United States Golf Association: Robin Burke, of Houston, Texas, has been selected as captain of the 2016 USA Curtis Cup Team. The 39th Match will be conducted June 10-12 at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club near Dublin, Ireland.
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Several Kaua’i Resort Courses Earn Golfweek Premier Prestige
Kaua’i Visitors Bureau: Reports that four Kaua’i properties were rated among Golfweek’s Best Resort Courses for 2015.
Two-time Champion Phil Mickelson Heads List Of Early Commitments Shaping Dynamic Humana Challenge Field
Humana Challenge: Two-time champion Phil Mickelson commits to this season’s tournament, Jan. 19-25, which will be his first appearance since 2013. Other early commitments have come from Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Zach Johnson, Billy Horschel, Luke Donald and Ian Poulter.
Melrose Leadership Academy To Send 17 Superintendents To Golf Industry Show
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Melrose Leadership Academy, a program of the Environmental Institute for Golf that is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA, will send 17 GCSAA members to the Golf Industry Show, Feb. 21-26 in Orlando, FL.
Patrick Blair ICG 2015 South Carolina COY
International Clubmakers Guild: Patrick Blair, of Blair Golfworks, is named the 2015 ICG South Carolina Clubmaker of the Year.
Eye On Asia: Your Monthly Golf News From Asia Pacific Golf Group
Asia Pacific Golf Group: Publishes the December edition of Asian Golf.
Club Industry Contributes $21 Billion In Direct Economic Impact
Club Managers Association of America: Releases the 2014 Economic Impact Report in conjunction with Club Benchmarking. The biannual report details the economic impact of more than 2,600 clubs managed by members of the CMAA.
Troon Acquires Honours Golf
Troon: Acquires Honours Golf, a golf management company that manages 16 golf courses located across Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina.
Boccieri Golf Secret Grip Momentum Continues With Top-Four Finish At The Emirates Australian Open
Boccieri Golf: Secret Grip swing grips were played by a top-four finisher at the Australian Open.
New Champ Slim-Lok Fastening System Used By Winner Of Emirates Australian Open
Champ: Spikes and new Slim-Lok fastening system were worn by the Australian Open champion.
How To Quit Golf: A 12-Step Program By Award-Winning Golf Columnist Now Available As An E-Book
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency: Launches an e-book version of author Craig Brass’ “How to Quit Golf: A 12-Step Program,” which was published in print form in 2001.
Maria Hoyos Claims “Grand Slam” Of South American Junior Golf
Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Reports on student Maria Hoyos, who helped Team Colombia defend its title at Copa Los Andes.
Several Kaua'i Resort Courses Earn Golfweek Premier Prestige
Kaua’i Visitors Bureau: Reports that four Kaua’i properties were rated among Golfweek’s Best Resort Courses for 2015.
Maria Hoyos Claims "Grand Slam" Of South American Junior Golf
Bishops Gate Golf Academy: Reports on student Maria Hoyos, who helped Team Colombia defend its title at Copa Los Andes.
Golf Course Builders Association of America: Recently elected its new board officers – Rick Boylan, Mid-America Golf & Landscape, Inc. (president); Scott Veazey, Southeastern Golf, Inc. (president-elect); Dennis Wagner, Ewing Irrigation (vice president); Ellen Davis, SportZmix Solutions/Waupaca Sand & Solutions (secretary); Pat Karnick, Wadsworth Golf Construction Company (treasurer); and Kurt Huseman, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC (immediate past president). Newly elected to the board is Tom Works, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC. … Texas Golf Association: Hires Stacy Dennis as managing director of membership programs and TGA Foundation.
GACGA Names New President
Greater Atlantic City Golf Association: Names Harry J. Bittner, general manager at Shore Gate Golf Club, as its new president.
PGA Tour Superstore’s Experiential Retail Destination Comes To Orlando; Grand Opening Of 50,000 Square Foot Location Includes $30,000 In Product Giveaways, $10,000 Grant To The First Tee Of Orlando
PGA Tour Superstore: Grand opening of its first interactive retail store in Orlando, FL, scheduled for Dec. 6.
Independence Golf Course Recently Named Among Golf Digest’s Best New Courses
George Golf Design: Lester George-redesigned Independence Golf Course in Richmond, VA, selected as one of Golf Digest’s Best New Courses of 2014.
Enjoy Perfect Putting Conditions Year-Round And Improve Your Golf Game With The Only Green By Brunswick
Brunswick: Partners with Brunswick Billiards to develop The Only Green indoor putting green.
Sedona Golf Resort Located In Sedona, AZ Signs Up For Cybergolf’s Responsive Website & E-Marketing System To Increase Course Revenue & Rounds Sold
Cybergolf: Website platform, e-marketing and mobile tools chosen for use by Sedona Golf Resort in Sedona, AZ.
