Champ reports that the winner of the Honda Classic wore its spikes, along with more than 50 percent of the field.
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XT1 Golf Tees appoints RedStar Marketing to handle all public relations and marketing for its tees in North America and Europe. … Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, N.J., hires Carolyn McKenzie Andrews as director of golf. … Feel Golf Co. Inc. receives an effective registration of its S-1 filing to become a public reporting company effective as of Feb. 12. … The Duke University Behavioral Economics department conducts a study on “Cheating in Golf and the Economics of Dishonesty” to understand people’s choices and behavior in various golfing situations. To participate anonymously in the 10-minute study and earn an opportunity to win $100 Amazon gift cards, click here. … Jeff Klauk, who finished third on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list, and Tyler Aldridge, who tied for 11th at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament in December, sign management agreements with Gaylord Sports Management. … Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck in Colts Neck, N.J., names Bill Britton as director of golf instruction. … The Connecticut State Golf Association, in conjunction with member golf clubs, develops a Player’s Club that allows members the opportunity to play certain CSGA member golf clubs (both private and public). … Putting Technologies develops the Precision Putting Trainer putting aid that provides a feedback experience where five aspects of the putting stroke work in perfect synchronicity. For information, go to www.puttingtechnologies.com. … The Carolinas PGA Section announces Tobacco Road Golf Club in Sanford, N.C., as the 2009 host of the Carolinas PGA Golf League Championship, Oct. 17. … Burroughs & Chapin Co. Inc., announces the members of its Pine Lakes Country Club staff when the course reopens on March 14. Mike Buccerone, the senior director of Grande Dunes clubs and amenities, will also serve as the senior director at Pine Lakes. Brad Crumling will serve as head golf professional and Alan Jarvis enters his fifth year as course superintendent.
» Tournaments
Commitments for the World Golf Championships-CA Championship, set for this week at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Fla., were finalized on March 6 with all 50 from the Official World Golf Ranking released on March 2 in the field.
EWGA Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 'Women On Par®' Scholarship Program
The EWGA Foundation is accepting applications for its “Women On Par” scholarship program. The program was established in 2008 to provide financial assistance to non-traditional female students – women at least 30 years old.
Enjoy "The Best Of Daytona" With Golfpac Travel
Golfpac creates “The Best of Daytona” package, which pairs lodging at The Shores Resort and Spa with golf nearby at Indigo Lakes, Cypress Head and Halifax Plantation, starting from $360.53.
CHAMP® Welcomes Ryan MacNeill
MacNeill Engineering, manufacturer of Champ cleats, names Ryan MacNeill as product analyst.
The Tribute Announces "Green Alliance" with Development Partners
The Tribute, a master-planned golf course community in The Colony, Texas, establishes a “Green Alliance” with its development partners to ensure environmental quality and energy efficiency. The consortium includes Tripp Davis and Associates and PGA Tour player Justin Leonard, designers of the under construction New Course at The Tribute.
The Player Group Inks Design and Real Estate Deal with Aymuray Wine & Golf Club in Argentina
Black Knight International helps launch the Gary Player-designed Aymuray Wine and Golf Club in Mendoza, Argentina.
Goode Putter Combines DEO & Interchangeable Hosel Technology For Optimum Putter Fitting
Goode Putter combines its dominant eye offset with interchangeable hosel technology to create a Black Carbon Steel series and a Stainless Steel series.
CHAMP® Cleats Dominate at 2009 Honda Classic
Champ reports that the winner of the Honda Classic wore its spikes, along with more than 50 percent of the field.
GolfTalk Live Radio Show Begins Fourth Year on WNTP 990-AM
The award-winning GolfTalk Live radio show, hosted by Tony Leodora out of Philadelphia, Pa., begins its fourth year on the air.
Graphite Design Continues its Commitment to Providing Outstanding Service and Communication to its Customer Base With New Hires
Graphite Design hires Philip Foster as product development specialist and Mike Diehl as aftermarket shaft specialist.
Learn How To Utilize The New Social Media At 19th Annual ING Spring Conference
“Utilizing The New Social Media” will be one of the educational sessions at the International Network of Golf‘s 19th Spring Conference, set for May 17-21 at the French Lick Resort in Indiana.
Golfing Magazine Reports Success of New Editorial Feature “You Know You Want One”
Golfing Magazine reports on its new editorial feature, “You Know You Want One.”
Ka’anapali Golf Resort’s General Manager Ed Kageyama Named PGA Aloha Section ‘Merchandiser of the Year’
Ka’anapali Golf Resort in Lahaina, Hawaii, announces that PGA general manager Ed Kageyama has been named PGA of America Aloha Section “Merchandiser of the Year for Resort Courses.”
Mizuno Announces Club Fitters Of The Year Award Winners
Mizuno announces its Club Fitters of the Year Award winners.
Graphite Design Aura Shafts Selected As Stock Option For Cleveland HiBore Monster XLS and Launcher Drivers
Graphite Design announces that its Aura shafts have been selected as stock options for Cleveland Golf’s HiBore IBorMonster XLS and Launcher drivers.
Golf Town Launches Cutting-Edge TaylorMade R9 Driver with Nationwide Promotion
Golf Town celebrates the arrival of the TaylorMade R9 driver by offering a $100 certificate toward any additional TaylorMade or Adidas products purchased through Sunday, March 8.
March Madness Las Vegas Golf Style; Tour Boulder Creek Golf Club; Free Golf at Jack Nicklaus’ The Chase with Signature Club
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on March Madness Las Vegas style and golf in Boulder City.
Golfing Magazine Reports Success of New Editorial Feature "You Know You Want One"
Golfing Magazine reports on its new editorial feature, “You Know You Want One.”
Ka'anapali Golf Resort's General Manager Ed Kageyama Named PGA Aloha Section 'Merchandiser of the Year'
Ka’anapali Golf Resort in Lahaina, Hawaii, announces that PGA general manager Ed Kageyama has been named PGA of America Aloha Section “Merchandiser of the Year for Resort Courses.”
