Scratch Golf reports that Tom Johnson placed sixth at the Nationwide Tour’s Oregon Classic using its 48-, 53- and 59-degree wedges.
Marriott Golf To Manage Starr Pass Golf Club In Tucson, Arizona
Marriott Golf will assume management of the golf facilities at Starr Pass Golf Club at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz.
Exempt Teams Announced For World Golf Championships—Barbados World Cup
The 18 exempt nations, along with the players representing the host nation, for the 2006 World Golf Championships-Barbados World Cup have been announced.
Eagle Creek Set To Host 2006 Florida Open Golf Championship
Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., will host this week’s Florida Open Championship.
Island West Golf Club in Bluffton, SC selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Island West Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C., selects CourseTrends‘ Core Golf Marketing Solution to boost its Internet marketing revenue.
Volvik ST446+ Wins!
Volvik Golf Balls reports on Sandy Pilling‘s win at the The Country Club of Troy‘s Ladies Club Championship in Troy, N.Y., using the ST446+ ball.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that eight of the top 14 finishers at the Valero Texas Open are known users of the instructional aid, including champion Eric Axley.
ClubmakingFORUM.com Hosts PCS for ‘Direct Talk’
ClubmakingForum.com will hold a live chat with Bob Dodds, Professional Clubmakers Society’s technical director; Glen Torstrick, PCS manager of certification and systems development; and Barry Palm, PCS executive director, on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. CT.
U.S. Kids Golf, ValleyCrest Teaming Up To Help Courses Welcome Families
U.S. Kids Golf and ValleyCrest Golf Course Maintenance are partnering to enhance opportunities for youth golfers and their families to play golf.
Breakthrough Performance For Axley at Valero Texas Open
Rookie Eric Axley earned his first career PGA Tour title, the Valero Texas Open, by playing Titleist‘s Pro V1x ball and a full bag of Titleist clubs.
BRIEFLY
Graphite Design International reports that the winner and a runner-up at the Valero Texas Open played GDI shaft models, according to the Darrell Survey. … Billy Casper Golf promotes Bill Rehanek, who oversees operations for Cook County Forest Preserve Golf in Illinois and several other courses in the firm’s Midwestern region, to senior vice president. Rehanek will take on enhanced course management responsibilities while remaining in the Chicago area. … Architecture Clyde Johnston will team with Fuzzy Zoeller to design the Hollow Creek Preserve course at Woodside Plantation in Aiken, S.C. … Upright Golf expands its line of playing aids with the Upright T.U.G.A. (The Ultimate Golf Accessory). … Edwin Watts Golf announces a multi-year partnership with Golf Magazine to become the magazine’s official retail partner for its Web sites, golfonline.com and golf.com. … Frontier Golf expands by opening a Southeast U.S. Division based in Camden, S.C. Veteran contractor Rich Abbott will head the office and assumes of president, Frontier Golf Southeast Division. … Bushnell will provide the field for the 26th Trans-Mississippi Four Ball Championship in Carefree, Ariz., free use of its PinSeeker 1500 Tournament Edition rangefinders.
Alderdyce-McDaniel expands program
Tartan by Alderdyce-McDaniel announces El Cariso Golf Course in Sylmar, Calif., as its newest Pro Shop Partners Program member.
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – As of 9-25-2006 Rank Change Name Country Events TotalPoints AveragePoints 1 0 Annika Sorenstam…
BunkerShot.com announces Interactive Golf Course Finder with Satellite Maps
BunkerShot.com announces an interactive golf course finder with satellite maps.
Shaquille O’Neal Takes a Swing during the celebrity tournament at the New Rosen Shingle Creek and Shingle Creek Golf Club
Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla., hosted the first Shaquille O’Neal-led "Shaq’s Mama Said Knock You Out Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament," Sept. 15.
Chrysler Classic Enhances Fan Ammenities
Fans attending next month’s Chrysler Classic of Greensboro will have access to a number of amenities at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Running Horse Golf and Country Club in Fresno, California Selects ClubWorksite by IMAVEX to Design and Host New Website
Imavex launches the new Web site for Running Horse Golf and Country Club in Fresno, Calif.
The Professional CLUBMAKERS’ Society To Conduct Advanced Fitting School at Its International Headquarters in Louisville
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society schedules an Advanced Fitting School for Oct. 16-18 in Louisville, Ky.
Scratch Golf Earns Highest Wedge / Iron Count To Date At PGA Nationwide Event The "Oregon Classic"
Scratch Golf reports that 13 wedges or irons were in play at the Nationwide Tour’s Oregon Classic.
BRIEFLY
Both teams in the 36th Ryder Cup used Seaforth rain hoods – the Europeans using royal blue rain hoods and the Americans using red.