Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., recently received 4.5 stars by Golf Digest in its "Places To Play" program, the highest rating given to any course in Florida.
BRIEFLY
The next Golf Smarter podcast features a conversation with Seth Glasco, director of instruction for The Legacy Golf Club in Henderson, N.V. … Golf Card partners with General Mills for a nationwide promotion, including special packaging on more than 25 million General Mills’ products. … In August, the PGA Trade-In Network will allow consumers to trade-in their used clubs online, in exchange for credit certificates that are redeemable only at participating PGA Trade-In Network facilities. … Inpractis Corp., a designer and marketer of sports motion analysis technology, signs endorsement agreements with Joe Ogilvie and Jason Bohn as part of plans to promote its SwingPractis swing analysis software and the Digital Swing Recorder systems. … The American team has been selected for the inaugural USA-China Friendship Cup, July 27-29 at Oak Valley Golf Club in Beaumont, Calif. Team USA will consist of Bronson Burgoon of Texas A&M, Jacqui Concolino of Vanderbilt, Sam Cyr of Point Loma, Ben Fox of Arizona, Chris Killmer of Cal. State-Bakersfield, Kimbra Kosak of Gustavus Adolphus, Brian Locke of Loyola Marymount, Chris Moore of Allegheny, Jennifer Osborn of Arizona State, Kristi Piepenbrink of Indianapolis, Cameron Tringale of Georgia Tech and Brett Willis of Central Alabama Community College. … Nick Faldo launches the upgraded Old Links at Ballyliffin on June 7 in Ireland.
Dunning Heads To Open
Dunning Golf staff players Zach Johnson, Bob Estes and Craig Barlow are entered in this week’s U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.
Woo, Marren To Fashion Iconic
Author and speaker Suzanne Woo and golf teacher Katherine Marren are featured attendees who will be wearing outfits from Iconic Sport at this week’s Women’s Golf Summit at Pebble Beach, Calif.
Lamkin Crossline Grips Top LPGA Majors
Lamkin reports on the performance of its grips at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, including the runner-up who used its Crossline grip.
Early Entry Deadline Approaches For PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship
The early entry deadline for the PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship is July 10.
Trust Runs Deep
Vijay Singh won the Barclays Classic using the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball loyalist, while Adam Scott used the Titleist Pro V1, Pro Titanium 905R driver, Pro Trajectory prototype 3- and 5-woods, forged 695MB irons, Vokey Design spin milled sand and lob wedges, and Scotty Cameron putter.
Technology Training Associates announces agreement with Boot Ranch of Fredericksburg, TX to deliver the Jonas Club Management System
The Boot Ranch, located in Fredericksburg, Texas, selects Technology Training Associates to provide and install the fully-integrated Jonas Software system.
AccuFLEX Golf’s Song-Hee Kim Finishes 4th On The Futures Tour With Evolution Lite Shaft
AccuFlex Golf’s Song-Hee Kim finished fourth at the Futures Tour’s Team WLF.org Golf Classic in Kankakee, Ill., using an Evolution Lite shaft in her driver, 3-wood and 5-wood.
Pellucid and Edgehill Expand Usage of their Customer Franchise Analysis (CFA) and Weather Impact Analysis (WIA) in 2006
Pellucid and Edgehill adds clients using its Customer Franchise Analysis with courses being added in New York, Maryland, California, Texas, Oregon and Wisconsin.
Business Golf Expert Suzanne Woo, And Acclaimed Golf Instructor Katherine Marren, To Wear Iconic Sport Golfwear At Women’S Golf Summit In Pebble Beach, California
Author and speaker Suzanne Woo and golf teacher Katherine Marren are featured attendees who will be wearing outfits from Iconic Sport at this week’s Women’s Golf Summit at Pebble Beach, Calif.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that recent major champions Jay Haas and Se Ri Pak use the company’s instructional aid.
Softspikes Captures 160th Career Victory On PGA Tour
Softspikes reports on the performance of its cleats at the Barclays Classic, including its Pulsar cleat being used by the winner.
EWGA Host Club Partners Promote Women’s Golf
The Executive Women’s Golf Association reports on its Host Club Partner program that offers reduced fees for play, practice or instruction to EWGA membership.
The No. 1 Hybrid in Golf is TaylorMade
TaylorMade reports that, according to the Darrell Survey and Golf Datatech, it has ranked No. 1 in hybrid use on the PGA Tour and No. 1 in hybrid sales in the U.S. in 2003, 2004, 2005 and so far in 2006.
TaylorMade’s Streak as No. 1 Driver on the PGA Tour Reaches 228 Consecutive Events
TaylorMade reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, it extended at the Barclays Classic its streak to 228 consecutive PGA Tour events at which TaylorMade drivers were ranked No. 1.
R&A Announce Grants In Excess Of £1 Million
The Royal & Anicent Golf Club announced a series of grants totalling more than £1 million to recipients in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
2006 U.S. Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk rank Nos. 1-3 in the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup point standings through the Barclays Classic. The top 10 through the PGA Championship automatically qualify.
BRIEFLY
Dunning Golf staff players Zach Johnson, Bob Estes and Craig Barlow will compete in this week’s U.S. Open. … The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. earns Meetings & Conventions magazine’s "Gold Tee Award" for 2006. … Mollie Fankhauser earned her first professional win at the Quality Concepts Kankakee Futures Classic and became the seventh recipient of the new Mio First-Time Winner award. Fankhauser was awarded a Mio Golf XE watch. … ClubWipes, a club cleaner, has been selected as one of the top 10 new golf products by Esquire Magazine in its article "Ten Things You Need on the Golf Course." … The 29th Ken Venturi Guiding Eyes Golf Classic will be held June 25-26 at Mount Kisco Country Club in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., and Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, N.Y. … Never Compromise reports winning the putter count in two of the last three LPGA events. … Irene Cho, a University of Southern California senior, has been chosen the nation’s top collegiate female golfer for 2006. The honor was based on the results of national balloting among 1,000 NCAA member schools as part of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards program. … The Golf Channel will air "Tiger vs Phil; The Rivalry" tonight, Tuesday, at 9 p.m. ET. … Texas Indoor Golf, a new 24,000 square foot concept in indoor golf practice, instruction and entertainment, announces a sign-up for individual and corporate leagues, junior programs and beginner golf clinics.
Renowned Golf Club Designer Joins Forces with the Element 21 Golf Company Team
Element 21 Golf Co. reports that Mark Myrhum, president of MCM Golf Inc. will work with E21 to assist in the company’s club design and product sourcing activities.
