Growth Of The Game

China's Mission Hills Golf Club launches its new Junior Tour

Stephen_Reynolds — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"It's no coincidence the Mission Hills Golf Series Junior Tour is being announced just after golf's confirmed inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games," said Tenniel Chu, Executive Director, Mission Hills Golf Club. read more

USGA/PGA supporting after school programs for junior golfers

tim — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We are excited about the progress that the USGA/PGA After School Program has already made in our community," said Geoff Lofstead, Executive Director for the South Florida PGA Section. read more

EGCOA conference spotlights ideas for growing the game of golf

Tibbe Bakker — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Together with other speakers and participants at the European Golf Course Owners Association-organised conference, we will try to define The Next Step; From Change To Opportunity - the theme of the conference. read more

World PGA Alliance embraces news of golf's Olympic inclusion

tim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"What the Olympic approval means is that every developing golf territory would have support from both the government side and the sporting infrastructure," said PGA of America Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka. read more

Links Across America project prepares for first facility to open

tim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"The Links Across America project will give us four holes plus a short-game practice area that is accessible to people with disabilities," said Randall Oaks Class A superintendent Mike Sprouse. read more

EWGA providing student membership to full-time college women

Niehoff — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"EWGA student membership is a wise investment for full-time college women as they prepare to enter the professional world," said Pam Swensen, CEO of the Executive Women's Golf Association. read more

California State Golf Association formed to benefit CA golfers

thecsga — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The CSGA has implemented a business model that allows us to provide top-notch service and quality local support for our members at an affordable cost," said Ray Tippet, Association Executive Director. read more

Unilever hosts leadership forum for members of The First Tee

tim — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"You get to determine your destiny. And golf, which you've obviously chosen, is a game that is played everywhere in the world…so you've chosen the right sport," said hall of fame golfer Gary Player. read more

Sticks for Kids Program enjoys successful first year in China

tim — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A total of 90 camps are being held across the vast nation of China in 2009 with an estimated 5,000 kids participating. Plans for 2010 include establishing Sticks for Kids at an additional 30 camp sites in China. read more

Nor Cal superintendents lend support to Get Golf Ready classes

Emmy Moore Minister — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"As course superintendents we favor the idea that folks are being introduced to the fundamentals of golf in five succinct sessions," said Brian Morris, CGCS, course superintendent at Blue Rock Springs GC. read more

Golfing world awaiting final vote for inclusion in '16 Olympics

tim — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We have presented a compelling case as to why golf should be added and we look forward to the IOC's final vote," said Ty Votaw, executive director of the International Golf Federation Olympic Golf Committee. read more

World PGA Alliance formed by nine national and regional PGAs

tim — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"The World PGA Alliance is an exciting and important step in the on-going development of golf across the globe," said Professional Golfers' Association Chief Executive Sandy Jones. read more

Gateway Section PGA professionals support Play Golf America Day

tim — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Gateway PGA Section had three stations set up for junior golfers, beginner golfers and advanced golfers, with Gateway PGA Professionals giving free 10-minute lessons at each station. read more

TGAA attends launch of the House Professional Golf Committee

Steven_Moses — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We look forward to working with these respected political and industry leaders to bring the excitement of the TGAA Tour to other areas of the country," said Dennis Baca, President and CEO of the TGAA Tour. read more

Get Golf Ready program exceeds first year participation goals

tammy@aldaycommunications.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"It's exciting to see how the industry is embracing this new player development program," said Michael Hughes, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association. read more