GolfTalkLive.net will feature Tony Leodora‘s daily blog from the U.S. Women’s Open. … Golfsmith and GolfTEC partner for a promotion that gives golfers an opportunity to get new golf equipment and improve their games with $1 million worth of free lessons. While supplies last, a golfer who makes a purchase of $299 or more at any Golfsmith store will receive a free 30-minute GolfTEC swing diagnosis. … Sebonack Golf Club in Southhampton, N.Y., becomes the nation’s first course to power its entire golf car fleet with solar energy, using SolarDrive‘s new solar technology. … Falcon’s Fire Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., announces that a renovation of its course is underway. The renovation will include enlarged greens, re-contouring, bunker renovation and drainage, and new TifEagle grass. The course is scheduled to re-open on Oct. 1. … Auburn University names Evan Osteen, a former University of Central Florida assistant, as the Tigers’ new assistant men’s coach.
2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman will miss next week’s British Open due to a wrist injury. Immelman has been out since withdrawing from the Memorial Tournament, but is expected to return at the RBC Canadian Open.
