Grande Pines Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., receives the Chapter Award for Environmental Leadership in Golf for a Resort Facility from the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America/Golf Digest’s Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards.
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Jo-Ann Dixon, Jon Last & Ede Rice Join EWGA Association Board of Directors
Jo-Ann C. Dixon of West Caldwell, N.J.; Jon Last of White Plains, N.Y.; and Ede Rice of Edina, Minn., have joined the EWGA‘s board of directors.
‘Beloved Soul Mate’ of Maryland Superintendent, Willie Wins ‘Dog of the Year’ Days After His Death
Willie, the dog of Steve McCormick, golf course superintendent at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Md., is selected “Dog of the Year” at the 2009 Golf Industry Show. The 7-year-old German shorthaired pointer mix will receive the award posthumously following his death on Jan. 29 due to a malignant tumor.
Cleveland® Golf / Srixon® Announces New National Advisory Board
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announce the formation of a new advisory board, whose role will be to offer guidance pertaining to all Cleveland Golf/Srixon brands.
In observance of President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 16, The Wire will not be published. The Wire will resume publication on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Bobby Jones introduces its short sleeve pique polo shirt with ruffled collar and white enamel buttons. Retail price is $145. … Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pa., announces its “Unlimited Golf Package” is available Mondays through Thursdays, and offers a 40 percent savings. … Founders Club Golf introduces the women’s “Believe” complete package set. This product displays the signature pink ribbon emblem and offers everything a female golfer would need. Founders Club will donate $5 per set to the Telfair Mammography Fund at St. Joseph’s/Candler in Savannah, Ga. … Barona Creek Golf Club in San Diego, Calif., announces an ambitious turf reduction project that will lower irrigation and maintenance needs to enhance its conservation of natural resources. The project will eliminate alternate tee boxes and convert 10 to 12 acres of out-of-play turf to waste bunkers or more natural landscape. It will also limit over-seeding to tees and roughs, lowering maintenance requirements by an additional 10 to 15 percent.
» Tournaments
Naples, FL – Champions Tour player Fred Funk commits to play The ACE Group Classic, Feb. 20-22 in Naples, Fla.
» Television
The LPGA and JoongAng Broadcasting Corp. agree to a five-year partnership that names J Golf the LPGA’s official Korean media rights partner starting in 2010. JBC also will underwrite an event on the 2010-2014 LPGA Tour schedules in Southern California. The venue and tournament name will be announced at a later date.
Peter Johncke "The Trick Shot Master"
Peter Johncke, known as “The Trick Shot Master,” reports on recent appearances in Chicago, Ill., and Pebble Beach, Calif.
Three OB Sports-Managed Golf Facilities Selected As "Golfworld 100 Best Golf Shops"
OB Sports Golf Management announces the selection of Sandia Golf Club, The Legacy Golf Club and We-Ko-Pa Golf Club to GolfWorld‘s list of “The 100 Best Golf Shops in America.”
Titleist Offers "Uneven Lies" Book As Gift Through Website
Titleist offers a complimentary copy of author Pete McDaniel‘s, “Uneven Lies: The Heroic Story of African-Americans in Golf” to coincide with Golf Channel‘s presentation of the documentary, “Uneven Fairways.” The books will be available at no charge while supplies last through titleist.com.
Jo-Ann Dixon, Jon Last & Ede Rice Join EWGA Association Board of Directors
Jo-Ann C. Dixon of West Caldwell, N.J.; Jon Last of White Plains, N.Y.; and Ede Rice of Edina, Minn., have joined the EWGA‘s board of directors.
'Beloved Soul Mate' of Maryland Superintendent, Willie Wins 'Dog of the Year' Days After His Death
Willie, the dog of Steve McCormick, golf course superintendent at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Md., is selected “Dog of the Year” at the 2009 Golf Industry Show. The 7-year-old German shorthaired pointer mix will receive the award posthumously following his death on Jan. 29 due to a malignant tumor.
Cleveland® Golf / Srixon® Announces New National Advisory Board
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announce the formation of a new advisory board, whose role will be to offer guidance pertaining to all Cleveland Golf/Srixon brands.
NIKE, Inc. Announces Corporate Restructuring and Cost Reductions to Enhance Consumer Focus and Drive Innovation More Quickly to Market
Nike Inc. announces the next stage of its category business model execution, which includes the restructuring of its business and may result in an overall reduction of up to 4 percent of the company’s nearly 35,000 workforce.
French Lick Resort Announces 2009 Pete Dye Golf Packages
French Lick Resort, located in southern Indiana, announces that its “Pete Dye Golf Packages” are available for booking.
Tiger Calls On Friend Chris Riley; Las Vegas’ Nick Watney Wins Buick Invitational; Bear’s Best Las Vegas Nicklaus History
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on Tiger Woods touching base with Chris Riley and local pro Nick Watney winning the Buick Invitational.
Imperial Headwear reports successful PGA Show attendance and participation
Imperial Headwear reports on its results from the recent PGA Merchandise Show.
The Country Club Of North Carolina To Host 2010 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship
The U.S. Golf Association announces that The Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst, N.C., will host the 2010 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. The dates of the championship will be July 19-24.
The Founder’s Club selects ClubPay for Payroll Processing
The Founder’s Club in Sarasota, Fla., selects ClubPay as its payroll processing partner.
Village Greens Golf Club (Woodridge, IL) selects Golf Fusion as New Website Provider
Village Greens Golf Club in Woodridge, Ill., selects Golf Fusion as its new Web site provider.
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Fred Couples enters into an endorsement agreement with i2Telecom International Inc. to represent the company’s MyGlobalTalk mobile phone products and services.
