Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer headline the eight-player field in the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game, set for Monday, Feb. 6 in Wailea, Maui.
Exhibitors Marketing in New Ways At the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention, Jan. 26-29
Exhibitors at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show and Convention, Jan. 26-29 in Orlando, Fla., are expected to use new and enhanced show programs to build brand loyalty and grow retail profits.
SMT Golf Partners Up With The Renaissance Resort At World Golf Village
SMT Golf announces that it has partnered with The Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., to provide full sets of clubs for the indoor golf simulator located inside the resort.
KRAFT NABISCO CHAMPIONSHIP LPGA GOLF TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCES BROADCAST AGREEMENT WITH CBS SPORTS
The LPGA’s Kraft Nabisco Championship signs a five-year agreement with CBS Sports to broadcast the final round of the tournament starting in 2006. Coverage will air on CBS from 3-6 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 2.
INDEPENDENT SURVEY REVEALS COBRA DRIVERS LEAD IN PLAYER SATISFACTION
According to Darrell Survey, Cobra drivers ranked No. 1 "Overall Driver Satisfaction Ratings" in both 2003 and 2004.
Golf Course Real Estate Made Easy
Home Connect announces the launch of golfhomeconnect.com, an online home buyer’s guide featuring golf community real estate in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
BRIEFLY
The PGA Tour announces that Barona Creek Golf Club in San Diego, Calif., will host the 2007 Nationwide Tour Championship, and in 2010. … Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., has been named to Golfweek‘s "America’s Best Residential Golf Courses" for 2006. … The New England Golf Course Owners Association announces Red Tail Golf Club in Devens, Mass., has been named the 2006 Chapter Course of the Year. … Robert Allenby won the MFS Australian Open and moved to 60th in the Official World Golf Rankings. … The winner of the Japan PGA Tour’s Casio World Open used Graphite Design International shafts in his driver and fairway woods, according to the Darrell Survey. … Former Major League Baseball players Bobby Grich and Steve Garvey, double Olympic gold medal winner and Super Bowl star Willie Gault and television/film stars Joe Mantegna, Dennis Haysbert, James B. Sikking, Bruce McGill, Ron Masak and Fred Williamson are among the celebrities scheduled to play in the seventh Jim Murray SilverRock Alumni Challenge, which will be played at SilverRock Resort, Dec. 11-13 in LaQuinta, Calif.
ZELOCITY’S PURECONTACT AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Zelocity announces that its The PureContact is available for consumers in time for holiday shopping. The ball flight monitor retails at $395.
Rutherford Plantation signs on with Cybergolf
Rutherford Plantation in Rutherfordton, N.C., signs on to have Cybergolf design and host a Web site and e-mail marketing system for the club.
Greater Kansas City Golf Classic set for June 26 – July 2
The Pride of Kansas City Foundation announces that Kansas City’s annual Champions Tour event has secured a sponsorship and a new date. The event has been named the Greater Kansas City Golf Classic and will be held June 26-July 2.
National Certification Commission recognizes comprehensive program
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America reports that its certification program has been recognized by the National Certification Commission as "one of the most extensive and comprehensive certification programs for any profession."
BunkerShot.com announces its Custom Branded Desktop Wallpaper
BunkerShot.com announces its custom branded desktop wallpaper is available.
G360 RECEIVES TOP RATINGS FROM GOLF ILLUSTRATED READERS
GAIM Golf reports that its G360 putter received a 9.6 out of 10 average score in Golf Illustrated‘s 2005 Readers’ Testing Program.
KING PAR SUPERSTORE HIRES PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL BILL BALDWIN
King Par Golf in Flushing, Mich., announces the hiring of PGA Master golf professional Bill Baldwin to its staff.
SUNRIVER TO HOST 2007 USGA SENIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR
Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Ore., has been selected by the U.S. Golf Association as the site of the 2007 Senior Women’s Amateur. The dates of the championship are Sept. 1-6.
CLUB GLOVE PROMOTES JOHN KELLER TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
West Coast Trends announces that John Keller has been promoted to the position of national sales manager.
SCGA’S TOM MORGAN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOLF ADMINISTRATORS
Tom Morgan, executive director of the Southern California Golf Association, has been elected president of the International Association of Golf Administrators.
MembersFirst Names John Blake Chief Executive Officer
MembersFirst announces that John Blake has been promoted to chief executive officer.
Pinehills GC (Nicklaus) is First 5-Star Course in New England
New England GolfGuide 2006 names Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass., its first and only five-star course in New England.
RETIEF GOOSEN SET FOR DESERT CLASSIC RETURN
Retief Goosen, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, confirms that he will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in February. Goosen will be making his first appearance in five years.
