The Northern California Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association, in cooperation with the University of California Cooperative Extension, will host its 2009 Institute on Oct. 19-20 at The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Calif. The conference will focus on global positioning systems, geographic information systems and soil sensor technology.
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KZG Accepting Applications for “The World’s Top 100 ClubFitters”
KZG has begun accepting applications to identify The World’s Top 100 ClubFitters for 2010. KZG, in its fifth year sponsoring the list, will recognize clubfitters with exceptional skill, integrity and passion.
ActiveGolf Provides Management Software and Tee Time Marketing Solutions to Phillips Country Club
ActiveGolf signs Phillips Country Club in Borger, Texas, as its newest client. ActiveGolf will provide the club with golf management software and online tee time marketing solutions.
Sundog supplies Old Glory glasses for U.S. team
Canadian-based Sundog donates its Hunter Mahan H Drive Old Glory sunglasses to the seven-member U.S. World Golfers Championship team.
CHAMP® Spikes Has Strong Showing on Both Teams of Presidents Cup.
Champ reports that two-thirds of the Presidents Cup players competed in its spikes, while 10 of 12 members of the victorious American squad wore Champ’s Stinger spikes.
Enjoy Golf in Myrtle Beach with Golfpac Travel
Golfpac Travel is promoting the Classic Golf at Myrtle Beach package. Golfers can enjoy four night’s accommodations at Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and play four area courses from $449.35 per person.
Imperial Headwear Outfits The International Team At The Presidents Cup
Imperial Headwear reports that it outfitted the International Presidents Cup team, which lost 19.5-14.5 to the Americans.
Sligo Wear Apparel and Accessories Now Available at Golf Galaxy Locations across the United States
Sligo Wear, maker of fashion-forward performance golf apparel, announces that its collection of apparel and accessories is now available at Golf Galaxy locations in the United States.
AHEAD’S Booking Up Versus Last Year For Headwear And Apparel; Golf Shops Looking At AHEAD As One Stop Solution Offering Exceptional Value
AHEAD reports that bookings for 2010 are up versus last year in both headwear and apparel. Booking is up versus previous year with the new performance polos and outerwear leading the way in apparel. AHEAD added apparel to its product line in 2004.
Heavy Putter Used by Two Top-10 Finishers at European Tour’s Madrid Masters
Ignacio Garrido and Fabrizio Zanotti played Boccieri Golf‘s Heavy Putter en route to seventh- and 10th-place finishes, respectively at the European Tour’s Madrid Masters.
Cybergolf adds Ridgecrest Golf Club in Nampa, ID. as its newest client
Ridgecrest Golf Club in Nampa, Idaho, selects Cybergolf to design and host the club’s Web site and e-mail newsletter system tools.
Wilson Golf Introduces All-New Premium Lines of Golf Equipment for 2010
Wilson Golf announces its 2010 lineup from Wilson Staff. Wilson employs simplified player profiling for each of its product offerings – F for the feel player, C for the control player and D for the distance player.
Linda Hartough Commissioned by South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
The South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation commissioned Linda Hartough to create a limited Remarque Edition of her 2009 U.S. Open Championship print, commemorating Lucas Glover‘s victory. The prints will be available in December.
St. Johns Golf & Country Club to Host PGA TOUR Qualifying School Tournament
St. Johns Golf and Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla., will host the first-stage of the 2009 PGA Tour Qualifying School, Oct. 21-24 through Saturday, October 21-24.
Omega Mission Hills World Cup Evidences Golf’s Global Popularity
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, will host professional golfers from 28 countries for the 55th Omega Mission Hills World Cup, Nov. 26-29. Mission Hills’ Olazabal Course will be used for the four-day event.
AGCP Offers Daily Tickets and Free Passes from Sponsors to RT-4 Exhibit Floor
The Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals announces daily rates for the exhibits at its fourth AGCP Roundtable Education Conference, Oct. 14-18 in Columbus, Ga. Daily tickets are $15 per day or $25 for a three-day pass.
Honours Golf Selects VCT as its ePublishing Partner in the Launch of a New eCommunications Initiative
Honours Golf selects VCT Corp. as its strategic e-publishing partner in the launch of a new e-communications program individually tailored for the clubs under its management.
Zero Friction Tees used by both U.S. and International President’s Cup Teams
Excel Golf Products reports that select members of the United States and International Presidents Cup teams played its Zero Friction tees.
The Secrets To College Golf – Recruiting & Playing
TourResourceCenter.com‘s ongoing series with “How to Find a College Golf Scholarship,” an article that outlines the various scholarships and funding that is available to junior golfers.
Nike Golf's Highly Anticipated METHOD Putter Becomes Available in Limited Quantities for a Limited Time Prior to its Official Launch
Amid much speculation, Nike Golf will make its new Method putter available to consumers online in limited quantities beginning at 12:01 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 2. The official launch is set for Feb. 1.
