Daily Golf News from World Golf Wire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/ 2008-07-23T17:15:10+01:00 text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14744-Britain-s-Finest-Golf-Courses-includes-the-best-U-K--golf-courses Britain's Finest Golf Courses includes over 250 of the best UK golf courses. This collection of golf courses has been selected by the golf expert text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14741-Mike-Souchak--one-of-golf-s-renowned-power-hitters--dead-at-81 "Mike was a true family man, devoted to his wife, Nancy, and he is one of only two athletes (joined by Dick Grout) to be named in two sports (football and golf) to the Duke Athletic Hall of Fame," said Jay Overton, a colleague of Souchak. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14756-Claude-Harmon-III-to-oversee-development-of-Butch-Harmon-School-of-Golf-in-Dubai "Claude Harmon's presence at The Butch Harmon School of Golf virtually ensures Dubai Sports City's place as the UAE's golf tuition centre of excellence," said Khalid Zarooni, President, Dubai Sports City. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14729-Michelle-Wie-accepts-exemption-to-Legends-Reno-Tahoe-Open "I know Michelle is a great competitor and we are thrilled to have her accept our invitation to showcase her skills at our tournament," said Michael Stearns, Tournament Director. "This will be a phenomenal experience." text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14731-Padraig-Harrington-earns-trip-to-26th-PGA-Grand-Slam-of-Golf Padraig Harrington's final-round rally to win a second straight British Open Championship has earned him a repeat invitation to the 26th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 13-15, at Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14737-China---USA-Youth-Team-Golf-Championship-prepares-to-start "This is a cultural exchange," said Missy Crisp, USGA Secretary and captain of the USA team. "This is a wonderful educational opportunity for the youngsters to travel to and experience a foreign country." text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14717-Wilson-congratulates-staff-advisory-member-Padraig-Harrington "Winning one major championship is a great feat. Winning back-to-back Opens is something a select group of players in the history of the game has accomplished," said Tim Clarke, general manager, Wilson Golf. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14719-Champ-Spikes-captures-victory-at-the---8-Open-Championship "It is very exciting to know that we are one win away from another Grand Slam title," said Harris MacNeill, President of Champ. Champ Spikes has recorded victories at The Masters, The US Open, and The Open Championship. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14730-PrideSports-reports-sweep-of-all-recent-professional-golf-events "Forty-seven straight major wins is a terrific winning streak,," said Joe Zeller, President, PrideSports. "We are equally excited at the overall field usage at both The Open Championship and the U.S. Bank Championship." text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14733-Titleist-Pro-V1x-golf-ball-claims-top-2-positions-at-British-Open Both Harrington and runner-up Ian Poulter relied upon the Pro V1x golf ball for their success. In fact, the overwhelming majority of players trusted Titleist, the #1 ball at The Open Championship since records have been kept. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14732-Fred-Dickman-prepares-Broadmoor-course-for-U-S--Senior-Open "Our biggest challenge has been the dry summer we are having," said Dickman, Director of Golf Course Maintenance at Broadmoor Resort. "We are six inches below normal annual precipitation, which is a lot." text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14736-Michigan-s-Sweetgrass-Golf-Club-opens-championship--upscale-golf-course "Sweetgrass Golf Club is truly a unique experience and we're extremely proud to introduce the course to our guests here at the Island Resort & Casino," said Tom McChesney, General Manager of the Island Resort. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14743-Dr--JimZ-Secret-Formula-Save-a-Tree-new-organic-lawn-fertilizer "Golf courses are always concerned about the balance between keeping the course in tip-top condition and using safe fertilizers," said Jos Zamzow, Jim Zamzow's son and vice president of TerraLife, Inc., Save-a-Tree distributor. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14735-Circling-Raven-Golf-Club-unveils-its-new-multi-purpose-pavilion Named Stensgar Pavilion, the unique structure was designed by Mithun Architects of Seattle. It offers 5,800 square feet of space for meetings, ceremonies, golf events, retreats, weddings and other activities. text/html 2008-07-23T04:00:00+01:00 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14758-Marc-Solomon--Halfway-Through-Your-Summer-Golf-Season In many parts of the United States, Canada and Europe, you're halfway through your summer golf season. You might only have a few months of good golf weather remaining until your golf clubs are put away. So tell me (or tell yourself) - what have you accomplished so far this year on the golf course?