News Archive for February, 2012
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Demo day delight for Beijing’s PGA branded Golf Academy
The stunning PGA Golf Academy at Bayhood No.9, Beijing will take centre stage when it helps launch the forthcoming China Golf Show with a demo day in March .....read the full story »
Trump buys Doral Resort for $150m
One of Florida’s most famous golfing landmark properties, the 50-year-old Doral Hotel and Country Club on the edge of Miami, has become part of Donald Trump’s collection of hotels and golf resorts .....read the full story »
Kingsbarns Golf Links aims for excellence in caddie programme
Kingsbarns Golf Links has announced the appointment of a new Caddie Master and is implementing a new caddie programme to ensure the service they provide is on a par with the world’s best golf resorts
Free Membership for SkyCaddie Customers in SGXW Launch Offer
Authorised SkyCaddie retailers in the UK & Ireland have an exclusive sales advantage in March and April
London Golf Club Appoints Leading Sports Marketing Agency
South East England’s premier 36-hole golfing destination and home of Golf LIVE confirms partnership with Professional Sports Group
i-Kan Golf Company Recruit Range Servant Expertise
Recently formed i-Kan GC have continued their exciting start to 2012 by adding further experience to their staff in the form of new recruit Jo Smith .....read the full story »
MySP Golf is flexible friend for golfers
A British sports coach has launched a new training aid which uses elastic resistance bands to help a golfer to build width, consistency and power in the golf swing .....read the full story »
TDR Soil Moisture Meters at BTME 2012
EnviroMonitors are excited about the response to their soil moisture meters on show at Harrogate Week .....read the full story »
John Hellström – Sweden´s first Dr. Golf
Earlier this month the founder of GolfPyramid.com successfully defended his doctoral thesis in Sports Sciences and became became one of the few professional golf coaches in the world to earn this academic title .....read the full story »
‘The Shire Series’ Is Tribute to Seve
Fund-raising tournament will bring golfers to Ballesteros’ only UK design
Costa Rica Country Club GEO Certified™
Partnership between historic country club and academic institute sets a new marker for sustainable golf in Latin America
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Callaway Hires Adams Golf CEO Brewer as new President / CEO
Tony Thornley, who has served as interim President and Chief Executive Officer since June 2011, will resign from his interim positions but will continue to serve on the Board of Directors .....read the full story »
It’s a Great Day for the Irish
STX Golf of Baltimore have signed an agreement to launch their putters in the Republic of Ireland in 2012
Curtis Cup preparations near completion at Nairn
The three-year project will conclude this month when the last of 60 bunkers earmarked for revetting is rebuilt .....read the full story »
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Club Car’s new plug-in-and-go vehicles power PGA’s 700 national events
The PGA has introduced a new fleet of lightweight, emission-free golf cars that can be conveniently recharged using an ordinary electric socket .....read the full story »
Mytime Active acquires Orpington Golf Centre
The club was founded in the early seventies and offers 53 holes of golf, driving range and teaching academy together with retail and food and beverage facilities .....read the full story »
Opening of first Nine Holes at The Wave, Muscat
Greg Norman’s design incorporates natural and created sand dunes to produce a challenging championship links style golf course where every hole enjoys ocean views .....read the full story »
TGI Golf Partnership plays a leading role in Under Armour’s rapid expansion
The TGI Golf Partnership –Europe’s leading golf retail services group owned by PGA Professionals – has taken a leading role in the rapid growth of US-based performance apparel brand Under Armour
GTOC Stands for Better Value Golf Holidays in 2012
Seven established golf travel specialists with a shared desire to offer quality holidays at the best possible price, have formed a Golf Tour Operators Consortium
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Golf Live On Target for Record Sales
Companies from at home and abroad have flocked to be a part of this year’s show, which takes place at the London Golf Club, Kent, from 18-20 May .....read the full story »
Detailed Design Completed on Faldo Project in Cambodia
Detailed design work on the East Course at the new Vattanac Golf Resort, 15 km from the centre of Phnom Penh is now complete, with golf course construction expected to get underway in 2012 .....read the full story »
Groundbreaking Research into Golf Course Development
Anyone who has been involved in the development of golf courses within the European Union and who has an interest in shaping a more sustainable future for golf course development is highly encouraged to participate in this project, which is supported by EIGCA .....read the full story »
BGIA to undertake first visit of China Golf 2012
The British Golf Industry Association will, for the first time be attending the China Golf Show 2012, taking place in Beijing from 16-18th March .....read the full story »
Power Tee ‘App’
Always abreast with the latest technology, Power Tee has launched a first class App which helps golfers find golf ranges with Power Tees .....read the full story »
Seminar Series Promotes Consistent Playing Performance
Greenkeepers and agronomists have a great opportunity to both hear and see how they can consistently create higher quality playing surfaces this spring. The ‘Playing Consistent – Staying Consistent’ seminar series will combine exciting and informative presentations from leading turf industry speakers, and the chance to follow-up with on course interactive demonstrations .....read the full story »
