Awards

Gary Player wins Breeders' Cup Sports and Racing Excellence Award

GaryPlayerGroup — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"On behalf of our Board, the racing industry and Gary's many fans and followers around the world, we are extremely proud to present him with this honor," said Breeders' Cup President and CEO Greg Avioli. read more

Jordan Spieth, Victoria Tanco are Rolex Junior Players of the Year

tim — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"It was my No. 1 goal at the beginning of the year," said Spieth, who is 16 years old. "I'll be trying to do the same thing again next year, but knowing the competition, it's going to be really difficult." read more

Tom Hoch Design honored in Golf World's Readers Choice Awards

jbrooks.buffcomm — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"The outcome was a beautifully-cast, Western lodge-style interior that members and guests continue to enjoy," said Joel Moore, owner of The Ridge at Back Brook about the new clubhouse/locker room. read more

Golf Tourism Scotland's Gold Standard Awards nominees announced

YAlexander — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"It encompasses the core elements of Scotland's golf industry from tour operators to the golf courses themselves, and everything in- between," said Nick Hunter, Chairman of Golf Tourism Scotland. read more

Donna Caponi-Byrnes will receive PGA First Lady of Golf Award

tim — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"Donna has always been a tremendous friend to the PGA Professional, displaying through her work an understanding of the demands of the profession," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. read more

Annika Inspiration Award created to honor young female athletes

tim — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"I am honored to be a part of the recognition of amazing young women who continually inspire and encourage those around them." said Annika Sorenstam, founder of the ANNIKA Foundation. read more

GolfGym's PowerSwing Trainer earns award at Golf Europe '09

tnackel — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"GolfGym is thrilled to receive this award from Golf Europe 2009," said Ken Pierce, President, GolfGym. "We were the only golf fitness product included as a top three finalist in the training aids category." read more

Cog Hill's Kevin Weeks named Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year

Jackie Beck — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We are very proud of Kevin and the entire Jemsek Golf organization congratulates him on this wonderful honor," said Frank Jemsek, CEO, Jemsek Golf. "Kevin is very dedicated to his work." read more

KemperSports properties earn honors from Golf World's readers

brkoehnemann — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"It is a true honor to have such a large number of our facilities listed by the Golf World Readers' Choice Awards," said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. "The awards are made more meaningful by the fact that this is the people's vote." read more

Judy Rankin selected to be honored with Old Tom Morris Award

tim — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"She is one of the great players in the history of the game, making her support of the work of our members even more meaningful and impactful," said Mark D. Kuhns, President of the GCSAA. read more

Golf World announces winners of its '10 Readers' Choice Awards

bhopman — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The second annual Golf World "Readers' Choice Awards" have been unveiled, recognizing the 50 best private, public and resort golf facilities in the country. The distinctions are based solely on the input of Golf World readers and will be published in the September 28 issue of the magazine. read more

Ontario Golf Magazine unveils the province's Top 100 courses

Ted McIntyre — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"This is very exciting for the club and the community - especially with the Canadian Open here next year," said St. George's CEO Joe Murphy, whose facility has finished first in each of OG's past four rankings. read more

Golf Digest ranks Kauai golf resorts 'Best in North America'

markn — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"Having three Kauai golf-and-resort destination partners so well regarded, as well as our beaches, culture, unspoiled natural beauty, family friendly options, and other attractions is why our brand tagline is what it is - 'Kauai: Discover Golf's Ultimate Island Green'," says Sue Kanoho, Executive Director of the Kauai Visitors Bureau. read more

Indiana PGA Professional Jack Barber heads national award recipients as 2009 PGA Golf Professional of the Year

markn — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:11:17 -0400

"Our 2009 award winners reflect the best of our Association," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. "The recipients have each left an impact upon the game long before they were designated for this past year's accomplishments."a read more

2009 Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame class to include former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman

markn — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:53:00 -0400

This year's class of legends includes sportscasters Dick Enberg and Keith Jackson, former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman, network TV executives Barry Frank and Chuck Howard, and technical innovators Garrett Brown, Steve Laxton, and John Porter. read more