The PGA of America approves education points for its members who attend the International Network of Golf‘s regional golf seminar in Atlantic City, N.J., Oct. 25-26.
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The Eric Dickerson Celebrity Challenge, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, at Empire Lakes Golf Course in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., will feature Julius Erving and Jim Brown in its field. … Cutter & Buck adds two new regional golf sales representatives — Mark Dillard and Bryan Kennedy. Dillard will be responsible for golf accounts in Alabama and the Florida panhandle; Kennedy will be responsible for south Texas and Louisiana. … Billy Casper Golf announces that Travis Kane is the new general manager of the Everett, Wash., municipal golf courses — Walter Hall and Legion Memorial. … Armadillo Golf Players, Austin, Texas’ Co-Ed golf league, will host the first "Walk Fore Your Heart" tournament, Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Harvey Penick Golf Campus to raise money for the American Heart Association. … Hidden Links, a golf tour operator to the British Isles and based in Atlanta, Ga., reports that handled the arrangements to the recent Ryder Cup for the official Kentucky delegation as the Ryder Cup hosts in 2008. … PGA European Tour Courses announces that Macreddin Golf Club in County Wicklow, Ireland, is to become a member of its group of championship golf venues. … The Britteny Sage Lindt Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Lantana Golf Club in Lantana, Texas, Monday, Oct. 30. This tournament hopes to raise awareness toward the fight of drinking and boating laws. Funds raised will go toward fighting drinking and boating laws and scholarships in Lindt’s name. She was killed in a boating accident in 2006.
Former Masters Champion Mike Weir To Make A Return Trip To The PGA Grand Slam Of Golf
Mike Weir will replace Masters champion Phil Mickelson in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Nov. 21-22 in Hawaii. Mickelson withdrew after telling the PGA of America that following the Ryder Cup he would not compete for the remainder of 2006.
Inforemer Wi-Fi Powered Management System Voted #1 by Southland Golf Magazine
GPS Industries Inc. reports that its Inforemer has been recognized as the "Best GPS System" in golf by Southland Golf Magazine.
Louise Suggs Named 2007 USGA Bob Jones Award Winner
Louise Suggs, a three-time USGA champion and a founding member of the LPGA, has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 U.S. Golf Association Bob Jones Award.
The Bag Boy Company Names Robin Agrella Sales & Marketing Manager
The Bag Boy Co. names Robin Agrella as sales and marketing manager.
U.S. Kids Golf Accepting Nominations For ‘America’s Top 50 Kids Teachers’
U.S. Kids Golf is now accepting nominations for its 2006 "America’s Top 50 Kids Teachers."
Forefront Promotes Branlund To Vice President Of Sales
ForeFront Holdings promotes Paul Branlund to vice president of sales for its off-course division.
Gary Player Design to Debut in Canada
Gary Player Design announced its first design foray into Canada with two golf course projects in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.
2006 Off Course Golf Channel Report Offers In-depth Analysis of Retail Trends
Longitudes Group releases its 2006 Market Trend Report on U.S. off-course golf retail.
CrossWoods Indoor Golf Center in Gilbert AZ. signs up with Cybergolf to create and host a Web site and email newsletter marketing system for the facility
CrossWoods Indoor Golf Center in Gilbert Ariz., partners with Cybergolf to create and host a Web site and email newsletter marketing system for its facility.
The Classic Club, Host to the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Selects ClubWorksite by IMAVEX to Design and Host New Website
Imavex launches a new Web site for The Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif.
Byron Nelson Tribute — Clevelandgolf.com
Cleveland Golf pays tribute to the late Byron Nelson on its Web site at www.clevelandgolf.com.
Raleigh Native Scott Hoch Commits
Scott Hoch commits to play in the SAS Championship, Oct. 5-8.
BuffaloGolfer.Com welcomes Upstate NY Golf Show as Sponsor
BuffaloGolfer.com announces the Upstate NY Golf Show as a site sponsor.
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The Ben Sutton Golf School reports that attendance at its Windham, N.Y., campus exceeded projections during its inaugural season. No figures, though, were released. "We are thrilled to have exceeded our attendance goals during our first full season, and these figures indicate that beginning and experienced players have a strong interest in receiving professional golf instruction," said Dick Sutton, president of Ben Sutton Golf School. … New online retailer Mortongolfsales.com signs an agreement to become the primary online retailer for Golf Today Magazine.
AccuFLEX Golf’s ICON HL Captures A Top 5 Finish On The Nationwide Tour at The Oregon Classic
AccuFlexGolf reports that a top-five finisher at the Oregon Classic used its ICON HL shaft.
Swensen Receives Golf Inc Magazine Award
Pam Swensen, chief executive officer of the Executive Women’s Golf Association, receives a 2006 "Mover and Shaker" award from Golf Inc. magazine.
GustBuster Remains UN-Flappable Despite The Pressure Of The 2006 Ryder Cup
GustBuster reports on the Ryder Cup in which both teams carried the company’s umbrellas.
Less Than Two Dozen Spots Remain For Harmon Brothers Teaching Summit In Las Vegas
Organizers for the Harmon Brothers Teaching Summit report that just 22 spots remain for the event, scheduled for Nov. 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nev.