News Archive for February, 2010
Friday, February 26th, 2010
Foremost joins TGI & PGA in show partnership
The partners believe that their golf trade show, to be held in Harrogate, North Yorkshire 26-28 October 2010, will be Europe’s largest .....read the full story »
IMG Launches new Golf Course Services website
The site aims to provide a factual summary of the integrated nature of the golf course services division, highlighting its three key service capabilities in the advisory, design and management of golf courses globally .....read the full story »
San Diego Golf Industry Show surpasses expectations
More than 7,000 qualified buyers attended the Golf Industry Show, 10-11 February in San Diego .....read the full story »
Greenkeeping Software – BIGGA Section Seminar
After the success with the BIGGA Midlands Section seminar, more seminars will be run. “A fantastic seminar! …a real eye-opener” enthuses Paul Woodham, who organised the seminar as Education and Training Co-Ordinator at BIGGA Midlands Section. Golf club managers are also being encouraged to attend .....read the full story »
Crown Golf appoints English Open Supremo
Jimmy Wallace has joined Crown Golf as English Open Sponsorship & Events Director, to spearhead the drive to raise sponsorship for the English Open – which returns to The European Tour in 2011
Tim Henman opens Golf Central
With a 303-yard drive tennis star Tim Henman has officially open the new indoor golf centre in Bournemouth .....read the full story »
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Greg Norman Collection takes over its European Distribution
The move takes immediate effect since Severn Under, who had held the European license for the brand, has filed for insolvency .....read the full story »
Another Turkish Delight from EGD
European Golf Design are to design an 18 hole high quality resort golf course in Belek, Turkey, the fourth course they have worked on in this region .....read the full story »
Golf honours its champion volunteers
England’s growing network of golf volunteers was celebrated at a tribute dinner during the County Golf Development Conference at the National Golf Centre
GCI works with Kingsbarns
Golf Communications International is working with one of Scotland‘s leading golf courses, Kingsbarns Golf Links .....read the full story »
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
IGF in search for Full Time Executive Director
The International Golf Federation’s Olympic Committee has announced that it will begin a search for a full time Executive Director Co-ordinating executive who will be based in Lausanne, Switzerland .....read the full story »
Tour Performance Balls for Amateur Swing Speeds
Bridgestone extends leadership in dynamic new golf ball category with first ever Tour Performance Series designed for amateur swing speeds: the new B330-RX and B330-RXS Balls .....read the full story »
John Daly turns Underwear Model
JProfessional golfer John Daly is ready to reveal just what lies beneath his deafening pants as the two-time majors champion adds ‘underwear model’ to his colouful résumé .....read the full story »
‘Golfing Greats’ arrive at Heythrop
The Five-star resort’s new Toro fleet has been named after golf’s big hitters .....read the full story »
Crown Golf Clubs to aid Help for Heroes
The UK’s largest golf operator gets behind the National Golf Club Challenge .....read the full story »
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Exceptional Golf Investment Opportunity
The lease on Sherfield Oaks Golf Club, near Hook in Hampshire has 89 years to run and is on the market at a guide of £2.5m .....read the full story »
Imagine Golf Club and Direct Golf UK create the Imagine Golf Shop
Two of the UK’s largest online golf specialists have announced and exclusive retail partnership. Golfers ordering through ImagineGolfClub will receive exclusive benefits .....read the full story »
The Wisley signs major reconstruction contract at GIS
After a series of in-depth meetings at the Golf Industry Show in San Diego the Club has signed contracts with RTJ II and Sternberg Golf Services for revamp of championship golf course .....read the full story »
Italians launch new initiative for UK Golf Market
The country’s national tourist board has launched a campaign to raise the profile of Italy as a golfing destination .....read the full story »
New Golfstream Trolley is the ‘Best of British’
Golfstream, the UK’s leading provider of spare parts for electric golf trolleys, has launched its own high-quality battery-powered golf trolley .....read the full story »
Clubs reap rewards of joining MyGolfPass.com
More than 1,600 venues in 24 countries have enrolled with MyGolf Pass.com, which is free to join for clubs and golfers .....read the full story »
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
The £19.99 titanium driver is here
Palm Springs Golf launches the £19.99 Driver – a fully-specced, titanium headed, carbon-shafted, 460cc driver .....read the full story »
Rockliffe Launches New Teaching Concept
Tom Godwin, Head Professional at Rockliffe Hall, is one of only three “Plane Truth Certified Instructors” in the UK .....read the full story »
Stuburt open first concession as part of retail support campaign
From bespoke concessions through to shelf-wobblers and shoe display POS, Stuburt offers a variety of support even for retailers with limited space .....read the full story »
Scottish Golf Show receives SGU and PGA backing
The Scottish Golf Union and the Scottish Region of the Professional Golfers’ Association have both confirmed their support of the annual golf season curtain-raiser .....read the full story »
