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Auke Hempenius joins Golf Marketing Services as VP of Fashion Consulting & Creative Services
Auke Hempenius, a 20-year fashion veteran and retailer of tailored men’s clothing and golf apparel, joins Golf Marketing Services as vice president of fashion consulting and creative services.
Power Performance Rankings
Tom Watson, Loren Roberts and Jay Haas hold the top three places in the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour.
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Six-time major winner Nick Faldo commits to play the UBS Hong Kong Open, Nov. 15-18 in Fanling, China. … Michael Muehr, who regained his amateur status in July, won the 101st Mid-Atlantic Golf Association‘s Amateur Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., on Oct. 7. … Mark House of Carmel Valley, Calif., is officially named 81st president of the Northern California Golf Association. Also, Casey Boyns of Pacific Grove and Mark Miller of Antioch earned NCGA Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year honors, respectively. John Nakamura of Sacramento and Ed Haber were honored with the NCGA’s Distinguished Service Award. Haber was honored posthumously. … The nationally-syndicated Tee It Up Show expands into print with Tee It Up Magazine, which will feature interviews, profiles, destination reviews and feature stories. The first issue is planned for spring 2008. … Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and Raymond Floyd commit to play the Del Webb Father/Son Challenge, Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at ChampionsGate Golf Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Fairway & Greene adds to lifestyle accessories for 2008
Fairway & Greene reports on its spring 2008 Collections, which will feature several new categories of lifestyle accessories for men and women.
Bay Area's Metropolitan Golf Links Latest to Adopt ProLink GPS, Advertising Program
ProLink Solutions announces that Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, Calif., now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
R&A Announces Host Courses For Boys Home International Matches
The Royal and Ancient announces the host courses for the 2009 and 2010 Boys Home International matches.
Weir Adds Another Three "Wins"
Sundog Eyewear reports that Mike Weir won the Fry’s Electronics Open while wearing his Weir Golf Signature Series sunglasses.
Fairway & Greene Highlights Spring 2008 Accessories Collection
Fairway & Greene reports on its spring 2008 Collections, which will feature several new categories of lifestyle accessories for men and women.
Non-Stop Flights from American Airlines' Hub Chicago, Acquisition of Windance Country Club by the Island View Casino Resort are Highlights
Mississippi reports on the pending launch of non-stop, direct flights on American Airlines’ American Eagle subsidiary from Chicago to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the recent acquisition of Windance Country Club by the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport.
SeniorGolfCommunities.net Launched by Golf Course Home® Network
GolfCourseHome.net and the Golf Course Home Network launch its newest network member website, www.SeniorGolfCommunities.net.
The PGA Golf Club Unveils "To Dye Fore" Golf Package
The PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., home to 54-holes of golf, the PGA Learning Center and PGA Historical Center, unveils, in conjunction with the recent grand re-opening of the 18-hole restoration of the Dye Course, the "To Dye Fore" golf package.
Auke Hempenius joins Golf Marketing Services as VP of Fashion Consulting & Creative Services
Auke Hempenius, a 20-year fashion veteran and retailer of tailored men’s clothing and golf apparel, joins Golf Marketing Services as vice president of fashion consulting and creative services.
Zero Friction Sponsors RE/MAX Long Drive Championship
Zero Friction, which manufactures the official tee of the Long Drivers of America, will sponsor the 2007 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship in Mesquite, Nev., Oct. 22-27.
Zayra Calderon Named EWGA Leadership Award Recipient for 2007
The Executive Women’s Golf Association names Zayra Calderon, president and CEO of the Duramed Futures Tour, as recipient of its 2007 Leadership Award.
The Territory Golf Club Named to ‘Top 50 Best New Golf Courses’ List
The Territory, a golf and residential community located near Duncan, Okla., is listed in Golfweek‘s 2007 ranking of the Top 50 Best New Courses in the United States.
Golf Stretcher Selects Chicago Based Firm The Media Group to handle Its PR Efforts
Golf Stretcher selects The Media Group to handle its public relations and communications efforts.
KB Tour Steel Shafts Win Portugal Masters
Femco Steel Technology reports that the winning of the Portugal Masters used its all-new KB Steel iron shafts.
The Links at Las Palomas in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico selects Cybergolf to custom design and host the properties Web site and provide an email marketing e-blast newsletter system tool for the club
The Links at Las Palomas in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico, selects Cybergolf to custom design and host the property’s website and provide an e-mail marketing e-blast newsletter system tool for the club.
Hot Off The Press: Golfpac Travel’s 2007-2008 Golf Vacation Guide
Golfpac Inc. publishes its annual Golfpac Travel Golf Vacation Guide.
