The La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., announces that on selected Tuesdays from March through June it will offer a "Play Like The Pros" package scheduling play on the 18-hole composite layout used in the annual WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
GreenToTee Golf Academy First In Chicago To Acquire Revolutionary New Sam PuttLab
The GreenToTee Golf Academy in Glencoe, Ill., acquires the SAM Putt Lab, a device that uses an ultrasonic frequency to analyze the putting stroke. The academy is one of only nine in the United States using the lab.
GSGA Competitions Advisory
Entries are now being accepted for the 25th Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship, scheduled for May 19-21 at Cartersville Country Club.
Srixon Collects Top 10s Around The World
Srixon staff professional John Rollins tied for fourth at the Buick Invitational. Rollins plays Srixon’s Z-UR prototype golf ball and forged irons.
CEO Golf Challenge Announces Package Deal
The CEO Challenge announces a discounted package deal for its four major championship events in 2006.
Chichester Golf Club Professional Honoured By PGA
Chichester Golf Club in Chichester, West Sussex, England, announces that Richard Kirby has been honored as a PGA advanced professional.
Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions
WeaverRidge Golf Club in Peoria, Ill., chooses the Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions to shape its new Internet presence.
Northern California PGA Announces Jim Flick as Keynote Speaker for Player & Teacher Forum
The Northern California PGA announces that the Player and Teacher Development Forum has been set for Feb. 27-28 in Sacramento, Calif.
BuffaloGolfer.Com’s Travelin’ Duff Takes 2006 Myrtle Beach tour
BuffaloGolfer.com announces plans for a review of Myrtle Beach, S.C., courses in July.
West Michigan Golf Show Reaches the 18th
The 2006 West Michigan Golf Show, preparing for its 18th year, will be held Feb.10-12 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Calgary / Niagara Falls – Newest Home to Renowned Jim McLean Golf Schools
The Niagara Parks Commission in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, and Shaw-Nee Slopes Golf Course, in partnership with Jim McLean Golf Schools, announce plans to establish a teaching academy at NPC’s Legends on the Niagara and Shaw-Nee Slopes this year.
BRIEFLY
Graphite Design International reports that its shafts were used by both Chad Campbell and Tiger Woods en route to their respective wins at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Buick Invitational. … A 45-hole championship course, designed by Phil Mickelson, will be the centerpiece of a 1,700-acre master-planned community in Coachella Valley, Calif. … Winn Inc. and its founder and CEO, Dr. Ben Huang, file a patent infringement lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court against Compgrip USA Corp. and its principal, Hong-Sung Chu. … PGA National Resort and Spa hires the Coral Gables, Fla., firm Attenta Laidlaw as its new advertising agency of record.
Roberts Jumps Out To Early Charles Schwab Cup Lead With Back-To-Back Wins In Hawaii
Loren Roberts increased his lead in the Charles Schwab Cup point standings with his win at the Turtle Bay Championship. Roberts has 515 points through two events, 258 more than second-place Don Pooley.
Lamkin Putter Grips Deliver Back-to-Back Wins
Loren Roberts won for the second straight week on the Champions Tour Sunday while using Lamkin putter grips.
Glenn Cornell Re-elected President at Georgia State Golf Association Annual Meeting
Glenn Cornell of Dacula, Ga., was elected president of the Georgia State Golf Association for a second one-year term at the association’s recent annual meeting.
Top Golf Executive Joins Element 21 Golf Company
Element 21 Golf Co. announces that Bill Dey has joined the company as executive vice president and general manager.
Octagon Signs LPGA’s Christina Kim Agency Adds Two-Time LPGA Tournament Winner
Octagon announces the signing of LPGA player Christina Kim to a full representation agreement.
Jacksonville Girl, 14, Records Milestone Victory on Tour
Fourteen-year-old Amelia Lewis won the Amateur Golf Tour‘s championship flight in the Jacksonville, N.C., region’s first-ever tournament and became the first female in the AGT’s 12-year history to win a championship flight.
Technology Training Associates announces partnership with The Bluffs of St. Francisville to deliver the Jonas Club Management System
Technology Training Associates partners with The Bluffs Country Club and Resort in St. Francisville, La., to provide and install the fully integrated Jonas Club Management Software system to manage all aspects of club and hotel operations.
Pinehurst Adds LPGA Tour Pro Donna Andrews To Golf Staff
LPGA player Donna Andrews joins the Pinehurst Resort golf
staff with a focus on golf instruction, fitness programs and new business
development.