Marriott Golf announces that its "Rounds & Rooms" program is now available for select properties in the UK, including Forest of Arden Country Club in England and Dalmahoy Country Club in Scotland.
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Timacuan Golf & Country Club To Host Men’s Pro-Am Scramble Event August 26
The first Timacuan Men’s Pro-Am Scramble is set for Saturday Aug. 26, at Timacuan Golf and Country Club in Lake Mary, Fla.
Golf Pride Makes "Major" Statement As Grip Of Choice At PGA Championship
Golf Pride reports that, according to Darrell Survey, it was the No. 1 grip at the PGA Championship, used on 83.2 percent of the clubs compared to 16.8 percent for all other competitors’ grips.
UST Dominates Top Money at PGA Championship
United Sports Technologies reports that its graphite shafts were played by five of the top seven finishers at the PGA Championship.
Titleist Tops Golf Ball, Iron, Wedge and Putter Counts at PGA Championship
Titleist reports that it was the most played ball at the PGA Championship by an overwhelming 103-19 margin. Also, Titleist golf ball players accounted for 11 of the top 15 finishers, including runner-up and 2003 PGA Championship winner Shaun Micheel.
Golf fitness professional shares secrets to Perform Better Golf
Golf fitness swing trainer Mike Pedersen shares his information with Perform Better Golf.
2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, Tom Lehman Takes a Hands On Approach in Designing The Team Staff Bag by Club Glove
West Coast Trends Inc., makers of the Club Glove, announce that the design of the staff bags for the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup team has been finalized.
Cedar Glenn Golf Course in Williamsburg, Ontario selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution
Cedar Glenn Golf Course in Williamsburg, Ontario, Canada, selects the CourseTrends core golf marketing solution.
Impulse Secures Second-Place Earnings on Two Tours
Harrison Sports reports that the runner-up at the PGA Championship played an Impulse shaft in his Sonartec hybrid club.
Aldila nails back-to-back wood, hybrid count victories at majors
Aldila Inc. reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, it was the No. 1 shaft of choice for both woods and hybrids at the PGA Championship. Aldila was also the No. 1 shaft manufacturer of woods and hybrids at the British Open.
CHAMP Spikes Hits A Hole-in-one With A Grand Slam
Champ Spikes reports that seven of the top 10 finishers at the PGA Championship and 59 out of the field of 156 players wore its spikes.
Golf Channel’s Laura Baugh To Co-Host Executive Women’s Golf Retreat at New Rosen Shingle Creek
Former LPGA veteran Laura Baugh will team with Brad Brewer to co-host the inaugural Shingle Creek Executive Women’s Golf Retreat, Oct. 5-8 at the new Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Fla.
2006 U.S. Ryder Cup
The 10 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup team automatic qualifiers were finalized with the completion of play at the PGA Championship. Vaughn Taylor, J.J. Henry, Zach Johnson and Brett Wetterich secured the final four spots.
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Forest Preserve Golf in Des Plaines, Ill., will hold the grand opening of its Harry Semrow Driving Range miniature golf course today, Tuesday, and not as initially reported in the Monday, Aug. 21, edition of The Wire.
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Graphite Design International reports that its YS-6 model led the graphite wood shaft model count at the PGA Championship, according to the Darrell Survey.A total of 14 YS-6 models were in play and, in all, 37 shafts bearing GDI’s YS brand were in play. â?¦ The Great Bear Golf and Country Club in East Stroudsburg, Pa., sent a pair of two-man teams to the finals of the ESPN National Golf Challenge. Kevin Dixon and Justin Hilgert won the gross title with a score of 66. The net title went to Christopher Reilly and Kevin Reilly. The winning teams will advance to the finals in Las Vegas, Nev., in November. â?¦ Ashley Hoagland earned her first professional win at the Hunters Oak Futures Golf Classic and became the 11th recipient of the Mio "First-Time Winner" award. Hoagland was awarded a Mio Golf XE watch. â?¦ Empire Lakes Golf Course in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and site of the Nationwide Tour’s Mark Christopher Charity Classic will build a new clubhouse starting this fall. The construction project will begin immediately after the tournament in October and is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2007 event.
Wills Joins Alderdyce-McDaniel
Matt Wills joins Tartan by Alderdyce-McDaniel as its new sales representative for the North and South Carolina region.
Blumenherst, Kim And Lee To Represent USA At Women'sWorld Amateur Team Championship
The Women’s Committee of the U.S. Golf Association names Amanda Blumenherst of Scottsdale, Ariz., Kimberly Kim of Hilo, Hawaii, and Jennie Lee of Huntington Beach, Calif., to the 2006 USA Women’s World Amateur team, which will play Oct. 18-21 at De Zalze Golf Club and Stellenbosch Golf Club in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Captain's Selections Stewart Cink And Scott Verplank Named To Complete 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team That Will Compete In Ireland
Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank, members of a combined three U.S. Ryder Cup Teams, were selected by U.S. captain Tom Lehman to complete the 12-member U.S. Ryder Cup Team that will face Europe, Sept. 22-24, in the 36th Ryder Cup at The K Club in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland.
Marriott Golf Expands "Rounds & Rooms," To Select Properties In The UK
Marriott Golf announces that its "Rounds & Rooms" program is now available for select properties in the UK, including Forest of Arden Country Club in England and Dalmahoy Country Club in Scotland.
Timacuan Golf & Country Club To Host Men's Pro-Am Scramble Event August 26
The first Timacuan Men’s Pro-Am Scramble is set for Saturday Aug. 26, at Timacuan Golf and Country Club in Lake Mary, Fla.
Golf Pride Makes "Major" Statement As Grip Of Choice At PGA Championship
Golf Pride reports that, according to Darrell Survey, it was the No. 1 grip at the PGA Championship, used on 83.2 percent of the clubs compared to 16.8 percent for all other competitors’ grips.
