The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announces that Patrick McCullough, Jon Trappe and Corey Heasley have earned college scholarships by winning the 2006 GCSAA Essay Contest.
Srixon’s Karrie Webb Wins Evian Masters
Srixon staff professional Karrie Webb won her third title of 2006 by winning the Evian Masters.
CHAMP Finds Winning Formula Again
Champ Spikes reports that the winners of the U.S. Bank Championship and Deutsche Bank Players Championship of Europe wore its spikes.
The Quarry Golf Club in East Canton, OH. selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing newsletter/e-blast system for the facility.
The Quarry Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio, selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing newsletter/e-blast system for its facility.
Defending Champion K.J. Choi Among Early Chrysler Classic Committments
Defending champion K.J. Choi commits to play in the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, Oct. 2-8 at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Chrysler Classic Partners With Piedmont Triad Chambers Of Commerce
The Chrysler Classic of Greensboro partners with Triad region chambers of commerce in an effort to encourage local business owners to invest in the 67-year-old event. The chambers’ charitable foundations will also benefit, receiving a portion of the proceeds from packages purchased through the new initiative.
2006 U.S. Ryder Cup
Chad Campbell leads the list of players still seeking to earn an automatic qualifying position on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Campbell is currently fourth in the standings, while Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk have secured berths on the team.
Pavin, Roberts, Karlsson, Taniguchi Lead Titleist To Four-win Week
Corey Pavin, Loren Roberts and Robert Karlsson won on the PGA, Senior and European tours Sunday using Titleist balls.
Five Pro Shops Launch Ecommerce Sites Using G1 ProShop Platform
G1 ProShop announces that five courses in the Atlantic Coast region have launched e-commerce online stores using its platform.
Royal Spanish Golf Federation Scholars announced
Luis Manuel Casado Garcia and Eugenio Escribano de la Rosa, both students at Michigan State University, have each won $10,000 scholarships from the Royal Spanish Golf Federation.
Bechtol Russell Golf Course Along Frio River in Final Stages
Bechtol Russell Golf reports that ConCan Country Club at Mountain Valley in ConCan, Texas, is in the grassing process and is scheduled to open in spring 2007.
Tour Concept Claims Senior British Open Title
True Temper reports on the performances of its Tour Concept iron shaft at the Senior British Open Championship.
MacGregor Golf Named Supporting Partner Of Retirement Plus
MacGregor Golf is named a supporting partner in Golf Retirement Plus.
Alias Footwear Takes "Extreme" Approach To Make Comfort Its Primary Mission
Alias Footwear introduces three new models — the Sedan, Coupe and Slope Nose lines.
BRIEFLY
Tiger Woods qualified for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf with his win at the British Open. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf is set for Nov. 21-22 in Hawaii. … The United States, bolstered by four singles victories on Sunday, earned an 11.5-6.5 victory over Great Britain and Ireland to win its fifth consecutive Curtis Cup on the Pacific Dunes Course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. The USA held a 7-2 lead after the first day. … Nine teams will compete in the second Native American Cup, Aug. 4-6 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Mich. … GolfBuzz.com launches its public profiles feature, giving the site full social networking capabilities. … Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers announces plans for the opening of the Auction Information Center at the Jewel Golf Course in Lake City, Minn. The course is offering half-price greens fees and Ritchie Bros. is offering free bus tours of the Jewel community to showcase the real estate that is in the unreserved auction taking place on Sept. 23.
Alias Emphasizes Comfort
Alias Footwear introduces three new models — the Sedan, Coupe and Slope Nose lines — each with the mission of comfort.
Cleveland Golf Introduces HiBORE Hybrid
Cleveland Golf introduces the HiBore Hybrid as its latest addition to that line of clubs. The company reports that the new hybrid features a lower and deeper center of gravity compared to other hybrids.
The Open Championship 2007 Tickets Now On Sale
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club freezes ticket prices for the 2007 Open Championship at Carnoustie. Tickets will go on sale online at www.opengolf.com
ASGCA Offers Free Brochure To Answer Questions on Golf Course Remodeling
The American Society of Golf Course Architects is offering a brochure, "The Golf Course Remodeling Process – Questions & Answers," available without charge to anyone interested in the renovation planning process.
2006 HSBC Major Championships Ranking Update
Jim Furyk has qualified for the HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, Sept. 14-17.
