London’s Adam Stacey finished third at the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships at The Palms Golf Club in Mesquite, Nev. Stacey was the lone European player among the top five finishers.
Odyssey Expands Line with New Dual Force 2 Putters
Odyssey announces the introduction of its new line of stainless steel Dual Force 2 Putters with a new Stronomic insert that is the firmest currently offered by Odyssey.
Glenbrae Step Into High Performance Socks
Glenbrae Golf announces plans to launch a range of High Performance golf socks for the 2006 season.
THE FIRST TEE OF IRELAND ANNOUNCES SECOND AFFILIATE VENUE
Following the Oct. 24 launching of The First Tee of Ireland and naming Druids Glen Golf Resort as the first affiliate venue, Rathbane Golf Course in Limerick has been named the second affiliate venue.
Moe Norman’s protégé, Todd Graves, set to appear on Golf Channel’s Academy Live
The Graves Golf Academy announces that co-owner Todd Graves will appear on The Golf Channel‘s "Your Game Night," Monday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
BRIEFLY
Curtis Tyrrell, director of agronomy at Lake of Isles in North Stonington, Conn., has earned the title of certified golf course superintendent. … Defending One Club champion David Lucado and Jim Kamis each shot 82 at the recent One Club Championship qualifier at the Dogwood Country Club in Austell, Ga., and qualified for the Nov. 5 championship. … Cristie Kerr, a six-time LPGA tournament champion, will be on CBS‘s "The Insider" tonight, Friday, at at 7 p.m. ET.
C-Thru Grips Records PGA Tour Win At SBC Championship
C-Thru Grips Inc. congratulates the winner of the 2005 SBC Championship, who won the tournament with a C-Thru Grip on his putter.
LPGA T&CP Civil Cup returns for second consecutive year
The LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Civil Cup, which features LPGA Teaching and Club Professional members playing in a Solheim Cup format, returns this year, but will be expanded to include all five sections that make up the LPGA T&CP membership.
Sean McManus Named President Of CBS News; Will Retain Presidency Of CBS Sports
Sean McManus, who has served as president of CBS Sports since 1996, has been named president of CBS News and Sports. The appointment is effective Nov. 7.
2006 U.S. RYDER CUP
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco remain Nos. 1, 2 and 3, respectively, in the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup point standings.
Vision Perfect Software
Vision Perfect Software announces that The Duke Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz., will install and use Vision Perfect’s event management software for its club events.
New AI Technology from Winn
Winn Inc. announces its new product line for 2006.
Joe Steranka Selected As Chief Executive Officer Of The PGA Of America
The PGA of America selects Joe Steranka as it chief executive officer, succeeding Jim Awtrey.
Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) to Honor Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson for Their Contributions to Promoting Women’s Golf
The Executive Women’s Golf Association‘s Leadership Award, will be presented to VISION54/Coaching for the Future Inc. founders Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott.
Zelocity Products On Exhibit At Ontario PGA Golf Merchandise Show October 26-28
Zelocity products will be on exhibit at the Ontario PGA Golf Merchandise Show through Friday, Oct. 28.
Wilson Golf Wins Two Technology Awards From Golf Tips Magazine
Wilson Golf wins two technology awards from Golf Tips magazine.
Nationwide Tour Championship Helps PGA TOUR Close in on $1 Billion Milestone in Charitable Contributions Through Drive to a Billion Campaign
The PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour and all of their tournaments, including the Nationwide Tour Championship, are on track to reach the $1 billion milestone through Drive to a Billion, a campaign with a goal of reaching $1 billion in total charitable contributions by the end of the season.
Sports Media Group releases Lines of Charm
Sports Media Group releases "Lines of Charm" by author Geoff Shackelford. In the book, Shackelford presents short essays on some of his favorite golf architecture topics.
Sony Extends Sponsorship of Sony Open in Hawaii to 2010
The PGA Tour, Friends of Hawaii Charities and Sony Corp. announce that Sony agrees to extend its title sponsorship of the Sony Open in Hawaii through 2010.
American Society of Golf Course Architects Releases Updated Golf Course Development Planning Guide
The American Society of Golf Course Architects is releasing an updated version of its frequently-requested brochure "Golf Course Development Planning Guide."
