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LPGA realigns organization in support of strategic plan

The LPGA reorganizes its business functions to focus on key strategic initiatives. As part of the evolution, several functions have been consolidated into three key business units – tournament operations and player services, new business development and worldwide sales, and LPGA tournament and schedule development.

“The Putting Game” to Debut at PGA Merchandise Show

The Putting Game will debut at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The aid offers no physical cup, but instead the device’s software creates a virtual cup where golfers can set the stimp or green speed.

Inaugural Kodak Challenge Tees Off on PGA TOUR

The Kodak Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA Tour players and fans, begins today, Thursday, at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. The Plantation Course’s No. 18 hole at Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii, has been selected as one of the 24 Kodak Challenge holes in 2009.

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.

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» Etcetera

The Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of Northern California‘s 2009 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony is set for Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Presidio Golf Club in San Francisco, Calif. … The 2009 Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Fitness Summit will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas. The event is open to junior golfers who would like to learn the importance of health and fitness as it relates to preventing injuries and improving golf performance. … Club Management magazine announces that Global Golf Advisors is co-sponsoring the 2008 Club Executive/Manager of the Year award with executive search firm Kopplin & Kuebler LLC. The 2008 winner is G. Mead Grady. … The Carolinas Golf Association announces the schedule for its annual series of USGA Rules of Golf Seminars. The scheduled 17 seminars are free of charge to attendees, who will view a narrated computer presentation on the basics of the Rules of Golf followed by question and answer sessions. For information on the seminars, visit www.carolinasgolf.org. … Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck, located in Colts Neck, N.J., announces the appointments of Linda Everk as director, membership and marketing, and Grace Muchiri, director, sales and catering. … Lebanon Turf pledges its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by committing to participate in the association’s Partner Recognition Program at the silver level. … A recent survey by Wrigley’s Doublemint gum reveals that preparing for an athletic event, can be more stressful for everyday athletes than a trip to the dentist’s office, public speaking and being late to an important meeting. Sixty-seven percent of everyday athletes who chew gum said they chew to relieve stress for a sporting event and 59 percent of everyday athletes who chew gum admit that they did so when they needed to focus on their event. Sixty-nine percent of golfers said that chewing gum can improve focus and concentration. … The Honolulu Star-Bulletin reports that Vijay Singh will have knee surgery following this week’s Mercedes-Benz Championship and will miss up to five weeks of the PGA Tour season. … The Carolinas PGA Section announces the seven sites throughout North and South Carolina for the 2009 Play Golf America Day season. The days are designed to provide free instruction to golfers of all ages and skill levels, introduce new golfers to the game and provide equipment testing. For a complete schedule and updated list of each event specific to the Carolinas, visit www.playgolfamericaday.com. … Dream Shot Golf will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. Dream Shot Golf is offering an opportunity to take a shot for $10 million in its booth. … Player’s Pass, a provider of reduced-fee golf at golf courses nationwide, hires the Maxwell & Miller Marketing Firm to handle all new promotional programs for the company. …

» Tournaments

U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate commits to play in the Buick Invitational, Feb. 5-8. … The Wyndham Championship retains WilsonMcGuire Creative to continue its role as the advertising agency of record for the PGA Tour event. WilsonMcGuire has represented the Wyndham Championship since 2007. … A pre-qualifier has been scheduled for amateurs wishing for a spot in the Champions Tour’s SBS Open at Turtle Bay’s Monday Qualifier. The pre-qualifier has been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, on Turtle Bay Resort’s George Fazio Course.

» Television

Golf Channel will air live coverage from the Mercedes-Benz Championship, Thursday-Saturday, 6-10:30 p.m. ET and Sunday, 6-10 p.m. ET.

» Competitions

Abby Bools of Hickory, N.C., and Drew Weaver of High Point, N.C., the 2007 British Amateur champion, won their respective division titles in the Carolinas Young Amateur in Pinehurst, N.C., on Jan. 6.

Heavy Putter Earns Golf Digest 2009 'Hot List' Honor

Boccieri Golf, maker of the Heavy Putter, announces that its new Mid-Weight Series K4 blade model has been named to the Golf Digest “2009 Hot List,” the company’s third such honor in four years.

ING Media Awards Presentation Press Conference At PGA Show Will Honor The Best Works Of 2008 In 13 Categories; Player's Pass, Heritage USA and Sunbuster Eyewear Return As Sponsors

The International Network of Golf‘s 16th Media Awards Presentation press conference will honor the best works of 2008 in 13 catergories. The presentation will be held Thursday, Jan. 29 at 12:30 p.m. in ClubING (Room 309-A) at the Orange County Convention Center as part of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

"The Putting Game" to Debut at PGA Merchandise Show

The Putting Game will debut at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The aid offers no physical cup, but instead the device’s software creates a virtual cup where golfers can set the stimp or green speed.

Glove It to debut ’09 line at PGA Show

Glove It a manufacturer of women’s fashion golf accessories, will debut its 2009 accessory collection at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29-31.