Golfsmith International: Names Sue E. Gove as president and chief executive officer.
Tickets On Sale For PGA Tour’s 2013 Humana Challenge
Humana Challenge: Tickets for the PGA Tour tournament, Jan. 14-20, are currently available and start as low as $30.
Sunice Congratulates Espen Kofstad, Norway’s First Challenge Tour Winner
Sunice: Tour staffer Espen Kofstad won the European Challenge Tour’s Apulia San Domenico Grand Final. Kofstad wears Sunice’s Silver and Outerwear apparel.
Old Tabby Links Emerges Restored And Refreshed
Old Tabby Links (Spring Island, S.C.): Reopened on Oct. 27 following the successful completion of a seven-month restoration project. The project was overseen by Arnold Palmer Design Co.
Billy Hoffman, PGA Is MAPGA Assistant Professional Association Player Of The Year
PGA of America (Middle Atlantic Section): Billy Hoffman, PGA assistant professional at Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Va., is recognized as the Assistant Professional Association’s 2012 Player of the Year.
Soren Kjeldsen Wins TrackMan Combine Challenge October 2012.
TrackMan: Reports that Soren Kjeldsen won October’s TrackMan Combine Challenge with a score of 89.8 – out of a possible 100. The TrackMan Combine consists of 60 shots that range from 60 yards to driver. Each shot to the distance targets is scored based on proximity to the target.
Sunderland of Scotland: Introduces its WhisperDry Hush outerwear jacket, which features an integrated rainproof hoodie. The jacket is available in sizes S-XXXL and two colors – black/red and black/blue.
Carnegie Abbey Club (Portsmouth, R.I.): Names Jim DiMarino as director of golf and head golf professional.
Cobra Puma Golf Icon Ian Poulter Is Victorious At The HSBC Champions
Cobra Puma Golf: Tour staffer Ian Poulter played Cobra Golf equipment, including the ZL Encore driver, and wore Puma Golf apparel en route to winning the HSBC Champions.
Fashion Delivers Ready To Support Victims Of Hurricane Sandy Urges Golf Industry To Get Involved
Fashion Delivers: Charitable organization seeking apparel, towels, blankets and personal care items from manufacturers and retailers to help relief and recovery efforts associated with Hurricane Sandy.
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute Club Repair and Shaft Performance Technology School
November 5 – November 8 | Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute / Dayton, OH http://www.mitchellgolfschool.com Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute 997 Senate Drive…
TrackMan Users Conference
November 5 – November 6 | Celebration Golf Club / Orlando, FL The conference’s main objectives are to enhance the understanding…
Illinois PGA Reynolds Plantation Pro-Am
November 3 – November 7 | The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation / Greensboro, GA Teams of four amateurs will enjoy four nights…
Golfweek Publishes Ultimate Guide Issue Dedicated To Golf Course Living And Great Escapes
Golfweek: Releases its eighth annual Ultimate Guide to Golf Course Living and Great Escapes. The issue features exclusive stories on everything from course architecture to golf travel, and includes the 2013 Golfweek’s Best Residential Courses, Resort Courses and Caribbean/Mexico Courses lists.
Titleist Announces Free Personalization Custom Golf Ball Promotion For The Holidays
Titleist: Announces the return of its free personalization custom golf ball promotion for the holiday season. From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, personalization charges will be waived on orders of Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x, NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo golf balls.
LPGA Instructor Mary Ritchie Says Swingbyte Helps Teachers, Students Pinpoint Swing Flaws
Swingbyte: Instructor Mary Ritchie endorses the Swingbyte wireless swing analysis device during a technology presentation at last week’s LPGA Regional Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.
Champ Congratulates Re/Max World Long Drive Champions
Champ: Product used by Ryan Winther and Eric Lastowka en route to winning the open and senior division titles, respectively, at the 2012 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship.
National Pro Tour Begins Payback Process And Announces Its 2013 Schedule And Tour Format
National Pro Tour: Announces its 2013 schedule and new tour format, which includes an unlimited number of ranking school spots for players to vie for up to 600 spots on three developmental tours.
Golf World/WGCA Division I College Women’s Coaches’ Poll: Southern California jumped from No. 4 to No. 1 in the latest poll. The Trojans, coming off a win at the Stanford Intercollegiate, claimed 15 of the 24 available first-place votes. Previously top-ranked Duke dropped to the No. 2 position, while Washington, Florida and Arizona rounded out the top five. … Golf World/Nike Golf Division I College Coaches’ Poll: California, which finished the fall semester undefeated, winning or sharing the team title in all five of their starts, received 24 of 25 first-place votes to remain No. 1. Reigning NCAA champion Texas is No. 2, followed by Florida, Alabama and UCLA. The Crimson Tide received one first-place vote.
PGA National’s New ‘Fazio Course’ Opens Nov. 1
PGA National Resort and Spa (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.): Opened its new Fazio Course on Nov. 1. The Fazio is a complete renovation of The Haig – PGA National’s original 18-hole course opened in 1980. The Haig was designed by George and Tom Fazio in tribute to five-time PGA champion Walter Hagen.
