Golf tournaments, business, products, updates http://www.worldgolfwire.com Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:03:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 60 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14147-Published-study-claims-golfers-enjoy-increase-in-life-expectancy "A round of golf means being outside for 4 or 5 hours, walking at a fast pace for about 4 miles, something which is known to be good for health,'' said Anders Ahlbom, one of a group of scientists responsible for the study. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14136-USGA-Museum-and-Arnold-Palmer-Center-for-Golf-History-open "We are proud to celebrate our national champions and the place they hold in the fabric of American golf. We encourage all those who love golf to visit," said Jim Vernon, President of the United States Golf Association. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/14054-eBay-seller-arrested-on-charges-related-to-counterfeit-golf-clubs "These items were being listed as brand new, legitimate Cleveland Golf products," said Steve Gingrich, Vice President of Global Legal Enforcement. "We were successful in our efforts to shut down another individual." Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/13797-Skin-cancer-screening-extends-to-Seniors-and-Challenge-Tours "We applaud the initiative The European Tour has taken. The facts are that there will be over 100,000 new cases of skin cancer in the UK and Ireland this year," said Timothy Dodd, Managing Director of Screen4Life. Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/12513-Golf-pros-at-Spanish-Trail-in-Las-Vegas-offer-top-1--golfer-resolutions "Year after year golfers make resolutions to improve things specific to their golf game," said Spanish Trail Director of Golf Instruction Jim McGurk. "As an instructor, I like to know what their specific goals are as this information provides me with a good starting point when working together." Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/12405-Johnnie-Walker-Collection--PGA-Pro-Jim-Furyk-launch-national--Safe-Drive--program "Jim is known for his million dollar swing and landing safe drives on the fairway. This year, JOHNNIE WALKER COLLECTION wanted to take that combination one step further with Jim to bring home our message of safe driving - both on and off the course," said Bill Topf, VP Johnnie Walker. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/11140-Superintendents-volunteer-time-at-LPGA-Longs-Drugs-Challenge "The LPGA's Longs Drugs Challenge is the perfect venue for introducing ball mark repair techniques to new and returning golfers," said GCSANC Board Member Chris Mains. Ball mark repair tools will be free. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8795-Study-examines-impact-of-climate-change-on-U-S--golf-industry "In the West and South, given the extended season, the average golf course can expect 297 playable days a year vs. the 226 days in the Northeast and Midwest," said David Friedberg, CEO of WeatherBill. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8726-Florida-Southern-tops-Golf-World-NGCA-Division-II-Coaches--Poll Florida Southern remains No.1 in the poll, earning five of the seven first-place votes. Rollins (No.2) received the remaining two first-place votes after winning last week's Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational.<br /> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8727-Duke-new-leader-in-Golf-World-NGCA-Division-I-Coaches--Poll Duke, ranked number three in the previous poll, has claimed the top spot from Georgia after back-to-back wins at the UCF Invitational and the LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic. They received sixteen of the twenty-four first-place votes Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8731-LPGA-s-Prohibited-Substance-Classes-and-Prohibited-Methods-List LPGA Commissioner Carolyn F. Bivens announced last fall the LPGA will institute a performance enhancing-drug-testing policy for participants in LPGA Tour events beginning with the 2008 season. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8725-Methodist-leads-in-Golf-World-NGCA-Division-III-Coaches--Poll Methodist remains No.1 in the poll, earning all six first-place votes. The Monarchs finished second at the Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational. Rounding out the top five are: Gustavus Adolphus; DePauw; Saint Thomas; Middlebury.<br /> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8437-United-States-Golf-Association-seeks-changes-effecting-golf-clubs "We're proposing new restrictions on groove configurations to maintain the element of skill at the game's highest level. In the other case, we're relaxing standards of adjustability," said Dick Rugge, USGA Senior Technical Director. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8438-R-A-proposes-changes-to-equipment-rules-for-historic-reasons "By limiting the amount of spin that can be generated for shots from the rough, we hope to place greater emphasis on accuracy and the skill required to recover from the rough," said David Rickman, R&A Director of Rules. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/8432-Rio-Secco-Golf-Club-announces-new-T-Mates-program-for-golfers The T-Mates are part caddie, part model, part host, and all fun and professional. The T-Mates, both male and female, are selected by a professional modeling agency for both physical appearance and personality. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100