Billy Casper Golf: To offer its agronomy internship program, designed to identify and further educate future leaders in turfgrass management, in 2013. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor or graduate turfgrass management or agronomy degree program with career aspirations in golf-course maintenance.
Education
Golf Convergence Teams With Clemson University PGM Students To Craft Strategic Plan For The Trails At Chickasaw Point
Golf Convergence: Managing principal James J. Keegan is collaborating with Rick Lucas, program director of Clemson University’s Professional Golf Management program, to create a real world class experience for this semester. Students will help to develop a strategic plan for The Trails at Chickasaw Point in Westminster, S.C.
Annika Foundation, SPARK Team Up For Nationwide ‘Healthy School Makeover Contest’
Annika Foundation: Accepting video entries for the nationwide Healthy School Makeover contest, with the winner receiving a grand prize worth $45,000 in educational materials, training and equipment. The Annika Foundation is partnering with SPARK on the initiative.
Annika Foundation, SPARK Team Up For Nationwide 'Healthy School Makeover Contest'
Annika Foundation: Accepting video entries for the nationwide Healthy School Makeover contest, with the winner receiving a grand prize worth $45,000 in educational materials, training and equipment. The Annika Foundation is partnering with SPARK on the initiative.
Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Announces Fall Class
Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy: Announces a fall class representing 25 countries and 22 states.
Keiser University College Of Golf Partners With Impact Zone Golf
Keiser University: College of Golf partners with Impact Zone Golf, and will now offer students optional training to achieve player and teacher certification in the Impact Zone Golf teaching program.
King Par Scholarship Awarded To Dylan Straka
King Par: Names Dylan Straka, of Flushing, Mich., as this year’s recipient of its King Par scholarship.
Mitchell® Golf Master Class Full Again
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute: Reports on its recently-completed Master Club Performance Fitting Technology School that was led by Larry Baldridge, director of business development and education.
Mitchell® Golf Master Class Full Again
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute: Reports on its recently-completed Master Club Performance Fitting Technology School that was led by Larry Baldridge, director of business development and education.
B.i.G. Chooses TrackMan University For Global Fitting Staff Education
TrackMan: University education services chosen for use by Bioengineered in Germany (B.i.G.). Also, all B.i.G. fitting representatives in the U.S., Europe and Asia will become TrackMan certified professionals.
Keiser University College Awards Wounded Warrior Scholarship
Keiser University: College of Golf has named Timmy Lynn King Jr. of the U.S. Marine Corp as the recipient of its Wounded Warrior Scholarship. The scholarship will cover 100 percent of King’s tuition and educational expenses for the term, which began on June 25.
OB Sports Golf Academy Helps Students Succeed On The Golf Course
OB Sports: Reports on its OB Sports Golf Academy, and student Kolton Lapa, who won the Arizona Boys State Championship.
The First Tee Of Metropolitan New York And Nassau County To Host “The First Tee Life Skills & Leadership Academy”
The First Tee of Metropolitan New York: Partners with Nassau County (N.Y) to host The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy, July 25-31, on Long Island.
The First Tee Of Metropolitan New York And Nassau County To Host "The First Tee Life Skills & Leadership Academy"
The First Tee of Metropolitan New York: Partners with Nassau County (N.Y) to host The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy, July 25-31, on Long Island.
Billy Casper Golf, TurfNet Extend Partnership for Agronomic Professional Development
Billy Casper Golf: Renews its partnership with TurfNet to aid in the professional development of its golf-course agronomy teams. BCG personnel gain unlimited access to the wide array of education and networking opportunities provided by TurfNet.
Greg DiGirolamo Overcomes Serious Spinal Cord Injuries That Left Him A Quadripelegic To Enroll At Golf Academy Of America
Golf Academy of America: Reports on first-year student Greg DiGirolamo, who has overcome severe spinal cord injuries that initially made him a quadriplegic in 2007.
Essay Contest Winner To Receive Full Scholarship To Golf Academy Of America As Part Of A “Future With Impact” Promotion
Golf Academy of America: To award a full scholarship as the winning prize for the best essay in a “Future With Impact” promotion. Interested applicants must submit an essay that answers the question, “How would you grow and impact the game of golf?”
Essay Contest Winner To Receive Full Scholarship To Golf Academy Of America As Part Of A "Future With Impact" Promotion
Golf Academy of America: To award a full scholarship as the winning prize for the best essay in a “Future With Impact” promotion. Interested applicants must submit an essay that answers the question, “How would you grow and impact the game of golf?”
The Wallace Family Finds Family Unity And Hope For A Brighter Future At Golf Academy Of America
Golf Academy of America: Reports on George Wallace and his two sons, Jonathan and Christopher, who attend the Myrtle Beach, S.C., campus. The sons have been en discharged from military service due to injuries received in Iraq, while George Wallace lost his job last year at a nuclear power plant near Aiken, S.C., after 30 years of employment.
True Temper PGA Professional Training Now Available Online
True Temper Sports: Professional Fitting Center education and training program for PGA professionals is now available online to view as a webinar.