Golf World/Nike Golf Coaches’ Poll: Oklahoma State holds the No. 1 ranking in the first poll of the spring season. The Cowboys earned 19 of 26 first-place votes. Rounding out the top five are Stanford (No. 2), Washington (No. 3), Florida (No. 4) and Texas A&M (No. 5).
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Deadline Nears For 2010 'Women On Par®' Scholarship Applications
EWGA: Applications for the 2010 Women On Par scholarship program close at midnight, March 15. The program provides financial assistance to nontraditional female students (women at least 30 years old), and targets women who need assistance in their education.
64th Western Intercollegiate Golf Tournament Returns To Pasatiempo
Western Intercollegiate: Announces its 11-team field, which includeshost San Jose State, Boise State, UC Irvine, UCLA, Hawaii, Michigan State, New Mexico State, Oregon State, Oregon, Pacific and Tulsa. The tournament is April 17-18 at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, CA.
Over 100 Million People Watch Gary Player Invitational Highlights
Gary Player Invitational: 10th annual South African charity event raised more than R 5 million to benefit needy children.
USGA And The PGA Of America To Create Central Repository For African-American Golf History
U.S. Golf Association, PGA of America: Agree to create a centralized repository for artifacts and documents related to the history of African Americans in golf, to be located at the USGA Museum in Far Hills, NJ.
NIKE Golf Canada Selects High Definition Golf™ For Canadian Headquarters Manufacturer Utilizes Simulator Technology For Live Demonstrations
High Definition Golf: Nike Golf Canada selects the High Definition Golf simulator from Interactive Sports Technologies Inc. for fitting and demonstrations at its Canadian Headquarters.
Clubs May Sign Up For World Golfers Championship
World Golfers Championship: Accepting applications from country clubs and golf associations interested in hosting qualifying events for its national championship.
NIKE Golf Canada Selects High Definition Golf™ For Canadian Headquarters Manufacturer Utilizes Simulator Technology For Live Demonstrations
High Definition Golf: Nike Golf Canada selects the High Definition Golf simulator from Interactive Sports Technologies Inc. for fitting and demonstrations at its Canadian Headquarters.
The Cap Cana Championship Begins Charity Auction For Haiti
Cap Cana Championship: Champions Tour tournament is auctions a golf getaway package that includes pro-am spots and airfare for four on eBay through Feb. 21. The tournament is scheduled for March 26-28 in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, and preceded by a two-day pro-am that is included in the auction. Proceeds will benefit the relief effort in Haiti.
eGolfScore To Provide Real-Time Wireless Scoring At 2010 NYU Golf Outing For Fifth Consecutive Year
eGolfScore: Continues support of New York University’s Department of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation as the official scoring system for the 2010 NYU Golf Outing.
Junior Golfers Selected For “ANNIKA Experience at WaterSound”
Annika Experience: Announces the selection of 20 junior golfers to compete in the “Annika versus Mia” golf match at Origins Golf Club on Friday, Feb. 19 in Watersound, FL.
Junior Golfers Selected For "ANNIKA Experience at WaterSound"
Annika Experience: Announces the selection of 20 junior golfers to compete in the “Annika versus Mia” golf match at Origins Golf Club on Friday, Feb. 19 in Watersound, FL.
Annika Sorenstam To Headline Golfweek’s Golfest At The Villages March 5-6
Golfweek: Annual Golfest returns to the The Polo Fields at The Villages, March 5-6, and will feature an appearance by LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam.
Just Fore You Jewelry To Donate Pieces To Camp Siberia Charity Auction
Just Fore You Jewelry: Donates pieces of its handmade jewelry to the Camp Siberia charity auction, Feb. 27 in Poulsbo, WA.
ProPlay wows PGA Show attendees with high-quality pocket-sized camera
ProPlay: Reports on the positive acceptance of the ProPlay Sports Performance System, which allows a golfer make immediate swing adjustments via real-time feedback.
Annika Sorenstam To Headline Golfweek's Golfest At The Villages March 5-6
Golfweek: Annual Golfest returns to the The Polo Fields at The Villages, March 5-6, and will feature an appearance by LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam.
Heritage Golf Group Announces Player Names Confirmed For 2010 eGolf Professional Tour Event At Palmetto Hall Plantation Club
Heritage Golf Group: Announces the field for the eGolf Tour season-opener at Palmetto Hall Plantation Club on Hilton Head, SC.
Local Charities Benefit From West Michigan Golf Show
West Michigan Golf Show: Announces that entry proceeds from the interactive areas and competitions at the show, Feb. 12-14 in Grand Rapids, MI, will go directly to the designated charity.
Bringing Back Caddies – For A Good Cause
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headline: Caddies Fore Kids Launches In Spring
Caddies Fore Kids: The volunteer-facilitated caddie program will launch its pilot program at Winter Park Country Club in Winter Park, FL. Members of community service-focused organizations will volunteer as caddies at the host course. Golfers can then take a caddie for their round in exchange for a charitable contribution.
Excel Golf To Sponsor Easter Seals Golf Invitational For Second Consecutive Year
Excel Golf Products: Becomes title sponsor of the Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley region’s 23rd annual invitational tournament, set for June 17 at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge, IL. All proceeds from the invitational benefit the region’s Easter Seals Sponsor-A-Child Program.
