Youth on Course: Raised $115,485 during its annual online auction to support the nationally-expanding program, and will be able to fund 23,097 $5 or less rounds of golf for its members.
Etcetera
Pitchfix USA Announces New Divot Repair Tools To Debut At 2018 PGA Show
Pitchfix USA: Introduces its latest divot repair tools – the Hybrid 2.0 and the XL 3.0. Both will be on display at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., in January.
World’s Best Trains with Gary Gilchrist
Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy: Reports on students Shanshan Feng and Mo Jutanagarn, who finished first and second, respectively, at last week’s Blue Bay LPGA in China.
Junior Volunteer Positions Still Available For 2018 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
PGA of America: Announces that junior volunteer positions are still open for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 26-July 1 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer, Ill.
Putting Arc: Claims that nine of the top 11 finishers at the PGA Tour Champions’ Charles Schwab Cup Championship, including winner Kevin Sutherland, are current or former users of its training aid.
World's Best Trains with Gary Gilchrist
Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy: Reports on students Shanshan Feng and Mo Jutanagarn, who finished first and second, respectively, at last week’s Blue Bay LPGA in China.
Junior Volunteer Positions Still Available For 2018 KPMG Women's PGA Championship
PGA of America: Announces that junior volunteer positions are still open for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 26-July 1 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer, Ill.
[kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com]
K-Motion Introduces Training Series To Teach Golf Instructors The Kinematic Sequence
K-Motion Interactive: Introduces an online course to teach golf instructors how to read kinematic sequence charts that will allow coaches to accurately identify the cause of inefficient movement and deliver drills to correct the motion.
2018 GCSAA Golf Championships Set For February In San Antonio
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Announces that its golf championships will be held Feb. 3-5 in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the Golf Industry Show.
Golf Greats Nicklaus, Norman And Sorenstam To Appear At Tathata Golf Nov. 20 Celebration Event
Tathata Golf: Announces that Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Annika Sorenstam will participate in A Celebration with the Greats on Nov. 20 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Tathata will host the invitation-only launch party to showcase its new membership platform, mobile app and array of new content features.
PGA Junior Golf Camps & Operation 36 Form A Strategic Partnership
Operation 36, PGA Junior Golf Camps: Announce a partnership that will incorporate the Operation 36 curriculum into PGA Junior Golf Camps. This will allow facilities to introduce new juniors to the game with the goal of retaining and developing them into long-term golfers.
PGA Junior Golf Camps & Operation 36 Form A Strategic Partnership
Operation 36, PGA Junior Golf Camps: Announce a partnership that will incorporate the Operation 36 curriculum into PGA Junior Golf Camps. This will allow facilities to introduce new juniors to the game with the goal of retaining and developing them into long-term golfers.
[operation36.golf, pgajuniorgolfcamps.com]
Top Pros And Sports Stars To Play In Gary Player Invitational Charity Tournament
Player Foundation: Announces that former European Ryder Cup captain and 2011 Open champion Darren Clarke and four-time major champion Laura Davies headline the professional players committed to play in the Gary Player Invitational, Nov. 23-26 at Sun City’s Lost City Golf Course.
20th Annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic Will Be Held At Atlantic Golf Club & Will Feature U.S. Open Championship Trophy On Display
Ann Liguori Foundation: Announces that its 20th annual charity golf tournament will be held at Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton, N.Y., on June 4. The U.S. Open championship trophy will also be on display at the event.
Chase54, Knuth Golf, Snell Golf, Zero Friction Sign As Prize Sponsors For Citrus Golf Trail Media Classic
Citrus Golf Trail Media Classic: Announces Chase54, Knuth Golf, Snell Golf and Zero Friction as prize sponsors for the second annual tournament, Nov. 13-15 in Sebring, Fla.
PGA Of America Launches Ticket Sales For 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
PGA of America: Announces the release of holiday ticket packages for the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship that are available through Dec. 31. The championship is scheduled for May 22-27 in Benton Harbor, Mich.
Nicklaus Academy Orlando Announces Holiday Camp Schedule
Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf: Announces the holiday camp schedule for its Orlando, Fla., location.
20th Annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic Will Be Held At Atlantic Golf Club & Will Feature U.S. Open Championship Trophy On Display
Ann Liguori Foundation: Announces that its 20th annual charity golf tournament will be held at Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton, N.Y., on June 4. The U.S. Open championship trophy will also be on display at the event.
[annliguori.com]
21st Annual Father-Son, New Parent-Child Team Classics To Open Registration On Nov. 13
Father-Son Team Classic: Announces it will begin accepting entries on Nov. 13. The tournament, scheduled for July 18-21 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., will feature a new Parent-Child division that allows combinations of family members to compete as two-person teams.
New Name And New Dates Announced For PGA Tour Champions Event In Tucson
Visit Tucson: Announces that Exact Sciences will be the new title sponsor of the PGA Tour Champions’ Cologuard Classic, Feb. 26-March 4 at the Omni Tucson National Resort. Exact Sciences is manufacturer of Cologuard, a noninvasive at-home colon cancer screening test. The three-year agreement is through the 2020 season.
