The Club Managers Association of America elects its 2009 officers and board of directors. Michael G. Leemhuis, general manager and CEO of Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., was elected president; Allan S.U. Lum, general manager of Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii, was elected vice president; and Kevin Carroll, general manager/COO of The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, Fla., was elected secretary/treasurer.
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January Starts Encouraging, December Rounds Reflect Weather “Downer”
Pellucid reports that January’s Golf Playable Hours were up 3 percent compared to the same period last year.
AHEAD Launches Eco-Friendly Headwear Collection
AHEAD launches its new line of eco-friendly headwear for 2009.
PGA Tour Biomechanics Strength And Conditioning Coach Joey D Slated To Show Golfers How To Train Like The PGA Professionals; Please Note New Venue and New Price
GolfGym and Body Balance for Performance announce changes to its Feb. 17 event with strength and conditioning coach Joey Diovisalvi. The venue has changed from Oak Creek Golf Club to the Body Balance Center in Irvine, Calif., and the price has been lowered from $95 to $50.
Alpha Golf Releases New V5 LX Driver 8° Loft
Alpha Golf releases its new V5 LX driver in a new 8-dgree loft.
Cybergolf adds the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association in Rio Rancho, NM as its newest client
Cybergolf adds the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association in Rio Rancho, N.M., as its newest client, and will custom design and host the organization’s Web site.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Augusta Country Club in Manchester, Maine, selects ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … NYCA names Michelle Edelman as its new president. … Tiger Woods Dubai appoints Patrick Bowers as general manager of the Al Ruwaya Golf Club. … Jinji Lake International Golf Club in Singapore appoints Gu Ming as general manager of the IMG-managed facility. … The PGA Tour and Heritage Golf Group announce that it collaborated in 2008 to raise more than $1 million for six military homefront groups as part of PGA Tour Charities Inc.’s Birdies for the Brave program.
» Television
Golf Channel and the LPGA agree to a 10-year partnership that will make the network the exclusive cable home of the tour beginning in 2010.
» Tournaments
The Sybase Classic announces that tickets are now available for the May 14-17 event. Tickets can be purchased at www.sybaseclassic.com or 800.444.LPGA. … Tennessee National, located just south of Knoxville, will host the 79th TRANS Amateur Championship, July 20-25.
Tiger Calls On Friend Chris Riley; Las Vegas' Nick Watney Wins Buick Invitational; Bear's Best Las Vegas Nicklaus History
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on Tiger Woods touching base with Chris Riley and local pro Nick Watney winning the Buick Invitational.
The Country Club Of North Carolina To Host 2010 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship
The U.S. Golf Association announces that The Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst, N.C., will host the 2010 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. The dates of the championship will be July 19-24.
The Founder's Club selects ClubPay for Payroll Processing
The Founder’s Club in Sarasota, Fla., selects ClubPay as its payroll processing partner.
January Starts Encouraging, December Rounds Reflect Weather "Downer"
Pellucid reports that January’s Golf Playable Hours were up 3 percent compared to the same period last year.
Alpha Golf Releases New V5 LX Driver 8° Loft
Alpha Golf releases its new V5 LX driver in a new 8-dgree loft.
Page & Tuttle enjoys strong Show
Page & Tuttle reports on the positive reception of its new fall fashion collection.
AST’s Patented Wireless Soil Sensors & Analytic Software
Gary Player helps launch Advanced Sensor Technology‘s UgMO, a wireless, underground soil monitoring system, at the recent Golf Industry Show in New Orleans, La.
Golf Digest Digital Properties Names Sam Weinman Senior Web Editor
Golf Digest Digital Properties names Sam Weinman as its senior web editor. Golf Digest Digital Properties includes GolfDigest.com and GolfWorld.com.
HONMA Golf launches Golf Cognoscente Consortium at 2009 PGA Merchandise Show.
Honma Golf introduces an exclusive marketing partnership with the Golf Cognoscente Consortium, a luxury golf brand platform in print, web, HD video and events.
Golf Academy of America Attend Military and Veteran Career Fair
The Golf Academy of America reports on its attendance at the recent Los Angeles Miltary/Veteran Career Fair.
Can You Win Unlimited Golf For A Year At Pinehurst?
Pinehurst Resort announces it “Unlimited Golf Package” sweepstakes that runs through May 31.
Fred Couples Endorses OGIO Travel Gear, Announces Forthcoming Signature Collection
Fred Couples signs an endorsement agreement with Ogio. Also, Couples will work with the company’s designers to create a signature line of travel bags including golf travel covers, rolling luggage, messenger bags and backpacks.
UST Mamiya Proforce Shaft Wins Buick Invitational
UST Mamiya reports that the winner of the Buick Invitational used its Proforce V2 Tour Hybrid shaft in his 21-degree Titleist hybrid club.
