Golf Channel Academy: Jason Birnbaum, owner of Jason Birnbaum Golf and director of instruction at Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack, N.Y., is scheduled to appear on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” on Aug. 2 and 5.
[golfchannelacademy.com]
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Lexi Thompson's Puma Golf Style For The 2017 Ricoh Women's British Open
Cobra Puma Golf: Announces Lexi Thompson’s apparel script for the Ricoh Women’s British Open. Thompson will wear apparel, accessories and footwear from Puma Golf’s new autumn and winter 2017 collection.
[cobragolf.com/pumagolf]
Ernie Els Announces Investment & Partnership In 18Birdies
18Birdies: Announces that four-time major champion Ernie Els has become an investor and partner in the mobile golf technology startup.
[18birdies.com]
NBC Sports Group To Air 28 Live Hours Of The Ricoh Women's British Open, Most In Tournament History
NBC Sports Group: To broadcast 28 combined hours of Ricoh Women’s British Open coverage on Golf Channel and NBC, Aug. 3-6.
SST Pure® Congratulates The Winner Of The RBC Canadian Open
SST Pure: Claims that the RBC Canadian Open winner had his woods and irons aligned with the company’s shaft alignment technology.
[sstpure.com]
Eye on Asia: Your Monthly Golf News From The Asia Pacific Golf Group
Asia Pacific Golf Group: Publishes the August issue of Asian Golf.
SuperStroke Golf: S-Tech club grips and Flatso 1.0 putter grip were played by Jordan Spieth in winning the British Open.
Schmidt-Curley Design Set To Open Second Course In Vietnam
Schmidt-Curley Design: Completes the grassing phase of FLC Ha Long Bay, the firms second course located in Vietnam.
U.S. Amateur To Feature 53 Golfers With California Ties
U.S. Amateur: Reports that than one-sixth of the 312-player field will have ties to California when play begins at Riviera Country Club and Bel-Air Country Club on Aug. 14.
[usga.org]
Local Golf Company Official Licensee Of 2017 PGA Championship At Quail Hollow
Devant Sport Towels: Named the national licensee of towels for the 2017 PGA Championship, which will be held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.
Marriott Golf Announces Global Expansion; Premier Golf Resorts In South Pacific Added To Worldwide Portfolio
Marriott Golf: Adds two resort golf facilities in the South Pacific region – the Denarau Fiji Golf and Racquet Club, near Nadi, Fiji, and the Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort and Spa, in Bourail, New Caledonia – to its collection of worldwide-managed properties.
Sedona Golf Resort Hosts 4th Annual Sedona Bike & Brew Festival
Sedona Golf Resort | Sedona, Ariz.: To host the fourth Sedona Bike and Brew Festival on Aug. 26. The special event features a mountain bike race directly on the Gary Panks-designed championship golf course.
Golf’s Asian “Royalty”
Asian Golf: Magazine releases its fifth Most Powerful People in Golf list.
The Heritage Golf Collection On Hilton Head Island Honors Veterans & Military
Heritage Golf Collection on Hilton Head Island: A collection of Heritage Golf Group properties to host Military Week, Nov. 10-17, to raise awareness and funds for military outreach programs. The Heritage Golf Collection will host family friendly activities throughout the week at Oyster Reef Golf Club, Shipyard Golf Club and Port Royal Golf Club.
Volvik Staffer Maurice Allen Wins Mile High Showdown On World Long Drive, Volvik Staff Player Phyllis Meti Sets World Record With 406 Yard Drive With Vivid XT Golf Ball
Volvik: Tour staffer Maurice Allen won the World Long Drive’s Mike Hile Showdown playing the new Vivid XT matte finish golf ball.
GolfTEC Launches ‘Crush-It’ Sale For August
GolfTEC: Announces its annual Crush-It promotion, which kicks-off July 27 and runs through August 25 at all instructional centers in the U.S. and Canada.
LPGA: Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open
July 28 – July 30 | Dundonald Links / Troon, Scotland
PGA Champions Tour: Senior British Open
July 28 – July 30 | Royal Porthcawl / Bridgend, Wales
PGA Tour: RBC Canadian Open
July 28 – July 30 | Glen Abbey Golf Club | Oakville, Ontario, Canada
European Tour: Porsche European Open
July 28 – July 30 | Green Eagle Golf Club / Hamburg, Germany
