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World Am Contestant Has a Lesson with Butch Harmon

Explanar Golf reports on its “Beat Your Score” promotion at the World Amateur Championships, which included a trip to Las Vegas and a two days worth of golf instruction with instructor Buth Harmon and his team.

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» Etcetera

Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links, located in Little River, S.C., was featured on the Dec. 2 episode of Golf Channel‘s reality series “Road Trip: Myrtle Beach.” … Byron Nelson is being honored posthumously by the Golf Course Builders Association of America with its Don A. Rossi Award. … Putnam National Golf Club in Mahopac, N.Y., announces that director of golf Ciaran Carr has attained three certifications from the PGA of America, becoming one of only 88 nationwide to earn three or more. … Aetrex Worldwide reaches a licensing agreement with Callaway Golf Co. to develop the Callaway-Aetrex Opti-Fit scanning system and Callaway Golf Orthotic product line. These in-store tools were developed specifically for golf retailers and professionals to better meet customer needs. … Golfers who sign up to the free “Rewards4Golf” can now earn points every time they shop with online golf retailer Direct Golf UK. … Goode Sports will introduce the new Goode putter and the GetGo golf ball retriever at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. … Fore! Reservations releases Fore! Travel, which will assist golfers with booking their golf travel arrangements by searching over 1,800 courses online. … Tournament Golf Foundation and the Safeway Foundation announce that Portland, Ore., area children’s charities would benefit from $1 million in proceeds from the 2008 Safeway Classic. … Courtney Gunter and Michael McGowan have been named the respective girls and boys winners of the N.C. Junior Player of the Year by the Tarheel Youth Golf Association. … A poster displaying the routing plan for Pinehurst courses Nos. 1-5 as they exist today, drawn utilizing the same graphic styling Donald Ross used many years before is currently being sold. The 18-by-24 inch poster retails for $20 and is available through Richard Mandell Golf Architecture (richardmandell@golf-architecture.com) and the Pinehurst Resort. Ten percent of the proceeds support the Tufts Archives. … Blake Brown and Mieke Canan are the respective winners of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona‘s boys and girls Player of the Year honors. … Newark Country Club in Newark, Del., retains Colin Mack-Allen as its general manager. … The Legends Junior Tour in Texas announces that Titleist has become the official ball sponsor for the tour. In 2009, competitors at every tour event will receive their choice of Titleist ProV1 or ProV1x golf balls. … Diamondhead Country Club in Diamondhead, Ms., appoints Jimmy Shannon as its new golf course superintendent. … The Carolinas Golf Association will host two College Golf Nights – Saturday, Jan. 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Pine Needles Conference Center in Southern Pines, N.C., and Sunday, Feb. 8, 2-4 p.m. at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, N.C. … Golf Channel will air live coverage of Tiger Woods‘s press conference from the Chevron World Challenge today, Wednesday, at 4 p.m. ET.

» Tournaments

Tickets for the 2009 BMW Championship are on sale, with a holiday season discount of 10 percent off the most popular ticket packages being offered through Dec. 31. To purchase tickets, go to www.bmwchampionshipusa.com or call 847.724.4600.

Bag Boy Applauds the AJGA's New Push Cart Policy

The Bag Boy Co. offers a response to the American Junior Golf Association’s recent decision to allow non-motorized push carts during its competitions beginning in 2009. After studying the issue in depth, the AJGA found that carrying a golf bag during a round of golf, especially among younger players, could potentially contribute to back injuries and fatigue.

Keri talks ’09

Keri Golf launches its 2009 matty collection of golf bags, headcovers and newly-introduced matching travel covers, all highlighted by an eclectic mix of timeless and contemporary looks.