Golf.com announces that its membership club, GolfServ Advantage, will sponsor the GolfServ Advantage Team Championship, a series of local golf competitions designed to assist players in meeting the new U.S. Golf Association playing requirements.
Cory Reighard named Director of Course Rating
Cory Reighard has been named to the newly-created position of director of course rating for the Golf Association of Philadelphia.
Aldila posts another European Tour victory with the NV(TM) 65
Aldila Inc. reports that the winner of the BMW Championship used the Aldila NV 65 shaft in his driver.
Legendary Golf Instructor Eddie Merrins Is Keynote Speaker For Inaugural Spirit of Golf Foundation Conference in Las Vegas
Golf instructor Eddie Merrins will be the keynote speaker for the Spirit of Golf Foundation‘s inaugural West Coast Certification Conference, July 23-26 in Las Vegas.
Volvik Golf Balls Not Just For Ladies
FLGolf Inc., exclusive distributor of Volvik products in the United States, reports on its retail and green grass accounts.
Renovations Underway On Blue Monster Golf Course At Doral
Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Fla., announces that renovations are underway on the famed Blue Monster Golf Course. A 2007 World Golf Championships venue, the Blue Course will be closed throughout May-August and is scheduled to re-open on Sept. 1.
Feel Golf Announces Feel Golf of Portugal
Feel Golf Co. grants a license for exclusive distribution to the West Algarve Golf Co. in Portugal.
Ten More Players Exempt For 2006 U.S. Women’s Open; 71 Now Fully Exempt
Four U.S. Golf Association champions were among the 10 golfers to earn full exemptions into the 2006 U.S. Women’s Open with the close of another exemption category. Brandie Burton (1989 Girls’ Junior), Julieta Granada (2004 Girls’ Junior), Virada Nirapathpongporn (2003 Women’s Amateur) and Aree Song (1999 Girls’ Junior) were added to the field based on their ranking in the top 35 on the LPGA money list as of May 29.
Davidson Golf Coach To Defend Title During Rbc Centura North Carolina Open At Raleigh Country Club
Tim Straub will defend his title in the 42nd RBC Centura North Carolina Open June 6-8 at Raleigh Country Club in Raleigh, N.C.
SureShot GPS Featured on The Golf Channel
SureShot GPS reports on being featured on Adam Barr‘s Business Report on The Golf Channel‘s Golf Central on May 29.
Haas Overtakes Roberts In Charles Schwab Cup Race With Victory At Senior PGA Championship
Jay Haas, who won the Senior PGA Championship for his third consecutive win, moves ahead of Loren Roberts in the Charles Schwab Cup points race.
Power Performance Rankings Through Senior PGA Championship
Jay Haas moves from ninth to sixth in the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour through the Senior PGA Championship. Loren Roberts, Tom Watson and Peter Jacobsen retain the Nos. 1-3 spots.
Tomac Moves Up
Tartan by Alderdyce-McDaniel promotes Nathan Tomac to national sales manager.
Great American Golf Package In Historic Williamsburg
The "Great American Golf Package" to historic Williamsburg, Va., and the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club starts from as low as $139 per person/per night and is offered through Nov. 30.
The Scrambler on BuffaloGolfer.Com at Whistling Straits’ Irish Course
BuffaloGolfer.com features a travelogue on Whistling Straits‘ Irish Course in Kohler, Wisc.
Adams Golf Sets Record With Most Hybrids In Play At Any Champions Tour Event
Adams Golf reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, more hybrids were in play at the Senior PGA Championship this past weekend than any other single event in the history of the Champions, PGA or Nationwide tours. A total of 173 hybrids were used and the Adams Golf Idea a2 hybrid claimed the No. 1 spot in the equipment count with 74 being played.
Harrison Shafts Win the FedEx St. Jude Classic
Harrison Sports reports that the winner of the FedEx St. Jude Classic used a Pro 2.5 shaft in his driver and a Pro 1.8 in his 3-wood.
Cleveland Golf Around the Tours
Cleveland reports on the performance of its clubs on the European, Champions, LPGA and PGA tours.
BRIEFLY
Golf and sportswear manufacturer Lija moves its corporate headquarters to Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. … CBS Sports golf anchor Jim Nantz will host "RBS Presents: Jack and Arnie — Talkin’ Golf" with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer on Sunday, June 4 (1:30-2 p.m. ET) and Sunday, July 2 (2:30-3 p.m. ET). Nicklaus and Palmer combined for 134 titles on the PGA Tour, including a combined 25 major titles. … CBS Sports will air third- and final-round coverage of The Memorial on Saturday, June 3 (3-6 p.m. ET) and Sunday, June 4 (2-6 p.m. ET). … Dunning Golf staff players John Senden and Zach Johnson record top-10 finishes at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. … Graphite Design International reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, six top-10 finishers at the FedEx St. Jude Classic played GDI shafts.
Golf Camps For Juniors Scheduled At Timacuan
Timacuan Golf and Country Club in Lake Mary, Fla., offers camp sessions for youth golfers ages 6 through 15.
