Dr. Gary Wiren will provide instructional clinics and lectures at the 18th annual West Michigan Golf Show on Feb. 10-12 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION LEADER TO DEPART
Sara Hume, executive director of the Executive Women’s Golf Association for the past six years, announces her resignation effective Dec. 31. Hume will be replaced on an interim basis by Pamela Swensen, the EWGA’s vice president of sales and marketing.
ProTracGPS OPENS 12th U.S. FRANCHISE TERRITORY
ProTrac Franchise Systems announces the opening of franchise territories in Jacksonville, Fla., and Hilton Head, S.C.
Luxury Golf & Travel Magazine Announces Its First Annual Diamond Golf Community Awards
Luxury Golf & Travel magazine will announce its first Diamond Golf Community awards in its March/April issue.
BRIEFLY
Doug Errhalt has been named the head golf professional for Shadow Isle, a new private country club in Colts Neck, N.J.
GCSAA staff appointments and promotions announced
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America CEO Steve Mona recently appointed three directors — Mark Bisbing as director of corporate sales and marketing; Dave Fearis, as director of membership; and Lyne Tumlinson as director of career services.
ClubTec
ClubTec announces that Hunting Hills Country Club in Roanoke, Va., has selected the ClubTec SQL Windows club management software systems.
DORAL GOLF RESORT & SPA & GREG NORMAN TEAM-UP TO UNVEIL "NEW LOOK" GREAT WHITE GOLF COURSE
Doral Golf Resort and Spa unveils the refined Greg Norman-designed Great White Golf Course, one of five championship golf courses on property at the Miami, Fla., resort.
FUTURES Golf Tour Comes To Summerfield Crossings in 2006
The Greater Tampa Futures Golf Classic will move to Riverview’s Summerfield Crossings Golf Club. The event will be held March 17-19 in 2006.
WOODS, QUIGLEY AND GORE EARN PLAYER OF THE YEAR HONORS
The PGA Tour announces that Tiger Woods, Dana Quigley and Jason Gore have been named Players of the Year by their fellow competitors on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours, respectively.
Following up on its 1st Place Finish at the 2004 Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship, DAITO GOLF Places Four Putters in the TOP Seven in 2005
Daito Golf announces that four of the top seven finishers at the Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship used its putters.
2006 BUICK OPEN TICKETS NOW ON SALE SPECIAL HOLIDAY PACKAGE AVAILABLE
Buick announces that a variety of ticket packages are now on sale for the 2006 Buick Open, scheduled for July 31-Aug. 6 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.
Aldila NV Wins at PGA Tour Q-School Finals
Aldila reports that the winner of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament its the Aldila NV exclusively in his woods.
Greater Kansas City Golf Classic offers Holiday Package
The Greater Kansas City Golf Classic announces that Kansas City’s annual Champions Tour event will offer a popular $99 holiday package promotion.
Top Tour Player Puts SMT Golf’s 455 Deep Bore Into Play At The Dunhill Cup
SMT Golf reports that a player in this week’s Dunhill Cup will be using its 455 Deep Bore driver.
NGF APPOINTS GEORGE FELLOWS TO BOARD
The National Golf Foundation announces the appointment of George Fellows, president and chief executive officer of Callaway Golf Company, to its board of directors.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that 13 of the 32 players earning their PGA Tour cards at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament uses its training device.
SkyGolf Aligns with Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) to Make SkyCaddie Preferred GPS Rangefinder
SkyGolf announces that it has been chosen by the Golf Coaches Association of America as the organization’s preferred GPS rangefinder.
GOLFWEEK HONORS AMERICA’S BEST 100 RESORT GOLF COURSES
Golfweek magazine releases its first annual issue entitled "America’s Best Resort Golf Courses – The Definitive Guide to Golf Travel 2006."
Defending Champion Justin Leonard Heads Early Entries for 47th Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Jan. 16-22, 2006
Defending champion Justin Leonard heads the list of early entries for the 47th Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Jan. 16-22.
