Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates add three refurbishment projects – in Oslo, Norway; Naples, Fla.; and Dallas, Texas – to its portfolio of 130 renovations worldwide. In Norway, ground was broken this fall on a major renovation of Oslo GolfKlubb, the country’s oldest course that will reopen in July.
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Franklin Golf Expands Executive Team
Clarkston, Mich.-based Franklin Golf, a golf management and marketing company, adds Frank Guastella as director of operations/marketing. Guastella, a 24-year PGA member and master professional, will oversee Franklin Golf’s public course-managed properties.
Schmidt-Curley Design Recognized by Golf Digest’s 2007 Rankings of America’s Best New Courses
Schmidt-Curley Design reports that Golf Digest named Canyon River Golf Club in East Missoula, Mont., as a "Best New Public Course Under $75," and the Donald Ross Course at French Lick in French Lick, Ind., as a "Best New Public Remodel" in its 2007 rankings of America’s Best New Courses.
SST PURE® Technology Exhibited at PCS Technology Conference
Strategic Shaft Technologies will exhibit its SST Pure Shaft Alignment System at the PCS Golf Equipment Technology Conference in Palm Harbor, Fla., Jan. 12-15.
Former President Bush To Receive 2008 USGA Bob Jones Award
George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, has been chosen to receive the U.S. Golf Association‘s 2008 Bob Jones Award. Presented annually since 1955, the USGA’s highest honor is given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf.
Classic Accessories Announces Participation and New Fairway Golf Car Accessories at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
Classic Accessories reports its plans to show new Fairway golf car accessories at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. Classic Accessories designs, manufactures and sells innovative textile products that cover, protect and organize outdoor gear.
Introducing the Revolutionary AirZone™ Inflatable Golf Net
AirZone Sports introduces its AirZone Inflatable Golf Net, an inflatable golf practice net.
Donald Ross Course at French Lick Named Among Best Remodels
The Donald Ross course at historic French Lick Resort Casino in French Lick, Ind., has been selected among the Best New Public Course Remodels of 2007 by Golf Digest.
PUMA® Debuts Game-Changing Technology at 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
Puma will debut its Smart Quill technology at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
Golfweek’s Golfest Orlando Adds New Events And Entertainment To Schedule
Golfweek adds two new events and several celebrities to Golfest Orlando, Jan. 12-13 in Orlando, Fla., including the Helicopter Ball Drop. Among the celebrities in attendance will be 2007 European Solheim Cup captain Helen Alfredsson.
Venetian Bay Golf Club Set to Open in January
The newly-constructed Venetian Bay Golf Club, located in New Smyrna, Fla., will open for member play on Jan. 4. The championship golf course is a cornerstone of the 1,800-home, Mediterranean-themed Venetian Bay master-planned community being developed by The Johnson Group.
Daphne’s Headcovers builds on success with new creations for 2008
Daphne’s Headcovers will introduce its 2008 line at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. Among the new creations are Survivor Celebration Kitty, a pink tabby feline headcover. A portion of its sales will benefit Marathon of Miracles Foundation.
Wilson Staff Introduces its 2008 Tour Golf Bag Series
Wilson Golf introduces its top-of-the-line golf bag offering, the Wilson Staff Tour series, which includes the Wilson Staff Tour and the Wilson Staff Tour Carry.
TaylorMade Golf Enjoys Successful 2007 Tour Season
TaylorMade Golf reports that on being the No. 1 driver in all 47 PGA Tour and 30 Champions Tour events, and the most-played driver in 51 European, 31 Nationwide and 27 LPGA events in 2007.
LDA Tees Off Again On Feb. 6-10, 2008
The Long Drivers of America announces that its 2008 season begins Feb. 6-10 with two events — the Desert Launch and Diamond in the Desert Classic — to be held at the Palms Golf Club in Mesquite, Nev.
USGA Names Wightman Managing Director, Communications
The U.S. Golf Association names Christopher P. Wightman to the position of managing director, communications. In this newly-created position, Wightman will oversee all communication functions and work across the organization to integrate the USGA’s growing initiatives.
Todd Lewis Joins GOLF CHANNEL On-Air Team
Golf Channel adds Todd Lewis to its on-air team. Lewis will serve as a host and reporter for Golf Central, the network’s nightly news program, and will contribute to the network’s news reporting team at PGA and LPGA events.
Illinois’ Mike Small; Southern California’s Chris Starkjohann Capture Second Consecutive Pga Professional Player Of The Year Honors
Mike Small of Champaign, Ill., and Chris Starkjohann of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., earn the respective 2007 PGA‘s Professional and Senior Professional Players of the Year awards, respectively.
World-leading agribusiness joins GCSAA Partner Recognition Program Syngenta attains GCSAA Gold Partner status
Syngenta joins the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America‘s Partner Recognition Program by investing at the program’s Gold level.
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear Debuts Fall 2008 at the PGA Merchandise Show
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear will launch its fall 2008 collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. Among the highlights for the new season include the expansion of Performance 18 into new product categories and the debut of Sport Fit.
