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.
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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.
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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.
CourseTrends announces the Deer Lake Golf Course of Springfield, MO as its most recent client…
Deer Lake Golf Course in Springfield, Mo., chooses CourseTrends to design and hosting its Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
New Nike SQ MACHSPEED Driver Features Nike’s Total Swing Aerodynamics
Nike Golf‘s new SQ MachSpeed driver melds the company’s current technology with its new Total Swing Aerodynamic Design.
Chechessee Creek Club in Okatie named one of America’s best by Golf World magazine readers
Chechessee Creek Club in Okatie, S.C., ranked No. 29 in Golf World‘s list of Top 30 Best Private Clubs in America.
J.R. Mats Signs On For AGCP Conference
J.R. Mats Inc. becomes the latest sponsor and exhibitor of the Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals‘ Roundtable Education Conference, Oct. 14-18 in Columbus, Ga.
Sweetgrass Golf Club (Upper Peninsula) Extends Season with Value-Laden Fall Rates, Stay-and-Play Packages
Sweetgrass Golf Club, located in Harris, Mich., extends its fall rates and its Perfect 4-Some stay-and-play package. Effective Oct. 1 and through the end of the season, greens fee is $35. The stay-and-play package includes a choice of two or three nights at the Island Resort and Casino and three rounds of golf between Sweetgrass Golf Club, TimberStone and Marquette Greywalls, starting at $249.
SST PURE® Intellectual Property Portfolio Continues to Grow
Strategic Shaft Technologies announces the issuance of patents related to its shaft alignment system in 11 countries. “We developed and named the Pure technology and will protect our licensees worldwide with our legal virtual monopoly on shaft alignment work,” said Dick Weiss SST chairman. “With the recent introduction of our SST Pure Specs automated equipment, we are taking SST ‘cylindrical tube alignment’ work from a platform in golf to much more diversified fields.”
Northeast Golf Magazines Go Digital
Madavor Media and Northeast Golf magazine announce plans to offer the issue in digital format.
Cybergolf adds South Shore Golf Club in Henderson, NV. as its newest client
South Shore Golf Club in Henderson, Nev., chooses Cybergolf to design and host its Web site and e-mail newsletter system.
GolfLogix Wraps Best Golf GPS App with Top Cell Phone Accessories
GolfLogix announces the availability of its Smartphone Golf GPS gift set that includes the GolfLogix GPS application along with an external portable battery charger, a universal suction-cup mount for golf cart/dashboard mounting and a custom carrying case.
Golfing Magazine adds 20-Year Veteran Rich Molden as Director of Development
Golfing Magazine hires Rich Molden as director of development. Molden will be responsible for growing the overall Golfing Magazine brand.
Just Fore You™ Supports EWGA’s 1st Annual Rally for the Cure
Just Fore You, maker of golf-inspired jewelry, will support the Brevard/Space Coast chapter of the EWGA in its first Rally for the Cure tournament, Oct. 3 in Melbourne, Fla. The event benefits the central Florida affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, supporting breast cancer research.
Miura Golf Enters the Hybrid Market With the Precious Edition Utility Clubs
Miura Golf introduces its first hybrid, the Precious Edition, which comes in lofts of 17, 20 and 23 degrees and a Nippon NSPro 950 steel shaft.
Excel Golf launches new partners page
Excel Golf Products, maker of Zero Friction tees, launches a partner’s page on the company’s Web site. The page recognizes and accesses other companies that Excel Golf has developed relationships and consultancy partnerships.
