Schmidt-Curley Design announces that its Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi, Thailand, will host the Royal Trophy, Jan. 9-11.
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ProLink Partners with Synergy LLC to Install Golf's Leading GPS System in the Middle East and India
ProLink Solutions partners with Synergy LLC to install the ProLink system at golf courses and resorts throughout the Middle East and India.
PowerBilt® introduces Nitrogen-Charged Technology
PowerBilt introduces its new Air Force One drivers, fairway woods and hybrid clubs.
Dixon Golf's Eco-Friendly Earth Golf Ball Now Available At Ute Creek Golf Course
Dixon Golf announces that Ute Creek Golf Course in Longmont, Colo., will carry its 100 percent eco-friendly Earth golf balls.
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Marilyn Weinshel, president and founder of Parsnips, a new online women’s golf accessories retail site, launches www.parsnipsgolf.com. … Divots Golf Apparel debuts its new bamboo/charcoal performance line of polos. Available in stripes and solids, the polos will be in golf shops in December. … Crocs Inc. lost $148 million, or $1.79 per share, in the third quarter after non-cash charges totaling $104.1 million in restructuring, impairment and inventory writedowns. Revenues dropped 32 percent to $174.2 million from $256.3 million.
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Golf Channel adds sports broadcaster Scott Walker to its on-air team. Walker will serve as an anchor and reporter for “Golf Central,” the network’s nightly news program, and will contribute to the network’s news reporting team at PGA Tour and LPGA events. … Marilyn Weinshel, president and founder of Parsnips, a new online women’s golf accessories retail site, launches www.parsnipsgolf.com. … Divots Golf Apparel debuts its new bamboo/charcoal performance line of polos. Available in stripes and solids, the polos will be in golf shops in December. … Crocs Inc. lost $148 million, or $1.79 per share, in the third quarter after non-cash charges totaling $104.1 million in restructuring, impairment and inventory writedowns. Revenues dropped 32 percent to $174.2 million from $256.3 million. … The Northern California Golf Association and Poppy Holding Inc. announce Lyn Nelson as its chief executive officer. For the last six years, Nelson has served as general manager of Half Moon Bay Golf Links. … Brian Higgins of Bellingham, Mass., is honored as the Massachusetts Golf Association Player of the Year. Also, Joe Keller of Osterville, Mass., and Bradley Kushner of Mendham, N.J., earn MGA Senior and Junior Player of the Year honors, respectively. … Mike McCoy of West Des Moines, Iowa, wins the Iowa Golf Association‘s Player of the Year honors. Bill Manske and Mike Slavin of Urbandale, Iowa also won Senior and Junior Player of the Year honors, respectively. … Adams Golf Inc.‘s revenues decreased 6 percent in the third quarter ending Sept. 30, to $17.7 million from $18.9 million a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $1.2 million, or 18 cents a share, for the third quarter compared to net loss of $0.3 million, or 5 cents, for the comparable period of 2007. … Trophy Golf and Resorts, a consulting, development and management company, signs a long-term agreement with Dolphin Capital Investors to exclusively manage and operate the planned 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Kilada Hills Golf Resort in Peloponnesus, Greece. … Travel + Leisure Golf names The Castle Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, as its 2008 Course of the Year. The top 10 list is featured in Travel + Leisure Golf’s November/December issue.
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PGA Golf de Catalunya in Girona, Spain, is selected to host the European Tour’s Reale Open de Espana. The resort, which previously hosted the event in 2000, will hold the event April 30-May 3. … The Wyndham Championship is honored by the PGA Tour’s Tournament Advisory Council as the Most Improved Event for its seamless transition to Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
IPT: Horseshoe Bay Open
November 18 – November 20 | Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, Texas Senior and Pro Open Championships. Ron Beaman, 817.232.1773.
IPT: Horseshoe Bay Open
November 18 – November 20 | Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, Texas Senior and Pro Open Championships. Ron Beaman, 817.232.1773.
If You Could Ask The World’s Leading Golf Marketing Expert One Business Improvement Question, What Would You Ask?
Andrew Wood, president of Legendary Marketing and author of more than 20 marketing books, announces an open question forum for golf industry professionals. Industry members can go to www.AskAndrewWood.com to submit their questions.
Mitchell Golf To Exhibit For 20th Consecutive Year At PGA Merchandise Show
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co. will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. This will be Mitchell Golf’s 20th consecutive year at the annual show.
IGF Presents Case for Golf’s Inclusion in 2016 Olympic Games to International Olympic Committee Programme Commission
Representatives of the International Golf Federation formally presented their case for golf to become an Olympic sport during a Nov. 14 meeting with the International Olympic Committee Programme Commission at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Hi-Tec Sports revamps the U.S. strategy for 2009 Golf Collection.
Hi-Tec Sports revamps its U.S. strategy for its 2009 golf collection, working with P2i to incorporate ion-mask waterproofing technology into the collection.
Graphite Design Introduces Aura Shafts
Graphite Design introduces its new line of Aura shafts. These shafts are available in four different aura colors based on the performance needs of both professional and amateur golfers.
Pelican Marsh selects ClubPay Payroll Processing
Pelican Marsh Country Club in Naples, Fla., selects ClubPay as its payroll processing partner. ClubPay will provide a turnkey payroll and HR management solution to Pelican Marsh.
The Territory (Duncan, OK) Appoints Well-Regarded, New Executive Chef
The Territory in Southwest, Okla., introduces Keith Zinke as the club’s executive chef. Zinke will head the food and beverage operations at The Territory’s Prairie House.
Golfpac Travel Offers “The Champion Of Economic Relief Packages” To PGA National Resort & Spa
Golfpac Travel is promoting “The Champion of Economic Relief Package,” a special two-night package from PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with 18 holes from $418.
Golf The Santa Fe Trail Unveils New Website
Golf The Santa Fe Trail, a cooperative group of eight courses, in New Mexico unveils a new website at www.golfonthesantafetrail.com.
Tetherow Selected As One Of The Top New Courses In The Country By Golfweek Magazine
The David McLay Kidd-designed Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Ore., was recently selected as one of the “Best New Courses” in the country by Golfweek magazine. Tetherow placed seventh on the listing of the top 50 new courses that have opened in either 2007 or 2008.
Eagle Mountain Earns 2009 Readers’ Choice Award From Golf World Magazine
Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., is listed among Golf World‘s “Top 50 Public Course” in the magazine’s inaugural “Readers’ Choice Awards” that was published in October.
GCSAA chapter commits $5,000 to research, education, environmental programs
The Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association continues its longtime support of The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, donating $5,000 towards research, education, environmental programs and outreach to enhance golf’s relationship with the environment.
