PGA Superstore: Throughout December online gifts from new donors to The First Tee will be matched one-to-one, up to $20,000. Donations must be made at TheFirstTee.org/donate to be eligible for the match.
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International Association of Golf Administrators: Rob Addington, executive director of the Texas Golf Association, was elected president at the 48th IAGA Annual Meetings in Bermuda. … PGA of America: Derek Sprague, of Malone, NY, was elected the PGA’s 39th president at the association’s 98th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Sprague is the PGA general manager and director of golf at Malone Golf Club. Paul Levy, of Indian Wells, CA, and Suzy Whaley, of Farmington, CT, were elected vice president and secretary, respectively. Sprague, Levy and Whaley will each serve two-year terms. … PGA of America: Establishes the Deacon Palmer Award, named after Arnold Palmer’s late father who overcame personal obstacles to succeed as a PGA professional. The Deacon Palmer Award bestows special recognition upon a PGA professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character and leadership in the effort to overcome a major obstacle in his/her life. The inaugural award was bestowed posthumously upon Deacon Palmer.
Mantis Golf Adds Switzerland To Its Growing Sales Network
Mantis Golf: Adds Switzerland to its sales distribution network.
The Honda Classic: Named the Most Fan Friendly event on the PGA Tour at the tour’s annual Best Of awards presented at the annual meetings in La Quinta, CA.
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McConnell Golf: Acquires The Country Club of Asheville, the 10th 18-hole private course in its Carolinas network.
Nor Cal PGA Names Eric Jones Of The Bridges Golf Club The Teacher Of The Year
PGA of America / Northern California Section: Eric Jones, of The Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon, CA, is named the 2014 NCPGA Teacher of the Year.
Golf Convergence: Next session in the “PGA Learn from the Best” webinar series will be held in conjunction with the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland.
Ward Sutton Garners Nor Cal PGA Horton Smith Award For Education
PGA of America / Northern California Section: Ward Sutton, PGA director of club operations at Hidden Valley Country Club in Reno, NV, earns the 2014 NCPGA Horton Smith Award. Sutton is being recognized for his contributions to professional education for PGA professionals.
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Completes Multi-Million Dollar Enhancement Project
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club / Maricopa, AZ: Completes its multi-million dollar enhancement project that included a complete bunker renovation, additional tee boxes, expanded landing areas, and other design improvements.
Voice Caddie Seeking Experienced Sales Reps
Voice Caddie: Seeking independent sales representatives for territories throughout the United States.
SwingThought.com Pro Golf Tour Host $40,000 Guaranteed Purse Event At Disney Magnolia
SwingThought.com Tour: To host its third $40,000 guaranteed purse event of its Winter Series, Dec. 2-4 at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magnolia Course in Orlando, FL.
Nike Swoosh Elite Staff Member Suzy Whaley Is Elected Secretary Of The PGA Of America
Nike Golf: Nike Swoosh Elite Advisory Staff member Suzy Whaley has been elected the new secretary of the PGA of America.
Grand Slam Giving At Gary Player Invitational Gala
Gary Player Invitational: Raises more than R3.5 million for charity during its gala dinner and auction held in Sun City on Nov. 21.
Golf Convergence: Publishes “The Low Hanging Fruit in Golf Course Architecture,” featuring Kevin Norby, ASGCA principal of Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects. The publication was originally an on-demand webinar.
Heritage Golf Group Raises Money For U.S. Military Homefront Groups
Heritage Golf Group: Nationally, its golf properties have raised more than $306,000 in 2014 for the PGA Tour Charities’ Birdies for the Brave program in support of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
Nor Cal PGA Honors Pat Jones With Golf Professional Of The Year Award
PGA of America / Northern California Section: Announces Pat Jones, PGA director of golf at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses in Seaside, CA, as its 2014 NCPGA Golf Professional of the Year.
Imperial To Become Official Headwear Of The Jones Cup Invitational
Imperial Headwear: Names the headwear provider of the 2015 Jones Cup Invitational, Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island, GA.
Timacuan Golf And Country Club To Host Top Florida Juniors This Weekend
Timacuan Golf and Country Club / Lake Mary, FL: To host a Florida State Golf Association Junior Tour event for ages 13-15.
“Holiday Golf Gift Show”
Where To Play Golf: Holiday golf gift guide radio special to showcase gift ideas for the upcoming season.
Sun Mountain Offers Three Models Of Top Selling C-130 Cart Bag
Sun Mountain: Expands its collection of top-C-130 golf cart bags to include three different models – a stand bag, a version with a 7-way divided top, and the standard 14-way divided top.
