The publishers of GolfStyles announces they will enter the North and South Carolina market with GolfStyles Carolina.
Ginn Company Clubs and Resorts Selects UpLink’s GPS-based Golf Solutions for Fourth Golf Course
UpLink Corporation announces that Patriots Point Links at Charleston Harbor in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., has installed its GPS- based course management and car control solution.
Callaway Golf Honored by Better Business Bureau with 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
Callaway Golf Company is recognized by the San Diego Better Business Bureau with the 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, an annual award honoring companies for outstanding commitment to ethical business practices. Callaway Golf also won in 2000 and 2003.
SkyGolf Announces Additions to Sales Team
SkyGolf announces the following additions to its national sales team: Scott Hinding (Connecticut, Western Massachusetts), Rose St. Pierre (Long Island, New York), Ken McSwain (Arizona), Jim Hauth (Iowa, Nebraska), Dan Hosch (Kentucky, Tennessee) and Bill Keeler (Michigan).
Need the perfect present for your golfing friends this Christmas?
The St. Andrews Golf Academy announces a selection of golf gift vouchers in time for the holidays.
Pawleys Plantation Celebrates The Arrival Of 2006 Lowcountry Style With Special New Year’s Weekend Package
Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., is offering a special two-night package during New Year’s weekend.
PGA Member Jim Langley of Cypress Point Club Honored Nor Cal PGA Golf Professional of the Year
The Northern California Section of the PGA announces Jim Langley of Cypress Point Club has been named NCPGA Golf Professional of the Year.
FORMER CHAMPIONS O’MEARA AND BJORN JOIN STELLAR DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC CAST
Former champions Mark O’Meara and Thomas Bjorn commit to play in the 2006 Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club, Feb. 2-5.
Golf Development
Running Horse Golf and Country Club in Fresno, Calif., announces Kipp Bates as director of golf and membership, and Tim Zirkle as project manager.
BRIEFLY
The Golf Channel will telecast the $750,000 Bard Capital Challenge on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. ET. … Plantation Bay in Ormond Beach, Fla., will open the front nine of it 18-hole makeover in early January. … Robert Swezey joins Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management as executive vice president of golf operations. … Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, announces that the club will host an appreciation event for the general public Dec. 17-18. … Golf Illustrated announces a new special Stroke Shavers Issue.
PGA TOUR Sunday
A look back at Tiger Woods‘ 2005 season and a feature on EDS Byron Nelson champion Ted Purdy will be featured on PGA Tour Sunday at 11 a.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on USA.
GARY SCHAAL TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT NIGM
Gary L. Schaal, past president of the PGA of America and currently on the board of directors of the National Golf Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at the National Institute of Golf Management, Jan. 8-13.
Mel Sole, Owner Of Golf School At Pawleys Plantation, To Be Featured Columnist For Pee Dee Business Journal
Mel Sole, owner of the on-site Ritson-Sole Golf School at Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., will be a featured columnist in the Pee Dee Business Journal.
TULSA’S SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB TO HOST 2010 U.S. AMATEUR
The U.S. Golf Association announces that Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., has been selected as the site of the 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship, scheduled for Aug. 23-29.
MIKE TIMBERS TO SERVE AS NEW FSGA PRESIDENT
The Florida State Golf Association announces that Mike Timbers will serve as the new president of the association, elected at the FSGA’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 18.
NOR CAL’S SUE FISCOE SWORN IN AS FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT OF A PGA SECTION
Sue Fiscoe is sworn in as president of the Northern California PGA Section at the association’s annual meeting on Dec. 5.
Links Golf St Andrews named Scottish Golf Tour Operator of the Year for 2005
Links Golf St. Andrews is named the 2005 Scottish Golf Tour Operator of the Year.
NEW STRUCTURE FOR THE ENGLISH GOLF UNION
English Golf Union, after 80 years as an unincorporated organisation, amends its structure, splitting the Union’s responsibilities split between two separate companies, the English Golf Union Ltd. and EGU Property Company Ltd.
Legendary Marketing Offers Complete Money Back Guarantee For Golf Marketing Boot Camp Seminar January 23-25 in Orlando
Legendary Marketing announces a money back guarantee to participants of its Golf Marketing Boot Camp, Jan. 23-25 in Orlando, Fla., three days prior to the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show.
PAULINE CLEANS UP AS RIVALS FOUNDER
Pauline Danaher sweeps all of the prizes at the Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort‘s Founders’ Day events.
