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South Carolina golf vacation package: Stay at the Courtside Villas on Hilton Head Island and play Hilton Head National G.C.

markn — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:38:55 -0700

Hilton Head National is truly a player-friendly course that allows the weekend golfer to enjoy themselves but will also test the more skilled player. Gary Player and Bobby Weed each used their distinctive design philosophies to create a unique 18 holes that will make you use every club in your bag. Now you can play two rounds at Hilton Head National and enjoy a three-night stay at the Courtside Villas on Hilton Head Island. read more

Billy Casper Golf to manage Colorado's The Golf Club at Ravenna

ntaylor — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Billy Casper Golf's management philosophy aligns perfectly with our vision for this golf community," said Glenn Jacks, Managing Member of River Canyon Real Estate Investments, LLC, owner of Ravenna. "Given the stability in the market and a recent resurgence in real estate, we are excited to count them among our team." read more

South Carolina's Mystical Golf announces summer vacation getaway

DavidWood — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Summer provides the best value for getaways here at Mystical Golf," said Claude Pardue, President and CEO. "We like to make it as easy as pie to play our three heralded courses and enjoy comfortable lodging ideal for recharging after a full day of fun in the sun." read more

Waitt Company acquires all operating assets of Bobby Jones brand

Jared Kelowitz — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"We are humbled by the trust the heirs of Bobby Jones are putting in us to protect and expand this premium brand globally in a manner consistent with the legacy of Bobby Jones," said Dana Bradford, CEO of Waitt Company. "We look forward to moving the Bobby Jones brand forward in partnership with management." read more

New Jersey's Cape May National G.C. and Chalfonte Hotel team up to offer a historic stay-and-play golf vacation package

markn — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:27:42 -0700

New Jersey's Cape May National Golf Club is one of the most natural golf courses ever built. Nicknamed "The Natural," the course surrounds a 50-acre private bird sanctuary. Now you can play a round at Cape May National G.C. and save 20 percent off a night at the historic Chalfonte Hotel. read more

South Carolina's Harbour Town Golf Links honored by Celebrated Living

DavidWood — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Each honor bestowed on Harbour Town further cements its standing as a golf treasure," said Cary Corbitt, Vice President of Sports & Operations. "Whether we're challenging Tour players or providing our guests with a 'bucket list' experience, Pete Dye's innovation and genius are on full display here at Sea Pines." read more

Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club in California offers Summer Access Pass

MastroCommunications — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club, one of the premier golf resorts in Palm Desert, announced that the annual Summer Access Pass is back for 2013, providing local golfers with exclusive discounts for the upcoming summer golf season. read more

Aldila's RIP Phenom NL shaft captures win at BMW Charity Pro-Am

GMS Orlando — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"The RIP Phenom incorporates the same flex, torque and feel properties that have made the original RIP the leading shaft on the PGA Tour, with a flex profile to achieve unparalleled performance and launch characteristics for better players," said Stewart Bahl, Aldila's Marketing Manager. read more

Googie & Friends Fundraiser Golf Tournament benefits youth golf

Emmy Moore Minister — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"The Googie and Friends Fundraiser tournament exists, in great part, due to the efforts of Googie and his passion for providing affordable golf opportunities for Oakland youth," said Gary Carls, president of the Oakland Turfgrass Education Initiative. read more

Steve Brady, Tom Doak, Fritz Balmer enter Michigan Golf Hall of Fame

terry50moore — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"I've been blessed to do something I really wanted to do in some of the most beautiful places in the world," said Doak. Fred Muller, the head golf professional at Crystal Downs in Frankfort, called Doak the greatest living golf course architect during his introduction remarks. read more

Connecticut's Lake of Isles and Foxwoods Resort Casino offer summer getaway

Jackie Beck — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Lake of Isles, voted No. 1 in Connecticut by Golfweek, offers one of the most challenging courses in the Northeast. The Rees Jones designed North Course gives golfers the ultimate golf experience. The course layout features rolling terrain, island greens and tees, and extraordinary views of the lake on every hole. read more

Bridgestone Golf congratulates Jennifer Johnson on LPGA Classic win

Jared Kelowitz — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Jennifer is a tremendous player with a ton of talent, and we knew it was just a matter of time until she found herself in the winner's circle," said Dan Murphy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Bridgestone Golf, Inc. "We congratulate Jennifer on a great first win, and we're excited to watch her build upon this momentum going forward." read more

Walters Golf announces the third annual Summer Golf ParAm at Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas

markn — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:39:43 -0700

Walters Golf has announced the return of their infamous Summer Golf ParAm this Aug. 10. A play on the well known "Pro-Am," the ParAm lets amateur golfers get up close and personal with the beautiful ParMates female caddies. Players can pre-register for the event at $275 per person, which gets them an array of perks, including two nights at the MGM Grand. read more

Laser Link Golf announces shipping new White Magic rangefinder

tim — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"All of our products are created with one goal in mind -- make the same technology used by PGA Tour players simple and easy to use for the millions of players who don't live tournament to tournament," said Rob O'Loughlin, president of Laser Link Golf. "White Magic delivers the information every golfer needs in a way any golfer can use." read more

SNAG Golf announces offering golf's version of T-ball for juniors

SL — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"The golf industry recently has been lobbying for the game to establish its own version of T-Ball, but we already have it with SNAG Golf's G-Ball program," said Terry Anton, CEO of SNAG. "Through our partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), we have been reaching thousands of kids ages 5-12 who sign up to learn the fundamentals of golf." read more