Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, former Nationwide Tour player Erik Compton and Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Furman Bisher have been honored with three prestigious awards given by the Golf Writers Association of America.
Honors
LIJA by Linda Hipp Names Leta Lindley 2008 ‘Tour Style Leaders’ Grand Prize Winner
Lija names LPGA player Leta Lindley as winner of its inaugural Tour Style Leaders Program grand prize, which is valued at $25,000.
LIJA by Linda Hipp Names Leta Lindley 2008 'Tour Style Leaders' Grand Prize Winner
Lija names LPGA player Leta Lindley as winner of its inaugural Tour Style Leaders Program grand prize, which is valued at $25,000.
Jaime Banuelos Receives 2008 Marriott Golf Grounds Scholarship
Jaime Banuelos receives the 2008 Marriott Golf Grounds Scholarship, which is annually awarded to an outstanding student enrolled in a Turf Management-related program at the University of Arizona. Banuelos received a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Production in December and is currently enrolled in the university’s Masters program.
Lake of Isles Golf Shop Named One of the 100 Best Golf Shops By Golf World Magazine
Lake of Isles‘ golf shop in North Stonington, Conn. is named one of the “100 Best Golf Shops” by Golf World magazine for the fourth year in a row.
California Golf Hall Of Fame To Induct Boyns, Murphy
Casey Boyns and Bob Murphy are the newest members of the California Golf Hall of Fame. They will be inducted at the 50th annual California Golf Writers Association awards banquet on Feb. 10 at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, Calif.
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame to Add Four Members During Augusta Ceremony Sponsored by Club Car
Larry Hinson, Johnny Paulk, Darwin White and the late Perry Adair will be inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame on Jan. 10 in Augusta.
amateurgolf.com – Bridgestone Golf Players of the Year announced
Amateurgolf.com announces its Amateurgolf.com/Bridgestone Players of the Year, based on a comprehensive ranking system taking results from major tournaments across the United States. Danny Lee and Amanda Blumenherst are the respective men’s and women’s winners.
KZG Congratulates 30 New Master ClubFitters
KZG announces that 30 professional clubfitters have completed the KZG clubfitting certification program.
Brian Pavlet Elected To Long Drivers Of America Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Set For 2009 RE/MAX World Finals
Brian Pavlet will be inducted into the Long Drivers of America Hall of Fame during the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship in Mesquite, Nev.
Daphnes Headcovers Receives 2008 Phoenix Award
Daphnes Headcovers is selected for the 2008 Phoenix Award in the “Golf Equipment and Supplies” category by the U.S. Local Business Association.
Harrington, Ochoa and Haas Win GWAA Awards
Padraig Harrington, Lorena Ochoa and Jay Haas have been named respective 2008 Players of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America. All three players will be honored at the GWAA’s annual awards dinner on April 8 in Augusta, Ga.
Golf Academy of America’s Pendergrass Receives Horton Smith Trophy
Phil Pendergrass, a professor at Golf Academy of America, is selected by the Carolinas Section of the PGA of America as the recipient of the 2008 Horton Smith Trophy.
2009 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year Stats
Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer and Brendon de Jonge were named the Players of the Year on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours, respectively, by their fellow competitors.
Golf Academy of America's Pendergrass Receives Horton Smith Trophy
Phil Pendergrass, a professor at Golf Academy of America, is selected by the Carolinas Section of the PGA of America as the recipient of the 2008 Horton Smith Trophy.
Total Golf Adventures (TGA) Reaches Finals In Two Categories For The 16th Annual ING Industry Awards Program
Total Golf Adventures reports that its on the final ballot in two categories for the 16th ING Industry Awards.
Nicklaus Design named Asia’s Architect of the Year
Asian Golf Monthly/Asian Golf Business names Nicklaus Design as “Golf Course Architect of the Year in Asia.”
Nicklaus Design named Asia's Architect of the Year
Asian Golf Monthly/Asian Golf Business names Nicklaus Design as “Golf Course Architect of the Year in Asia.”
Ohio’s Bonar Wins 2009 USGA Green Section Award
The U.S. Golf Association announces that Terry Bonar, 67, golf course superintendent at Canterbury Golf Club in Shaker Heights, Ohio, is the recipient of the 2009 USGA Green Section Award.
Ohio's Bonar Wins 2009 USGA Green Section Award
The U.S. Golf Association announces that Terry Bonar, 67, golf course superintendent at Canterbury Golf Club in Shaker Heights, Ohio, is the recipient of the 2009 USGA Green Section Award.