Events

Golf Channel‘s “Big Break X: Michigan” will celebrate its 10th anniversary by being shot at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Mich.

Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., will hold “Take Your Daughter to the Course,” July 14-20. Girls will play free with a paying adult throughout the week as part of an initiative by Play Golf America and the National Golf Course Owners Association.

The PGA Fall Expo announces that Elations supplement drink will launch at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27, and will assume title sponsorship of the annual reception at House of Blues on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

San Diego Golf Academy reports on its recent Orlando seniors touring the Golf Channel studios.

Golf Hall of Famer Billy Casper will visit Mohawk Park Golf Course in Tulsa, Okla., to conduct a putting clinic, host a tournament, sign autographs and pose for photographs on Thursday, July 10, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

The International Network of Golf announces its 19th Spring Conference will be held at the French Lick Resort Casino in French Lick, Ind., May 17-21, 2009.

The Mike Bender Golf Academy and the Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla., will host the second Pro-Am Benefit Tournament, which benefits the Boy’s Town Central Region Demetree Campus, on Friday, July 25.

Golfweek reports on its 2008 Golfest series, which concluded with Golfest Connecticut, June 14-15 at TPC River Highlands. The free event, which was held in conjunction with the Travelers Championship, attracted more than 2,500 attendees and was the final stop in the series’ six-event tour around the country.

The Mike Bender Golf Academy and the Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla., will host the second Pro-Am Benefit Tournament, which benefits the Boy’s Town Central Region Demetree Campus, on Friday, July 25.

Golfweek reports on its 2008 Golfest series, which concluded with Golfest Connecticut, June 14-15 at TPC River Highlands. The free event, which was held in conjunction with the Travelers Championship, attracted more than 2,500 attendees and was the final stop in the series’ six-event tour around the country.

Eastman Kodak Co. and the PGA Tour announce the creation of the Kodak Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA Tour players that celebrates beautiful holes and memorable moments on the PGA Tour. The Kodak Challenge begins in January 2009 and select PGA Tour tournaments will feature a Kodak Challenge hole. Players must play at least 18 Kodak Challenge holes throughout the season to be eligible to win.

Officials for the PGA Fall Expo, set for Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev., report that this year’s event will have one of its strongest exhibitor line up in recent years.

Marriott Golf announces that Cattails at Meadowview in Kingsport, Tenn., will hold its Family Golf Festival on Sunday, June 29.

Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa., reports on 115 club members turning out in support of the second Armed Forces Appreciation Day.

Zachary Wright of Phoenix wins The Bag Boy Company‘s “push cart shuffleboard” contest.

Zachary Wright of Phoenix wins The Bag Boy Company‘s “push cart shuffleboard” contest.

Golf instructor Suzy Whaley, a mother of two daughters, offers tips to get girls off to the right start in golf in advance of the NGCOA’s ninth annual Take Your Daughter to the Course Week, July 7-13.

Plantation Golf Resort, located in Crystal River, Fla., announces plans to participate in “Take Your Daughter to the Course Week,” July 7-13.

The National Golf Course Owners Association‘s 13th Multi-Course Owners Conference Leadership Retreat will be held June 30-July 2 in Monterey, Calif.

Plantation Golf Resort, located in Crystal River, Fla., announces plans to participate in “Take Your Daughter to the Course Week,” July 7-13.