Golf News for Friday, January 27, 2012

Business

Golf Digest and GolfNow announce joint online tee-time reservation partnership
"We are thrilled to provide readers with the ability to easily book tee times online at any time," said Golf Digest Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Jerry Tarde. "In a digital world where consumers increasingly expect electronic functionality in all aspects of their lives, it's a natural and fitting partnership. We also believe the Golf Digest rankings will be an important addition to GolfNow." For More...

Boccieri Golf names new CFO and Director of Business Development
"We have embarked on a new and exciting phase in our company's history and the additions of Chuck and Blake provide us with the influx of talent to help ensure success," said Stephen Boccieri, President and CEO. For More...

Highheelgolfer forms new alliance with Golf Belles media hub
"This alliance seeks to educate women about the power and influence obtained when incorporating golf industry networking, raising the bar to achieve new pinnacles of success in business and in life," says Susanita de Diego, Golf Belles Founder and Chief. For More...

Courses

Scotland's Kingsbarns Golf Links receives honors from GolfWeek
"This is a fantastic achievement when you consider how strong the competition is here in Scotland alone and it is a real boost for the golf tourism industry," said Kingsbarns Chief Executive Alan Hogg. "We are currently very busy preparing for the 2012 golf season and look forward to giving a warm welcome to the thousands of golfers playing at Kingsbarns this year." For More...

Travel

California vacation deal: Stay at Casa Munras, play Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course
Two-round overnight special through the winter months. Casa Munras package price starting at $330. California golf vacation package includes a one-night stay, and two rounds of golf at Bayonet and Black Horse G.C. for one person (including cart and range). For More...

Florida's Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces golf packages
"Thanks to the variety of packages available at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, golfers can tailor a visit to their specific playing ability and budget, whether it's a golf 'mancation,' or casual family vacation," says Rick Hileman, director of resort golf. For More...

Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris, Michigan offerss foursome package
"We recognize that value is still the name of the game in regional golf travel, and kept our rates low again this year," said Tom McChesney, Executive Director of the Island Resort & Casino, which operates the public golf course. "Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois golfers are now including a trip here every year because of the diversity and quality experience we offer." For More...

Instruction

"Butch Harmon About Golf presented by Titleist" two-DVD set
"My thoughts were to create a DVD that was designed to help your game, capture and retain your interest, and to entertain you," Butch Harmon said. "Unlike any other golf instructional DVD ever produced, I'll share my thoughts supplemented with those of the game's greatest golfers that I've had the privilege of working with." For More...

Tournaments

22nd annual Amer Ari Intercollegiate Golf Tournament announced
"The Amer Ari at Waikoloa Beach Resort is one of the most important collegiate tournaments of the year," said Earl Tamiya, Men's Head Golf Coach at the University of Hawaii Hilo, the tournament host. For More...

Sponsorship

Champ named sponsor for Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy
"CHAMP is a world-class company that makes the finest cleats and tees for players of all abilities," says Peter Orrell, CEO and President of Junior Sports Corporation. "Aligning our corporation with such a premium brand furthers our mission of allowing our juniors to play at the highest level possible during training and competition." For More...

Awards

Michigan Golf League Championship program wins national award
"I have played in and helped manage golf leagues for over thirty years and this systems works," said Jeff Hoag, Scott Lake Country Club, Comstock Park (Owner / League Admin / League Golfer). For More...

More Headlines

18 Greens announces launch of new golf apparel line at tournament

January 28, 2012 • Volume 9, No. 1

ABOUT WORLD GOLF WIRE Submit a Press Release Subscribe to The Wire Unsubscribe Access the Archive Advertise in The Wire Syndicate! Contact Us	Golf News for Friday, January 27, 2012 Business Golf Digest and GolfNow announce joint online tee-time reservation partnership "We are thrilled to provide readers with the ability to easily book tee times online at any time," said Golf Digest Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Jerry Tarde. "In a digital world where consumers increasingly expect electronic functionality in all aspects of their lives, it's a natural and fitting partnership. We also believe the Golf Digest rankings will be an important addition to GolfNow." For More... Boccieri Golf names new CFO and Director of Business Development "We have embarked on a new and exciting phase in our company's history and the additions of Chuck and Blake provide us with the influx of talent to help ensure success," said Stephen Boccieri, President and CEO. For More... Highheelgolfer forms new alliance with Golf Belles media hub "This alliance seeks to educate women about the power and influence obtained when incorporating golf industry networking, raising the bar to achieve new pinnacles of success in business and in life," says Susanita de Diego, Golf Belles Founder and Chief. For More... Courses Scotland's Kingsbarns Golf Links receives honors from GolfWeek "This is a fantastic achievement when you consider how strong the competition is here in Scotland alone and it is a real boost for the golf tourism industry," said Kingsbarns Chief Executive Alan Hogg. "We are currently very busy preparing for the 2012 golf season and look forward to giving a warm welcome to the thousands of golfers playing at Kingsbarns this year." For More... Travel California vacation deal: Stay at Casa Munras, play Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course Two-round overnight special through the winter months. Casa Munras package price starting at $330. California golf vacation package includes a one-night stay, and two rounds of golf at Bayonet and Black Horse G.C. for one person (including cart and range). For More... Florida's Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces golf packages "Thanks to the variety of packages available at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, golfers can tailor a visit to their specific playing ability and budget, whether it's a golf 'mancation,' or casual family vacation," says Rick Hileman, director of resort golf. For More... Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris, Michigan offerss foursome package "We recognize that value is still the name of the game in regional golf travel, and kept our rates low again this year," said Tom McChesney, Executive Director of the Island Resort & Casino, which operates the public golf course. "Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois golfers are now including a trip here every year because of the diversity and quality experience we offer." For More... Instruction "Butch Harmon About Golf presented by Titleist" two-DVD set "My thoughts were to create a DVD that was designed to help your game, capture and retain your interest, and to entertain you," Butch Harmon said. "Unlike any other golf instructional DVD ever produced, I'll share my thoughts supplemented with those of the game's greatest golfers that I've had the privilege of working with." For More... Tournaments 22nd annual Amer Ari Intercollegiate Golf Tournament announced "The Amer Ari at Waikoloa Beach Resort is one of the most important collegiate tournaments of the year," said Earl Tamiya, Men's Head Golf Coach at the University of Hawaii Hilo, the tournament host. For More... Sponsorship Champ named sponsor for Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy "CHAMP is a world-class company that makes the finest cleats and tees for players of all abilities," says Peter Orrell, CEO and President of Junior Sports Corporation. "Aligning our corporation with such a premium brand furthers our mission of allowing our juniors to play at the highest level possible during training and competition." For More... Awards Michigan Golf League Championship program wins national award "I have played in and helped manage golf leagues for over thirty years and this systems works," said Jeff Hoag, Scott Lake Country Club, Comstock Park (Owner / League Admin / League Golfer). For More... More Headlines 18 Greens announces launch of new golf apparel line at tournament

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