February 4 – February 8 | San Diego, CA The GCSAA Education Conference, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show…
USGA Handicap Seminar
February 4 – February 4 | PGA National Resort & Spa / Palm Beach Gardens, FL The seminar will focus on…
PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop
February 4 – February 7 | San Diego, CA USGA Instructor: John Morrissett PGA instructor: Cary Collins Coordinator: Mark Hill, USGA…
Billy Casper Golf Wins International Golf Network Award For “World’s Largest Golf Outing” Benefitting Wounded Warrior Project
Billy Casper Golf: Won an International Network of Golf Industry Honors award for tournament service during last week’s PGA Merchandise Show. On Aug. 13, BCG hosted more than 7,800 golfers at 100 of its golf courses in 24 states during the World’s Largest Golf Outing, and raised more than $400,000 for Wounded Warrior Project.
Ogio Golf Momentum Continues To Flourish
Ogio: Reports golf sales revenue grew 48 percent in 2012 and that at last week’s PGA Merchandise Show future order backlog has grown by 68 percent in 2013.
Golf Legend Annika Sorenstam To Serve As Honorary Host Of Kraft Nabisco Championship Celebrity Pro-Am
Kraft Nabisco Championship: Announces that Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam will serve as honorary host for the year’s first major. Sorenstam is also scheduled to play in the tournament’s pro-am.
Popular Demand
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort / Hilton Head Island, S.C.: Announces its stay-and-play golf package, which includes rounds of golf on the Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, the Arthur Hills Course, and the George Fazio Course, designed by Fazio with construction work headed by his nephew, architect Tom Fazio.
CordeValle Celebrates New National Ranking With Its “Great Golf Getaway Experience”
CordeValle / San Martin, Calif.: Celebrates its highest ranking on Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses list (No. 61) with its Great Golf Getaway Experience, which is valid through March 10.
“Golden” Golf Package Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Colonial Williamsburg’s Gold Course
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club / Williamsburg, Va.: Commemorates its 50th anniversary with the Golden Golf Package, which includes accommodations at the Williamsburg Lodge and golf on the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed Gold Course. The package is valid March 22 through Dec. 31.
Volvik Championship Added To 2013 Symetra Tour Schedule
Symetra Tour: Announces the inaugural Volvik Championship is scheduled for Sept. 16-22 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Fla.
GolfSwitch Adds Twenty Five New Courses Using Their Platform Of Services
GolfSwitch: Software solutions chosen for use by 25 courses throughout the United States, Portugal, Spain and Canada in January.
Ping Leads All Brands In Golf Digest “Hot List” With 11 Gold Awards
Ping: Reports the company won more Golf Digest Hot List gold awards, 11, than any other brand in the annual review of the newest products on the market. This is the second successive year Ping has led the gold count.
Ping Signs World-Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps To Play Its Custom-Fit Clubs
Ping: Signs world-champion swimmer Michael Phelps to an endorsement agreement to play a full set of the company’s custom-fit clubs.
Successful 60th PGA Merchandise Show Has Industry Enthusiastic About The Business Of Golf In 2013
PGA of America: Reports on the recently completed PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., and announces a change in the day pattern for the 2014 show. Next year’s PGA Merchandise Show will be held Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 21-24.
Black Magic Wedge: Loft Matters, Even When Putting
Black Magic Wedge: Reports on the need for loft – even in selecting a putter.
Concord, N.C., Edwin Watts Golf Shop Honored With Platinum Award From Association Of Golf Merchandisers
Edwin Watts Golf Shops: Concord, N.C., store, receives a Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers. To be considered for a Platinum Award, golf shops were judged on the following criteria: creative ideas, revenue-generating initiatives, promotions and visual displays.
Billy Casper Golf Names Kyle Ragsdale Chief Marketing Officer
Billy Casper Golf: Appoints Kyle Ragsdale to the newly-created position of chief marketing officer.
Global Turf Equipment To Exhibit At 2013 Golf Industry Show, Booth #4351
Global Turf Equipment: To exhibit at the Golf Industry Show, Feb. 6-7 in San Diego, Calif.
CourseTrends Chosen By 2 New Clients To Provide Their Website, Email Marketing And E-Commerce Solutions …
CourseTrends: To design and host the websites for Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah, Ga., and Bow Island Golf Club in Bow Island, Alberta, Canada.
SteelFiber Takes Second At Torrey Pines
Aerotech Golf: SteelFiber composite iron shafts were played by a second-place finisher at the Farmers Insurance Open.
