Bobby Jones and Hickey Freeman have been chosen by the PGA Tour to outfit both the United States and International teams for The Presidents Cup.
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Old Course at Historic Bedford Springs Resort Blends New Golf Experience With Classic Style
The Old Course at Bedford Springs Resort, located in Bedford, Pa., is offering its Tee for Two golf package through Dec. 1.
International field set for next week’s LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament
The first of two LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournaments begins next week with 168 players beginning their quest toward membership on the 2008 LPGA Tour. Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., hosts the first of two sectional qualifiers Sept. 19-22.
Bidding Frenzy for Final Days of EWGA Foundation’s Online Auction
The Executive Women’s Golf Association Foundation‘s online auction fundraiser ends bidding at Saturday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. ET. For information, go to www.ewga.com.
Mountain Golf Course First Mickelson Design Effort
River Rock Golf Club, the Phil Mickelson-designed course located in Cashiers, N.C., is set to open in 2010.
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The Northern California Left Handed Golfer’s Association announces that the first California Junior Left Handed State Open Championship will be played Oct. 13-14 at the Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fairfield, Calif. The championship is open to all girls and boys ages 8-18 who play left-handed. For information, go to www.leftygolf.org. … Lee Trevino and Jeff Sluman commit to play in the SAS Championship, Sept. 21-23 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C. … The 22nd Great Sports Legends Dinner, set for Monday, Sept. 17, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, N.Y., will feature an opportunity to play golf with Jack Nicklaus and premium tickets to the Masters as auction items.
Tickets can still be purchased by phone at 305-243-4656, 212-245-6570 or online at www.thebuonicontifund.com. … Chaffin/Light Associates announces the opening of the eight remaining holes of Balsam Mountain Preserve‘s 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature golf course in Sylva, N.C. … Orange County National in Winter Garden, Fla., raises $1,274 for the Fallen Heroes Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 1, during the inaugural Patriot Golf Day event sponsored by the PGA of America and USGA. … St. Johns Golf and Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla., will host the pre-qualifying stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament for the third time. The qualifier will take place Sept. 17-21. … Mercedes-Benz Retail and PGA Golf Pages agree to a strategic partnership. The alliance aims to maximise their combined operations to provide mutual benefits for clients of both parties, including access to privileged events and promotional offers. … Tournament officials for the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship announce that all 2007 ticket buyers will be given free tickets to the 2008 event. Due to heavy rainfall, the tournament was shortened from 54 to 18 holes and will not be considered an official LPGA Tour event. The tournament will match 2008 tickets to the equivalent of 2007 orders.
Will Eye Health System will be the presenting sponsor of the 62nd U.S. Blind Golfer Association National Championship, Sept. 26-27 at Edgmont Country Club in Edgemont, Pa. … Beginning Sept. 18, Atlanta Junior Golf will provide nine tournaments, including the Grand Slam Classic at Bobby Jones on Oct. 13; the Stableford Shootout at The Creek on Oct. 20; and the PineIsle 36-Hole Winter Challenge on Nov. 10-11. … ChampionsGate Resort in Orlando, Fla., will host the Links Fore Leukemia Tournament on Friday, Sept. 28, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Central Florida. … PGA professional John Kantarski launches a website designed to educate and support PGA and industry professionals on the different technologies for the golf business. The website is golfindustrytechhelp.com. … Callaway Golf reports that Zach Morrison, a 25-year-old Callaway Golf staff professional at Anthem Country Club in Henderson, Nev., accomplished a rare feat in the past nine months. Morrison recorded holes-in-one on a par 3, a par 4, and a par 5.
Morrison made the first on Nov. 16 at the par-4 sixth hole of the Lexington Course at the Revere Golf Club in Henderson. The second came on April 21 at his home club, playing the par-5 eighth hole from the forward tee during a ladies event at his home club. The final ace came on Aug. 19 on the par-3 eighth hole at Lakes Course at Moon Palace Golf Club in Cancun, Mexico. … Eighty-four junior players from the United States and Canada will compete in the Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip and Putt National Championships on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Celebration Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. An hour-long national championships highlight show is scheduled to air on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. ET on Golf Channel. … Riley Golf introduces its Energy irons, hybrid long irons and fairway woods. … Jim Furyk, winner of the 2003 U.S. Open, will replace Tiger Woods in the field at the 25th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 15-17 at the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. … Mission Hills Golf Club, located in Shenzhen, China, opens its 11th and 12th courses, designed by Pete Dye and Chinese golf standout Zhang Lian Wei, respectively. … ParHawaii launches ParHawaii.com, which provides a user-friendly experience featuring discounted Hawaii golf tee times.
2007 PGA Fall Expo – An Unqualified Success Industry attendance increases 16%, PGA Golf Professional attendance up 14% & manufacturer participation grows by 12%
Officials for the PGA Fall Expo, held Sept. 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nev., report on the event’s success, in which industry attendance, PGA golf professional attendance and manufacturer participation were up by 16, 14 and 12 percent, respectively.
International field set for next week's LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament
The first of two LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournaments begins next week with 168 players beginning their quest toward membership on the 2008 LPGA Tour. Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., hosts the first of two sectional qualifiers Sept. 19-22.
Bidding Frenzy for Final Days of EWGA Foundation's Online Auction
The Executive Women’s Golf Association Foundation‘s online auction fundraiser ends bidding at Saturday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. ET. For information, go to www.ewga.com.
Golfweek to add new section
Golfweek will launch a new section within its magazine to serve those working in the golf industry, the Pro Shop Buyer’s Guide, which will debut in the Oct. 20 issue.
B&B enjoys PGA Fall Expo success
Bowler & Blake reports on its appearance at the PGA Fall Expo, which concluded Wednesday in Las Vegas, Nev.
Creamer to sport Sundog special
Sundog Eyewear produces a special sunglass to celebrate Paula Creamer’s selection to the U.S. Solheim Cup team. Creamer will wear it during this weekend’s Solheim Cup matches.
August ’07 Golf Weather: Rounds Gain on Unfavorable Weather
Pellucid Corp. reports that Golf Playable Hours for the month of August at the national level declined 4.4 percent compared to last year.
Reigning World Long Drive Champion Jason Zuback Battles PGA Tour’s Longest Drivers At $1 Million Kraft Shoot-Out
Jason Zuback, the reigning five-time Re/Max World Long Drive Champion and Long Drivers of America Hall of Famer, will be part of a foursome that includes two of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour — Bubba Watson and Jason Gore, at the $1 million Kraft Shoot-Out, Monday, Sept. 17, 4:30-7 p.m. ET.
The Votes Are In, The 2007 GT Tech Awards Announced In The Fall/Holiday Issue Of Golf Tips Magazine
Golf Tips Magazine presents its sixth annual GT Tech Awards in the fall/holiday issue.
Srixon’s Furyk, Rollins, Allenby and Clark Make Elite Field of 30
Srixon has four full staff members in the FedEx Cup season- ending Tour Championship — Jim Furyk, John Rollins, Robert Allenby and Tim Clark.
Nike Golf Unveils Extension to SQ SUMO Family with the Introduction of New SQ SUMO Irons -Nike Golf’s New Geometry Continues to Break Ground
Nike Golf extends its SasQuatch SUMO family with the introduction of the SQ SUMO irons.
AccuSport Announces Comprehensive Sale to TPC Network
AccuSport International Inc. completes a comprehensive sale of Vector Pro Launch Systems for use at all TPC Properties.
Golfweek Introduces The Pro Shop Buyer’s Guide For The Golf Industry
Golfweek will launch a new section within its magazine to serve those working in the golf industry, the Pro Shop Buyer’s Guide, which will debut in the Oct. 20 issue.
Circling Raven Golf Club (Idaho Panhandle) Posts August Sales Increases; Year-to-Date Numbers Ahead of Projections as Well
Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, announces that the golf club posted increases in several categories in August, continuing the upward trend it has enjoyed since its first full season in 2004.
