instructor, Jason Witczak, Qualifies For 2006 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arix., reports that Jason Witczak, a golf instructor at the Wildfire Golf Club, has qualified for the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, Oct. 24-28.
Harrison Delivers Top-5 Performances for Pros
Harrison Sports reports that top-five finishers at the Frys.com Open and Administaff Small Business Classic used three different Harrison model shafts.
BRIEFLY
The Polo Club of Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Fla., schedules its grand re-opening of its Equestrian Course for early December. No specific date has been announced. … ECCO introduces its 2007 spring/summer U.S. collection of classic, causal, sport and spikeless model women’s golf shoes, featuring six completely new styles alongside seven returning favorites. … Dunning Golf hires Sean Joyce as sales representative for the Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin territory. … Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., launches its redesigned, feature-laden Web site at www.SaddleCreek.com. … Kaanapali Golf Resort in Maui, Hawaii, unveils a new logo to capture the property’s unique connection to migrating whales, as well as symbolizing the floral and ambience of the venue. … Glenview Golf Course in Cincinnati, Ohio, reports that its Back Room banquet space has been refurbished with an array of amenities. … River Forest Country Club in Elmhurst, Ill., reports that its members and guests raised $11,910 on Oct. 14 during the club’s seventh Employee Foundation Golf Event. The money will go toward scholarships for club employees, their children and club caddies.
Lord expands spring collection
Kate Lord outlines its 2007 spring collection, which will offer more performance fabric polo shirts, color options and a fashionable and functional outerwear collection.
