Tournaments

18th Annual 'Bridgestone Golf Tournament of Champions' nearing

glenn.c.gray — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"The Bridgestone Golf Tournament of Champions is an opportunity for our elite competitors to put their game to the test against top juniors from around the world," said Peter Orrell, CEO of Junior Sports Corporation, owner and operator of the IJGT. "Home to 27 world-class holes by Jack Nicklaus, Grand Cypress serves as the ideal venue for an event of this magnitude." read more

British Mid-Amateur Golf planning for new championship event

midamgolf — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"We have been repeatedly asked for a national/international event to take the place of the British Mid-Amateur which was taken off the championship rota in 2007 after the R&A decided that the quality of the entrants was not good enough and the field sizes were diminishing," said Jason Morris, Golf Director at Mid-Amateur Golf. read more

Tom Tower captures victory at 2013 Sun Cup in Southwest Florida

SunCupGolf — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"We witnessed some great golf all week, and it is fitting that Tom Tower is our tournament champion," said Sun Cup tournament director J.J. Scott. "He played exceptional golf all week, and especially at Old Corkscrew. It was a fantastic way to end a fantastic week." read more

Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announces 14th Annual Veterans Golf Classic

DavidWood — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"The continued success of our annual Veterans Golf Classic speaks volumes to how much the Myrtle Beach area values our service personnel for all they do and have done for our country," said Jeff Monday, Golf Holiday's Tournament Director. read more

Jack Gianniny captures win at Preseason Junior at Blue Heron Hills in Macedon, N.Y.

tim — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"I was hitting it good and confident, I've had too many times where I have a good first round and miss in the second," said Gianniny, a junior at Pittsford Sutherland in Rochester, New York. "It's good to have a tournament so close to home and it's a great opportunity to win my first one near home." read more

Hawaii's Mauna Kea Golf Course annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament

erikock — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"This is a unique opportunity for golf enthusiasts to combine their love for the game with a vacation amid the luxurious surroundings of our beautiful Mauna Kea Resort," said Prince Resorts Hawaii Vice President of Operations, Jon Gersonde. "First class hotel, stunning beach, and award-winning golf - what could be better!" read more

ANNIKA Intercollegiate debuts at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida

Stephen_Reynolds — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Reunion Resort is thrilled to embark on another successful affiliation with Annika," said Sheila C. Johnson, Founder of Salamander Hotels and Resorts. "We share her devotion to promoting golf's myriad positive attributes and are excited to help make this one of the most important tournaments on the women's schedule." read more

Salish Cliffs Golf Club in Shelton, Washington hosts Squaxin Island Museum Tournament

ntaylor — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"This is a special event for the Squaxin Island Tribe and we're excited it can once again be hosted on its home course here at Salish Cliffs," said Salish Cliffs Head Golf Professional David Kass, PGA. "It's truly a win-win for everyone involved. The players get to experience one of the top courses in the country and their donations go toward a great cause." read more

First of its kind ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament a success

isc-audubon — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"We are very pleased that so many people, including a number of celebrities joined us for the golf event. The main purpose of the EcoGolf Tournament was to have fun, and to raise money for a local charity, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida," said ISC-Audubon EcoGolf Manager, Lucia Anreus-Hall. read more

Texas Women's Open at Old American Golf Club taking registrations

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

The 36-hole stroke play event with no cut will be limited to the first 144 professional and amateur contestants. Professionals and amateurs will be competing for an estimated purse of $16,500. read more

Full Swing Golf's International League at locations worldwide

tim — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"This two-person team International League platform is just the start," said Chad Coleman, vice president of sales at Full Swing Golf. "From this league, we can create other tournaments, such as Ryder Cup and PGA-style competitions and contests that will keep our customers coming back all-year round." read more

Doug LaCrosse captures 52nd Florida Senior Amateur Championship

rszmukler — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"I've won the State Mid-Amateur, the State Amateur, but I never had the Senior Amateur until now," said LaCrosse, a resident of Tampa, Florida. "This ranks up there because it's been a long time." read more

Third annual Uniting Nations Cup set for Puerto Penasco, Mexico

dmckibben — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"We love being part of this tradition in such a beautiful setting, a Jack Nicklaus championship golf course on the Sea of Cortez," said Jesus Torres, director of Vidanta Golf. "It's a unique competition with a format that allows challenges for every player on every shot. Of course, the most important ingredient of this event is the camaraderie that is built up over the week between the competitors." read more

Adam Scott first player to qualify for 2013 PGA Grand Slam of Golf

MastroCommunications — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Masters Champion Adam Scott, the first Australian to capture the coveted green jacket, has become the first player to qualify for the 31st PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 15-16, at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda. The season-ending showcase event boasts the most difficult qualification requirement in the game: a major championship. read more

Cal men win Transamerica/WFG 67th Annual Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif

Emmy Moore Minister — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"We've been playing here for years and years. I've doing this for a long time and this is the first time we've won here. It's very special. It's such a great golf course - a MacKenzie Golf Course, a great field. When you get an opportunity to play here, you do it," said University of California men's golf coach Steve Desimone. read more