Strategic Shafts Technologies adds Jack Nicklaus Performance Solutions to its network of SST Pure licensees.
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Plaza Construction Corp. donates $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf
Steven Fisher, chairman and CEO of Plaza Construction Corp., joins The Environmental Institute for Golf’s Advisory Council.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Bobby Jones introduces its signature men’s cologne. Bobby Jones men’s cologne is available at Bobby Jones freestanding boutiques, country clubs, luxury golf resorts and www.bobbyjonesshop.com. … The Golf Courses at Incline Village in Incline Village, Nev., reports that Mountain Course head professional Angie Rodriguez recently became certified through the PGA Certified Professional Program in Golf Operations. … The Water’s Edge Golf Course in Penhook, Va., reopened on Thursday following a $5 million renovation by golf architect Richard Mandell and Aspen Corp. … Donald D. Johnson, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association, has been elected to the Wisconsin State Golf Association Hall of Fame. Johnson, 73, served as WSGA president in 1988 and was a WSGA director from 1979-1988. … The First Tee of Greater Charleston announces that it will launch the area’s inaugural First Tee program Tuesday, June 17. LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam and Ginn Resorts are redesigning Patriot Points Links, a 18-hole public course in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and will provide the temporary facility for The First Tee of Greater Charleston program.
» Tournaments
The Northern California Superintendent-Professional Tournament is slated for Monday, June 16, at TPC San Francisco Bay at Stonebrae in Hayward, Calif. … Ricoh Company Ltd. will continue its title sponsorship of the Ricoh Women’s British Open, July 31-Aug. 3 at Sunningdale Golf Club in England.
Saratoga Lake Golf Club Chooses Legendary Marketing's Golf Marketing Commander
Golf Marketing Commander announces Saratoga Lake Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., as its newest client.
New Adams Golf Drivers All The Rage
The Long Drivers of America reports that the Adams Insight XTD LDA Prototype drivers (models 9015D and 9016D) are available in lots from 5.5 to 10.5 degrees exclusively through LDA’s retail and e-commerce arm, Sellinger’s Power Golf.
Lindley wins Corning Classic with Lija
Lija reports on Leta Lindley, a member of its Tour Style Leader program, winning at the Corning Classic.
ForeFront Group, Inc. Names Brian McTasney As Chief Financial Officer
ForeFront Group Inc. names Brian J. McTasney as its new chief financial officer.
SDGA Motivates Students to Succeed
The San Diego Golf Academy reports on hosting motivational speaker Chuck Miller for its second semester Golf Facility Management students.
LIJA Tour Style Leader Leta Lindley Wins LPGA Corning Classic
Lija reports on Leta Lindley, a member of its Tour Style Leader program, winning at the Corning Classic.
Working with experts, earns BIG tax win for “little guy” in High Falls, New York
Golf Tax reports on Stone Dock Golf Club in High Falls, N.Y., and its property tax value.
Huge Day At NCPGA Play Golf America Day at Haggin Oaks
Morton Golf reports on the Northern California PGA “Play Golf America Day,” held May 23 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, Calif.
KBS Steel Shafts Riding Wave of Success
Femco Steel Technology reports that the respective winners of the Spanish Open and BMW Asian Open, along with the runner-up at the AT&T Classic and Crowne Plaza Invitational have played its new KBS Tour steel shafts.
AboutGolf, RBS and Jack Nicklaus Team Up
AboutGolf will provide its indoor golf simulators for the Royal Bank of Scotland’s RBS Jack Nicklaus Majors Challenge.
Golf Town President and CEO Named to Canadian Retail Hall of Fame
Golf Town announces the induction of company president and CEO Stephen Bebis to the Canadian Retail Hall of Fame.
Geneva Farm Joins Ranks of Upscale Courses Featuring ProLink GPS
ProLink Solutions announces that Geneva Farm Golf Course in Street, Md., now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
Nike Golf Tour Staff Member Suzann Pettersen Wins the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open Using Nike Golf Equipment
Nike Golf tour staffer Suzann Pettersen wins the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open using Nike golf equipment. It’s Pettersen’s first win since joining Nike Golf earlier this year.
PING tops equipment counts at Women’s NCAA; Individual champion plays PING
Ping reports that, according to Darrell Survey, it led the iron, driver, fairway wood and hybrid counts at the NCAA Women’s Division I Championship.
Cybergolf welcomes Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach, CA. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach, Calif., as its newest client and will custom design and host the property’s website and e-mail marketing newsletter system.
Zero Friction has Strong Showing at the Crowne Plaza Invitational
Excel Golf reports that Ryan Palmer played its Zero Friction performance tees en route to a 15th-place tie at the Crowne Plaza Invitational.
Great Under $30 Father’s Day Gift!
Bionic Golf Gloves announces its Father’s Day promotion.
