Media

Kevan Maxwell third to be eliminated from Big Break Disney Golf

tim — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Anybody who knows me knows golf is what I want to do, and it is my heart's desire," said Maxwell. "I love to practice as much as I love to play. I know I could make it if I had more time to put into the game." read more

GolfChannel.com experiences its highest traffic numbers to date

tim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We are very excited to see GolfChannel.com hit record numbers last month and remain the #1 golf centric Web site out there for the past six months," said Gene Pizzolato, Golf Channel chief revenue and marketing officer and chief operating officer for Golf Channel New Media Ventures. read more

Golf Fitness Magazine extending 'Holiday Gift Guide' deadline

GMS Orlando — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"These gifts can be anything from apparel to accessories to the latest golf gadgets or trend setting sunglasses, gloves or even clubs," said Kristi Karst Gomen, Senior Editor of Golf Fitness Magazine. read more

J.B. Holmes announced to join cast of Big Break Disney Golf

tim — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

PGA Tour Professional J.B. Holmes will participate in a three-part Kodak Challenge with the 10 remaining contestants in the series. They will compete in the popular Glass Break Challenge, a Beat the Pro Challenge and a Putting Challenge. read more

Off Course: Did the International Herald Tribune get its story straight on golf in Vietnam?

markn — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:08:09 -0400

in a sport more notable for emotional restraint than hysterics, it seems ironic that golf, and golf-course development, can generate extremes like Tuesday's feature in The International Herald Tribune titled "Golf Courses Now Grow in Vietnam's Rice Fields." In an emotionally charged atmosphere, opinions tend to be rigid, "facts" subject to manipulation or outright fabrication. Some instances conspicuous in Tuesday's piece include the following ... read more

Golf Channel remembers Payne Stewart during Golf Central Pre-Game

tim — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Sunday will mark the 10-year anniversary of the passing of one of the PGA Tour's most charismatic personalities, Payne Stewart. In remembrance of the impact Stewart's life had both on and off the golf course, Golf Channel will air a themed one-hour Golf Central Pre Game Sunday at Noon EST to mark the occasion. read more

In the Sticks, a new golf comic strip by Nathan Cooper debuts

tim — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"Having created In the Sticks and experienced this evolution firsthand, I'm really excited," said Cooper. "It's a been an incredibly rewarding experience, and the payoff is a strip that I'm proud to call my own." read more

First elimination on premiere episode of Big Break Disney Golf

tim — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"It was a tough day for me," said eliminated competitor Ed Moses. "But coming here and feeling the competitive sensations that Big Break put me in will pay off astronomically in my game." read more

GOLF CHANNEL scores big with record-setting Presidents Cup ratings

markn — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Presidents Cup is the latest in a string of "cup-related" ratings successes for GOLF CHANNEL. The network recently celebrated its highest-rated 3rd quarter ever - led by record-setting cable coverage of The Solheim Cup in August - and saw its ratings for early round coverage of the PGA TOUR's FedExCup up 15 percent versus 2008. read more

Golf Channel's popular Big Break series returns for 12th season

tim — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Golf Channel's 10-week series showcases the most talented cast in series history, but individually at different stages in their careers - battling for the opportunity to fulfill the desire to play professional golf at the highest level. read more

GOLF CHANNEL provides Monday coverage of Alfred Dunhill links Championship, Turning Stone Resort Championship

markn — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 03:14:42 -0400

Due to inclement weather extending the final round of the Alfred Dunhill links Championship on the European Tour and an extended playoff at the Turning Stone Resort Championship on the PGA TOUR, GOLF CHANNEL will provide live, Monday coverage of both tournaments. read more

Bob Hope Classic announces launching fan-friendly new Website

tim — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We maintain our pledge to deliver the highest quality tournament to our amateurs, celebrities, pros and, most importantly, to the fans throughout America," said Bob Hope Classic President John Foster. read more

GOLF CHANNEL announces extensive coverage of Presidents Cup

tim — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Golf Channel will take viewers inside the ropes for all of the action at Harding Park Golf Course, combining exclusive early round, live tournament coverage with Live From The Presidents Cup wrap-around news coverage. read more

17th Annual ING Media Awards entry deadline fast approaching

mwjamison — Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Anyone in the golf media is eligible to enter their best works in the contest. All they have to do is join the ING, a membership that carries countless other benefits. That includes an invitation to Pinehurst Resort. read more

It will take more than magic to win Big Break Disney Golf

markn — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:14:26 -0400

Premiering Oct. 13 at 10 p.m. ET, Big Break Disney Golf will showcase a field of 12 men - collectively the most talented cast in series history, but individually at different stages in their careers - battling for the opportunity to fulfill the desire to play professional golf at the highest level. read more