Billy Casper Golf selected to manage Country Club of Winter Haven (Florida)

"With excellent 'bones,' the Country Club of Winter Haven will once again be one of the finest private clubs in central Florida," says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of Billy Casper Golf. "We are excited to partner with an ambitious ownership group, and members will realize the Billy Casper Golf difference in the short- and long-term." [... more » ]

Waitt Company acquires all operating assets of Bobby Jones brand

"We are humbled by the trust the heirs of Bobby Jones are putting in us to protect and expand this premium brand globally in a manner consistent with the legacy of Bobby Jones," said Dana Bradford, CEO of Waitt Company. "We look forward to moving the Bobby Jones brand forward in partnership with management." [... more » ]

Major champions, Hall of Famers, Ryder Cup Captains highlight field at 2013 Senior PGA Championship on Golf Channel, NBC

Host Dave Marr III and analyst Gary Koch will anchor Golf Channel’s early round coverage, with Dan Hicks assuming play-by-play duties alongside Koch on Saturday and Sunday. They will be joined all four rounds by tower reporter Mark Rolfing, course reporters Roger Maltbie and Curt Byrum, and interviewer/essayist Jimmy Roberts. Marr also will report throughout the week for GOLF CENTRAL, Golf Channel’s daily news program. [... more » ]

Bridgestone Golf congratulates Jennifer Johnson on LPGA Classic win

"Jennifer is a tremendous player with a ton of talent, and we knew it was just a matter of time until she found herself in the winner's circle," said Dan Murphy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Bridgestone Golf, Inc. "We congratulate Jennifer on a great first win, and we're excited to watch her build upon this momentum going forward." [... more » ]

Aldila's RIP Phenom NL shaft captures win at BMW Charity Pro-Am

"The RIP Phenom incorporates the same flex, torque and feel properties that have made the original RIP the leading shaft on the PGA Tour, with a flex profile to achieve unparalleled performance and launch characteristics for better players," said Stewart Bahl, Aldila's Marketing Manager. [... more » ]

Steve Brady, Tom Doak, Fritz Balmer enter Michigan Golf Hall of Fame

"I've been blessed to do something I really wanted to do in some of the most beautiful places in the world," said Doak. Fred Muller, the head golf professional at Crystal Downs in Frankfort, called Doak the greatest living golf course architect during his introduction remarks. [... more » ]

New Jersey's Cape May National G.C. and Chalfonte Hotel team up to offer a historic stay-and-play golf vacation package

New Jersey's Cape May National Golf Club is one of the most natural golf courses ever built. Nicknamed "The Natural," the course surrounds a 50-acre private bird sanctuary. Now you can play a round at Cape May National G.C. and save 20 percent off a night at the historic Chalfonte Hotel. [... more » ]

South Carolina's Mystical Golf announces summer vacation getaway

"Summer provides the best value for getaways here at Mystical Golf," said Claude Pardue, President and CEO. "We like to make it as easy as pie to play our three heralded courses and enjoy comfortable lodging ideal for recharging after a full day of fun in the sun." [... more » ]

Connecticut's Lake of Isles and Foxwoods Resort Casino offer summer getaway

Lake of Isles, voted No. 1 in Connecticut by Golfweek, offers one of the most challenging courses in the Northeast. The Rees Jones designed North Course gives golfers the ultimate golf experience. The course layout features rolling terrain, island greens and tees, and extraordinary views of the lake on every hole. [... more » ]

South Carolina's Harbour Town Golf Links honored by Celebrated Living

"Each honor bestowed on Harbour Town further cements its standing as a golf treasure," said Cary Corbitt, Vice President of Sports & Operations. "Whether we're challenging Tour players or providing our guests with a 'bucket list' experience, Pete Dye's innovation and genius are on full display here at Sea Pines." [... more » ]

Googie & Friends Fundraiser Golf Tournament benefits youth golf

"The Googie and Friends Fundraiser tournament exists, in great part, due to the efforts of Googie and his passion for providing affordable golf opportunities for Oakland youth," said Gary Carls, president of the Oakland Turfgrass Education Initiative. [... more » ]

A travelin' golfer's 5 favorite and worst airports (Seattle, Charlotte among favorites)
My chief complaint when I return home from a golf trip is that it takes forever for get my clubs at baggage claim in Terminal C at Bush Intercontinental at Houston. In the last 10 years, I’ve managed to experience just about every significant airport in the United States, and have, of course, developed my preferences and dreads. Here’s a list of my top five and bottom five. For more...

You'll have a howling good time on the Wolf Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
The Wolf Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort is long and challenging. But with five sets of tees, it's also playable for anyone and extremely enjoyable for everyone. The Wolf is one of three Pete Dye designs here, giving this Sin City resort 54 holes of world-class golf. For more...

Books for the course: 2013 summer golf reading list
This spring has generally been a snowy, rainy, slushy, soggy, chilly mess for much of the U.S. Let's hope that this miserable weather doesn't bode poorly for the rest of the golf season. Just in case the summer continues along this inclement path, here is our list of top summer golf reads -- and one tasty mystery too, to add a little spice. For more...