Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield, Conn., earned a No. 10 ranking in Golfweek‘s “Best Top 30 Municipal Courses” across America, joining U.S. Open hosts Torrey Pines and Bethpage Black among those inside the top 10.
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Junior Golfers to Compete in China-USA Youth Team Championship
Eight U.S. junior golfers will compete July 23-25 in the first China-USA Youth Team Championship in Langfang City, China. This is the first such match between junior golfers from the USA and China. The eight Americans, all Callifornians, are Rico Hoey III of Rancho Cucamonga, Steven Kearney of La Costa Canyon, Mathew Miller of Pleasanton, Grant Rappleye of Elk Grove, Sydney Burlison of Salinas, Bonnie Hu of Fremont, Jennifer Johnson of La Quinta and Rachel Morris of Carlsbad.
Johnson to showcase Dunning's fall collection
Dunning Golf staff player Zach Johnson will showcase selections from the brand’s fall 2008 collection, including the Tour Stretch outerwear and Thermal Performance Wool sweaters, during this week’s Open Championship.
Fujikura Winning Driver & Wood Shaft Brand At John Deere Classic
Fujikura‘s Rombax shaft was used in the driver and fairway woods of the John Deere Classic winner. The brand also won the overall driver shaft count at the John Deere Classic, along with the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic and Nationwide Tour Players Cup.
Aldila's DVS™ drives Creamer to tournament record 60, victory at Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic
Aldila advisory staff member Paula Creamer shot an 11-under 60 using its DVS shaft in her driver and NVS in her 3-wood en route to winning the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
PrideSports Dominates Cleat & Spike Field At PGA TOUR's John Deere Classic; Wins On Nationwide & LPGA Tours
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that it led the field at the John Deere Classic as nearly 80 percent of the players wearing either plastic cleats or metal spikes chose PrideSports products, including 61 players who chose the Softspikes Pulsar cleat. Also, the respective winners at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic and the Nationwide Tour’s Player’s Cup also wore PrideSports products.
Srixon's Webb And Jimenez Finish In Top 5
Srixon staff players Miguel Angel Jimenez and Karrie Webb posted top-five finishes at the Barclays Scottish Open and Jammie Farr Owens Corning Classic, respectively. They each played the Z-URS golf ball.
TrackMan™ data to be used on 4 holes during broadcast of The 2008 Open Championship
TrackMan reports that its technology will be captured and broadcasted on four holes during this week’s Open Championship.
Explanar Golf Announces Tour Sponsorship
Explanar Golf becomes a sponsor of the PGA EuroPro Tour.
Pinehurst’s Buddy Trip Of A Lifetime Takes Golf Travel To New Levels
Pinehurst Resort launches a unique travel experience that includes the opportunity to win a signature trophy on Pinehurst No. 2 and a schedule packed with perks.
Top Golf Vacation Destinations Go Head-To-Head In New Reports
Golf Vacation Insider reports on The Greenbrier and The Homestead resorts, rival golf vacation destinations straddling the border of Virginia and West Virginia.
Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc. Managing Editor, Karen Palacios-Jansen Nominated For LPGA Teacher Of The Year Award.
Karen Palacios-Jansen, Golf Fitness Magazine.com on-line editor and managing editor of Team Advice for Golf Fitness Magazine Inc., has been nominated for the LPGA Section Teacher of the Year Award.
Big Break Returns To Michigan With New Format
Golf Channel‘s “Big Break X: Michigan” will celebrate its 10th anniversary by being shot at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Mich.
Ashworth, Inc. Names Industry Veteran Dick Gianferante Sales/Product Manager At Sunice
Ashworth Inc. names Dick Gianferante as sales/product manager for the company’s Montreal-based Sunice Outerwear.
Softspikes® Pulsar™ Cleat Dominates At The John Deere Classic
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that 64 players in the John Deere Classic field wore Pulsar cleats, while nearly 70 percent of the overall plastic cleat and metal spike field wore PrideSports products.
2008 Shaft Buyer’s Guide in the July Issue of Golf Tips MAGAZINE!
Golf Tips magazine features its Shaft Buyer’s Guide in its July issue.
16th Annual Couples Golf Tournament Returns In November To Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Colonial Williamsburg, Va., will host the 16th Couples Tournament, Nov. 3-4.
JustinRose.com Re-Launched For The Open
PGA and European tour player Justin Rose relaunches his website, JustinRose.com, in time for his return to Royal Birkdale and this week’s Open Championship. The site, managed by his sponsors Golfalot.com since 2000, has been re-designed and includes many new features.
Crouch, Camplin Promoted To Head Golf Pros At Pinehurst
Pinehurst Resort promotes two of its golf staff members to head professionals – Chris Crouch as head golf professional position for the Pinehurst main clubhouse activities, including management of the staff at course Nos. 1-5, and Todd Camplin from first assistant to head golf professional at Pinehurst No. 7.
Midweek Stay-and-Play Golf Specials Abound in the Pocono Mountains
The Pocono Mountains (Pa.) Visitors Bureau announces a variety of midweek stay-and-play packages and daily golf specials are available within the “Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret” golf cooperative.
