The top three players in the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup points standings — Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and David Toms — remained unchanged through the Shell Houston Open.
Gow Continues Nike Golf’s 2006 Momentum with Third Career Victory on The Nationwide Tour
Nike Golf staff member Paul Gow captured his third career victory on the Nationwide Tour at last week’s Athens Regional Foundation Classic in Athens, Ga. Gow won with the SasQuatch driver, along with the Nike One Platinum ball, Nike Hybrid and the SasQuatch Fairway metals.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that seven of the top 10 finishers at the Shell Houston Open used the company’s instructional aid.
Hunters Oak Signs On with Legendary Marketing’s Golf Marketing Commander Product for Integrated Marketing and Web Solutions
Hunters Oak Golf Club in Queenstown, Md., selects Legendary Marketing‘s Golf Marketing Commander product for its integrated marketing and Web solutions.
LPGA Tour Rookie May Wood To Make Her LPGA Professional Debut At The Inaugural Ginn Clubs & Resorts Open
Power Max Fitness reports that LPGA rookie May Wood uses the company’s Swing Machine X-factor Professional fitness aid.
Roberts and Haas commit to play in Kansas City
The Greater Kansas City Golf Classic announces that Loren Roberts and Jay Haas have committed to play in Kansas City’s Champions Tour event, June 26-July 2 at The Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate in Overland Park, Kansas.
BRIEFLY
Inniscrone Golf Club in Avondale, Pa., will hold Community Day, Sunday, May 21. Clinics will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and complimentary tee times will be available on a first-come first-served basis from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. … Upright Golf introduces its newest playing aid called the Upright Claw. … Hye Jung Choi earned her first professional win at the Power of a Dream Futures Golf Classic in Frisco, Texas, and received a Mio Golf XE watch for being a first-time winner. … Kiawah Island Golf Resort introduces three golf packages specifically designed for the woman golfer. The packages include a casual golf and spa package; a package for the more serious golfer featuring golf instruction, two rounds of golf and a spa treatment; and a package for women looking to improve their games. … Reston National Golf Course in Reston, Va., completes its range enhancements and expansion, and will host Golf Digest "Experience Tour" equipment demos on Saturday-Sunday, May 6-7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. … The Barbados Tourism Authority will offer a vacation to its Caribbean island as a prize for the nearest-the-pin competition on a golf simulator during the London Golf Show, April 27-30. … Graphite Design International reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, its PT 7 model was used by the winner of the Tsuruya Open on the Japan PGA Tour last week. … Stuart Appleby used Bridgestone Golf‘s J33 series of equipment and Tour B330-S golf ball to win the Shell Houston Open. … Alabama’s Lance Walker has been named to the 12-player 2006 Southeastern Conference men’s golf Good Works Team, being recognized for community service efforts. … The members of the Springs Golf Club in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, have raised £8193 for the in the past year. … Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club in Ticehurst, East Sussex, England, will hold an open house on Sunday, April 30. … For May, all of GolfBC‘s nine golf courses in British Columbia will participate in "GolfBC Free Lesson Month" on Saturdays. … The Shivas Irons Society announces the release of "Extraordinary Putting — Transforming the Whole Game" by SIS advisory board member Fred Shoemaker. … Seaforth Rain Gear‘s rain covers were used by 86.1 percent of The Players Championship field, according to the Darrell Survey. … The Golf Coaches Association of America and the Junior Orange Bowl Committee announce the U.S. Junior World Golf Cup team, which wil compete June 20-23 in Toyota City, Japan. Those chosen were Jordan Cox, Kyle Stanley, James Swafford and Alex Volpenhein. … The Club Foundation, a non-profit fundraising organization established by the Club Managers Association of America, pledges $50,000 over five years to The Environmental Institute for Golf. … Jacobsen Hardy Golf Course Design announces that ground will be broken at Illahee in Walla Walla, Wash., this fall. … Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore, with locations in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, S.C., was named one of the "Favorite Places To Buy Golf Equipment" in the March issue of North Carolina magazine. … As of May 1, KaneffGolf introduces Ontario, Canada’s first loyalty program for golfers who play at its six premier southern Ontario golf facilities. … The PGA Tour Golf Academy located near the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., is offering programs this summer for juniors. The Junior Golf Instruction Clinic is a five-day program that offers instruction for 90 minutes a day. The first of eight clinics begins Sunday, June 4. The sessions are $149 and run Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also, the fourth Junior Golf Camps, a week-long camp, begin June 4. … The Golf Shop at Maggie Valley Club in Maggie Valley, N.C., will celebrate its grand opening on Monday, May 1.
SunBuster/GustBuster Set To Exhibit At Haggin Oaks Golf Expo
Innoventions Enterprises, makers of the GustBuster umbrella and SunBuster Sports Enhancement Eyewear, will exhibit its products at the Haggin Oaks Golf Expo, April 28-30 in Sacramento, Calif.
Penley Golf Begins Shipping Its New P2 Swingspeed Shafts
Penley Golf has begun shipping its new P2 Swingspeed shafts in both the .335-inch and .350-inch tip diameters.
Copley Outfits Feature Writer
Copley Apparel will provide shirts for BuffaloGolfer.com feature writer.
Riverside Golf Club in Grand Prairie, TX. selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing system for the facility
Riverside Golf Club in Grand Prairie, Texas, selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing system for its facility.
North Central Florida Amateur Golf Tour Accepting Players
The North Central Florida division of the Amateur Golf Tour prepares for its inaugural season, which will feature 10 tournaments and begins May 13.
In the Largest Hybrid Field in the History of the PGA Tours, Who is # 1?
Nickent Golf reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, its hybrids are the second-most player on the 2006 PGA Tour.
Bite Footwear Introduces Golf Combo Pack For Father’s Day
Bite Footwear introduces its 2006 combo package, which includes its AGS (after golf sandals) and its Scramble golf shoe.
Harrison’s Mugen Tops Legends of Golf
Harrison Sports reports on the performance of its Mugen graphite shaft at the Champion Tour’s Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
Dimplit Golf Announces Record First Quarter 2006 Sales Of The Dimplit 1070 Golf Ball
Dimplit Golf Inc. reports record sales of its Dimplit 1070 golf ball during the first quarter of 2006. The company reports a 615 percent sales increase over the same period last year.
La Jolla Club Launches New Website
La Jolla Club Golf Co. launches a redesigned Web site at www.lajollaclub.com.
Adams Golf Leads Overall Wood Count At Liberty Mutual Legends Of Golf
Adams Golf reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, it ranked No. 1 in the wood count at the Champions Tour’s Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
Idle Hour Golf Learning Center named National PING Club Fitter of the Year
Ray Cutright and the staff at Idle Hour Golf Learning Center in Macon, Ga., have been honored as the 2005 Ping National Club Fitter of the Year.
Haas Vaults To Second In Charles Schwab Cup Standings With Liberty Mutual Legends Of Golf Victory
Jay Haas won the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf on Sunday and moved up 14 places to No. 2 in the Charles Schwab Cup race, right behind three-time 2006 tournament winner Loren Roberts.