Wesley Miller has been named head golf professional at Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club in Largo, Fla.
Accu-Length Continues Rapid Growth By Adding Golf USA Stores as a major retail partner
Accu-Length will now sell its products in Golf USA‘s corporate stores in Oklahoma City and Edmond, Okla. The rollout will be supported with a television campaign and consumer promotion provided by Cox Cable in Oklahoma City.
Rollins College Men’s Golf Team Wins Stetson Invitational at Victoria Hills
Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., hosted the Stetson Invitational, won by Rollins College, Nov. 7-8.
Pro-Shop Keeper Wins Award from Vertical Systems Reseller Magazine. Publication Recognizes PSK for its Golf Industry Software Innovation and Technology
Pro-Shop Keeper computer software has been selected as the 2005 vertical winner in the Golf Course category, from Vertical Systems Reseller magazine’s Specialized Retail Solution Awards.
GOLFGYM INTRODUCES NEW KATHERINE ROBERTS GOLFGYM BALANCE BALL
GolfGym introduces the new Katherine Roberts GolfGym balance ball.
Lamkin Grips Dominate Mizuno Classic
Lamkin reports that the first- and second-place winners at the Mizuno Classic used its grips.
Monarch Dunes Golf Resort signs on with Cybergolf
Monarch Dunes Golf Resort in Nipomo, Calif., signs on with Cybergolf to design and host a Web site, e-mail newsletter system and e-commerce tools package for the facility.
USGA WILL NOT PERMIT USE OF DISTANCE-MEASURING DEVICES FOR ITS 2006 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The U.S. Golf Association will not adopt the new Local Rule allowing the use of distance-measuring devices at its championships or qualifying rounds in 2006. However, the USGA will review the matter annually.
World Golf Hall of Fame to Honor Gary Player in 2006 Special Exhibit
The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., will honor Gary Player in a special exhibit beginning Tuesday, March 21, 2006, during The Players Championship week.
EWGA Membership Positively Impacts Golf Industry
The Executive Women’s Golf Association reports that a survey conducted by the PGA of America of approximately 18,000 current EWGA members in September highlighted the significant economic impact that EWGA members have on the golf industry.
Dates Changed for 2007 Presidents Cup
The PGA Tour announces that the dates for the 2007 Presidents Cup have been changed. The date is now Sept. 24-30, 2007, after originally being scheduled for Sept. 18-23.
Rounds Follow Favorable September Weather Upward
Pellucid Corp. reports that U.S. rounds gains in September followed its previously-released information showing an increase in Golf Playable Hours for the month.
ClubTec announces Meadow Springs Country Club has selected WebTec
ClubTec announces that Meadow Springs Country Club in Richland, Wash., has selected the ClubTec Web site product, WebTec.
Leading golf management experts introduce Sharper Edge marketing program…
Golf Convergence introduces its Sharper Edge marketing program.
Canadian Pro Golf Tour and Firethorn Golf sign a licensing agreement
The Canadian Professional Golf Tour and Firethorn Golf sign a licensing agreement that will provide Firethorn with exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture, market and distribute a full line of Canadian Tour-branded apparel through all retail channels.
Home of Golf Teaching
Work is underway on an extension to the St. Andrews Links Golf Practice Centre, which will incorporate a golf academy equipped with the latest digital analysis and ball-tracking technology.
Sorenstam Wins a Record Fifth Straight Mizuno Classic
Callaway Golf staff professional Annika Sorenstam sets a record by becoming the first professional golfer ever to win the same tournament in five consecutive years, winning the Mizuno Classic.
ATLANTA’S LPGA EVENT CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN $900,000 TO CHARITIES
Atlanta’s long-time LPGA Tour event, formerly known as the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship, donates a total of $903,946 from 2005 tournament proceeds to charities.
Grafalloy Blue Dominant in Tour Championship Win
Two of the top four finishers at the Tour Championship, including champion Bart Bryant, used Grafalloy‘s Blue in their clubs.
TIGER WOODS CAPS A MEMORABLE SEASON BY CAPTURING A RECORD SIXTH VARDON TROPHY
Tiger Woods won a record Vardon Trophy on Sunday. Woods finished the 2005 season with a 68.66 Adjusted Scoring Average, based on 74 rounds. He surpasses Billy Casper and Lee Trevino, who each won the Vardon Trophy five times.
