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University of Michigan women’s coach Kathy Teichert announces her resignation after 16 years at the school. … The World Golf Hall of Fame board of directors selects late President Dwight D. Eisenhower for induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Nov. 2. Eisenhower, selected in the Lifetime Achievement Category, will become the first President inducted into the Hall of Fame, posthumously joining Christy O’Connor, José Maria OlazÁbal and Lanny Wadkins as part of the Class of 2009. … The second Eagle Cup, played at the Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel, Calif., on June 4 raised more than $60,000 for six local charities. … Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark., completes a $6.2 million renovation of its championship course, which will host the LPGA’s Northwest Arkansas Championship, Sept. 11-13, 2009. The renovation was overseen by Heckenkemper Golf Course Design. … Author and columnist John Feinstein launches his personal blog, “Feinstein On The Brink,” at www.feinsteinonthebrink.com. Feinstein will post each weekday, offering his unfiltered views and commentary on breaking news, hot topics, as well as personal stories inside the world of sports. … Performance Golf Marketing Alliance names Jeff Jones as vice president of sales. …

Tickets for the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship, Sept. 8-13 at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark., are now available. Daily tickets are $15 Tuesday-Thursday, Sept, 8-10; $25 for tournament play, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13. Week-long badges are $50. For ticket information, visit www.pgbeautychampionship.com or call 479.715.6100. … Tournament Golf Foundation introduces a new program for the LPGA’s Safeway Classic, Aug. 28-30 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland, Ore., that is designed to benefit local non-profit organizations in the state. Organizations can sell tickets to the tournament and and keep 100 percent of the proceeds. For information, visit www. safewayclassic.com.

Former Super Bowl champion quarterback Trent Dilfer is recipient of the 2009 Brodie Award, recognizing an individual’s accomplishments in both a chosen profession and in the sport of golf. It’s given each year by organizers of the American Century Championship celebrity tournament. … Long Drivers of America will conduct the Desert Duel, a members-only tournament, at Mesquite Regional Sports and Events Complex on Thursday, Aug. 27. Registration opens June 29 at 9 a.m. CT. For information, call 888.233.4654 or 682.549.2105. … “Going For The Green,” written by swing coach Gary Gilchrist, golf fitness trainer Susan Hill and sports psychologist Jeff Troesch and published by Sterling Publishing, provides a unique insider’s look at the three most important aspects of the game. … Feel Golf Co. executes a definitive agreement for equity financing of up to $10 million from Boston-based Auctus Private Equity Fund LLC. The funding is contingent upon an effective registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. … Golf Lab TV is launched, and will test and demonstrate equipment live on TV and then create easy-to-follow 30-minute program that is aired on leading United Kingdom sports networks, including Sky Sports. … The Northern California PGA of America posthumously elects Lucius Bateman to be an honorary member of the NCPGA and will honor him at its semi-annual meeting on July 12. Bateman (1901-1972) was recognized as one of the premier golf instructors nationwide and served as a mentor for youth in the Oakland and Alameda, Calif., areas.

The ACE Group Classic partners with TPC Treviso Bay in Naples, Fla., for a limited time offer to all 2009 Ultimate Golf Experience Book buyers. Through Sept. 30, all 2009 golf book buyers can play TPC Treviso Bay, host course for the Champions Tour event, for $100 per person. For information, call 239.593.3900.