News Archive for March, 2010
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
A golf experience to remember
The ‘England Experience’ is a unique three day training programme at the National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa working with four of the best England coaches .....read the full story »
Golf Roots reaches 23 cities in 2010
Golf’s largest urban golf project is ‘great advertisement for the game’ .....read the full story »
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Golf travel and tee times giants join forces
Online Teetimes and YourGolfTravel announce a partnership with immediate effect .....read the full story »
14 leading golf bodies in St Andrews for Golf Forum
Delegates from 14 leading golf bodies were in St Andrews last week for the biannual Golf Forum held in the University of St Andrews’ Parliament Hall .....read the full story »
Huxley Golf – Helping People Get into Golf
One of the leading suppliers of golf equipment world-wide is helping a non-profit organisation introduce people to the game .....read the full story »
Triple Award Nomination for Legend
Legend Golf & Safari Resort has been nominated for three prestigious industry gongs in the upcoming World Travel Awards .....read the full story »
Paul Lawrie in new head-wear deal
The former Open Champion signs sponsorship agreement with Pentagon Freight Services PLC .....read the full story »
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
How Tiger got his name……..?
In a memorable Friday evening on BBC TV the cast of ‘Ashes to Ashes’ were joined by a galaxy of talent from sport and screen and together they came up with an explanation of how ‘Eldrick’ became ‘Tiger’. Enjoy – it’s in a good cause .....read the full story »
Pellucid’s 2009 State of the Industry Report Published
US market research specialists Pellucid Corp. announces the public release of their definitive account of golf industry health .....read the full story »
Greenkeeper Associations gather in Vienna
Some 26 National Greenkeeper Associations took time out to attend the annual FEGGA Conference which was also attended by many Patron Members and Allied Associations .....read the full story »
Now it’s President Larsen
Erik Larsen of Arnold Palmer Design Company has been elected President of American Society of Golf Course Architects .....read the full story »
GreenCast Forums provide active help for turf managers
A new on-line Forum on the GreenCast website will enable turf managers to learn from the experiences of others and view solutions to topical questions .....read the full story »
Trick Shot King Jeremy Dale joins the stars at O2 Golf LIVE
One of the world’s leading trick shot artists, has been named as a co-presenter of O2 Golf LIVE at Stoke Park Golf Club, Buckinghamshire, 14-16 May .....read the full story »
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Official Open Championship Hospitality at O2 Golf LIVE
The Open Championship’s official hospitality partner will attend O2 Golf Live at Stoke Park, Berkshire, 14-16 May 2010 .....read the full story »
Direct Golf UK opens superstore in Kent
Direct Golf UK, Britain’s No.1 multi-channel golf retail specialists, expands with a new store in Tunbridge Wells .....read the full story »
Friday, March 19th, 2010
GEO certification for Ransomes Jacobsen’s three-hole golf course
‘The RJ National’ – the three-hole golf course, located at Ransomes Jacobsen’s European headquarters on the outskirts of Ipswich, has been certified by the Golf Environment Organization .....read the full story »
Brooks Brothers become Official Partner of St Andrew Links
Brooks Brothers and St Andrews Links have entered into a long term worldwide partnership for Brooks Brothers to produce a collection of apparel and accessories to launch Spring 2011 .....read the full story »
Free golf in Wales, so pick it up for the Ryder Cup
Golfers will be able to play for free in Wales as part of Golf Awareness Week – launched under the slogan ‘Pick it up for the Ryder Cup.’
Success breeds Success for Harradine Golf
Awards for The Best Golf Course and The Best Designed Golf Hole in the Middle East are followed by the news that two of Harradine Golf’s projects in Egypt are still moving forward
Southern Italy will reward the Adventurous Golfer
Italy’s national tourist board is determined to spread the word about the golf product in Italy which it sees as the perfect combination with the country’s food, wine and culture .....read the full story »
EGU and EWGA enhance National Skills Challenge
This year leading golf brand FootJoy have lent their support to the National Skills Challenge, providing prizes for boys and girls who reach the Regional and National Finals .....read the full story »
UK Golf Participation comes out of Recession
After consecutive years of decline from 2006, participation has returned to the 4 million mark and the picture for 2010 looks positive, says a report from IFM Sports Marketing Surveys .....read the full story »
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Official Open Championship Hospitality at O2 Golf LIVE
The Open Championship’s official hospitality partner will attend O2 Golf Live at Stoke Park, Berkshire, 14-16 May 2010 .....read the full story »
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Srixon Sports introduce the Z-STAR Tour Yellow
Srixon Sports, a world leader in golf ball and golf club technology, have announced the latest addition to their highly successful range of balls .....read the full story »
Voit Golf relaunches in UK
One of North America’s most famous value golf brands has launched in the UK with a dedicated website offering quality products at factory-direct prices .....read the full story »
