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. [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]

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." [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]

Golf pros at Spanish Trail in Las Vegas offer top 10 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." [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]

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.
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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.
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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 [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]

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. [... more » ]