Events

Teacher of the Year Mike Bender headlines West Michigan Golf Show

terry50moore — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"The Golf Show has a long tradition of spotlighting the game's best teachers and Mike Bender is now among the top names in his profession," said Carolyn Alt, West Michigan Golf Show Manager. read more

Titleist advisory board member, Dr. Mark Smith, speaks to PGCC

Golfcollege — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

During Dr. Smith's visit to the Professional Golfers Career College found himself once again educating golfers about the importance of cardiovascular health and nutrition for the average person, not just for athletes. read more

Cleveland Golf/Srixon to exhibit at 57th PGA Merchandise Show

tim — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"The PGA Show will also serve as a platform to introduce and kick-off our Cleveland Golf Scoring Clinics, which will be offered on a national level," said Todd Harman, Executive VP/GM of Cleveland Golf/Srixon. read more

Kodak Challenge gearing up for Disney's Magnolia Golf Course

cbeeler — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We're very excited for the players and fans as we approach the conclusion of the inaugural Kodak Challenge season," said Steven Powell, director of program development of the Kodak Challenge. read more

Second annual Golf and Water Symposium scheduled for Palm Desert, Calif.

Emmy Moore Minister — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Keynote speakers are state Sen. John Benoit, who serves on the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, and Tim Quinn, executive director of the Association of California Water Agencies. read more

Hireko Golf to exhibit at '10 PGA Merchandise Show and Demo Day

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

"Hireko has evolved into a cutting edge Original Equipment Manufacturer and we are extremely excited to strengthen and build relationships with the trade and general public," said Gineta Lin, VP Sales, Hireko Golf. read more

Boo Weekley and Brandt Snedeker win the ADT Skills Challenge

kfcarney — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We brother-in-lawed it pretty well," offered Weekley, who handpicked Snedeker as his partner for the one-day, $800,000 PGA Tour-sanctioned event . "We know each other really well and that was important." read more

CGCOA Course of the Year is site for Growth of the Game conference

Emmy Moore Minister — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"It is critical for golf course owners to share their best practices while also absorbing all they can from other industry experts," said Ted Horton, Executive Director for the California Golf Course Owners Association. read more

Kevin Streelman extends lead in chase for Kodak Challenge prize

cbeeler — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Kodak Challenge Hole #16 at the Frys.Com Open delivered great action, including two hole-in-ones, as leader, Kevin Streelman led a host of Kodak Challenge contenders in battling the par 3 211-yard hole at Grayhawk Golf Club. read more

Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club will host the Criterium Cup

tim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"This will certainly be an event that will raise the bar in high class MTB. Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club is the perfect venue, offering challenge and beauty," said Herfel Torres of the Orlando Bike & Social Club. read more

Las Vegas been selected as site of the '12 Golf Industry Show

tim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We are excited to be heading to Las Vegas. The city has been identified as a desirable venue for the event by attendees and the exhibitors," said GCSAA, NGCOA, GCBAA, ASCGA, NGF and USGA in a joint statement. read more

Fred Couples replacing Nick Watney in the ADT Skills Challenge

kfcarney — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Kenny Perry, Nick Price, Fred Funk, Boo Weekley, J.B. Holmes, Brandt Snedeker, Hunter Mahan also set for annual shotmaking competition with the new "Reverse Scramble" format to culminate. read more

World Golf Hall of Fame announces opening of historic displays

tim — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"Literally hundreds of artifacts and some of the most amazing, rare photographs help tell their accomplished life stories which have brought them into the Hall of Fame," said Jack Peter, COO of the World Golf Hall of Fame. read more

Titleist announces plans to exhibit at '10 PGA Merchandise Show

tim — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"The PGA Merchandise Show continues to evolve in a positive direction by shifting the show's emphasis to a more educational platform for its membership," said Jerry Bellis, President, Titleist Golf Balls Worldwide. read more

4th European Golf Business Conference presentations scheduled

Tibbe Bakker — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Two presentations highlight the trend of the future and market development, providing essential information for golf course owners who are confronted with declining numbers of rounds played and an economic downturn. read more