Nick Powers and Philip Gurule receive $500 scholarships as part of Tijeras Creek Golf Club‘s benefit club card program. The scholarships are awarded to the college-bound dependents of the club cardholders.
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Billy Casper Golf Names Steve Keating General Manager of 1757 Golf Club (Dulles, VA)
Billy Casper Golf names Steve Keating as general manager of 1757 Golf Club, located in northern Virginia, roughly 45 minutes west of Washington, D.C. Keating will manage all aspects of 1757 Golf Club, including clubhouse operations, turf management, food and beverage, special events, golf instruction and on-site staffing and training.
Heritage Golf Group Names Brian Richter General Manager/PGA Director Of Golf At Legacy Golf Club
Heritage Golf Group names Brian Richter as general manager and PGA director of golf of Legacy Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla.
Rickie Fowler Signs Multi-Year Equipment Deal With Titleist
Titleist agrees to a multi-year equipment deal with Rickie Fowler, the world’s top-ranked amateur who turned professional following last week’s Walker Cup. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but Fowler will play a full complement of Titleist product. Fowler will make his professional debut at the Nationwide Tour’s Albertsons Boise Open.
GustBuster’s Steve Asman To Be Featured LIVE on The Weather Channel this Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm (EST)
Steve Asman, president of GustBuster umbrellas, is scheduled to appear live on The Weather Channel, today, Thursday, at approximately 7:10 p.m. ET to discuss the design and technology behind the umbrella.
GustBuster's Steve Asman To Be Featured LIVE on The Weather Channel this Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm (EST)
Steve Asman, president of GustBuster umbrellas, is scheduled to appear live on The Weather Channel, today, Thursday, at approximately 7:10 p.m. ET to discuss the design and technology behind the umbrella.
Industry Veteran Jim Lackey joins almostGOLF
AlmostGolf hires Jim Lackey to its sales team. Lackey will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with sporting goods retailers, non-sporting goods retailers and mass merchants primarily in the Northeast region.
Mission Hills’ Tenniel Chu Joins the Duke of York for Round of Golf
Tenniel Chu, executive director of Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, became the first Chinese golf executive to play golf with the Royal Family when he joined Prince Andrew, Duke of York, for a round in Scotland earlier this week.
VGM Speakers at Golf Inc.
Dawn Prebula, senior vice president of VGM Club, and Tom Barber, vice president of sales for VGM Financial Services will be speakers at two seminars at the Golf Inc. Conference, Sept. 15-16.
Mission Hills' Tenniel Chu Joins the Duke of York for Round of Golf
Tenniel Chu, executive director of Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, became the first Chinese golf executive to play golf with the Royal Family when he joined Prince Andrew, Duke of York, for a round in Scotland earlier this week.
Mike Bender Named PGA of America’s 2009 National Teacher of the Year
The PGA of America announces Mike Bender as its 2009 National Teacher of the Year. Bender is founder of the Mike Bender Golf Academy at Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla.
Mike Bender Named PGA of America's 2009 National Teacher of the Year
The PGA of America announces Mike Bender as its 2009 National Teacher of the Year. Bender is founder of the Mike Bender Golf Academy at Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla.
Greg Norman Kicks-off Countdown to World Cup at Mission Hills Golf Club
Greg Norman visits the 12-course Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, to share his thoughts on the World Cup and the future of golf in China.
Sunice Appoints Howie Ellis as New Executive Vice-President of Sales for the United States market
Sunice appoints Howie Ellis as its new executive vice president of sales for the United States.
Long time Aldila employee, Bruce Stevens, passes away
Long-time Aldila employee Bruce Stevens passes away. Services will be held in Poway, Calif., but a specific date has not been set.
Canada’s Nick Taylor Wins The Mark H McCormack Medal
Canada’s Nick Taylor will become the third recipient of the Mark H McCormack Medal, the award given by The Royal and Ancient to the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking at the end of the amateur season.
Botetourt Country Club Inducts Three Into Hall of Fame
Botetourt Country Club in Fincastle, Va., inducts Harry Mac Williamson, Bennie Griffith and Troy Smith into the club’s Hall of Fame, which was established in 2006.
LebanonTurf Names Zimmerman Marketing Manager For Pro Line of Biological Plant Nutrition Products
LebanonTurf names Lori A. Zimmerman marketing manager for the company’s professional line of biological plant nutrition turf products.
Jorge Campillo Joins Cleveland® Golf/Srixon® Tour Staff
Cleveland Golf/Srixon signs Jorge Campillo to its tour staff. The multi-year deal calls for Campillo to wear a Cleveland hat, carry a Cleveland bag and play Cleveland woods, irons and wedges, as well as using a Srixon ball and glove.
Canada's Nick Taylor Wins The Mark H McCormack Medal
Canada’s Nick Taylor will become the third recipient of the Mark H McCormack Medal, the award given by The Royal and Ancient to the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking at the end of the amateur season.
