Briefly

Sun SafeTee Program reminds golfers May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

mwishner — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

Golf course head superintendents work recognized with rising pay

tim — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

On-course sani-cans: The bottom line

Ken Earlywine — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

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

United States Golf Association issues statement on anchored clubs

tim — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

"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

FitGolf Performance Centers of Homer Glen, Illinois finishing research project

tim — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

"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

Golf Datatech study evaluates reaction to anchored putter rule

tim — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

"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

FitGolf Performance Centers of Long Island finishing research study

tim — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

"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

American Junior Golf Association rules to allow rangefinders

tim — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"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

Golfsmith poll reveals what golfers really want for Fathers' Day

L2 Communications — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

"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

Golf Academy of America San Diego campus visited by Congressman

philwerz — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

"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

Sun SafeTee Program suggests UV protection for golfers' gifts

mwishner — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

"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

"Long Jim" Barnes items on display at World Golf Hall of Fame

Peyton — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"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

Swedish team in the World Golfers Championship gains support

tim — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700

"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

PGA Historical Center expands hours to due to increasing demand

tim — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

"We invite everyone -- golf enthusiasts, schools, summer camps, families and museum goers alike to experience our world-class facility," said Bob Baldassari, PGA general manager, PGA Village. read more

Graeme Baxter paints Paula Creamer for Kraft Nabisco Championship

tim — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

The Paula Creamer Kraft portrait was unveiled this week by Graeme Baxter and Dennis Belcrastro. Paula was speechless but eventually said, "I love it. I just absolutely love it and I can't stop staring at it." read more