Two former winners and four first-timers are named Players of the Year by the Carolinas Golf Association.
Honors
Tiger Woods Honored With GWAA's Bartlett Award
Tiger Woods, whose Tiger Woods Foundation has reached an estimated 10 million young people and dispersed more than $30 million in grants since its inception a decade ago, is honored Golf Writers Association of America‘s Charlie Bartlett Award.
The award, named for the first secretary of the GWAA, is given to a professional golfer for his/her unselfish contributions to the betterment of society. Woods will be honored at the GWAA Annual Awards Dinner April 4 in Augusta, Ga.
Acushnet, USGA Top List Of Nominees In 2006-07 ING Industry Honors Program
The Acushnet Co. secured three nominations and the U.S. Golf Association two in the 2006-07 ING Industry Honors.
Environmental Stewardship Efforts Of Superintendents, Facilities Recognized
Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, Ga., and its Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) certified golf course superintendent, Anthony L. Williams, have been named the overall winner of the 2006 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA).
Uremovich And Elmore Named Carolinas Junior Players Of The Year
Rachel Uremovich of Hilton Head Island, S.C., and McCuen Elmore of Cheraw, S.C., are the 2006 Carolinas Junior Players of the Year.
Harmon Family, Lopez And Rankin Honored By GWAA
The Harmon family, America’s most influential family of teaching pros for more than 50 years, and Hall of Famers Nancy Lopez and Judy Rankin have been honored with three prestigious awards given by the Golf Writers Association of America.
Maruman Golf Tour Staff Member Juvic Pagunsan Named 2006 Asian Tour "Rookie Of The Year"
Maruman Golf tour staff member Juvic Pagunsan recently was named the PGA Asian Tour’s 2006 Rookie of the Year.
Professional Caddies Association Foundation Honors New Inductees Into Its Hall of Fame At 2007 PGA Show in Orlando, FL
The Professional Caddies Association Foundation will honor its 2006 Hall of Fame inductees at the PGA Merchandise Show, Friday, Jan. 26, in Orlando, Fla.
NGCOA’s Player Development Award Winners Use Creativity To Increase Participation, Revenues
The National Golf Course Owners Association announces its 2006 Player Development Awards.
Maruman Golf Tour Staff Member Juvic Pagunsan Named 2006 Asian Tour "Rookie Of The Year"
Maruman Golf tour staff member Juvic Pagunsan recently was named the PGA Asian Tour’s 2006 Rookie of the Year.
NGCOA's Player Development Award Winners Use Creativity To Increase Participation, Revenues
The National Golf Course Owners Association announces its 2006 Player Development Awards.
Miles of Golf Earns National Magazine Golf Shop Award
Miles of Golf, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based golf shop, reports it has been named one of the "100 Best Golf Shops in America" by Golf World Business magazine.
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Announces Reynolds Caddie Medal Recipients Mr. Jack Fulghum, III and Mr. Roger Martinez
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame announces that Jack Fulghum III and Roger Martinez are recipients of the Reynolds Caddie Medal, given to a deserving caddie or caddie-master.
Wolstenholme Awarded MBE In New Year Honours List
English amateur Gary Wolstenholme is awarded the MBE for services to sport.
Race Brook Country Club Honored with CSGA Distinguished Club Award
Race Brook Country Club in Orange, Conn., becomes the ninth recipient of the Distinguished Club Award at the Connecticut State Golf Association‘s 107th annual meeting.
Woods, Ochoa and Haas Win GWAA Awards
Tiger Woods, Lorena Ochoa and Jay Haas have been named 2006 Players of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Announces Annual Awards
The Duramed Futures Tour announces the recipients of its annual awards, including Katie Connelly as winner of the Heather Wilbur Spirit Award and Sherrin Smyers as winner of the Trainor Award.
New Wolfdancer GC named to GOLF’s "Top 10 You Can Play"
Golf Magazine names Wolfdancer Golf Club in Bastrop, Texas, among the nation’s "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play" for 2006.
New Wolfdancer GC named to GOLF's "Top 10 You Can Play"
Golf Magazine names Wolfdancer Golf Club in Bastrop, Texas, among the nation’s "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play" for 2006.
Tiger Woods Earns PGA Tour Player Of The Year Honors
Tiger Woods has been named the PGA Tour Player of the Year by his fellow competitors. Woods will receive his eighth Jack Nicklaus Trophy in recognition of his selection. Trevor Immelman was selected as Rookie of the Year, while Steve Stricker was named Comeback Player of the Year.