The English Golf Union and English Ladies’ Golf Association appoint two new regional development officers — Steven Peet, who will work in the East with Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Jason Budd, who will work with Durham and Northumberland.
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Environmental stewardship efforts of superintendents, facilities recognized
The Marvel Golf Club in Benton, Ky., and its golf course superintendent, Christopher S. Gray, have been named the overall winner of the 2007 Golf Course Superintendent Association of America/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf awards.
PCS Golf Technology Conference Hosts Dennis Walters Performance
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society announces that golf shot artist Dennis Walters will perform at the PCS Golf Equipment Professional Technology Conference’s Demo Day on Sunday, Jan. 13.
Tour Concept and Miura Golf Announce Component Alliance
True Tempers‘ Tour Concept clubmaker network forms an alliance with Miura Golf, a component head manufacturer, and its network of specialty fitters. This affiliation is expected to elevate the custom fitting programs for both companies by expanding their premium component offerings.
Golf Convergence Presents “Sobering News” to Ann Arbor City Council Regarding Viability of Golf Courses
Golf Convergence announces its report to the Ann Arbor, Mich., City Council regarding the viability of its municipal golf courses.
Adams Golf Signs Two-Time PGA TOUR Winner, Aaron Baddeley
Adams Golf expands its tour staff with the addition of Aaron Baddeley, a two-time PGA Tour champion and the 18th-ranked player in the world. As part of his contract, Baddeley will wear the Adams Golf hat, carry the tour staff bag and is expected to start the year playing the company’s line of Insight fairway woods.
IMT Introduces The Touchless Cover™ at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show: Fulfilling a need for convenience
IMT introduces The Touchless Cover, a fully automatic and enclosed protection system for electric vehicles.
The R&A Raises The Profile Of Its Golf Course Management Activities
The Royal and Ancient promotes Steve Isaac to director, golf course management.
The R&A Announces Littlestone, Prince’s And Royal Cinque Ports As Local Final Qualifying Venues For 2011
The Royal and Ancient names Littlestone, Prince’s and Royal Cinque Ports as the Local Final Qualifying venues for the 2011 Open Championship, which will be held at Royal St George’s.
EGU And ELGA Golfmark Award Is A Success With Clubs
The English Golf Union and English Ladies’ Golf Association reports on the progress of its GolfMark Award, which was launched in March 2006.
YES! Golf Will Introduce Six New Models At 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
Yes! Golf will debut six new C-Groove models at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. The models include two new blades, two mallets, a new 2-piece hybrid, and a putter with a high MOI and a totally new, patented alignment system called GrooveTube.
Explanar Booth 20% Bigger at PGA Merchandise Show
Explanar will exhibit its professional and junior golf training and fitness system at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
Linger Longer Magazine Celebrates Reynolds Plantation
Linger Longer magazine features Reynolds Plantation, located in Greensboro, Ga., in this month’s issue.
David Bogue Earns Honor Of “Top General Manager” From Vegasgolfer Magazine
David Bogue, general manager of Angel Park and The Legacy Golf Clubs in Las Vegas, earns VegasGolfer magazine’s Fairway Award as "Top General Manager” in the Las Vegas golf industry.
Juliette Falls Earns National Top-10 Recognition
Juliette Falls Golf and Spa Community in Ocala, Fla., has been selected among the Top 10 New Courses You Can Play by Golf Magazine.
Vermont Golf Association
The Vermont Golf Association announces its 2008 major tournament schedule.
Champions Tour Releases Updated 2008 Schedule
The Champions Tour updates its 2008 schedule, which will feature 29 official events and official prize money totaling a record $55.5 million.
Two Arrested For Counterfeiting After Investigation By Acushnet Company And Cleveland Golf
Following a raid in Plano, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 14, two men were arrested and charged with felony trademark counterfeiting. A six-month investigation by the Texas Rangers and Frisco Police Department, in cooperation with the Acushnet Co., Cleveland Golf and Eaton Corp., resulted in allegations that Ronald Grunwald and Norman Millender operated an Internet-based site that sold fake brand-name golf clubs.
Amanda Palmer Launches Luxury Clothing Exclusively for Women
Amanda Palmer will release her inaugural line at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. The Amanda Palmer Collection features classic designs and functional clothes.
Club Car Extends Premier Partner Sponsorship of NGCOA
Club Car extends its multi-year sponsorship of the National Golf Course Owners Association.
