Awards

Wynn Golf Club Director Brian Hawthorne named Southwest PGA Resort Merchandiser of the Year

markn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:01:48 -0800

“It is an honor to be recognized by the PGA and to be a part of the Las Vegas golf community,” said Hawthorne. “At Wynn, we have an incredible retail team who are committed to offering the finest products for our guests. Our products coupled with a world-class golf experience make Wynn Golf Club a very special place.” read more

Michigan Golf League Championship program wins national award

dave richards — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"I have played in and helped manage golf leagues for over thirty years and this systems works," said Jeff Hoag, Scott Lake Country Club, Comstock Park (Owner / League Admin / League Golfer). read more

Two premier Edwin Watts Golf Shops honored by Golf World Magazine

Tara Pranio — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"We commend the management and the store associates at these locations for their dedication to our Company's philosophy," said John Watson, CEO, Edwin Watts Golf Shops. read more

Final ballot names announced for 19th Annual ING Industry Honors

mwjamison — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Hundreds of nominations from across the golf industry have been trimmed to three nominees in each category in the 19th Annual ING Industry Honors awards program. Called by some the "Academy Awards of the golf industry," the ING Industry Honors program is conducted by the non-profit International Network Of Golf to recognize outstanding achievement in the golf business. read more

Save Sharp Park Golf Course advocates receive Presidents Award

Emmy Moore Minister — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"Receiving this special award from our local superintendents, right here in our own backyard, means so much to us. It is by far the best evidence that our focus on preserving affordable, high quality, memorable public golf is striking a responsive chord," said Robert D. "Bo" Links. "As you can imagine, we are both humbled yet extremely grateful for such an honor." read more

David Hutsell and Sonny Skinner named PGA Professional and Senior Professional of the Year

tim — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"To receive praise from my fellow professionals and from the members of my home club (Elkridge Club), is a great feeling," said David Hutsell, PGA director of instruction at Elkridge Club in Baltimore, Md. "To hold down a job and try to be competitive in events is not easy. It is a lot to manage a job and a family, and then go out and compete. You have to have a supportive family to do that." read more

TGA Premier Junior Golf leading franchise owners given honors

tjaj68 — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"TGA HQ is very proud of this year's winners and the commitment they have given in 2011 to students across the country and to the growth of golf," said Joshua Jacobs, founder and CEO of TGA Premier Junior Golf. read more

PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida earns Smart Meetings honor

DavidWood — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"We're honored to win this prestigious award most notably as it's voted on by readers who have sampled our state-of-the-art meeting facilities," says Joel Paige, Vice President and Managing Director. "Our attention to detail, exemplary customer service and world-class amenities insures successful, celebrated events." read more

Eric Wilson earns Conrad Rehling Award for his work with the Special Olympics golf program

jmeng — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"We are very proud of Dr. Wilson's receipt of the Conrad Rehling Award and we congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition by the PGA of America," said Dr. Arthur Keiser, Chancellor of Keiser University. read more

Schmidt-Curley Design wins award at 2011 Asia Pacific Golf Summit

Stephen_Reynolds — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"We're honored to be ranked Asia-Pacific's No. 1 design firm by Asian Golf Monthly," said company co-founder Brian Curley. "It's a testament to the skills and tireless dedication of team members." read more

Golf Tourism Scotland's Gold Standard Awards winners revealed

YAlexander — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

"This year's awards reflect a busy year of events that have showcased the breadth and depth of Scotland's golfing sector," said Lee Derrick, chairman of Golf Tourism Scotland. read more

Golf Tourism Scotland Gold Standard Awards nominees announced

YAlexander — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

"There is always a great deal of anticipation in the run-up to the Gold Standards Awards," said Lee Derrick, chairman of GTS. "We receive nominations from every sector of Scotland's golf tourism industry." read more

BoardRoom magazine announces "Excellence in Achievement" awards

BRMagazine — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

"Each recipient of the BoardRoom magazine "Excellence in Achievement" award is clearly a leader in their respective industry," said John Fornaro, publisher of the BoardRoom magazine. read more

Cyprus' Elea Estate earns accolades at European Property Awards

Landmark Media — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

"The International Property Awards brings yet more recognition and evidence that Elea Estate is quickly becoming established as a truly world-class golf and leisure destination," said Ross Robertson, Director of Golf Operations. read more

ING Industry Honors nominations deadline quickly approaching

mwjamison — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The categories include: Product Ingenuity; Business Achievement; TV Commercial; Print Advertising; Player Development; Golf Course Architecture; Tournament Service and Public Relations/Promotions. read more