The Palmer Cup: Announces the teams for both the United States and Europe, which will compete in a Ryder Cup-style competition June 7-9 at Wilmington Country Club in Wilmington, Del. The six-player U.S. team features Michael Kim (California), Sean Dale (North Florida), Patrick Rodgers (Stanford), James Erkenbeck (New Mexico), Cory Whitsett (Alabama), Michael Weaver (California), Daniel Berger (Florida State), Alex Carpenter (Abilene Christian), Justin Thomas (Alabama) and Bobby Wyatt (Alabama). Europe is represented by Julien Brun (TCU / France), Scott Fernandez (Iowa State / Spain), Pedro Figueiredo (UCLA / Portugal), Pontus Widegren (UCLA / Sweden), Greg Eason (Central Florida / England), Joel Stalter (California / France), Kevin Phelan (North Florida / Ireland, Ben Taylor (Nova Southeastern / England), Gary Hurley (NIU Maynooth / Ireland), and Sebastian Cappelen (Arkansas). … Peach State Pro Tour: Announces Hopkins Golf as the tour’s new title sponsor.
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Metropolitan Golf Writers Association: To honor Paul Azinger with the Gold Tee Award at its 62nd National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, June 18, in Tarrytown, N.Y. The MGWA will also honor Charlie Robson (Distinguished Service Award); PGA Tour Wives Association (Winnie Palmer Award); Ed Ingles (Linc Werden Golf Journalism Award); Honda Classic (Bing Crosby Tournament Sponsor Award); Kevin Hood (Mary Bea Porter Award); and Old Oaks Country Club (Club of the Year).
Liberty National Golf Club / Jersey City, N.J.: Announces that it will open a new branch of the Jim McLean Golf Schools on May 1. The school will feature the latest technology and teaching accessories, and be led enhanced by McLean’s certified instructors.
Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts: Reports that in 2013 Graphite Design shafts have been played by the winners of seven PGA Tour events, including the Masters, and five LPGA events.
New Turf Company Ties Future Of Golf To Game's Historic Past
Sustainable Golf Solutions: Announces its opening. Led by golf consultant and turgrass authority Tom Mead, the company seeks to help clients achieve long-term financial viability in their golf operations.
Who's Your Caddy Free Golf App Now Available In Auckland, New Zealand!
Red Mat Media: Announces that its Who’s Your Caddy free mobile golf app is now available at courses throughout Auckland, New Zealand.
Marriott Golf Academy Debuts
Marriott Vacation Club: Introduces the new Marriott Golf Academy, with locations at Marriott’s Grande Vista resort in Orlando, Fla., and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge resort in Palm Desert, Calif. Formerly the Faldo Golf Institute, the new Marriott Golf Academy debuts on May 1.
Nippon Shaft Wins LPGA Lotte Championship
Nippon Shaft: N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 steel shafts were played in the Nike irons of the LPGA Lotte Championship winner.
Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design To Have Two Course Openings In China
Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design: Announces two new projects in China, both scheduled to open May 1 – Qizhong Garden Golf Club in Shanghai and Phoenix Hill Golf Club in Anji, China.
Mental And Physical Fitness Will Be The Topic For Seminar At ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Announces that a mental and physical fitness educational seminar will be held on the opening day of the 23rd ING Spring Conference, May 19-23 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Fla.
UST Mamiya® ProForce® AxivCore™ Used By Winner Of The Open De Espana
UST Mamiya: Reports that the European Tour’s Spanish Open winner played the ProForce AxivCore shaft in his driver and 3-wood and the Attas shaft in his hybrid.
Cybergolf’s SuperSite Platform Connects Golf Courses Directly To Golfers Helping To Retain Existing Golfers And Attract New Players.
Cybergolf: To design and host the websites for Lucero Golf and Country Club in La Estrella, Panama; Blue Springs Country Club in Blue Springs, Mo.; and Rancho Vista in Palmdale, Calif.
Cobblestone Park Golf Club Earns Spot On “Best Courses” List For South Carolina
Cobblestone Park Golf Club / Blythewood, S.C.: Earns a spot on the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel’s “Best Courses You Can Play” list.
GustBuster® Welcomes New Sales Reps In Select U.S. Territories
Gustbuster: Announces Scott Hinding (Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island and western Massachusetts), Tom Miller (New Hampshire, Maine and eastern Massachusetts), and Herb Schmidt (Alabama/ northwest Florida) as new sales representatives, along with Frank Belmonte as new director of inside sales.
BioSteel’s #DrinkthePink Was Used By Four Top-10 Finishers At The RBC Heritage Including Team BioSteel’s Jordan Spieth
BioSteel: Product used by Webb Simpson, Luke Donald, Trevor Immelman and tour staffer Jordan Spieth at the RBC Heritage.
Golf18Network Expands Roster With 9 New Courses
Golf18Network: Solution chosen for use by nine course this week, bringing the network’s total number of courses across North America to 1,304.
BogeyPro Hires Blackburn As Sales Rep
BogeyPro: Hires Dale Blackburn as its green grass sales representative for southeast Texas.
Mississippi Golf: April News & Notes
Mississippi Tourism: Reports that its state park courses are offering spring and summer stay-and-play packages.
Golf Pain Away To Exhibit At Haggin Oaks Golf Expo America’s Largest Demo Day
Pain Away: To exhibit its Golf Pain Away for the first time at the Haggin Oaks Golf Expo, April 26-28 at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, Calif.
Callaway Partners With LinkedIn For Social Networking Campaign For Golfers
Callaway Golf Co.: Launches a social media networking campaign in partnership with LinkedIn. Within the app, golfers designate an ultimate foursome using their LinkedIn network of professional contacts, and submit the group for a chance to win a golf business trip that includes a custom club fitting at Callaway’s California headquarters and a round of golf.
