The English Golf Union and English Ladies’ Golf Association report that nearly 50 percent more clubs are offering free golf taster sessions than compared to this time last year.
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Hopkins named TOA director of business development
The LPGA Tournament Owners Association names Sharon Hopkins as director of business development.
Kevin Krisle joins TOA Board of Directors
Kevin Krisle was elected by the LPGA Tournament Owners Association as ex-officio on the TOA board of directors.
Angel Park And OB Sports Unveil Live Chat Capability On www.angelpark.com
OB Sports Golf Management implements a live chat service at Angel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev. Golfers who log on to the club’s Web site can chat live with an Angel Park representative in real time to confirm starting times, check rates, check weather conditions and get directions.
GPS Industries Continues Global Expansion With Another Key European Contract
GPS Industries Inc. completes installation of its Inforemer-HD system at Portugal’s Vila Sol Spa and Golf Resort.
2007 PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship Announces Cory Lemke Parent-Child Competition
The PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur adds the Cory Lemke Parent-Child Championship in honor of Cory Lemke, who at age 15 in 2002 won his flight and died in a 2006 motorcycle accident. The event will be held Aug. 27-31.
Sonartec Golf wins first Green jacket, third Major
Sonartec reports that the Masters champion carried a Sonartec SS-3.5 15-degree fairway metal in his bag.
Greenfix Golf Announces That More Than 100 Golf Courses Nationwide Are Now Utilizing Greenfix Ball Mark Elimination System
GreenFix Golf reports that more than 100 golf courses nationwide are now utilizing the GreenFix Ball Mark Elimination System.
Talking Rock in Prescott, AZ. selects Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online email marketing e-blast system for the facility
Talking Rock in Prescott, Ariz, selects Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online e-mail marketing e-blast system for its facility.
Cimarrón Golf Resort Signs On with Legendary Marketing’s Golf Marketing Commander Product for Integrated Marketing and Web Solutions
Legendary Marketing announces the launch of its new Golf Marketing Commander product for Cimarrón Golf Resort in Cathedral City, Calif.
Nicklaus Golf Equipment’s New Women’s Line
Nicklaus Golf Equipment adds a new line of women’s clubs to its 2007 portfolio, designed especially to help get shots airborne easier from tee to green.
Circling Raven’s Director of Golf Named One of the Nation’s Top Operators
The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho, announces that Circling Raven Golf Club director of golf David Christenson has been named one of the 20 "Most Admired Course Operators in the Nation." The honor follows a nationwide poll conducted by Golf Inc. Magazine.
$20 Gas Credit Available for Overnight Guests at Little Creek Casino Resort
Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, Wash., is offering a hotel-gas promotion that runs through May 10. Overnight guests at the resort pay $79 for a room on Sunday through Thursday nights and receive a $20 gas credit at Little Creek’s on-site gas station.
Graphite Design Powers Pair of Winners, Claims PGA TOUR Model Count and Extends Unprecedented Japan Tour Streak
Graphite Design reports that its YS-6 shaft led the graphite wood shaft model count at the PGA Tour’s Verizon Heritage, while players using the company’s shafts claimed victories on the Nationwide and LPGA tours, according to the Darrell Survey.
World Class Momentum
Boo Weekley, Brittany Lincicome and Markus Brier led Titleist golf ball players to a five-win week.
Highlands Reserve Golf Club of Davenport, FL selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Highlands Reserve Golf Club in Davenport, Fla., selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution.
AHEAD’S Lincicome Wins Ginn Open in Tough Conditions
Brittany Lincicome, who joined the Ahead staff earlier this year to promote the Kate Lord Collection of women’s golf apparel and headwear, won the Ginn Open.
Golf-Lifestyle Firm Buffalo Communications Promotes Three
Buffalo Communications promotes Dan Shepherd to vice president, Tom Williams to public relations/branding director, and Shane Sharp to public relations manager.
YES! Golf Wins On the Nationwide and Duramed FUTURES Tour
Yes! Golf reports that players won on the Nationwide and Futures tours using its C-Groove putters.
BRIEFLY
The Cleveland Golf Golden State Tour announces that Phil Bough has joined the tour as executive director, effective immediately. … Imperial Headwear renews its supporting partnerships with Golf Retirement Plus. In addition, Imperial continues its support of PGA professionals as a PGA of America licensee for both the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup. … Granville Golfland in Granville, Ohio, reports that it has been named Ohio’s only certifed Accra shaft dealer. … Annika Sorenstam opens the first Annika Academy at Ginn Reunion Resort in Reunion, Fla. … Nationwide Tour rookie and Bridgestone Golf tour team member John Kimbell won the inaugural South Georgia Classic using the new Bridgestone Tour B330-S golf ball. … Welch-e Technologies will host an intensive weekend of hands-on education in golf swing training and teaching, April 20-22 in Endicott, N.Y.
