Courses

Troon: Announces new dress guidelines accepted at its daily-fee golf properties. “While history and tradition have always added to golf’s appeal, the game has always embraced the evolution of golf attire in the name of both fashion and performance,” said Ryan Walls, senior vice president, operations, Troon. “It is important that our facilities adapt with golfers’ preferences by updating dress guidelines to ensure they always feel excepted and comfortable every time they visit.”

KemperSports: Selected by Grupo Shahani to manage the golf course and beach club at Vista Mar Golf and Beach Resort in San Carlos, Panama. In addition to managing resort amenities, KemperSports will also assist with the development of a future clubhouse and other planned amenities.

Marriott Golf: Fifth Family Golf Festival will be held at Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Kaua’i (Hawaii) Visitors Bureau: Reports that the five member courses of its golf destination cooperative will be featured on NBC Sports’ “Global Golf Adventure – Kaua’i,” on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET, prior to the network’s live third-round coverage of the World Challenge.

Kaua’i (Hawaii) Visitors Bureau: Reports that the five member courses of its golf destination cooperative will be featured on NBC Sports’ “Global Golf Adventure – Kaua’i,” on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET, prior to the network’s live third-round coverage of the World Challenge.

The Witch(Myrtle Beach, S.C.): Named the best value of the 100-plus layouts in the Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand region according to a poll conducted by The Sun News.

Foothills Golf Group: Unveils its 2013 Gold Card, which offers preferred rates and discounts at all five of its Phoenix, Ariz.-area courses.

Eagle Golf: Announces that Cowboys Golf Club has been named the best public course in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area by Avid Golfer magazine for the 11th consecutive year.

The Witch(Myrtle Beach, S.C.): Named the best value of the 100-plus layouts in the Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand region according to a poll conducted by The Sun News.

Eagle Golf: Announces that Cowboys Golf Club has been named the best public course in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area by Avid Golfer magazine for the 11th consecutive year.

Pro Turf International: Completes a renovation of the The Legend at Arrowhead Golf Club’s practice facility in Glendale, Ariz.. The renovation includes the creation of a 6,000 square foot putting green and a new chipping green with a greenside bunker.

OB Sports: Raven Golf Club-Phoenix and ASU Karsten Golf Course will co-host the TaylorMade OB Sports National Team Championship, Dec. 7-9 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Both courses are managed by OB Sports.

French Lick Resort (French Lick, Ind.): Pete Dye and Donald Ross courses are ranked Nos. 23 and 51, respectively, in Golfweek’s Best Resort Courses listing. Both rankings represent upward moves for both courses.

Mission Hills Group: Reports on its Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am, which was held at Mission Hills Haikou’s Blackstone Course and featured sports figures Yao Ming, Michael Phelps and Ronaldo.

French Lick Resort (French Lick, Ind.): Pete Dye and Donald Ross courses are ranked Nos. 23 and 51, respectively, in Golfweek’s Best Resort Courses listing. Both rankings represent upward moves for both courses.

Troon: Announces expanded playing opportunities at The Gallery Golf Club in Marana, Ariz. The Gallery is introducing a new program to allow for expanded daily-fee guest play.

Starting Time: Reports that Ibis Golf and Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., has given each of its member a Fix with Mix sand and seed dispenser.

Gary Player Design: Reports on the progress of the Gary Player Signature course at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon, India.

Starting Time: Reports that Ibis Golf and Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., has given each of its member a Fix with Mix sand and seed dispenser.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Ft. McDowell, Ariz.): Saguaro and Cholla courses are both included in Golfweek’s Top 100 Resort Course ranking for 2013. Saguaro is ranked No. 20, while Cholla is No. 46.