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The PGA Tour and North American Media Group announce the completion of PGA Tour Partners magazine’s redesign, effective with the March/April 2006 issue.

Ben Sutton Golf School in Sun City Center, Fla., names veteran instructors Bob Woodfin and Chris Ayles to its staff of Class A PGA teaching professionals. … O’Connor Golf Communications is the new name for O’Connor Media. … Fujikura Composites America announces that, according to the Darrell Survey, Fujikura was the No. 1 driver shaft brand on three tours, including at the Nissan Open. … Billy Casper Golf announces it will operate Reading Country Club, an 18-hole golf course and historic clubhouse recently purchased by Exeter Township in Pennsylvania, and newly opened to the public. … Jim Awtrey, the PGA of America‘s first chief executive officer, will receive the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association‘s Distinguished Service Award at its 55th National Awards dinner on Tuesday, June 6, at the Hilton Rye Town in Rye Brook, N.Y. … The 296-page coffee-table book, "The Finest Golf Courses of Asia and Australasia," by James Spence and published by The First Shot Press is now on sale.

Palisades Country Club in Charlotte, N.C., selects to use ClubTec‘s Web site product, WebTec. … Fuzzy Zoeller, Peter Jacobsen, Gary McCord and Dave Stockton will compete in the second Shot From The Top fundraiser from atop the Newport Beach (Calif.) Marriott Hotel on March 14 in conjunction with the Champions Tour’s Toshiba Classic. … Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, is selected as "Merchandiser of the Year, Resort Facility" by the Inland Empire Chapter of the PGA. … GolfGM announces it has become a Microsoft Registered Partner and achieved the designation of Small Business Specialist. … The Lodge at Molokai Ranch in Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii, introduces its "Room and Golf Package," which starts at $428 per night and is valid through Dec. 20. … The 2006 International Pairs tournament announces that Cruden Bay, Monifieth, Montrose, Murcar, Crieff, Aylth and The Kendleshire golf clubs will host the final stages of this year’s competition. … The London Golf Show Premiership Masters, which benefits the children’s medical research charity SPARKS (Sport Aiding Medical Research for Kids), will be held on March 15 at The Oxfordshire Golf Club. … The Elmore Just Memorial Tournament will be held Monday, April 23, at Persimmon Ridge Golf Course in Louisville, Ky. The event benefits the Elmore Just Scholarship Fund at Bellarmine University. … Cocchia announces the launch of its new women’s golf apparel company, complete with a full line of mix n’ match pieces for Fall/Winter 2006. … Precept introduces its new XP3 golf ball that features the company’s newly developed X-Polymer core. … Billy Casper Golf announced its annual corporate awards at its annual meeting, including the Chairman’s Award, honoring outstanding performance, leadership and commitment by a member of the BCG staff, that was awarded to Jason Lenhart, who serves as Northeast regional manager and the general manager of Maple Moor Golf Course in White Plains, N.Y. … EFK Group, organizers of the Exelon Invitational, hosted by Jim Furyk announce that the 2006 skins tournament will move to , June 2-5. … LinkServ Golf, a provider of GPS yardage systems, launches its Smart-Approach AdvertisingSM program. … The inaugural Ginn Clubs and Resorts Open will be held April 24-30 at the Reunion Resort and Club in Reunion, Fla. Annika Sorenstam is committed to playing, while country music duo Brooks & Dunn headline a two-night musical lineup. … Phelps Golf Design is designing a second nine holes at The Golf Club at Devils Tower in Hulett, Wy. The project is expected to be complete this summer. … The second Big Stakes Match Play Golf Championship will be held May 20-28 at Las Vegas’ three Paiute Golf Resort. The event features a $9 million purse, including $2 million to the winner. … The PGA Tour and North American Media Group announce the completion of PGA Tour Partners magazine effective with the March/April 2006 issue. … Georgia finished atop its seventh straight GCAA/Bridgestone Coaches Poll by grabbing 19 of 20 first-place votes. The Bulldogs, who spent the entire fall ranked No. 1, easily outdistanced second-ranked Georgia Tech. Oklahoma State remained in the third slot, just ahead of UCLA in fourth and Brigham Young and Florida tied for fifth.