News Archive for February, 2010
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Lely strengthens Turfcare activities by acquiring SC Svend Carlsen
Through its acquisition of Toro turf machinery Danish distributor, SC Svend Carlsen, Lely Group has obtained exclusive Toro distribution in Denmark .....read the full story »
Friday, February 19th, 2010
World-class line-up for KPMG Golf Business Forum
KPMG has announced the speakers for its seventh annual Golf Business Forum, this year to be held at Belek, Turkey 12-14 May, with the theme of ‘Rethink, Redesign, Reposition the global golf industry’ .....read the full story »
Golf Salary & Benefits Study 2010 – A First for Global Golf
Colt Mackenzie McNair urges golf industry professionals across the EMEA region to take part in the sport’s most detailed and comprehensive survey into salaries, benefits and staff development .....read the full story »
Leadbetter’s ‘My Personal Golf Trainer’ is world-first for Wii
Revolutionary swing trainer to sell exclusively through PGA professionals and golf retailers .....read the full story »
O2 Golf LIVE Tickets Selling Fast
Brand Events, organisers of O2 Golf LIVE, the new interactive golf event that will be staged at Stoke Park on 14-16 May announce that ticket sales have superseded initial expectations .....read the full story »
Shortlist for Golfmark Club of the Year Award
After the final round of judging the top three clubs who will be contesting the GolfMark Club of the Year Award have been released .....read the full story »
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
English Golf Merger Talks Move Forward
The English Women’s Golf Association and the English Golf Union have agreed to take the next steps towards a potential merger .....read the full story »
NFS Hospitality showcase solutions for golf & private member clubs
Visit the NFS Hospitality stand at Hostec 2010 (at ExCel, London from 1-4 March) if generating new business is important to your club .....read the full story »
Faldo Series signs partnership with Lough Erne Resort
The acclaimed new Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland will host the Faldo Series Grand Final in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the Faldo Series Ireland Championship during the same years .....read the full story »
PGA South Region supports The Crown
Having just won the coveted ‘Most Excellent Inn’ in Great Britain title, The Crown Inn at Chiddingfold has now been named as PGA South Region’s ‘Associate Inn for 2010’ .....read the full story »
Drive it Home: Scotland’s Biggest Global Golf Promotion
The Home of Golf is offering its biggest ever golf promotion in 2010, with over 250 tee times throughout Scotland, the chance to play golf with Sam Torrance, win a trip to the Open Championship, and play the Old Course at St Andrews .....read the full story »
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Trump International submits detailed Masterplan and Designs
Trump International – Scotland has submitted its detailed masterplan for the entire site and designs for its championship golf course to Aberdeenshire Council .....read the full story »
Royal Liverpool to host The 2014 Open Championship
The R&A has announced that Royal Liverpool Golf Club will host The Open Championship in 2014. It will be the 12th time the Hoylake links has hosted golf’s oldest Major .....read the full story »
Lee Westwood to Patron the National Golf Club Challenge
European number one, Lee Westwood, has thrown his weight behind the 2010 National Golf Club Challenge charity golf event, in aid of Help for Heroes and the Help for Heroes Challenge Trophy is to be named ‘The Lee Westwood Cup’ .....read the full story »
Rentaclub.co.uk launches UK’s first online golf equipment rental service
Callaway, TaylorMade and Nike drivers delivered to the door in 24-hours – PLUS free custom fitting and £25 off manufacturer’s suggested retail price .....read the full story »
Europe finalises Junior Ryder Cup selection criteria
The selection criteria for the European team at the Junior Ryder Cup have been finalised ahead of the contest at Gleneagles Resort from 27-28 September 2010 .....read the full story »
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The Carrick Joins Forces with Woburn
The Carrick on Loch Lomond golf course has quickly established itself as one of the leading new golf courses in the UK, and has added a strategic partnership with Woburn Golf Club to enhance its offer to members .....read the full story »
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Motocaddy Expands To Meet Demand
The latest in a series of expansions means Motocaddy now occupies 15,000 sq ft – more than twice as much floor space as when the company first moved to the current location in February 2006 .....read the full story »
On-line learning now available from the GTC
The Greenkeepers Training Committee in association with the Virtual College is pleased to offer the first in what is hoped is a series of on-line learning programmes .....read the full story »
Yamaha Motor announces ATV Production Transfer
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd is transferring worldwide ATV production to United States by 2013 .....read the full story »
New Heritage Maxx gains approval in Ireland
The new easy to use turf fungicide Heritage Max has now gained approval for use in Ireland. Heritage Maxx works faster and gives longer lasting results against the broadest spectrum of turf diseases – including foliar and soil borne pathogens .....read the full story »
VPAR Bring Pairs Finalists up to Speed
International Pairs competitors will be kept in touch with the scoring after the world’s largest competition for club golfers teamed up with innovative live golf scoring company VPAR for the second year running .....read the full story »
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Hoch Design developing the PGA National Russia clubhouse
Tom Hoch Design – the club design-build firm with 45-plus years of creating award-winning, revenue-enhancing spaces worldwide – has completed the space plan for the clubhouse at Zavidovo Golf and Lake Resort, 65 miles northwest of Moscow .....read the full story »
SkyGolf Unveils SkyCaddie SGX
The pioneer of the GPS rangefinder category and developer of SkyCaddie®, the #1 Rangefinder in Golf, has introduced a series of complementary game-changing technologies .....read the full story »
TrueStrike’s a Show Hit
TrueStrike MK7 was launched and fantastically received at both the PGA show in Orlando last month and the Golf Industry Show in San Diego this week .....read the full story »
