Lake Panorama National Resort and Conference Center in Panora, Iowa, names Gary Babcock as head professional at the resort. … NSMedia announces the creation of a new Web site, greatlakesgolftrail.com. … The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., announces the "Florida Champions Golf Package," which is available through Sept. 30. … Mark Burchfield, superintendent at the Victoria Club in Riverside, Calif., has been named 2005 Superintendent of the Year.
ESPN Tabbed To Broadcast Friday Coverage Of The Ryder Cup Beginning In 2008
ESPN will broadcast live Friday coverage of the Ryder Cup in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014, under an agreement with NBC Sports announced today. ESPN also receives the right to re-air NBC coverage and extended highlights of golf’s most compelling event. NBC, which has broadcast the Ryder Cup since 1991, will continue to broadcast the final two days of competition.
PUTT PAL USA Sweeps Up At 2006 PGA Merchandise Show
Putt Pal USA, manufacturers of greens brushes, reports on sales at the recent PGA Merchandise Show.
Maxwell Media Marketing Golf Excellence Awards
The Maxwell Media Marketing Golf Excellence Awards are announced.
Players Turf Sets Company Record At PGA Merchandise Show
Players Turf reports company record sales at the recent PGA Merchandise Show.
Sergio Garcia Returns To Play 2006 Ford Championship At Doral And PGA Tour Rookie Camilo Villegas Receives Sponsor’s Exemption
The South Florida Golf Foundation announces that Sergio Garcia has committed to play in the 2006 Ford Championship at Doral. Also, former University of Florida standout and current PGA Tour player Camilo Villegas has received a sponsor’s exemption to play in the tournament.
La Jolla Club Golf Company Introduces Two New Junior Gun Metal Wedges
La Jolla Club Golf Co. announces that it has added two new Junior Gun Metal wedges to its line of junior clubs.
Aureus Has Record PGA Merchandise Show Promoting $6 Basics
Aureus reports record sales at the recent PGA Merchandise Show.
PGA Tour Sunday
Valentine’s Day weekend brings a PGA Tour Sunday report on a golf dating Web site and live updates from the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. PGA Tour Sunday airs at 11 a.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT on USA.
Yes! Golf Introduces New Carolyne Putter
Yes! Golf introduces its new Carolyne putter to its line of C-groove models.
Woods Joins Strong Field For Nissan Open Presented By Countrywide, Feb. 13-19, At Riviera Country Club
Tiger Woods commits to play in the Nissan Open, Feb. 13-19. The field includes 24 players who won on the 2005 PGA Tour and 35 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Aserta’s Eclipse And Monster Putters Earn Golf Test USA Highest Rankings And "Seal Of Excellence"
Aserta Sports‘ reports that its Eclipse and Monster putters earned the highest overall rating in recent independent tests conducted by GolfTest USA.
Delaware Valley Jr Golf Association To Offer Sponsorships At Golf Show
The Delaware Valley Junior Golf Association will provide sponsorships to cover the cost of the 2006 Philadelphia Section Junior membership fee.
Photo Essays of America’s great courses on BuffaloGolfer.Com
BuffaloGolfer.com will present photo essays of some of the country’s top golf courses.
Golf Club Geared Up For A Year For Of Celebration
Hill Barn Golf Club in West Sussex, England, announces plans to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
Volvik Golf Balls Set To Introduce New Products At The Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show
Volvik Golf Balls will introduce new products at the Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show, Feb. 12-13 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Callaway Golf Announces Investor Day Webcast
Callaway Golf Co. announces that it will hold a conference for financial analysts and investors on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Carlsbad, Calif.
Royal Associates Searches for Strategic Alternatives for Royal Precision
Royal Associates Inc., 100 percent owner of Royal Precision, reports that it is seeking strategic alternatives to increase shareholder value.
Toyota, Kraft Nabisco Championship Back On Board For 12th Annual $1 Million Hole-in-one Contest
The 12th Toyota/Kraft Nabisco $1 Million Hole-in-One Contest will hold daily qualifying rounds March 18-26 at two locations in Palm Desert and Palm Springs, Calif.
BRIEFLY
Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, announces its 2006 rates for both golf and stay-and-play packages. … SST Pure announces the Golf Matters in Glasgow, Scotland, as a new licensee. … Golf Magazine announces its 10th biennial ranking of the country’s Gold and Silver Medal Resorts 2006 in its March issue. … The A.G. Spanos Golf Tour will kick off its 2006 schedule Feb. 13-16 in Santee, Calif. … One Club Golf reports that more 160 PGA professionals and tournament organizers attending the recent PGA Merchandise Show requested information on the 2006 One Club World Championship. … Fairways + Greens magazine announces a redesign and increased circulation in 2006. … QuickFix> announces that Champions Tour player Larry Nelson will carry its staff bag in 2006.