GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on five courses in the Las Vegas area being named to Golf Magazine‘s Top 100 Courses You Can Play list.
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Inbee Park makes $50,000 donation to The LPGA Foundation
Reigning U.S. Women’s Open champion Inbee Park gives $50,000 to the LPGA Foundation in support of LPGA-USGA Girls Golf.
Read The Greens Named Public Relations Agency For GolfSmart.Com, A Division Of The Booklegger
GolfSmart.com hires Read The Greens to provide public relations and promotional services for its new consumer website.
Ten Duramed FUTURES Tour Players to Earn LPGA Membership
The Duramed Futures Tour, along with the LPGA, will award LPGA membership to five additional players this season. The tour’s top 10 players on the regular season-ending money list will be awarded 2009 LPGA membership at the conclusion of the ILOVENY Championship, Sept. 5-7.
Value-Added Programs Drive Increase in Buyers & PGA Professionals Planning to Attend Next Week’s PGA Fall Expo
Officials for the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev., report that buyer and PGA professional pre-registration is up 11 percent and 9 percent, respectively.
Dixon Golf Launches International Distribution of 100% Eco-Friendly Earth Golf Ball In Canada
Dixon Golf launches an international distribution program for its eco-friendly Earth golf ball.
Ultimate Teaching Experience provided by In View Golf, powered by GolfAchiever Launch Monitor
GolfAchiever reports that In View Golf in Jackson, Miss., will host the regions first indoor golf center with multiple GolfAchiever units throughout its 1,500-square-foot facility.
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Turner Sports and the PGA Tour debut PGA Tour Shot Tracker, a free, graphical live-scoring application that represents the next generation of online golf coverage with access to the most comprehensive and up-to-the second tournament coverage that is offered online at PGATour.com. … Fussell Putters reports that its Xcitour model is one of eight putters featured in the September issue of Golf Digest.
PGA Tour: The Barclays
August 21 – August 24 | Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, N.J.
PGA Tour: The Barclays
August 21 – August 24 | Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, N.J.
Nationwide Tour: Northeast Pennsylvania Classic
August 21 – August 24 | Glenmaura National Golf Club, Scranton, Pa.
Nationwide Tour: Northeast Pennsylvania Classic
August 21 – August 24 | Glenmaura National Golf Club, Scranton, Pa.
European Tour: KLM Open
August 21 – August 24 | Kennemer Golf and Country Club, Zandvoort, Netherlands
European Tour: KLM Open
August 21 – August 24 | Kennemer Golf and Country Club, Zandvoort, Netherlands
Pink Tee's new line unveiled at PGA Fall Expo
Pink Tee Inc. announces a new clothing line for girls and that incorporates the most current color trends such as cool blues and earth tones. Pink Tee’s line will be branded with a custom tee holder, accessorized with a pink golf tee, custom buttons, lower waist bands and lengthier polos.
Golfalot's UK Price Index Stutters As USA Driver Sector Crashes
The Golfalot Price Index in the United Kingdom fell slightly this month with drops across most sectors, thus leading to a decrease of 1.14 percent. The biggest losses in August were utility clubs (minus-5.2 percent) and putters (minus-3.6 percent).
Fujikura #1 Driver Shaft At Men's U.S. Amateur Championship
Fujikura wins the driver shaft brand count at the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Golfing Magazine Announces "Hands On" Play Testing "Player's Choice" Awards for Drivers for 2008
Golfing Magazine publishes its “Players Choice” awards for new drivers in 2008. Clubs were rated on appearance, feel, distance, consistency, forgiveness and value. The Callaway Fusion FT-5, Nike SasQuatch Sumo 5000, Ping G10 ,Taylormade Tour Burner and Tour Edge Exotics XCG had the best overall performance rating.
NGCOA's 2009 Annual Conference Seeks Answers To Question of 'What's Keeping You Up at Night?'
Habitat for Humanity work days are among the special events planned for the National Golf Course Owners Association‘s annual conference, Feb. 3-7 in New Orleans, La. Among the keynote speakers will be author Chic Thompson and Lisa Bodell, found and CEO of Futurethink, an innovation research and training firm.
FINE GOLF to Exhibit and "The ANSWER™", Putting Training / Learning Tool & new unique Ball Markers at the 2008 PGA Fall Expo
Fine Golf will exhibit its The Answer putting and learning tool, along with unique ball markers, at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
