Golf News for Thursday, May Thursday 2005

Golf News for Tuesday, May 31, 2005

TaylorMade introduces r7 TP fairway woods

The r7 TP is a titanium fairway wood engineered with two TaylorMade Launch Control (TLC) ports. [... more » ]

Left-handed amateurs head across pond to defend James Cup International Title

Amateur left-handed golfers representing the United States, will play in the 2005 James Cup International Match Play Championship set for June 16-18 in Dublin, Ireland. [... more » ]

Marketing

Masters shot a hole in one for Nike sales

Tiger Woods shot proves to be a stroke of luck for sales of Nike golf according to Chris Smith, business development director for Terapeak. [... more » ]

New drive to attract more visitors to Scotland through golf

Royal & Ancient Director of Championships David Hill: "We look forward to working with The Executive to deliver the greatest possible benefit for Scotland from the event." [... more » ]

Courses

Raven's Claw GC opens its doors as Montgomery County's 60th golf course

"Our soft opening will be like a shake down cruise. We will have a chance to check all systems before we launch all 18 holes in July," said course designer Ed Shearon. [... more » ]

Products

Tempur-Pedic International Inc. announces promotion featuring Amy Alcott

Tempur-Pedic Senior VP Dany Sfeir: "We're thrilled to have an opportunity to work with Amy Alcott. She's a fabulous golfer with a long list of career accomplishments." [... more » ]

Club Glove offers style and personalization for Dad this year

The perfect gift for Father's Day - a stylish line of golf bags and accessories from West Coast Trends, Inc., makers of the Club Glove. [... more » ]

Books

Best's Golf Guide to Mexico and Los Cabos newly published

Charles Kinder, publisher of Best’s Golf Guides to Mexico: "We have been chronicling the 20 billion dollar golf boom south of the border for 20 years." [... more » ]

Daily Golf Blogs

Topless pools all the rage in Las Vegas casino hotels

The new Wynn Las Vegas casino and Casears Palace have joined trendsetter Mandalay Bay in offering topless pools. [... more » ]

Awards

Toro Championship Training Program winners to attend U.S. Open, PGA Championship

"The ... Program brings the experience and knowledge of major tournament preparation to GCSAA's members," said Bob VandenBoom, sr. golf marketing manager at Toro. [... more » ]

More Headlines

PGA of America legendary professional Harry Pezzullo dies at age 93

Bobby Weed designs a Jacksonville, Florida gem: The Golf Club at Fleming Island

Firecliff Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort: The beautiful brute of Palm Desert, California

Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club in Hawaii: Maui's scenic, playable RTJ Jr. gem