The 2007 Golf Association of Philadelphia Team Matches schedule is complete and posted on-line at www.gapgolf.org. This year’s matches are set for three successive Sundays in April (22, 29) and early May (6) with the playoff and challenges scheduled for Saturday, May 12.
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FootJoy ShockStopper – Maximum Impact Protection for Grip Confidence
FootJoy introduces its latest golf glove, ShockStopper, which provides protection from vibration caused by the golf club at impact.
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Black Bull, a golf community in Bozeman, Mt., begins construction its infrastructure, as well as on the Club Homes. Golf contractor Niebur Golf has already completed 80 percent of the Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course. … For the second time in the 18-year history of the American Junior Golf Association‘s Canon Cup, the event will be held at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn. The tournament, which attracts the top junior golfers in the country, is scheduled for July 30-Aug. 2. The Canon Cup pits the East versus West in a team match-play format over three days. … Flossmoor Country Club in Flossmoor, Ill., embarks on a $1.8-million remodeling plan crafted by course architect Raymond Hearn. The project, which began after Labor Day 2006, will be carried out in three six-hole phases, finishing in the fall of 2008. … Toll Brothers is opening seven, designer-furnished, single-family home models at Jupiter Country Club in Jupiter, Fla., on Feb. 17.
GustBuster Chosen As The Best Bet By New York Magazine
GustBuster, maker of umbrellas, was recently chosen as "The Best Bet" by New York Magazine in its Jan. 15 issue.
Samsung World Championship To Return To Bighorn Golf Club's Canyons Course, Oct. 11-14, 2007
The Samsung World Championship, which features a 20-player field, will return to Bighorn Golf Club’s Canyons Course, Oct. 11-14, in Palm Desert, Calif. Lorena Ochoa won the 2006 championship.
U.S. Women's Open Adopts Three-Hole Playoff Format In 2007
The U.S. Golf Association reports that, beginning this year, the playoff format for the U.S. Women’s Open will be changed to a three-hole aggregate total immediately following the end of regulation play.
Atlanta's Walter Driver Elected USGA President For Second Term
Walter W. Driver Jr., 61, of Atlanta, Ga., has been elected to serve a second one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee took place Feb. 3, at the USGA’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
Vermont Golf Association's Annual Four-Ball Tournament Scheduled for Dorset Field Club, Gleneagles at Equinox, Manchester and Rutland Country Clubs
The Vermont Golf Association‘s first major competition of 2007 will be The Four-Ball Tournament, scheduled for May 5-6.
South Padre Island Country Club of Port Isabel, TX selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
South Padre Island Country Club of Port Isabel, Texas, selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution to boost its Internet marketing revenue.
Blue Bell Country Club in Blue Bell, PA. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host their Web site and online email newsletter marketing system
Blue Bell Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa., selects Cybergolf to custom design and host its Web site and online e-mail newsletter marketing system.
New Look Website For The Growing GolfMark Award
The English Golf Union and English Ladies’ Golf Association revamp their GolfMark Web site.
USGA’s Fay, Nike Golf’s Sasquatch Top List Of Winners In ING Industry Honors
U.S. Golf Association executive director David Fay, Nike Golf‘s SasQuatch driver and a pair of products from emerging companies were among the winners announced at the ING Industry Honors Presentation press conference, Jan. 26, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
FLGOLF, INC hears from Sally Watson
FLGolf Inc. reports on the latest hole-in-one made with the Volvik Crystal golf ball.
San Diego Golf Academy Joins ClubmakingWIRE
The San Diego Golf Academy joins ClubmakingWire.com, an online wire service exclusively for golf equipment and custom fitting news.
Callaway Golf Company To Broadcast Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2006 Financial Results
Callaway Golf Co. will release its fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Golfers Can Pack Their New Travel Bags For The Coeur d’Alene Resort
The Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, includes a complimentary golf bag travel cover as part of its "Spring Golf Traveler Package" throughout April and May.
Around the World in Eighty Rounds
St. Martin’s Press agrees to purchase the worldwide rights to author David Wood‘s new book, "Around the World in Eighty Rounds." The tentative release date is April 2008.
PG Professional Golf Increases the Awareness of Recycling With Innovative New Packaging For its Successful Line of Reload Recycled Golf Balls
PG Professional Golf seeks to increase awareness of recycling with its Reload Recycled golf balls and the introduction of the brand’s new packaging and logo design. In addition to creating a fresh new shelf appeal, the new packaging includes a "Save our World. Recycle." icon to remind customers to recycle.
Treetops Resort Earns Certified Environmental Steward
Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Mich., has been added to the roster of environmentally sound golf courses certified by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program.
GSGA Competitions Advisory
Entries are now being accepted for the 26th Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship, May 18-20, at Country Club of Columbus.
