FitGolf Performance Centers: Hires Jason Rivkin as a member of its national coaching staff.
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“America’s Golfing Couple”
Where to Play Golf: Latest radio broadcast features an interview with Danny and Alice Scott, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., who are considered America’s Golfing Couple.
Samsung And Golf GameBook First To Bring Digital Signature To Golf Scoring
Golf Gamebook: Partners with Samsung to develop a digital golf scorecard that enables official signing. The app utilizes the new functionalities of Samsung’s S Pen.
St. Andrews Links Trust: Announces a number of changes to the Old Course ahead of the return of The Open Championship in 2015. The work is planned to take place in two phases over this winter and next. The first phase involves work on holes numbered 2, 7, 11 and 17, while the second phase, set for winter 2013-14, will include holes numbered 3, 4, 6, 9 and 15. Among the enhancements will be the widening of the 17th hole’s Road Bunker on the right hand side and recontour a small portion of the front of the green to enable it to gather more approach shots landing in that area. … Wilmington Country Club (Wilmington, Del.): Selected to host the 2013 Palmer Cup, an annual Ryder-cup style competition featuring the best collegiate golfers from the United States and Europe. The 2013 match will be held June 7-9. … U.S. Golf Association: Selects Harbour Trees Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind., as the host site for the 2014 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. The dates of the championship are Sept. 6-11. … U.S. Golf Association: Selects Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., as the host site for the 2016 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. The dates of the championship are Aug. 8-14.
DynAlign Golf: Founder Craig Foster will be interviewed about the company’s dynamic alignment method on Danielle Tucker’s “Golf Club Radio Show” Dec. 8, 9-10:30 a.m. PT.
Iowa Golf Association: Announces its 2012 award winners: 9-Hole Course, The Meadows Country Club, Moville; 18-Hole Course, The Ridge Golf Club, Sioux Center; 9-Hole Superintendent, Dan Niebuhr, Wapsie Ridge Golf Course, Fairbank; 18-Hole Superintendent, Rick Tegtmeier, Des Moines Golf and Country Club, West Des Moines; Club Manager, Aaron Luttenegger, Spirit Hollow Golf Course, Burlington; and PGA Professional of the Year, Zack Vervaecke, Jester Park Golf Course, Granger. … Artigo Publishing International: iGolfrules app is now available for Windows operating system phones.
"America's Golfing Couple"
Where to Play Golf: Latest radio broadcast features an interview with Danny and Alice Scott, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., who are considered America’s Golfing Couple.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, The Wire will not publish on Thursday-Friday, Nov. 22-23. The Wire will resume publishing on Monday, Nov. 26.
FitGolf Performance Centers In Philadelphia, Pa. Is Near Completion Of Running Golfers Through The Golf Fitness Research Study For 2012.
FitGolf Performance Centers: Philadelphia franchise nears completion of its 2012 golf fitness research project, which is part of the company’s nationwide initiative.
“Emerald Dunes”
Where to Play Golf: Latest radio show showcases Emerald Dunes Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., and professional Lee Rinker.
Asian Fit Slips – New For 2012 By Tifosi Optics
Tifosi Optics: Introduces the Asian Fit Slip model. The model features an open shield lens design for a sporty look and lightweight comfort for all day use in any activity.
PGA Professionals Fitzhugh And Diffenbaugh Selected For MAPGA Hall Of Fame
PGA of America (Middle Atlantic Section): Selects PGA professionals Woody Fitzhugh and the late George Diffenbaugh for induction into its 2013 Hall of Fame class. They will be honored in a ceremony on March 9.
Annika Academy Announces Holiday Offer On Instruction Programs
Annika Academy: Annika Sorenstam’s golf instruction and fitness school announces special holiday pricing on all onsite instruction programs. A 20 percent discount will be given on all Player’s, Championship, Platinum, Major, Soren-Slam packages and individual lessons purchased before Dec. 31.
My Pro To Go: Perfect Travel Companion For Golfers On The Go
Sports Illustrated Golf Group, GolfTEC: Partner to create the My Pro To Go app, which allows golfers to record their swings and upload them for lessons. My Pro To Go can be viewed on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops.
NCAA Champions To Train On HD Golf Simulators
HD Golf: Simulators selected for use by the University of Texas men’s golf team.
SteelFiber Shafts Take Top Money In Hong Kong Open
Aerotech Golf: SteelFiber i95 shafts were played by the seventh-place finisher at the European Tour’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
The Players Towel Dominates Last Two LPGA Events
Players Towel: Claims that its towel was used by the respective winners of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational and the CME Group Titleholders, the final two LPGA events of 2012.
GolfTEC Has Perfect Gift For Holidays Wrapped And Ready
GolfTEC: Offering three holiday gift options on swing evaluations, lesson programs and game improvement plans through Dec. 31. The savings are up to 50 percent.
Pro-Turf International Completes Renovation Of Practice Facility At The Legend At Arrowhead In Arizona
Pro Turf International: Completes a renovation of the The Legend at Arrowhead Golf Club’s practice facility in Glendale, Ariz.. The renovation includes the creation of a 6,000 square foot putting green and a new chipping green with a greenside bunker.
Golf18Network Expands Roster With 5 New Courses
Golf18Network: Solution chosen for use by five courses across North America this week.
