"Our organization is serious about fostering sustainability and we believe that all of our program materials and the various standards and requirements for certification should be publically available," said R. Eric Dodson, Executive Director of ISC-Audubon. "The organization is able to provide all of the materials free of charge only through the support of memberships, sponsorships and contributions." read more

"Golf is a fun and enjoyable way to get exercise, and it provides an outlet for physical activity for a lifetime," said David Donatucci, owner and director of The Florida Institute of Performance at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. "It is a great way to introduce a young person to physical activity and a healthy pursuit for adults and seniors." read more

"Being knowledgeable on sun protection can decrease the likelihood developing skin cancer and sun damage (wrinkles). Education is the key to both preventing skin cancer and for obtaining timely treatment," said Dr. Laub, who is also a golfer. read more

"It is heartening to see such positive results from the compensation and benefits report because we all know economic challenges have forced facilities to make cuts in virtually every operational area in recent years," said GCSAA President Pat Finlen, CGCS, director of golf at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. read more

A recent survey conducted by Green Flush Technologies indicates that on-course flush restrooms are essential for golf courses to realize their full revenue potential. Men and women golfers were contacted at a driving range and were asked to answer questions regarding their preference for flush restrooms over the temporary portable plastic toilets commonly called "sani-cans" or "porta-johns." read more

"For well over a year, the golf community has engaged in a healthy and spirited discussion about anchoring," reads the USGA's statement. "As the comment period comes to a close, we will continue to review and evaluate the feedback that we have received. As we have throughout this process, we will continue to confer with the R&A in our work to reach a final resolution on this matter." read more

"Across all the centers, the overall hypothesis for the National Study is that golfers with excessive pelvic and upper side bend, bend and rotation will experience lower back pain during practice and play," said David Krohe, Golf Fitness Specialist and Program Director of FitGolf Performance Centers. "This is what we have seen throughout the FitGolf Centers this year." read more

"This is such an explosive topic in golf that we felt the industry needed a benchmark for evaluating the opinion of the game's most avid players," said John Krzynowek, Partner, Golf Datatech. "Overall, however, the debate over long putters has far more to do with a few elite professional players and less to do with the game as played by the average golfer." read more

"Across all the centers, the overall hypothesis for the National Study is that golfers with excessive pelvic and upper side bend, bend and rotation will experience lower back pain during practice and play," said Christina Panetta, Golf Fitness Specialist and Program Director of FitGolf Performance Centers in Long Island. "We are seeing this with the participants that have come in." read more

"We are excited to introduce the use of rangefinders in all of our events in 2013," said Mark Oskarson, AJGA Chief Operating Officer. "With all the information we gathered over the course of the year, we feel this is the right direction for our organization." read more

"The survey results reflect golf's powerful, emotional ability to bind families together. There's something special about being on a golf course, playing the game you love with someone you care about," said Marty Hanaka, CEO of Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., the nation's largest specialty golf retailer. read more

"We are extremely honored to have hosted a United States Congressman on campus to address our students," said Rich Iorio, campus director. "Our entire student body was thrilled to meet the congressman." read more

"The best gift you can get a golfer for Father's Day is a product that offers Ultraviolet (UV) protection" said Mark Wishner the founder and President of The Sun SafeTee Program. read more

"The Hall of Fame takes pride in being able to offer such unseen pieces of golf's past to its visitors," said Jack Peter, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the World Golf Hall of Fame. read more

"We like the idea so much, that's why I and some of my fellow golfers are more than pleased to support the participation of the Swedish national team," said Lotta Neumann, a Swedish dolf professional. read more