Golf News for Thursday, July 2, 2009
Media
The WorldGolf Wire will not be distributed Friday, July 3
In celebration of Independence Day in the United States, the WorldGolf Wire will not be distributed tomorrow, Friday, July 3. For More...
Equipment
Titleist congratulates Kenny Perry on Travelers Championship win
Perry's victory marks the 15th for Titleist players on the 2009 PGA Tour, more than three times the nearest competitor with 4. It was the 14th career victory for Perry and his second this season. For More...
Real Estate
Post free golf real estate listings at GolfCourseRealty.com
GolfCourseRealty.com allows you to list or search for golf real estate throughout the U.S. free of charge. Registration is free and gives you immediate access to the best online resources for golf course realty. For More...
Equipment
Nickent Golf wins on the Nationwide Tour; 44th worldwide win
"I felt like I've been playing pretty good for the last two months," said the winner. It was the first Nationwide Tour win for the player, and the second win on Tour for Nickent's 4DX Evolver. For More...
Eidolon President commends commitment of PGA Tour on grooves rule
"Whether in disagreement or not, Eidolon will honor the Rules of Golf and will begin producing wedges that conform to the new groove geometry by January 1, 2010," said Terry Koehler, Eidolon Golf president. For More...
People
Sam Torrance welcomes Cleveland Golf/Srixon Scottish Senior Open
"I don't know what to expect this year as I've not played the golf course but it will be great to go back to the Home of Golf. Last year was a great win for me. My expectations were quite low," said Torrance. For More...
James J. Roney Jr. has Saucon Valley ready for U.S. Women's Open
"Mike Davis will have the flexibility here to set up some short par 4s and long par 3s on certain days, and the other way around on other days," said Roney. "USGA championships separate the very best from the best." For More...
Bernhard Langer hoping to seize win at Senior Open Championship
"Winning a Senior Major is top of my list of priorities, alongside winning the Money List and the Charles Schwab Cup. Last year was very good, the only thing that was missing was a win at a Major," said Langer. For More...
Todd Harman new Executive VP and GM of Cleveland Golf/Srixon
"I am extremely pleased to rejoin the Cleveland Golf/Srixon team in North America," said Harman. "I am looking forward in my new role to helping manage the continued growth and visibility." For More...
Brian Friederichs named sales manager at Three Oaks Hospitality
The Partners and staff of Three Oaks Hospitality have been involved in several of the most well known golf events around the country. Friederichs will be responsible for advertising, marketing and sales. For More...
Business
PGA of America repots signing development deal with Hank Haney
"PGA.com is proud to partner with a teacher as accomplished and well-respected as Hank Haney, one of the world's pre-eminent golf instructors," said Matthew Hong, VP and GM of sports digital at Turner Sports. For More...
Cordillera Golf Club acquires The Club at Cordillera in Edwards, CO
"Now that we own 100 percent of The Club at Cordillera, our goal is to re-establish it as one of the top private golf communities in the country," said David Wilhelm, chairman of Cordillera Golf Club, LLC. For More...
Troon Golf to manage golf operations for Mediterannia Saidia
"Morocco has set some impressive targets of becoming one of the world's top new golf destinations," said Bruce Glasco, Troon Golf's managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa. For More...
Events
The Rookery at Marco prepares to host '09 Family Golf Festival
The Marriott International Family Golf Festival, which encourages parents and children to learn and play the game together, invites families to The Rookery for an afternoon of free golf activities and instruction. For More...
Resorts
Golf du Médoc Hotel and Spa combines golf and wine in France
"Great golf courses and great vineyards are rarely found in such close proximity," said Henry Martinet, manager at Golf du Médoc. "We believe we have something special to offer at Golf du Médoc." For More...
Tournaments
Ricoh Women's British Open now on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Those who become a fan of the Ricoh Women's British Open Facebook Fan page and follow on Twitter will be able to view exclusive tournament photos, videos and quickly learn tournament information. For More...
Daily Golf Blogs
Mark Nessmith: What does Charles Barkley know about golf anyway?
Charles, if you’re reading this (and I'm pretty sure you are), on behalf of the entire golf industry, stop saying golf is no fun when you suck. If word gets out, 99.52% of all golfers on the planet just might give up the game. For More...
Mike Bailey: Livin' large at Horseshoe Bay (golf) Resort near Austin, Texas
For the past couple of days, the Texas Golf Writers Association has been conducting its annual meeting and golf championship at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Beside the terrific hospitality, which you would expect, the accommodations and meals have been outstanding. For More...
