The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla., will host its second Family Golf Festival, Sunday, Sept. 6.
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FlightScope® to Introduce Wireless Model at PGA Fall Expo
FlightScope, maker of a portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor, will introduce its new wireless model, FlightScope Prime, at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Team Classic Invitational Series
Tournament Golf Group‘s Team Classic Invitational Series to hold The Rankings, Oct. 25-29 on Daufuskie Island, S.C.
Rock Manor Golf Course to Host ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ on Saturday, August 22
Rock Manor Golf Course in Wilmington, Del., will host Customer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Aug. 22, which will feature reduced greens fees, contests and discount merchandise.
Five from Arizona advance to U.S. finals
Chris Borkowski was one of five qualifiers for the World Golfers Championship U.S. finals that competed at Sun City Country Club in Sun City, Ariz.
Rock Manor Golf Course to Host 'Customer Appreciation Day' on Saturday, August 22
Rock Manor Golf Course in Wilmington, Del., will host Customer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Aug. 22, which will feature reduced greens fees, contests and discount merchandise.
Victoria Hills Introduces Enhanced Summer Card Club Program
Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., announces an enhanced version of its 2009 Summer Card Club Program, offering unlimited, discounted golf through Sept. 30. Available for $20 when green and cart fees are purchased on same-day, the card ensures users receive green fees of $29 on weekdays and $35 on weekends.
Bag Boy® Donates Push Carts for 2009 PING Junior Solheim Cup
Bag Boy donates it push carts for this week’s Ping Junior Solheim Cup.
Bag Boy® Donates Push Carts for 2009 PING Junior Solheim Cup
Bag Boy donates it push carts for this week’s Ping Junior Solheim Cup.
Putting Arc Salutes Matthew
The Putting Arc recognizes Catriona Matthew, a user of the training aid, for winning the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
Royal St. Kitts Golf Club To Host 2009 Family Golf Festival
Royal St. Kitts Golf Club in the Caribbean will host its second Family Golf Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, noon-4 p.m.
The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel Island Receives the Coveted Platinum Club of America Award
The Sanctuary Golf Club in Sanibel Island, Fla., receives the Platinum Club of America award.
Golfweek Hosts Collegiate Conference Challenge
Golfweek kicks off the fall 2009 collegiate golf season this month with the first Golfweek Conference Challenge, which pits Division I teams from across the nation against each other for a chance to represent their respective conferences. The men’s tournament will be held Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Blue Top Ridge in Riverside, Iowa, while the women’s competition will take place at Primm Valley Golf Club’s Desert Course in Primm, Nev., Sept. 12-15.
Golf Makes Cut as IOC Executive Board Recommends Two Sports for Inclusion in 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee‘s executive board recommends golf to add golf to the 2016 Olympic Games. The IOC’s final vote to add golf and rugby sevens will take place on Oct. 9 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Eight Players Named To USA Team For 2009 Walker Cup Match
The U.S. Golf Association announces eight of the 10 amateur players who will comprise the 2009 U.S. Walker Cup team. The final two players for the team, which will face Great Britain and Ireland, Sept. 12-13 in Ardmore, Pa., will be selected following the U.S. Amateur. The eight players are Bud Cauley, Rickie Fowler, Brendan Gielow, Brian Harman, Morgan Hoffmann, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Smith and Drew Weaver.
July US Weather “Steady As She Goes” While June Utilization Falls
Pellucid Corp. reports that July turned in a flat performance for Golf Playable Hours compared to 2008. At the national level, July’s GPH were down 0.6 percent compared to the same period last year.
Glen Coombe, The Putting Doctor schedules next clinic
Golf professional Glen Coombe will hold his next putting clinic at Catawba Country Club in Newton, N.C., on Friday, Aug. 14.
Bridgestone Golf Is The Official Golf Ball Provider Of The PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship
Bridgestone Golf becomes the official golf ball provider for the PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, Aug. 31-Sept. 4 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
July US Weather "Steady As She Goes" While June Utilization Falls
Pellucid Corp. reports that July turned in a flat performance for Golf Playable Hours compared to 2008. At the national level, July’s GPH were down 0.6 percent compared to the same period last year.
Jim McLean to Open New Golf Academy at Mayakoba – Mexico
Instructor Jim McLean announces plans to open a Jim McLean Golf Academy at Mayakoba Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, on Oct. 15.
