TourResourceCenter.com reports on the first month since its launch, becoming one of the top million visited sites, according to Alexa.com.
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EWGA Foundation Launches 2009 Online Auction
The EWGA Foundation opens its annual online auction today to raise funds for its various programs. The auction runs through 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 1.
ING Industry Honors Nominations Deadline Approaching; Anyone In Golf Industry Can Make Nominations In Any Of 12 Categories
The International Network of Golf announces that the nomination deadline for the 17th ING Industry Honors is Friday, Oct. 23. Nominations are being accepted for any of 12 categories.
Daphne’s Headcovers and LPGA player Leta Lindley support Prader-Willi Charity
Daphne’s Headcovers will support the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association through a donation of a portion of sales proceeds of its Monkey Made of Sockies golf headcover. PWS is a complex birth defect typically causing low muscle tone, short stature, incomplete sexual development, and a chronic feeling of hunger.
Les Bolland & Jamie Zimron present ‘Golf School Like No Other’ Nov. 6-8
Teaching professionals Jamie Leno Zimron and Les Bolland will hold their inaugural Golf School Like No Other school at two Southern California locations. All aspects of game improvement will be covered, along with a holistic approach to provide golfers at all levels a unique and intensive training experience.
New Half Century Means Many More Wonderful Memories For Bob Hope Classic
The Bob Hope Classic prepares for its second 50 years on the PGA Tour when the 2010 edition is held Jan. 18-24 in La Quinta, CA.
TourResourceCenter.com Examines College Golf Scholarships
TourResourceCenter.com publishes the third part of its College Golf Tutorial, which focuses on the different scholarships available to students hoping to play collegiate golf.
Daphne's Headcovers and LPGA player Leta Lindley support Prader-Willi Charity
Daphne’s Headcovers will support the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association through a donation of a portion of sales proceeds of its Monkey Made of Sockies golf headcover. PWS is a complex birth defect typically causing low muscle tone, short stature, incomplete sexual development, and a chronic feeling of hunger.
Les Bolland & Jamie Zimron present 'Golf School Like No Other' Nov. 6-8
Teaching professionals Jamie Leno Zimron and Les Bolland will hold their inaugural Golf School Like No Other school at two Southern California locations. All aspects of game improvement will be covered, along with a holistic approach to provide golfers at all levels a unique and intensive training experience.
Glen Coombe, The Putting Doctor announces upcoming events
Golf professional Glen Coombe, known as “The Putting Doctor,” announces his upcoming schedule of events and appearances.
CMAA Supports Drug-Free Work Week – October 19-25, 2009
The Club Managers Association of America announces its support of National Drug-Free Work Week, a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored initiative that runs today through Oct. 25. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to highlight that being drug free is key to workplace safety and health, and to encourage workers with alcohol and drug problems to seek help.
Golf Courses Can Provide Sanctuary For Birds
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club and Royal Society for the Protection of Birds collaborate to produce a new publication, “Birds and Golf Courses: a guide to habitat management.” The publication is available on the R&A Web site.
Tour Resource Center Enters Social Marketing at twitter.com/golfTRC
TourResourceCenter.com creates its own Twitter page to update membership and followers of new features, postings and news.
Golf World Announces Results Of Second Men’s College Coaches’ Poll Of The Fall Season
Oklahoma State received 21 of 23 first-place votes and sits atop the second Golf World/Nike Division I Coaches’ Poll of the fall season. Rounding out the top five are Arizona State (No. 2), Washington (No. 3), Florida State (No. 4) and Stanford (No. 5).
EWGA Offers Student Membership to Full-Time College Women
The EWGA opens its membership to full-time college women by offering a discounted membership fee. The EWGA allows college undergraduate and graduate students to connect with successful women in their own communities and throughout the country.
Growing The Game: One Court At A Time
AboutGolf announces its involvement with Adventure Golf Services‘ launch of TheGolfCourt, a new product designed to provide golf learning, practice and play to more players at a lower cost. AboutGolf will supply PGA Tour simulators and 3Trak launch monitors as options in the golf practice center designed to fit in a tennis court space and targeted at municipalities and organizations with unused or under-utilized tennis courts, buildings or vacant space.
Golf World Announces Results Of Second Men's College Coaches' Poll Of The Fall Season
Oklahoma State received 21 of 23 first-place votes and sits atop the second Golf World/Nike Division I Coaches’ Poll of the fall season. Rounding out the top five are Arizona State (No. 2), Washington (No. 3), Florida State (No. 4) and Stanford (No. 5).
Canadian Rockies Golf-and-Resort Lifestyle Consortium Offers Second Contest Giveaway
The Canadian Rockies Golf and Resort lifestyle consortium announces a second trip giveaway, which includes 135 holes of golf and accommodations at The Fairmont Banff Springs. The winner will be chosen from its e-newsletter list.
SMT Golf creates a charitable program that benefits the respective food banks for Northern Illinois and Kendall County. For every single canned good or non-perishable item donated, the giver will receive $50.00 in credit on the books or a gift certificate for $100.00 off any custom SMT driver. Monetary donations by credit card are also accepted.
AGM and Golf World Make Last Call For 100 Golf Shop Applications
Golf World and the Association of Golf Merchandisers partner to streamline the entry process for their two industry award programs – Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops and the AGM’s Front Nine Awards. Although both awards will share a common entry form, each program will continue to have its own set of judging criteria.
