Heritage Golf Group will re-open TPC Prestancia’s Club Course on Saturday, Oct. 3, after a four-month renovation of the greens. TPC Prestancia is located in Sarasota, Fla.
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Victoria Hills Named “Top-50 Public Course” by Golf World Magazine in Annual Readers’ Choice Awards Issue
Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., is ranked among the top 50 public access courses in America according to Golf World‘s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards.
CourseTrends announces the Hibiscus Golf Club of Naples, FL as its most recent client…
Hibiscus Golf Club in Naples, Fla., selects
Feel Golf…Adding To Its Arsenal and Building Its Brand
Feel Golf Co. acquires Caldwell Golf Co., giving Feel Golf access to Caldwell’s patented ceramic technology that is expected to increase performance in Feel Golf’s putters, drivers and fairway woods.
Speaking of Golf Radio Presents 2009 SOG Awards On This Weeks Show
“Speaking of Golf,” which originates from Asheville, N.C., will announce the winners of its 2009 SOG Awards on its Saturday, Oct. 3 show.
Seventh Annual Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando To Be Held At ChampionsGate Golf Club
Golfweek will kick off its upcoming 2010 Golfest series in Orlando, Fla. The 2010 debut of Golfest, an outdoor golf lifestyle extravaganza and demo day that is entering its seventh year, is Jan. 23-24 at ChampionsGate Golf Club.
TaylorMade introduces R9 TP irons
TaylorMade Golf introduces the R9 TP irons, which are classically shaped and incorporate a variety of performance-enhancing technologies.
Turnstile Publishing Company Wins Major Marketing Award
Turnstile Publishing Co. receives the 2009 Integrated Marketing Award in the category of Total Integrated Program for Launch, presented by Media Industry Newsletter. The award recognized Turnstile’s in-house marketing group for its exceptional work publicizing the re-launch of Golfweek magazine.
Tom Hoch Design Retains Buffalo Communications to Direct Publicity and Media Relations Program
Tom Hoch Design in Oklahoma City, Okla., retains Buffalo Communications to direct publicity and media relations.
The 2010 Callaway FT-iZ Driver
MyGolfSpy.com reports on Callaway’s new FT-iZ driver for 2010.
TaylorMade introduces R9 irons
TaylorMade introduces the R9 iron. TaylorMade senior category director Harry Arnett said: “Whereas our Burner irons deliver extraordinary distance in a modern design, the R9 irons are aimed at the technician, and so are rendered in a player’s shape with a clean and conventional look.”
Florida’s Best Public Golf Facility Keeps Getting Better
Orange County National Golf Club and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla., is the second ranked public golf facility in the country, based on Golf World‘s 2010 Reader’s Choice Awards. Last year, Orange County National was ranked as the eight best facility in the U.S.
Second Annual Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer Celebrity Golf Tournament And Gala Raises More Than $65,000 For Prostate Cancer Research And Education
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announces that more than $65,000 was raised during the second annual Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer Celebrity Tournament and Gala on Aug. 29. Since starting the prostate education and research campaign, the Myrtle Beach golf community has helped raised more than $205,000 for the Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer and ZERO – the Project to End Prostate Cancer campaigns.
Douglasville, Ga. Resident Bill Sturm Named Ultimate Road Trip To Myrtle Beach Sweepstakes Winner
Bill Sturm of Douglasville, Ga., won the six-day Ultimate Road Trip to Myrtle Beach vacation by entering Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday‘s contest in the spring. Included in the package for Sturm and three friends is four nights of accommodations, a half-day of instruction and customized golf clubs.
» Etcetera
UKKO becomes the official clothing partner of the NEC Golf Show, Nov. 27-29 in Birmingham, England. In addition, UKKO will model its autumn/winter collection. … The Contra Costa Times newspaper renews its presenting sponsorship of the Bay Area Fall Golf Show, Oct. 23-25 in Pleasanton, Calif. … Inductees to the World Golf Hall of Fame will be wear Bobby Jones navy blazers at the 2009 Induction Ceremony, Nov. 2 in St. Augustine, Fla. … The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announces that registration is open for its 2010 Education Conference, Feb. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif. The GCSAA Education Conference is held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, Feb. 10-11. … Page & Tuttle introduces the Non-Fiction collection of authentic casual sportswear to the golf apparel market. Products in the new line include a garment-dyed 100 percent ringspun combed cotton tee for men, the legendary garment-dyed heavyweight fleece for men in crew, hoody and full-zip hoody models, as well as a ladies’ assortment that includes a rib knit tee and two pre-shrunk garment-dyed fleece styles.
» Tournaments
The Memorial Tournament announces three ticket programs for its 2010 tournament -the Flexible Payment Plan, Daily Ticket Pack and $25 gift card. The Flexible Payment Plan allows patrons to pay for their badges in two installments; the Daily Ticket Pack gives patrons the ability to receive a ticket for each day of the tournament in lieu of the traditional weekly badge; and a $25 gift card will be supplied to each ticket buyer and is valid for food, beverage and merchandise purchases throughout tournament week. For information, visit TheMemorialTournament.com. … The Legends Tour Open Championship, set for Nov. 20-22 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, announces that the nonprofit Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Fla., will be the tournament’s charity of choice. The Legends Tour is official Senior Tour of the LPGA. … Penske Truck Leasing of Ft. Worth, Texas, becomes a sponsor of the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, Oct. 25-30 in Mesquite, Nev. … The Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge, scheduled for Nov. 10 at Rio Secco Golf Club outside of Las Vegas, announces the PGA Tour team that will face trios from the LPGA and Champions tours. The PGA Tour team features Open Championship winner Stewart Cink, Fred Couples and Bubba Watson.
Victoria Hills Named "Top-50 Public Course" by Golf World Magazine in Annual Readers' Choice Awards Issue
Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., is ranked among the top 50 public access courses in America according to Golf World‘s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Seventh Annual Golfweek's Golfest Orlando To Be Held At ChampionsGate Golf Club
Golfweek will kick off its upcoming 2010 Golfest series in Orlando, Fla. The 2010 debut of Golfest, an outdoor golf lifestyle extravaganza and demo day that is entering its seventh year, is Jan. 23-24 at ChampionsGate Golf Club.
Florida's Best Public Golf Facility Keeps Getting Better
Orange County National Golf Club and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla., is the second ranked public golf facility in the country, based on Golf World‘s 2010 Reader’s Choice Awards. Last year, Orange County National was ranked as the eight best facility in the U.S.
ING Media Awards Deadline Monday, Oct. 5 For 13 Categories
The International Network of Golf announces that its deadline for the 17th ING Media Awards is Monday, Oct. 5.
Forest Dunes Named Best Public Course in America
The Tom Weiskopf-designed Forest Dunes Golf Club in Roscommon, Mich., is selected as the best public course in America in a national vote by readers of Golf World magazine.
