Rosie Jones wins the Legends Tour’s Open Championship in Sydney, Australia. … The Sybase Classic raises its tournament purse a record $600,000 to a total of $2 million for 2008. The champion’s share will be $300,000. … Seven Falls Golf and River Club in Hendersonville, N.C., hires golf course superintendent Joe Baidy for the first Arnold Palmer Premier championship course. The 19-hole course is scheduled to open in late fall 2008. … The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, located within the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., nears completion of a $10 million renovation. The renovation is slated for completion by January 2008. … Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore, with locations in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been named Best Golf Equipment Retailer in The Sun News‘ annual Best of the Beach poll. … The Brickyard at Riverside in Macon, Ga., names Darin Hoff as its head golf professional. … The 2008 The Ultimate Game will be hosted by La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif., and played March 6-11. The event will also feature 64 two-player teams competing in a match-play format. … The Jack Nicklaus-signature golf course at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club in Pawleys Island, S.C., has been named one of the 25 best courses in the state by the South Carolina golf course ratings panel. … The Golf Association of Philadelphia‘s Executive Committee nominates and confirms Chip Lutz, J. Stacey Redican and William Scott Yard as new board members.
Blog
Fujikura Leads Growth in Golfers of All Handicaps & Ages
Fujikura Composite America reports on its consistent growth in the use of its new drivers and fairway woods/hybrids, according to the recent Darrell Survey National Consumer Report.
Jack Wagner Takes Top Spot In Golf Digest's 2007 "Hollywood's Top 100" Ranking
Actor Jack Wagner tops Golf Digest‘s 2007 Hollywood’s Top 100 ranking that is published in its December issue. Rounding out the top five are Lucas Black, Billy Crudup, Craig T. Nelson and Chris O’Donnell.
Aldila VS Protoâ?¢ captures Nationwide Tour Championship
Aldila reports that the winner of the Nationwide Tour Championship used its VS Proto in his driver.
Tickets On Sale Monday For 2008 BMW Championship At Bellerive In St. Louis
BMW and the Western Golf Association announce that weekly grounds passes for the 2008 BMW Championship, set for Sept. 1-7 at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, will be available for sale beginning today, Monday, at 10 a.m. CT.
Coast Guard Airman Hixson wins Military Long Drive Championship
U.S. Coast Guard airman Ryan Hixson won the Military Long Drive Championship with a drive of 367 yards on Oct. 25.
Marriott Golf Adds Kaua’i Lagoons Golf Club In Lihue, Hawaii To Worldwide Collection Of Properties
Marriott Golf assumes management of Kaua’i Lagoons Golf Club, located in Lihue, Kaua’i, Hawaii.
Friars Club In New York City, NY Chooses MSA And Jonas Software
Murray, Skerrett & Associates adds the Friars Club in New York, N.Y., to the Jonas software family.
Foxtail Men’s Golf Club (Rohnert Park, CA) select Golf Fusion to host their interactive Club Web site.
Foxtail Men’s Golf Club selects Golf Fusion to host its interactive club website.
National mower company joins GCSAA Partner Recognition Program
Ariens Co. pledges support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by participating in the association’s Partner Recognition Program. Ariens will join at the Silver level.
I GOTCHA Ready Warm-Up System critical for winner, five other Top 10 finishers in Charles Schwab Championship
Pro Line Sports reports that the winner and five other top-10 finishers at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship use its I Gotcha Ready warm-up system.
Volvik’s latest hole in one
FlGolf Inc. announces the latest reported hole-in-one made with the Volvik Butterfly crystal golf ball.
ProLink Holdings Corp. Files Suit in U.S. Federal District Court Against GPS Industries Inc. and Uplink Corp
ProLink Holdings Corp. files a patent infringement suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against GPS Industries Inc. and Uplink.
Golf Tips Debuts Brand New Travel Guide Section In Fall/Holiday 2007 And Doubles Exposure For Travel Service Advertisers
Golf Tips Magazine releases its 2008 Travel Guide in the November/December issue.
LDA Selects Zelocity As Official Launch Monitor For Long Drive
The Long Drivers of America announces that Zelocity has become the official launch monitor for LDA-sanctioned events, which includes the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship.
Tom Doak Adds Another High Profile Client To His Portfolio
Golf course architect Tom Doak will design a golf course in Costa Rica for American Online co-founder Steve Case. Doak’s design is part of a 650-acre luxury destination resort community called Cacique, Costa Rica, scheduled to open in 2010.
"Top" Maine Golf Course Completely Overrated Says Golf Odyssey
Golf Odyssey publishes a review of Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, located in Maine, in its November issue.
Waikoloa Beach & Golf Resort Among World’s Best, According To Condé Nast Traveler
Waikoloa Beach and Golf Resort in Waikoloa, Hawaii, has been selected as one of the world’s top golf resorts in the annual Condé Nast Traveler reader poll.
Making Golf "Totally Accessible"
UpRight Golf introduces the GX4 Xpress golf car, a single-rider car that allows golfers with disabilities to play an entire round while never having to leave the car’s seat.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company Unveils 2008 Golf Glove Collection
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. unveils its 2008 golf glove offerings, including the new r7 Tour and the Targa gloves, as well as a new line from Adidas Golf.
