Golf News for Wednesday, April 12,
2006
Business
Industry report shows sales of YES! putters soaring in past year
"Our success on the professional tours, combined with our grassroots programs has created strong brand awareness for YES! Golf," said Dave Richardson, sales director of YES! For More...
TaylorMade-adidas taps MarkMonitor to spot fake gear online
"The protection of brand identity is a crucial part of conducting business online. Our solutions
are designed to protect global companies like TaylorMade Golf." said Mark Shull, CEO of MarkMonitor. For More... People
Golf fans support Congressional Golf Medal for Byron Nelson
"Byron is an extraordinary humanitarian who happens to be a legendary golfer," said U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess of Texas, who seeks to nominate Nelson for his charitable contributions to the nation. For More... Tournaments
Arnold Palmer commits to 67th Senior PGA Championship
The 76-year-old Palmer will join a list of legendary performers competing in the 67th Senior PGA Championship, which takes place May 25-28, 2006, at Oak Tree Golf Club in Edmond, Okla. For More... Briefly
Fore Seasons in Mass. offers series of free golf symposiums
The golf symposiums will be held on the third Saturday of each month, from April 15 through Sept.15. Golfers will enjoy special guest presenters and a different theme will be discussed each month. For More...
US Pro Golf Tour, Fox Sports Net team up for tour broadcasts
"I am extremely pleased that we have been able to partner with FSN in bringing the US Pro Golf Tour into the homes of golf fans across the country," said R. Thomas Kidd, US Pro Golf Tour CEO. For More... Events
Race and Ace ski and golf biathlon expands to three events
"This year, we plan on hosting three events: Central Oregon on May 6 and Tamarack on May 20 [the first, in Washington state, was held at Summit At Snoqualmie and Golf Club at Newcastle on April 1]," said owner and founder Doug Fish. For More... Courses
Lederach Golf Club opens for play in eastern Pennsylvania
"Our 'land-based' approach to course building worked particularly well at Lederach, and players can expect to find many opportunities to play shots they won't get to try at other courses," said course architect Kelly Blake Moran. For More... Daily Golf Blogs
Golf for Beginners: Impressive Mickelson victory tames the Tiger at The Masters
Mickelson claimed his second green jacket because he refused to blow up under pressure. A round of 69 is not a "gimme." In the game of golf it's the person who makes the fewest mistakes that puts a checkmark in the "win" column - not just at Augusta National. For More...
Balls Out Blog: Huggan calls Tom Lehman 'America's Mister Angry'
UK golf writer John Huggan on U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman: "The last thing the always-volatile Ryder Cup needs right now is a team captain who doesn't know how to control himself in stressful situations or, indeed, when to keep his big mouth shut." For More... Charity
Delaware golf resort supports Children's Beach House charity
The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay is Delaware’s first private gated, luxury residential golf resort, set on nearly 800 acres and surrounded by water on three sides. The centerpiece of The Peninsula will be Delaware’s first private Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, managed by Troon Golf. For More...
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