Shark’s Tooth and Camp Creek, both located in Watersound, Fla., are ranked eighth and 19th, respectively, in Golf Digest‘s “Best in State Rankings” in the 2009-2010 edition of “The World’s Greatest Golf.”
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Never Compromise® Introduces New NCX-RAY Putter Line
Never Compromise introduces its latest NCX-Ray line of putters, which is already being played by PGA Tour pros Vijay Singh, Joe Durant, Kent Jones and Stephen Marino.
AGCP Master of Golf Club Technology
The Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals announces the first AGCP Masters of Golf Club Technology. This distinction goes to AGCP members who meet specific criteria for education and experience.
Wilson Golf Introduces Line of Official NFL Inspired Golf Bags
Wilson Golf announces its agreement as the officialNational Football League logo golf bag for 2009.
Hall Of Fame Golfer Annika Sorenstam Releases Her Namesake Syrah, Annika
Annika Sorenstam launches her wine brand in partnership with Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Calif., on May 1 with the release of her namesake Syrah, “Annika.” The wine is comprised of 75 percent Livermore Valley Syrah and 15 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, and fittingly, 10 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Livermore Valley Golf Vineyard.
More Players Switching To Play A Better Ball
Srixon reports that, according to the March Golf Datatech results, the total On/Off-Course market share for Srixon balls has climbed to a company record 4.1 percent, with the Off-Course market share also rising to a record high of 5.6 percent within the U.S. market.
CourseTrends announces the Princeton Valley Golf Club of Eau Claire, WI as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces the Princeton Valley Golf Club in Eau Claire, Wisc., as its newest client, and will custom design and host of the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
Bob Hope Classic on Solid Ground
The PGA Tour and Desert Classic Charities Inc. reaffirm in a joint statement Friday that the Bob Hope Classic would be played in 2010 and beyond.
Graphite Design Launches New Company Website: www.gdintl.com
Graphite Design, maker of premium shafts, announced that its Web site, www.gdintl.com, has been completely redesigned to reflect the company’s brand image with a new look, navigation and information.
Working For Golf Conference Draws To A Close
The R & A‘s Working for Golf Conference closes with a question and answer session with Peter Dawson, R&A chief executive.
GolfGym® Announces Mothers Day Promotion with Author Christina Ricci
GolfGym teams with author Christina Ricci, author of “A Girls On-Course Survival Guide of Golf,” to offer an exclusive Mother’s Day special with the purchase of a GolfGym PowerSwing Trainer.
AHEAD Offers New Accessory Collection Gift Set
AHEAD introduces a new Accessory Collection Gift Set that includes seven of the company’s most popular leather and metal accessories presented in a low profile gift box.
Only Days Left in Golf’s Great Online Auction
Bidding in the Rounds4Research.com auction closes Wednesday, May 6, at 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit turfgrass research at N.C. State and Clemson universities.
Club Car Praises New York Times Article For Calling Attention to Golf Car Safety
Club Car endorses an April 27 New York Times story, “Golfers Test Limits of Good Sense in Golf Carts,” that looks at how not to operate a golf car.
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LoudMouth Golf reports that John Daly wore its pants during the pro-am segment of the Spanish Open in Girona, Spain. … Slotline unveils its new Web site, www.slotlinegolf.com, and celebrates the launch with a putter giveaway. … The PGA Tour selects Perform Sales, a subsidiary of digital sport and entertainment specialists Perform, to represent digital advertising for United Kingdom traffic to the www.pgatour.com Web site. Perform Sales will help the PGA Tour leverage its online inventory by selling both video and display space to advertisers wishing to target UK golf fans. … Page & Tuttle becomes the official volunteer uniform supplier for the Champions Tour 3M Championship, July 10-12 in Blaine, Minn. Along with outfitting more than 2000 volunteers, Page & Tuttle will be used for special on-site committee and corporate sponsor apparel needs. … Betsy Bro of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Ann Zahn of Minnetonka Beach, Minn., shot a final-round 65 to win the Women’s Trans National Golf Association’s Women’s Senior Four-Ball. … Larry Giebelhausen, a police lieutenant in the Phoenix, Ariz., police department, wins the online voting to determine which average American golfer will join Michael Jordan, Justin Timberlake and Ben Roethlisberger in the 2009 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge at Bethpage Black. … The eGolf Amateur Tour collects more than 30,000 used golf balls from 27 events nationwide, April 18-25, as part of an Earth Day initiative. … The 22nd Mark Luczak Memorial Tournament, which benefits the American Diabetes Association, is set for May 11 at Ford’s Colony Country Club in Williamsburg, Va. For information, call 757.424.6662 (ext. 3281) or e-mail deldridge@diabetes.org. … The Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe Mountain in Snowshoe, W. Va., will open its Gary Player-designed course for 2009 on Monday, May 11. … Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Township, N.J., becomes the home course for Seton Hall University’s men’s team. … The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., creates a display that celebrates this week’s The Players Championship and included are special moments made by Hall of Fame members. Recently announced 2009 Inductee Lanny Wadkins will have his first artifact on display – the driver he used to win the 1979 Players Championship. Other artifacts on display include Tom Kite‘s collection of Players Championship money clips from nearly 30 years and the commemorative Ping gold putter Greg Norman was given following his record-setting 1994 victory.
GolfGym® Announces Mothers Day Promotion with Author Christina Ricci
GolfGym teams with author Christina Ricci, author of “A Girls On-Course Survival Guide of Golf,” to offer an exclusive Mother’s Day special with the purchase of a GolfGym PowerSwing Trainer.
Only Days Left in Golf's Great Online Auction
Bidding in the Rounds4Research.com auction closes Wednesday, May 6, at 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit turfgrass research at N.C. State and Clemson universities.
Golf Digest And NBC To Announce U.S. Open Challenge Winner On Saturday
NBC will unveil the winner of the 2009 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge during Kentucky Derby coverage on Saturday, May 2, starting at 4 p.m. ET. Information about the winner will be available at www.golfdigest.com immediately after the announcement is made.
Hall of Fame Golfer Nancy Lopez to Visit Etobicoke and Kitchener Golf Town Locations
Canadian retailer Golf Town announces appearances by Nancy Lopez at its Kitchener and Etobicoke locations on May 4-5, respectively, Noon-2 p.m.
PerformanceTrak News – March 2009
PerformanceTrak, a publication from the PGA of America and the National Golf Course Owner’s Association, reports that March 2009 rounds were nearly flat at -0.2 percent and days open were up 6.7 percent to March 2008. Year To Date rounds played stand at 0.3 percent with YTD days open up 1.9 percent.
