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Quivira Golf Club In Los Cabos Opens To Acclaim
Quivira Golf Club / Los Cabos, Mexico: Jack Nicklaus Signature Course opened on Dec 4.
SwingThought.com Tour Awarded Four Unrestricted Exemptions Into BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented By Synnex Corporation
SwingThought.com Tour: Web.com Tour’s BMW Charity Pro-Am to grant four of its seven unrestricted exemptions to the SwingThought.com Tour in 2015. The four exemptions will be awarded on a competition basis still to be determined.
The Classics Of Golf Announces Its Newest Selection – The Greatest Player Who Never Lived By J. Michael Veron
Classics of Golf: Publishes “The Greatest Player Who Never Lived” by J. Michael Veron. The book will begin shipping on Dec. 15 and is available at ClassicsOfGolf.com.
Ron Balicki Scholarship Created For Aspiring College Golf Writers
Golf Coaches Association of America: Announces the Ron Balicki Scholarship Fund to honor a student who, in pursuing an interest in journalism and writing, exemplifies dedication by writing about college and/or amateur golf. Balicki covered college and amateur golf for more than 30 years for Golfweek. He passed away in April.
Professional Caddy Association: Announces its 2015 initiatives and sponsors.
Hirzl Staffer Jake Hansen And International Team 2 Win The International Long Drive Champsionship
Hirzl: Gloves were worn by tour staffer Jake Hansen, who led International Team 2 to the International Long Drive Championship in the Dominican Republic.
Imperial To Be Primary Headwear Supplier For Escalante
Imperial Headwear: Becomes a primary headwear supplier to Escalante Golf Inc., a boutique owner and operator of high-end golf clubs.
Antigua Tour Staff Player Stacy Lewis Wins Rolex Player Of The Year Award
The Antigua Group: Tour staffer Stacy Lewis is named the Rolex Player of the Year for 2014.
Inn At Harbour Town Ranked in Top Tier Of Conde Nast Traveler’s ‘Best Resorts In The South’
The Inn at Harbour Town / Hilton Head, SC: Ranked No. 6 in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2014 Top 20 Resorts in the South.
Gerald Friz ICG 2015 Germany COY
International Clubmakers Guild: Selects Gerald Friz, of Golf+IT, as ts 2015 ICG Germany Clubmaker of the Year.
Ben Hogan Award Committee: Bruce Lietzke, a 13-time PGA Tour winner, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2015 Ben Hogan Award banquet. Also, Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee will return to serve as guest host. The banquet will be held on Monday, May 18, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, TX.
Traditions Club And Community Offers Stay-And-Play Packages For Cottages, Casitas
Traditions / Bryan, TX: Announces the availability of stay-and-play packages in its cottages and casitas starting at $249 based on double occupancy. Traditions is a private golf club and residential community minutes from the Texas A&M University campus.
Inn At Harbour Town Ranked in Top Tier Of Conde Nast Traveler's 'Best Resorts In The South'
The Inn at Harbour Town / Hilton Head, SC: Ranked No. 6 in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2014 Top 20 Resorts in the South.
Marriott Golf Releases Mobile App For Tee Times, Golf Course Search & Much More
Marriott Golf: Releases the Marriott Golf mobile app, available for both Apple and Android devices. The app was created to provide golfers and travelers with real-time information about Marriott Golf’s portfolio of courses.
Pound Ridge Clubhouse Remodeler Receives Prestigious HOBI Award
Pound Ridge Golf Club / Pound Ridge, NY: Custom builder Mark Mosolino has received a Home Building Industry Award from the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Connecticut for his renovation of its clubhouse.
Vasari Country Club Earns ‘Rolling Out the Green Carpet™’ Certification From National Women’s Golf Alliance
National Women’s Golf Alliance: Certifies Vasari Country Club in Bonita Springs, FL, with a Rolling Out the Green Carpet four-star plus designation.
Olivas Links Driving Range Undergoes Renovation Project
KemperSports: Olivas Links in Ventura, CA, will re-open its driving range after undergoing a renovation. The drought-tolerant 12.5-acre range includes 29 hitting stations with both artificial and natural grass tee options.
David Kidd To Design Second Course At Sand Valley Golf Resort
Sand Valley Golf Resort / Nekoosa, WI: Selects course architect David Kidd to design the resort’s second course, which will break ground in spring 2015 and be open for play in summer 2018.
72 Hours & 72 Holes
Charleston (SC) & Resort Islands Golf: Announces a 72-hour, 72-hole itinerary for golf in and around the Charleston, SC, area.
