Golf News for Wednesday, September 5,
2007
Business
Billy Casper Golf reports contract extension at High Bridge Hills
"We are very pleased High Bridge has selected Billy Casper Golf to continue running their wonderful golf course," said BCG Chairman and CEO Peter Hill. "High Bridge Hills is a terrific layout." For More...
Nate Olson gets Total Golf Adventures Salt Lake City territory
"I consider myself very lucky that I found TGA through the internet. The opportunity for me to stay in golf, build my own business and to work with youngsters to help grow the game is a dream come true," said Olson. For More... Equipment
Champ Spikes gets wins on PGA, LPGA and European PGA Tours
"Witnessing an event like this in person is what it’s all about," said Harris MacNeill, President of Champ. "Good traction is absolutely essential and that’s exactly what we’re here to provide them with." For More...
AccuFLEX Golf Shafts appear in EA Sports PGA Tour video game
"I could have never envisioned one of our shafts being featured in a Tiger Woods video game. But now it's a reality…and that's some pretty elite company to be associated with," said Jody Baucom, President of AccuFLEX Golf. For More... People
Nike reports Marc Warren win at Johnnie Walker Championship
Nike Golf’s Marc Warren birdied the second playoff hole in the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles for just his second PGA European Tour victory and his first on his home soil in Scotland. For More... Products
Kate Lord by Ahead introduces new contemporary look for 08
"The Kate Lord line offers a classic fit, is always in stock for easy fill-ins, looks great customized and is priced right," said Tracy Wilson, general manager, Kate Lord. "Our 2008 line is about 75% performance." For More...
GolfShopLive announces Super Stroke Putting Solutions orders
"Our goal is to make sure that golfer's who like to "touch and feel" before they buy will find our TV products at the more than 200 stores and websites represented by the major golf retailers," said Jeff Zombola, a GolfShopLive VP. For More... Tournaments
Medalist golf event is being prepared at three Arizona golf clubs
"The high quality of golf courses along with competition and camaraderie has made it an event that a lot of golfers mark on their calendars," said Phil Green, President of OB Sports , for Eagle Mountain and We-Ko-Pa. For More...
Sea Trail Golf Resort plays host to Collegiate Golf Tournament
"We are delighted to be hosting the collegiate tournament again," said Tom Plankers, President of Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center. "Our courses are in great condition for the competition." For More...
Frederick County Commission for Women hosting women's open
"This year's tournament will be even more exciting than previous years," said Darby Jones, FCCFW President about the Annual Frederick Women's Golf O.P.E.N. (Offering Philanthropy Education & Networking). For More... Technology
Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational players to use QuickShot
"We're proud to be the distance measurement choice of such a top flight event," said Rob O'Loughlin, President of Laser Link Golf. "These are some of the top collegiate players in the country." For More... Real Estate
Golf Connoisseur names Spring Island a Top 40 Golf Community
"With just one home to every seven acres, this Lowcountry community replete with moss-draped live oaks, is as low-impact as it gets," said the expert panel of real estate journalists and industry insiders. For More... Daily Golf Blogs
Shanks: Walker Cup telecast disses magnificent Royal County Down
We the golf-viewing public of the USA are getting Royally screwed this weekend when the Walker Cup will be played at one of the greatest - if not THE greatest - golf courses in the world: Royal County Down, aka Newcastle. For More...
Baldwin: Mickelson skipping FedEx Cup event not news to WorldGolf.com readers
Phil Mickelson's confirmation that he is opting out of this week's third playoff leg in Chicago is no great revelation. Still, it shows again why PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem needs to adopt a If You Miss A Playoff Tournament, You're Eliminated From the Playoffs rule, Chris Baldwin writes. For More... Awards
Turnstile Publishing Co. golf magazines receive Charlie awards
Golfweek received a Charlie Award in the Best In-Depth Reporting category for consumer magazines with circulation over 50,000. Golfweek also received a Silver Award in the Best Feature category. For More... Charity
Tee It Up for the Troops tournaments are preparing in 33 states
"We’ll do over $140,000 here locally. Two courses in California will both make $100,000 or more," said "J.B." Ball who started Tee It Up for the Troops. "It is a simple way for all of us to say ‘Thank you’ to those who serve."
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