Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., receives Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Award of Distinction.
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Championship Sunday For Titleist
D.J. Trahan and Martin Kaymer use the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball en route to winning on the PGA and European tours, respectively.
The Spa At Plantation Now Open At The Plantation Golf Resort And Spa In Crystal River
The Spa at Plantation opens at The Plantation Golf Resort and Spa in Crystal River, Fla.
BRIEFLY
PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., completes an extensive renovation of the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. The renovations and redesign were officially unveiled on Tuesday. … Martin Nowicki joins the PGA instructional team at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y. … Matthew Galvin, executive vice president and a principal of the Monroe Township, New Jersey-based RDC Golf Group, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Golf Course Owners Association. … Dr. Robert K Winters launches his new website, DrBobWinters.com, which provides free content and demonstrates to athletes, performers and business people that achieving success goes beyond physical preparation. … Segway Inc. will receive from the Association of Private Clubs and Directors its New Product of the Year award for the x2 Golf transporter. The presentation will take place on Jan. 31 at Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Fla. … G. Alan (Al) Katz is named recipient of the 2008 Georgia State Golf Association‘s Bill Todd Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a GSGA volunteer. … Chelsea Information Systems Inc. demonstrate its hosted (ASP) Reservation Service at the 2008 Golf Industry Show, Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla.
TOURNAMENTS
John Cook and Jeff Sluman commit to play the ACE Group Classic, Feb. 15-17 in Naples, Fla.
Golfalot UK & USA Price Indices Hold Firm In January
The Golfalot Price Index reports that figures in the United Kingdom held firm in January with a very minor fall of 0.02 percent over the month. On the rise were fairway woods (1.2 percent), irons (1.9 percent) and shoes (2.2 percent).
keri golf Introduces 2008 'mk' Accessories Collection
Keri Golf introduces its 2008 accessories collection, featuring an expanded range of totes and headcovers.
PrideSports Unveils INSIGNIA … Golf's First 2-Piece, Lead-Free Golf Tee
PrideSports unveils the Insignia golf tee, a two-piece, lead-free golf tee that is environmentally friendly. The tees utilize significantly less wood to manufacture, generating 80 percent less waste than a traditional golf tee.
Player's Pass Announces Plan to Hire Ten New Ambassadors for March 2008
Player’s Pass, which markets a discount golf membership program at golf courses nationwide, announces plans to hire 10 additional ambassadors by March.
Where To Play Golf TV Special….
"Where To Play Golf" will air its radio show and film a television special in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in March.
Bob Byman Named Director Of Instruction For The Legacy Golf Club
OB Sports names Bob Byman as the director of instruction for The Legacy Golf Club located in Henderson, Nev.
Adams Golf Announces 2008 Tour Staff
Adams Golf announces its 2008 Tour staff, which includes the signings of Rory Sabbatini and Aaron Baddeley.
GolfLogix Announces Next Generation Of Handheld Golf GPS
GolfLogix Inc. unveils its next generation product, GolfLogix GPS-8. Among the new features is the system’s increased memory capacity — now able to store 20 courses and up to six hazards per hole.
GroundLinkx Announces New Customers
GroundLinkx reports on its growing list of clients that use its CourseVision software, including Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colo.
Two-Time Major Champion John Daly to Appear at the 25th Annual Chicago Golf Show
John Daly will appear at the 25th Chicago Golf Show, Feb. 29-March 2 in Rosemont, Ill. Daly will appear at the show’s Golf Academy Stage on Saturday, March 1.
Golfweek Issues Apology, Names Jeff Babineau Editor
Jeff Babineau is named editor of Golfweek, replacing Dave Seanor. The change has been made after Golfweek ran a cover in the Jan. 19 issue showing a noose to illustrate a controversial comment by Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman about Tiger Woods.
Scratch Golf Wedge Company Earns Place On Rankmark’s “Best Of The Best” Award List In Recent Wedge Test
Scratch Golf reports that its wedges were named an award winner on Rankmark’s 2007-08 Best of the Best wedges list.
EEZ-READ™ By Momentus Golf Named “Best New Product” At PGA Merchandise Show
Momentus Golf‘s Eez-Read practice putting aid is selected as the "Best New Product" at the PGA Merchandise Show.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company Unveils 2008 Special Limited Edition for China
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Co. unveils two unique product offerings to commemorate the 2008 Olympic Games, with just 2,008 of these limited edition products available only in China and Hong Kong. First, TaylorMade introduces a special full set of golf clubs from the r7 XR series of product. Also, Adidas Golf is introducing a special limited edition golf bag to commemorate the Olympic Games by featuring the Beijing 2008 and Olympic logos.
Amanda Palmer Reveals Luxury Women’s Apparel Line
Amanda Palmer debuts her inaugural clothing line that features 12 pieces — four dresses, three shirts, one capri pant, two long pants and two skirts.
Beidel Design Associates Is Growing
Beidel Design Associates, formerly based in Columbia, Md., opens new corporate offices in Orlando, Fla., along with a satellite office in Valencia, Pa.
