Orange County National Golf and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla., names Alan Walker to the newly-created position of director of golf.
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Tiger Woods Debuts Nike Golf’s New SP-8 TW Tour Featuring Innovative Power Platform Technology
Tiger Woods will debut Nike Golf‘s new SP-8 TW Tour footwear at the PGA Championship.
Environmental Institute for Golf recognizes Metedeconk National GC
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Foundation and the Robert Trent Jones Endowment Fund received more than $30,000 from the 17th Robert Trent Jones Invitational at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, N.J.
Yankee Run Golf Course in Brookfield, OH selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution
Yankee Run Golf Course in Brookfield, Ohio, selects CourseTrends to implement its golf marketing strategy.
FTGA & Allied Associations Fund More Than $150k For Turf Research
The Florida Turfgrass Association, in cooperation with several allied turf and golf industry associations, will allocate funding for research grants in excess of $150,000 over the next two years.
Power Performance Rankings
David Edwards, with his victory at the 3M Championship, moves up three places from 13th to 10th in the Power Performance Rankings. Loren Roberts retains the No. 1 spot.
Sell-A-Club.Com Gives Customers Cash Not Credit For Used Golf Clubs
Sell-A-Club.com launches and offers golfers a site where they can sell used clubs.
BRIEFLY
The Golf Channel‘s "Live From The PGA Championship" will feature 26 hours of live news coverage, analysis and features from Medinah Country Club, Aug. 15-20. "Live From the PGA Championship" will air prior to and immediately following the conclusion of network coverage each day. Coverage kicks off with live coverage of pre-tournament news conferences on Tuesday, Aug. 15, and Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 1-3:30 p.m. ET and pre-tournament shows in prime time starting at 7 p.m. ET. … At the close of entries, a record 126 teams — 75 men’s and 51 women’s — will compete in the 2006 World Amateur Team Championships to be held near Cape Town, South Africa, in October. … The Golf Channel‘s new instruction series "Personal Lessons" will feature Raymond Floyd on Monday, Aug. 14 at 9:25 p.m. ET. Floyd joins the show to provide individual attention in the form of real one-on-one lessons to two amateurs as they play golf on Floyd’s home course, Old Palm, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. … Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, announces the golf club posted strong revenue performance in July and is ahead in revenue categories Year-To-Date. Circling Raven saw its green fee revenue increase by 6 percent, its merchandise sales by 10 percent and total income by 10 percent over July 2005 numbers. … Sweetwater Golf and Country Club in Longwood, Fla., names Paul Austin as assistant golf pro. … The Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau Inc. announces that Jack Frost National Golf Club in Blakeslee, Pa., has welcomed its first 25 charter members. … CBS Sports will air live coverage of the third and final rounds of The International on Saturday, Aug. 12, and Sunday, Aug. 13, from 3-6 p.m. ET. Also, CBS Sports’ Bill Macatee will host the PGA Tour special "Phil MIckelson: The People’s Champion" on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET. … Golf Smarter‘s weekly podcast features Shivas Irons Society founder and president Steve Cohen.
Golf Log & Record
Golf Log Media publishes customized editions of "Golf Log & Record" for Aberdeen Asset Management, sponsor of the Senior British Open.
Putting Training Aid Enhances Teaching & Practice Facilities At The Alison Nicholas Golf Academy
The Alison Nicholas Golf Academy at Queslett Park in Birmingham, England, adds a Huxley Training Aid to its practice facilities.
Tiger Woods Debuts Nike Golf's New SP-8 TW Tour Featuring Innovative Power Platform Technology
Tiger Woods will debut Nike Golf‘s new SP-8 TW Tour footwear at the PGA Championship.
FTGA & Allied Associations Fund More Than $150k For Turf Research
The Florida Turfgrass Association, in cooperation with several allied turf and golf industry associations, will allocate funding for research grants in excess of $150,000 over the next two years.
Peninsula Cup Draws Raves from Elite Field
The Kingsley Club in Kingsley, Mich., hosts the second Peninsula Cup and reports on strong reviews of the course.
Gary Wiren Brings Wealth of Knowledge To New Position As Senior Director of Instruction For Trump Golf Properties
Dr. Gary Wiren has been selected to serve as senior director of instruction for Trump Golf Properties.
New Ladies Perfect Driver Supports Breast Cancer Research
The Perfect Club Co. will donate a percentage of sales from its new Ladies Perfect driver toward breast cancer research.
CrossCreek Golf Club Partners With Club Prophet Systems For Golf Management Software
CrossCreek Golf Club in Temecula, Calif., chooses to use Club Prophet Systems‘ golf management software.
Fairway Skins Company Expands Retail Sales
Fairway Skins Co. expands its retail sales of women’s gloves, now available at Lady Golf in Rancho Mirage, Calif., and at Washington Golf Center in the Arlington, Va.
LedgeStone Golf Club Upgrades Fleet to Give Golfers the Latest in Integrated Golf Car GPS Technology from UpLink and Club Car
UpLink Corp. reports that LedgeStone Golf Club in Reeds Spring, Mo., has equipped its course with 60 Club Car Precedent carts complete with Uplink’s GPS and car control technology.
Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links in Akron, OH selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution
Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links in Akron, Ohio, selects CourseTrends to implement its core golf marketing strategy.
Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links in Akron, OH selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution
Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links in Akron, Ohio, selects CourseTrends to implement its core golf marketing strategy.
