Jay Haas and Loren Roberts tied for third at the Ford Senior Players Championship, leaving them both in the exact positions in the Charles Schwab Cup standings they were in when the week started.
Harrison Scores High at Senior Championship
Harrison Sports reports that the second-place finisher at the Ford Senior Players Championship used a Pro 2.5 shaft.
For Second Consecutive Year, ISG A/S (TrackManâ?¢) is chosen by USGA to provide Club Presentation, Ball Trajectory and Shot Measurement and Analysis Services to USGA during US OPEN
For the second straight year, ISG A/S‘ TrackMan is chosen by the U.S. Golf Association to provide club presentation, ball trajectory and shot measurement, and analysis services during the U.S. Open.
Technology Training Associates announces agreement with Meshingomesia Country Club of Marion, IN to deliver the Jonas Club Management System
Technology Training Associates announces that Meshingomesia Country Club in Marion, Ind., has chosen it to provide and install the fully-integrated Jonas Software system.
Sports Marketing Pioneer Mark McCormack Named To World Golf Hall of Fame through Lifetime Achievement Category
Mark McCormack, who was instrumental in the sports marketing and management industry, has been chosen by the World Golf Foundation Board of Directors Selection Committee to enter the World Golf Hall of Fame through its Lifetime Achievement category. McCormack will be inducted posthumously into the Hall of Fame on Oct. 30 in St. Augustine, Fla.
Titanium Golf’s TG9000 Automatic Ball Dispenser Teams Up With RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship
The Long Drivers of America announces that Titanium Golf will make its TG9000 ball dispenser available during the finals of the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, Oct. 24-28 at The Palms Golf Club in Mesquite, Nev.
Total Golf Adventures Forms Alliance With Garb, Inc For Line Of Apparel For Youngsters In After-school Programs
Total Golf Adventures forms an alliance with Garb Inc. to become the official provider of golf attire for participants and staff.
Infiniti Golf Hot Shot XS utility wood awarded Golf Test USA Seal of Excellence
Infiniti Golf reports that its Hot Shot XS utility wood has recently been awarded the Golf Test USA Seal of Excellence, according to independent testing.
AccuFLEX Golf Captures Its 12th RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship and Sets Two New World Records
AccuFlex Golf reports that players using its shafts won a 12th World Long Drive title and set two new world records at the Re/Max World Junior Finals held last weekend in Roanoke, Texas.
BRIEFLY
Bushnell Outdoor Products reports that, acoording to the Darrell Survey, its family of laser rangefinders were used by more than 95 percent of the field at last week’s Cialis Western Open. … Author David M. Baum‘s "Planning the Ultimate Golf Vacation," a 40-page book co-written with the editors of Golf Odyssey: The Insiders Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel, is now available to be downloaded at www.golfvacationinsider.com/plan or ordered in print through Amazon.com for $27.95. … The Sean Fister Classic returns to Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 13-14. This pro-am competition will pair local amateur golf teams with internationally known long driving professionals. … Dunning Golf staff players Zach Johnson and John Senden will premiere the all-weather Fall 2006 collection during this week’s British Open. … The Northern California PGA announces its inaugural Pro-Am Triple Play. The series will include three pro-am events with the first kicking off on Monday, Aug. 21 at Orinda Country Club in Orinda, Calif. … In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., will roll back the clock to 1996 with summer specials at its golf course. Available through Sept. 30, golfers can play 18 holes for $59 per person Monday through Friday, including cart. … Time Warner Cable announces that Ben Crenshaw will serve as a company spokesperson. During the three-year representation agreement, Crenshaw will promote cable, high-speed internet and digital phone services. … One hundred golf event coordinators are expected to attend a hospitality day at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md., on Sept. 8. The day, hosted by Eclipse Sports will include a 45-minute seminar introducing the "18 Steps to a Successful Golf Fundraiser." … Golf and sportswear company LIJA hires Judy Donovan to serve as sales manager, eastern U.S.
ADT Championship Tickets Go On Sale Via Revamped Web Site
Tickets to the ADT Championship, Nov. 16-19 in West Palm Beach, Fla., the culmination of the LPGA’s new playoff system, are now available online.
Lamkin Grips Top the European Tour
Lamkin reports that three of the world’s top five ranked players heading into the British Open use its grips.
Rosie Jones to Make Legends Tour Debut at BJ’s Charity Championship
Rosie Jones will make her Legends Tour debut at the BJ’s Charity Championship, which will be played Aug. 4-6 at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Mass.
Play Golf America Sets Participation Records for First Half of 2006
The PGA of America reports Play Golf America participation records for the first half of 2006.
Exotics takes 2nd place at John Deere Classic!
Tour Edge reports that the second-place finisher at the John Deere Classic used its Exotics fairway wood.
2006 RE/MAX Junior World Long Drive Champions
The Long Drivers of America announces winners of the Re/Max Junior World Long Drive Championship, July 14-15 at the Trophy Club Country Club in Roanoke, Texas.
The Professional CLUBMAKERS’ Society Names Pappas As Senior Director
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society names Kim Pappas as senior director of business and conference affairs.
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday And Nature Valley Granola Bars Agree To Three-year Partnernship Agreement
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Nature Valley agree to a three-year partnership agreement that will make Nature Valley the "Official Energy Bar of Myrtle Beach Golf."
Dramatic desert course at New Giza to be set on hills overlooking the Pyramids
Thomson Perrett & Lobb wins the contract to design the championship course at New Giza near Cairo, Egypt.
Kenny Perry To Play In Buick Open
Kenny Perry commits to play the Buick Open, scheduled for July 31-Aug. 6 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.
