Peter Johncke, the Trick Shot Master, performed at the Play Golf America Day in Twin Falls, Idaho, on July 9.
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Eagles Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Ga., will host the One Club World Championship on Oct. 30, and not as reported in the July 10 edition of The Wire.
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The United States won 17 of 24 final-round points to defeat Japan 37-23 at the 31st Fuji Xerox USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship at Sun Hills Country Club in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The victory was the 11th straight for the United States and its largest since 2001. The Americans now lead the all-time series, 24-7. … Natural Golf appoints Ken Martin as director of golf instruction. … The Golf Channel will televise 21 hours of analysis from the Open Championship, including from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET and 7-10 p.m. ET Thursday through Saturday and 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET and 7-10 p.m. ET on Sunday. … Tee-Tote to exhibit its divot repair tool and tee holder at the PGA Fall Expo, Sept. 13-14 in Las Vegas, Nev. … Championship organizers for the 2008 U.S. Senior Open launches its volunteer recruiting efforts. During the next two years, a volunteer organization of more than 3,000 strong will be assembled. For a full listing of available committees, visit www.broadmoor.com/volunteer. … Ground-breaking ceremonies for $360 million in construction projects at Mount Airy Resort in Paradise Township, Pa., will be held today. Part of the ceremonies will mark a major redesign of an existing 18-hole golf course by Schlegel Golf Course Design in Edgewater, Md. … Kyle Reifers, runner-up at the NCAA Championships, who went on to also win on the Nationwide Tour after turning pro, signs endorsement deals with both Ping and Titleist. … Robert Trent Jones Apparel has found new success in adopting an old knitting pattern whose history dates back several hundred years. The brand has updated the classic "Fair Isle" pattern in a collection of luxury sweater vests and mercerized knit polo shirts for fall. The patterns have become the fasting selling pieces in the brands’ short history. … Winning Edge Designs will do a signature headcover for PGA Tour player Jason Gore. Gore’s design will feature a cartoon-style face of a gorilla with Gore’s smile. … Total e Integrated reports that newly-opened Muskoka Bay Club in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada, is using its golf management solution.
Trick Shot Artist & Instructor Mike Calbot, Endorser Of Seadwarf Seashore Paspalum, Celebrates 25 Years Of "the Golf Doctor" Golf Tips Show On T.V.
Trick shot artist and golf instructor Mike Calbot celebrates 25 years as "The Golf Doctor" in southwest Florida. For nearly a quarter century, Calbot has provided golf tips each Monday for the CBS affiliate in Ft. Myers, Fla.
Zelocity Golf Performance Monitors agrees to betitle sponsor for "2006 CollegeBoundGolfers.com Zelocity National Championship"
Zelocity Corp., makers of performance monitors, agrees to be the title sponsor for the CollegeBoundGolfers.com Zelocity National Championship and to sponsor the 2007 qualifying events and national championship.
Kaua'i Honored as Hawai'i's No. 1 Island and Second-Best Worldwide by Travel + Leisure Magazine
The Kaua’i Visitors Bureau in Hawaii reports that Travel + Leisure magazine has named Kaua’i the second-best island in the world and Hawai’i’s No. 1 island.
Bag Boy Company Introduces The Navigator … Golf's Most Advanced Three-Wheel Electric Walking Cart
The Bag Boy Co., introduces the The Navigator, a three-wheel electric walking cart that features an electric on-board compass, which provides a GPS-like fixed point navigation system.
Srixon’s Jim Furyk And Tim Clark Tie For Fourth At Cialis Western Open
Srixon staff professionals Jim Furyk and Tim Clark tied for fourth at the Cialis Western Open.
Walters Breaks All-Time Scoring Mark on HT Senior Tour
John Walters recently broke the Harris Teeter Senior Amateur Tour‘s all-time scoring mark by shooting an eight-under 64.
"Zero Friction Golf Tees Used To Control Cog Hill And Claim Another Top-10 Finish At The Cialis Western Open"
The Excel Golf Tee Co. reports on the performance of its Zero Friction Golf Tee at the Cialis Western Open.
Power Performance Rankings
Despite his win at the U.S. Senior Open, Allen Doyle remains in 10th place in the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour.
Tiger Woods Confirms For The HSBC Champions
Tiger Woods confirms he will play in the HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, Nov. 9-12.
ProLink Solutions Introduces Enhanced GameStar and ProStar GPS Units
ProLink Solutions announces major software updates to its recently unveiled GameStar and ProStar units.
Izzo Golf has strong showing at the Cialis Western Open
Izzo Golf reports that six of the top 20 players at the Cialis Western Open and four of the top 15 players at the Smurfit Kappa European Open used its patented Dual Strap to carry their bags.
Rocky River Hires Event Coordinator and F&B Manager
Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, N.C., hires Melody Weems as the new event coordinator and office manager, and Jennifer McMurray as the new food and beverage manager.
Ontic Golf Introduces Fourth Product In Its State-Of-The-Art Line of Putters
Ontic Golf introduces the fourth product in its line of putters.
Golf Digest Names U.S. Kids Golf Top Juniors Manufacturer
For the third straight year, Golf Digest names U.S. Kids Golf as the industry’s leading junior golf equipment manufacturer.
Bob Puccini, President Of Mizuno USA, Inc., Appointed To The Board Of Directors Of Mizuno Corporation
Mizuno USA Inc. announces that Bob Puccini, president of Mizuno USA Inc., and chairman of Mizuno Canada Ltd., has been appointed to the board of directors of Mizuno Corp.
2006 Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championship In Myrtle Beach, S.C., Accepting Entries For September 15 – 16 Tournament
Entries are now being accepted for the second Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championship, Sept. 15-16 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Datrek Miller International Forms Strategic Partnership With Top Of The World
Datrek Miller International Inc. reaches an exclusive distribution agreement with Top of the World, a manufacturer and marketer of collegiate licensed headwear.
Crescent Systems congratulates long time client Prairie Dunes Country Club
Crescent Systems reports on client Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas.
