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Sun SafeTee Program: In preparation for Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, the program suggests that golfers should always use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 and one that has broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) coverage. A long sleeve shirt, long pants and a wide brimmed hat also are valuable sun protection tools. … World Golf Hall of Fame: Launches a new series of eight public service announcements, “Storytellers II,” featuring inspiring stories from Hall of Fame members. “The new campaign is based on personal recollections of the Hall’s members, the basis of our mission to honor the game’s history and preserve the legacies of its greats,” said Jack Peter, sr. vice president and chief operating officer of the World Golf Hall of Fame. “We anticipate these new stories stirring viewers to visit and learn more about the Hall and become more connected with the sport they love.” The storytellers include Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Nancy Lopez, Larry Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Karrie Webb. … London Golf Show: Short game and putting instructor Dave Pelz will appear at the show April 30-May 1, offering instructional tips. … PGA of America: Managing the Majors Fantasy Challenge, an online fantasy sports league available on PGA.com. Fans make picks for the four major championships and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, and prizes will be awarded after each major championship, with the grand prize of a trip to the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf. … Tour Links: Company’s synthetic putting greens were chosen for use in today’s annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the south lawn of The White House. … Lorena Ochoa Foundation: World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa announces creation of a U.S.-based foundation that will benefit l underrepresented demographics in the States – particularly Hispanic youth – and provide them with playing and career-based opportunities in golf. … LPGA: Tour players select Lorena Ochoa as recipient of the 2009 William and Mousie Powell Award. The award is given annually to an LPGA member who, in the opinion of her playing peers, by her behavior and deeds, best exemplifies the spirits, ideals and values of the LPGA.

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Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open (Oct. 18-24 // Las Vegas, NV): Partners with Las Vegas-area charities to raise money and create awareness for their organizations by selling daily ticket vouchers. Charitable organizations will keep 50 percent of ticket sale proceeds. … Georgia State Golf Association: Accepting entries for the 89th Georgia Amateur Championship, July 8-11 at The Landings Club in Savannah. Registration is available at GSGA Web site and deadline is Wednesday, May 5 at 5 p.m. ET.

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Global Golf Post: Publishes its digital Masters Memories, which containg the issue contains 12 memories from different years, all contributed by Global Golf Post’s award winning editorial team.

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Schüco International KG: Geoff Ogilvy signs an endorsement with the Germany-based company that offers energy conserving, window and facade technology. … Atlantic Coast Conference: Duke freshman Lindy Duncan is named ACC Women’s Golfer of the Month for March, while N.C. State’s Matt Hill, Wake Forest’s Lee Bedford and Virginia’s Ben Kohles shared men’s honors. … Sligo Wear: Staff pro Brian Gay is featured in Golfweek’s April 2 Masters Preview issue. … ClubTec: Hillcrest Golf and Country Club in Lubbock, Texas, chooses the company’s SQL Club Management Solutions.

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