Royal and Ancient Golf Club: Changes have been made to the entry criteria for the Open Championship’s 150th anniversary, to be played at St. Andrews next year. A new exemption category has been introduced and the condition exempts from qualifying any past Open champions who finished in the top 10 and ties in any of the previous five Open Championships, thus effectively providing them with a five-year exemption into the championship.
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GolfBuddy: Company reports having more than 25,000 courses available for its GPS Rangefinder, and claims to have the largest available course library.
USGA Announces Changes to “Decisions on the Rules of Golf” and Issues Joint Statement on Distance-Measuring Devices with R&A
USGA: The association issues joint statement with The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announcing 28 new, 51 revised and one withdrawn decisions. The changes will take effect on Jan. 1.
Thailand to host 2010 World Golfers Championship
World Golfers Championship: Officials announce that its 2010 championship, which will feature teams more than 30 countries, will be played Oct. 30-Nov. 6 outside of Bangkok, Thailand.
ProPlay’s Golf Performance System – A Great Christmas Gift!
ProPlay: Company is shipping its Golf Performance System in time for the holiday season. The system includes a pocket-sized camera designed for video taping a golfer’s swing on their own.
The R&A Announces Amendments To ‘Decisions On The Rules Of Golf’ And Issues Joint Statement On Distance Measuring Devices With USGA
USGA Announces Changes to "Decisions on the Rules of Golf" and Issues Joint Statement on Distance-Measuring Devices with R&A
USGA: The association issues joint statement with The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announcing 28 new, 51 revised and one withdrawn decisions. The changes will take effect on Jan. 1.
ProPlay's Golf Performance System – A Great Christmas Gift!
ProPlay: Company is shipping its Golf Performance System in time for the holiday season. The system includes a pocket-sized camera designed for video taping a golfer’s swing on their own.
The R&A Announces Amendments To 'Decisions On The Rules Of Golf' And Issues Joint Statement On Distance Measuring Devices With USGA
Become a Fan of The Putting Game on Facebook
The Putting Game: NE1 has created a Facebook page for The Putting Game, a training aid and game in one component.
Kitson & Partners’ Free Golf Day Nets $10,772 For Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Kitson & Partners: Company’s four Orlando-region courses hold free golf day that raised $10,772 for the Orlando Magic Youth Fund.
Kitson & Partners' Free Golf Day Nets $10,772 For Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Kitson & Partners: Company’s four Orlando-region courses hold free golf day that raised $10,772 for the Orlando Magic Youth Fund.
Sport Specific Performance Broadcasts LIVE From The Scott Medlock Golf Invitational Benefiting The Pat Tillman Foundation
Sport Specific Performance: Manufacturer of natural golf specific supplements, will broadcast its show live from the second Scott Medlock Golf Invitational, which benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation on Nov. 16.
ANNIKA Foundation and The St. Joe Company Announce ‘ANNIKA Experience at WaterSound’
WaterColor Inn and Resort: The St. Joe Co. and Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam announce the Annika Experience at WaterSound – an event that highlights active lifestyles and wellness education. The event is scheduled for Feb. 19-20 in Watersound, FL.
ANNIKA Foundation and The St. Joe Company Announce 'ANNIKA Experience at WaterSound'
WaterColor Inn and Resort: The St. Joe Co. and Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam announce the Annika Experience at WaterSound – an event that highlights active lifestyles and wellness education. The event is scheduled for Feb. 19-20 in Watersound, FL.
2010 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge Entry Phase Begins
Golf Digest: Registration for the third Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge, which is played prior to the year’s second major, opens today online.
MATTHEWS AND SPOONY TO HELP SA’S CHILDREN AT 2009 GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL
Gary Player Group: South African singer Ard Matthews and BBC Radio 1 personality DJ Spoony are the latest to commit to the 10th Gary Player Invitational, Nov. 26-29 in South Africa.
2009 Norma DiMarco Tee Up for Life Event Raises More than $330,000
Norma DiMarco Tee Up for Life: Annual charity tournament, hosted by PGA Tour player Chris DiMarco, raises more than $330,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Reaching Out to Cancer Kids initiative. The event is named for DiMarco’s mother who died in 2006.
SAM PuttLab Hits The Open Road
Science and Motion Sports: Company reports on its SAM PuttLab as a mobile putting analysis studio.
FlightScope® in Use at Five PGA Golf Management University Programs
FlightScope: Five PGA Golf Management University Programs have added FlightScope’s technology in their classes to better understand golf instruction and club fitting.
