American Junior Golf Association: Pace of play for association events was an average of 4 hours, 17 minutes in 2014, matching the record-setting pace of play average set in 2013.
Private Club Associates: Selected by Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club in Sarasota, FL, to define and recommend upgrades to the club’s technology systems. PCA will review current platforms, define the scope and needs for hardware and software solutions.
Digital Caddies Selected To Promote New Callaway Driver Launch
Digital Caddies: Announces Callaway Golf as the newest advertiser to utilize its platform to connect with golfers.
Meredith Bach To Manage Corporate Hospitality For KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
PGA of America: Appoints Meredith A. Bach as corporate hospitality sales manager for the inaugural KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 9-14 at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY.
United States Golf Association: Sixteen players accept invitations from the USGA’s International Team Selection Committee to participate in a practice session for the 2015 Walker Cup Match, Dec. 17-20 at Frederica Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Ga. The following players will be participating – Charlie Danielson, of Osceola, WI.; Bryson Dechambeau, of Clovis, CA; Doug Ghim, of Arlington Heights, IL; Scott Harvey, of Greensboro, NC; Rico Hoey, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Beau Hossler, of Mission Viejo, CA; Kyle Jones, of Snowflake, AZ; Denny McCarthy, of Rockville, MD; Lee McCoy, of Clarkesville, GA; Mike McCoy, of West Des Moines, IA; Maverick McNealy, of Portola Valley, CA; Byron Meth, of San Diego, CA; Robby Shelton, of Wilmer, AL; Nathan Smith, of Pittsburgh, PA; Hunter Stewart, of Lexington, KY; and Will Zalatoris, of Plano, TX.
Nike’s Vapor Speed Driver Named Golfing Magazine’s “Product Of The Week” For Week Of November 10th
Golfing Magazine: Selects Nike Golf’s Vapor Speed Driver as its product of the week for Nov. 10-16.
Asia Pacific Golf Summit
November 14 – November 15 | Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands / Singapore Asia Pacific Golf Group
October Message From The President
International Clubmakers Guild: President Eddie Smith delivers October message to membership.
South Carolina Golf Center, Located At Shaftesbury Glen, Opens
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday: South Carolina Golf Center at Shaftesbury Glen in Conway, SC, opened its new facility on Nov. 1.
Hot Springs Village Appoints New Director Of Golf
Hot Springs Village / Hot Springs Village, AK: Appoints Ray Metz as director of golf over its eight golf courses.
Little Linksters “Best Pee-Wee Golf Swing In The World” Video Contest Celebrates 5th Year
The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development, The Littlest Golfer: Announce the fifth Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World video contest, and that Jack Nicklaus and Keegan Bradley will be among the judges.
Champ/MacNeill Engineering Wins Prestigious Family Business Of The Year Award
Champ: Named business of the year by The Family Business Association of Massachusetts at the association’s annual awards banquet.
“Global Eco Travel”
Where To Play Golf: Radio show can now be heard online at GlobalEcoTraveling.com.
Golf Convergence: Reports on its Fall Webinar Series, hosted by managing principal J.J. Keegan, that was held on Oct. 30.
John Wade Named Head Golf Professional At The Lodge At Sea Island Golf Club
The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club / Sea Island, GA: Names John Wade as its head golf professional.
Koch Agronomic Services Attains Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America Silver Partner Status
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Koch Agronomic Services pledges its support of the association through the Partner Recognition Program and will invest resources at the program’s $100,000 Silver Partner level.
United States Golf Association, LPGA: Announce the initial results from a joint partnership to improve competitive pace of play. Based on USGA analysis of data and with the support of officials and players, the LPGA reduced its average round time by 14 minutes during the 2014 season. Aggressive control of the lead group’s pace and wider tee time intervals contributed significantly to the reduction in average time per round.
Buffalo Communications Re-brands As Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
Buffalo Communications: Re-brands itself as Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group, introducing a new logo and website, www.BuffaloBIG.com, to align with broadened services delivered to a growing client base of global leaders in the golf, sport and lifestyle sectors.
Desert Classic Charities Donates $800,000 To Coachella Valley Community
Desert Classic Charities: Local nonprofit entity that organizes the Humana Challenge donated $800,000 to Coachella Valley nonprofit organizations.
Golfweek Senior Writer Named ASGCA Donald Ross Award Winner
Golfweek: Senior writer Bradley S. Klein, who has covered golf architecture since joining the magazine in 1988, has been selected as the 2015 Donald Ross Award winner by the American Society of Golf Course Architects.
