The Mississippi Development Authority Division of Tourism announces that three state courses have been voted onto the Golfweek‘s 2008 “Top 100 Resort Courses” list — Fallen Oak Golf Club in Biloxi (No. 22), Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier (No. 33), Dancing Rabbit Golf Club‘s Azaleas Course in Philadelphia (No. 67).
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Aldila's VS Proto™ helps winner blow by field at WNB Golf Classic
Aldila reports that the winner of the WNB Golf Classic played its VS Proto “By You” shaft. Aldila also won the wood and hybrid shaft counts at the Nationwide Tour event.
Circling Raven Golf Club (Idaho Panhandle) Rises Again in Golfweek's "Top 100 Resort Courses" in America
Circling Raven Golf Club, an amenity of Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort and Hotel in Worley, Idaho, ranks No. 58 in Golfweek‘s “Top 100 Resort Golf Courses” in America.
Bermuda's Port Royal Golf Course To Host 2009, 2010 PGA Grand Slam Of Golf
Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda has been named the site for the 2009 and 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
Garb goes junior
Garb Inc. launches a junior golf promotion for 2009. The program, targeted at junior camps, features five different styles of 100 percent polyester performance golf shirts from solids to color blocks.
Goosen debuts AHEAD’s new eco-friendly line
AHEAD headwear and apparel endorsee Retief Goosen will debut the company’s new eco-friendly polo collection at this week’s PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. The new line is scheduled for delivery to golf shops in November.
Dunning’s Johnson wins in Texas
Dunning reports on staff player Zach Johnson winning the Valero Texas Open while wearing Dunning’s Interface Pique Spencer Polo, Stretch Performance Pant and Tour Belt.
TMaG sccops up Ashworth
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. to acquire Ashworth Inc. The transaction value is $72.8 million, which includes the assumption of $46.3 million of Ashworth debt.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company to acquire Ashworth, Inc.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. to acquire Ashworth Inc. The transaction value is $72.8 million, which includes the assumption of $46.3 million of Ashworth debt.
Comcast/NCGA Foundation Invitational at Harding Park
The second Comcast/Northern California Golf Association Foundation Invitational will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. PT at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco. The event is open to the public.
Jay Overton to become Host Professional at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
Jay Overton, who has served as the director of golf at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Tampa Bay, Fla., for 30 years, becomes the resort’s host professional.
Morton Joins Cleveland Golf/Srixon Advisory Board
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announces that Ken Morton Jr. of Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, Calif., has joined the Cleveland Golf/Srixon elite advisory board. Morton currently serves as the vice president of retail and marketing of Morton Golf, as well as the president of the Association of Golf Merchandisers.
Federación Dominicana de Golf To Join Ghin
The U.S. Golf Association announces that Federación Dominicana de Golf, the national governing body for golf in the Dominican Republic, will join the Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) service on Jan. 1, 2009, and become the second international golf association to subscribe to the network.
Bayonet Black Horse Retains Buffalo Communications to Publicize Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club in Seaside, Calif., retains Buffalo Communications to provide media-relations and publicity services to enhance its national profile following a multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation by the Bates Golf Design Group.
Goosen Debuts Eco-Friendly Polo Collection at PGA Grand Slam
AHEAD headwear and apparel endorsee Retief Goosen will debut the company’s new eco-friendly polo collection at this week’s PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. The new line is scheduled for delivery to golf shops in November.
Speaking of Golf Radio Show Host Tom Horan
Dixon Golf reports on Tom Horan‘s hole-in-one that was made with the eco-friendly Earth golf ball.
Fujikura Posts Triple Wins At PGA, LPGA & Champions Events
Fujikura wins the driver and all woods shaft brand count, which includes hybrids, at the Valero Texas Open, the Longs Drugs Challenge and the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship.
Shula’s Unlimited Golf Fall Promo By Golfpac Travel
Golfpac Travel announces that it’s travel feature of the week is “Shula’s Unlimited Golf Fall Promo.” For $101.65 a night, golfers who travel to Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes, Fla., in November or December can play unlimited golf on the Senator Course.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Zach Johnson Captures Texas Valero Open
Titleist brand ambassador Zach Johnson won the Texas Valero Open using the company’s Pro V1x golf ball and new 909D2 driver.
ACCRA AXIV wins at the Turning Stone Championship
Accra reports that the winner of the Turning Stone Championship used a TaylorMade Tour Burner 3-wood, custom fit with the Accra AXIV XE 80 shaft.
