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Shingle Creek's Brad Brewer Golf Academy Named One Of The Top 25 Golf Schools In US By GOLF Magazine
The Brad Brewer Golf Academy at at Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., is named as one of the top 25 golf schools in the U.S. by Golf Magazine.
Romero signed to contract extension
TaylorMade-adidas Golf announces a contract extension with PGA Tour player Andres Romero, who is currently ranked No. 32 in the Official World Golf Ranking. In addition to playing the company’s clubs, he will wear Adidas Golf apparel and footwear.
Golfing Magazine Features Geoff Ogilvy Interview in its Holiday issue
Golfing Magazine will feature an interview with Geoff Ogilvy in its upcoming Holiday issue.
ProTee -The Only Consistent Tee Height-Setting Device for Golfers
ProTee reports on its adjustable tee, which was 16 various settings.
Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am “Annie’s Revenge” Begins Tournament Presented by NIKE GOLF
The third Jamaica Invitational, a 54-hole championship featuring pro-am teams from the United States and Europe, will be held this week in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Nationwide Tour Announces 2009 Schedule; Tour To Celebrate 20 “PGA Tour Driven” Years In ’09 With 25 PGA Tour Cards At Stake
The Nationwide Tour announces its 2009 schedule, which features 29 events in 18 states and five countries as the tour celebrates its 20th years with a record purse of 19,000,099.
Teenage Sensation Ryo Ishikawa 66th In Latest World Golf Rankings
Yonex reports that tour staff player Ryo Ishikawa has moved up to 66th in the latest Official World Golf Ranking.
Graphite Design to Exhibit at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
Shaft manufacturer Graphite Design will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf to host Putting Challenge at Four Florida Panthers’ Home Games During Month of December
TaylorMade-adidas Golf and the NHL’s Florida Panthers are teaming up to present Panthers’ fans with a 25-foot putting challenge at four home games in December. Contestants will putt for a chance to win TaylorMade golf equipment.
Cybergolf adds Vision Golf Management based in Ft. Meyers, FL. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Vision Golf Management-based in Ft. Meyers, Fla., as its newest client, and will custom design and host its website and email marketing system.
Westfields Golf Club Recognized As A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, Va., is the latest Marriott Golf property to achieve certification through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses.
GPS Industries Introduces Support and Service Call Center
GPS Industries Inc. announces that its newly-formed Call Center is now open for business.
Lake Las Vegas’ Natalie Gulbis Helps Annika; Las Vegas Golfer Celebrates with President Bush; Boulder Creek Golf Club Hosts Big Las Vegas Golf Events
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on all things associated to golf in Las Vegas, including news, features and deals.
BRIEFLY
Golf Channel hires Rex Hoggard as senior writer for GolfChannel.com. Hoggard, who worked previously at Golfweek, will serve as a beat writer for golf’s professional tours, handling breaking news, features and opinion stories for the website, and will contribute to the network’s news reporting team on-site at PGA Tour and LPGA events. … Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, Calif., selects ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … The English Golf Union will allow rangefinders during its 2009 championships.
Asian: Hana Bank Vietnam Masters
December 4 – December 7 | Hanoi Phoenix Golf Resort, Vietnam
Asian: Hana Bank Vietnam Masters
December 4 – December 7 | Hanoi Phoenix Golf Resort, Vietnam
Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am "Annie's Revenge" Begins Tournament Presented by NIKE GOLF
The third Jamaica Invitational, a 54-hole championship featuring pro-am teams from the United States and Europe, will be held this week in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Nationwide Tour Announces 2009 Schedule; Tour To Celebrate 20 "PGA Tour Driven" Years In '09 With 25 PGA Tour Cards At Stake
The Nationwide Tour announces its 2009 schedule, which features 29 events in 18 states and five countries as the tour celebrates its 20th years with a record purse of 19,000,099.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf to host Putting Challenge at Four Florida Panthers' Home Games During Month of December
TaylorMade-adidas Golf and the NHL’s Florida Panthers are teaming up to present Panthers’ fans with a 25-foot putting challenge at four home games in December. Contestants will putt for a chance to win TaylorMade golf equipment.
