News Archive for January, 2010
Friday, January 29th, 2010
US PGA’s unemployment rate is lowest for years
‘The golf industry has been able to withstand the storm of the recent recession,’ say PGA of America officials in a business report that reflects the continued value of golf as a healthy and recreational activity. ‘Golf has more than 16,000 small businesses,’ said Jim Remy, PGA President .....read the full story »
Celtic Manor celebrates record year
Ryder Cup effect helps Welsh resort achieve leisure upturn by selling 20,000 more room nights to leisure visitors in 2009 than it did in 2008 .....read the full story »
Proud Irishman is World Clubmaker of the Year
Derek Murray of ForeGolf has been named 2010 World Clubmaker of the Year by the GCA, the first time the award has left the USA since it began 20 years ago .....read the full story »
Harradine designs for dynamic new developer
Rakeen has appointed Harradine Golf to design Mukhrovany Golf Village, the first international standard 18-hole golf course in Georgia
New St Andrews Links website launched
The launch was held at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida where the site was unveiled by St Andrews Links Trust chief executive Alan McGregor .....read the full story »
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Golf Industry delivers Harrogate ‘Buzz’
Harrogate Week 2010 defied the extreme weather and the world economy to deliver a real boost to the sports turf industry .....read the full story »
Gloucestershire hotel and golf club for sale at £2.95m
Bells Hotel with the Forest of Dean Golf & Bowls Club is being offered to the market as the owner wishes to retire .....read the full story »
US golf associations take initiative for changing perceptions
‘WE ARE GOLF’ is to be formally introduced to the industry later today, 28 January, at the 57th PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, and on 10-11 February, at the Golf Industry Show in San Diego .....read the full story »
ClubVIEW launches web-based video service
After 10 years in business, ClubVIEW is now launching what the company describes as “the next big step for the UK and Ireland’s quality clubs” .....read the full story »
Titleist introduces the New DT SoLo
Titleist’s popular ‘red box’ PTS, one of the top selling golf ball models in Europe, is renamed and refined for 2010 .....read the full story »
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Callaway Golf: annual results
“The economic and market conditions in 2009 were without a doubt the most challenging in recent history,” commented George Fellows, President and Chief Executive Officer .....read the full story »
International environmental accreditation for St Andrews Links
St Andrews Links has become one of the first golf venues committed to achieving Golf Environment Organisation Certification .....read the full story »
BTME showcase for Club Car’s asset management tool
GUARDIAN | SVC incorporates the most desirable course management features of GPS technology .....read the full story »
Getty Images extends partnership with PGA TOUR
Getty Images Inc remains exclusive source of the world’s most valued golf image collections with a library containing more than 700,000 images .....read the full story »
PowaKaddy exhibit at BTME for first time
The show provided PowaKaddy a great opportunity to showcase the revolutionary new ‘Winter Wheels’ designed in collaboration with BIGGA .....read the full story »
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
O2 Signed Up as Title Sponsor of Golf LIVE
The event, which features the combined talents of top European Tour players and some of the leading coaches in the game, will be known as ‘O2 Golf LIVE in association with The Daily Telegraph’ .....read the full story »
Scottish Governing Bodies take steps toward amalgamation
Following last Sunday’s SGU AGM the SLGA and the SGU confirmed that they are formally considering an amalgamation, having been working increasingly closely together over recent years .....read the full story »
Thoulstone Park, Wiltshire – price reduced for a quick sale
£300,000 has been taken off the guide price and the vendors wish to complete negotiations by 5th February. There are 145 acres of parkland plus a valuable hotel planning consent .....read the full story »
Celtic Manor Resort at 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
The 2010 Ryder Cup Host is exhibiting in Orlando in conjunction with Visit Wales .....read the full story »
Monday, January 25th, 2010
UK Golf Group to be sold as going concern
UK Golf Group Limited operates three golf clubs, namely Garon Park Golf Complex, Hainault Forest Golf Complex and Stockley Park Golf Course .....read the full story »
UK Golf Distribution adds John Letters to brand portfolio
John Letters of Scotland joins a growing list of products including Adams; Hotblade; the Jaxx Junior; and Golf Locker .....read the full story »
Clear way forward for Vitax OARS
The long-running legal proceedings between Aqua-Aid USA and former distributors Tower Chemicals have reached an amicable conclusion, leaving Vitax free to re-launch Vitax OARS Curative and dispel any lingering confusion .....read the full story »
Galgorm Castle GC to host PGA EuroPro event in 2010
Northern Ireland’s first ever PGA EuroPro tour event is scheduled to take place at the Ballymena venue from 21-25 June .....read the full story »
‘Crimewatch’ Focus on Locker Room Thefts
Golf Club Secretaries and Managers are being urged to watch the BBC Television Crimewatch programme on Wednesday, 27 January starting at 9.00p.m. At least 40 clubs have suffered recent thefts .....read the full story »
Unsung Heroes Show Outstanding Commitment
Keri Jarman, Deputy Head Groundsman at Moor Park, and Hugh Murray, Head Greenkeeper at Bridgwater College have both been recognised for outstanding commitment to the industry .....read the full story »
