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Izzo Golf announces a new partnership with Hi-Tec to exclusively distribute its new golf shoe line in the U.S. market. Izzo Golf will begin selling a limited 2009 Hi-Tec collection and will start showing the complete 2010 collection to retailers by the end of June. … Desi Pal, a former PGA instructor with Symbiotic Golf, is now a sales representative for Professional Golf Car Corp. … Annika Sorenstam signs an agreement between Subic Neocove Corp. and Annika Course Design for a 27-hole golf course in the northwestern part of Subic Bay in the Philippines. … Christy O’Connor is selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category. O’Connor will be inducted in St. Augustine, Fla., on Nov. 2. … GolfBC announces that May is “Free Lesson Month” at all nine of its British Columbia courses. The lessons are held each Saturday, 4-6 p.m. … Medicus Swingology Golf Schools will give its students access to the TrackMan ball flight monitor at its Medicus Golf Institute headquarters in Destin, Fla. … The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, will allow junior golfers to play free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. … Seven Myrtle Beach, S.C., area golf courses are named to Golf Digest‘s 2009-2010 “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” list – the Heritage Club (No. 33), Dunes Golf and Beach Club (No. 38), Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation (No. 41), Caledonia Golf and Fish Club (No. 66), The Resort Club at Grande Dunes (No. 77), and Barefoot Resort and Golf‘s Fazio Course (No. 96) and The Dye Club (No. 99). … Glen Dornoch and Heather Glen of the Glens Golf Group in Myrtle Beach, S.C., are ranked in Zagat‘s sixth “America’s Top Golf Courses” edition.
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The Atlantic Coast Conference announces that Wake Forest’s Natalie Sheary and Duke’s Amanda Blumenherst are selected Co-Players of the Year, and Demon Deacons coach Dianne Dailey is Coach of the Year. Also selected to the all-conference team are Jennie Lee of Duke, Caroline Westrup of Florida State, Jessica Hollandsworth of Maryland, Catherine O’Donnell and Allie White of North Carolina, Lauren Doughtie of N.C. State, Calle Nielson, Jennie Arseneault and Whitney Neuhauser of Virginia and Nannette Hill of Wake Forest.
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Club Car Inc. becomes the new title sponsor of the Ontario PGA Spring Championship, May 25-26.
The Putting Game Announces New Skill Challenge, “Stack Up”
NE1 Golf announces that The Putting Game, a game and training aid all in one, adds a new skills challenge called “Stack Up” that promotes accuracy and speed control.
North Carolina Golf Industry Drives $5.3 Billion in Economic Benefit
A study by North Carolina Alliance for Golf and Golf 20/20 reports that golf contributes a $5.3 billion annual economic benefit in North Carolina.
Oban Scores Another Top 10 Finish At The Players Championship
Oban announces that their Devotion 75 X shaft was used to finish in the top 10 at The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra, Fla.
Golfing Magazine to Review Rangefinders and GPS Units in its Summer Issue
Golfing Magazine announces that it will be reviewing and testing the latest rangefinders and GPS units in its summer issue.
SkyCaddie to Sponsor Ontario PGA Pro Am at TPC Sawgrass
SkyCaddie announces they will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Ontario PGA Pro Am.
Softspikes® Continues Worldwide Cleat Domination As #1 Brand On Tour And #1 In Sales At Retail, Specialty, Green Grass & Off-Course Channels
PrideSports announces that for the 13th consecutive year, Softspikes ranks as the number one brand on the PGA Tour according to the Darrell Survey.
Meadowlands CC Members Open Doors for Third Year To Returning Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan
For the third consecutive year the members of Meadowlands CC in Blue Bell are opening the doors of their private club to returning veterans from the military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Legendary Marketing Adds Pine Needles & Mid Pines Resorts To Its Esteemed Client Roster
Legendary Marketing announces continued success with its recent addition of North Carolina’s Pine Needles & Mid Pines Resorts.
CourseTrends announces the Glen Flora Country Club of Waukegan, IL as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces the Glen Flora Country Club, a private golf facility located in Waukegan, Ill. as its most recent client.
Stonewall Orchard Announces Media Day June 3
As it prepares to host final stage qualifying for the 2009 U.S. Open, Stonewall Orchard Golf Club is holding a Media Day and providing a complimentary round of golf for any interested media on Wednesday, June 3.
Golf Academy of America Congratulates AJGA Division Winners
The Golf Academy of America congratulates J.J. Holen of Castaic, Calif., and Bethany Wu of Diamond Bar, Calif., for their recent division wins at the Preseason Junior at Oak Valley tournament.
GolfTalk Live Blog Introduces New Feature
Tony Leodora, host of the award-winning GolfTalk Live radio show, announces a new feature in the Blog section of his website.
Dixon Golf Sponsors FDNY 911 Memorial Golf Outing
Dixon Golf announces that they have partnered with the FDNY to sponsor the FDNY Memorial Golf Outing, which will be held Friday, May 17-22 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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RJ Sports, a golf bag and accessory company, names MaryBeth Cobia as its Eastern Regional sales manager. … The Western Golf Association names John Kaczkowski as its next president and chief executive officer. … Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, Calif., installs Motion Analysis Technology by TaylorMade. The public is invited to view the system during Demo Day on Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. PT.
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The 15th Keith Hills Amateur Championship and seventh Senior Amateur Championship. The event will be played Saturday & Sunday, May 16th – 17th on the 6700-yard, Ellis Maples designed par 72 Creek Course at Keith Hills Country Club in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
The Putting Game Announces New Skill Challenge, "Stack Up"
NE1 Golf announces that The Putting Game, a game and training aid all in one, adds a new skills challenge called “Stack Up” that promotes accuracy and speed control.
Softspikes® Continues Worldwide Cleat Domination As #1 Brand On Tour And #1 In Sales At Retail, Specialty, Green Grass & Off-Course Channels
PrideSports announces that for the 13th consecutive year, Softspikes ranks as the number one brand on the PGA Tour according to the Darrell Survey.
Legendary Marketing Adds Pine Needles & Mid Pines Resorts To Its Esteemed Client Roster
Legendary Marketing announces continued success with its recent addition of North Carolina’s Pine Needles & Mid Pines Resorts.
Cybergolf adds Canton Country Club in Canton, MS. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Canton Country Club in Canton, Miss., as its newest client, and will design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing system and e-commerce tools.
