News Archive for July, 2012
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
Tourism Ireland: Perfect Hosts at The Open
In addition to supporting the annual Association of Golf Writers’ dinner at Royal Lytham, Tourism Ireland co-hosted an Open industry party with Golf Monthly magazine
PGA Collection Kids Prove a Winner
Sales of PGA Collection Kids clubs to professionals throughout the UK and Europe have doubled over the past twelve months .....read the full story »
Long Drive Championship at PGA Catalunya
Places for Europe’s only RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship at PGA Catalunya Resort, Spain, are filling up fast
Lynx Strengthens Line Up of TV Personalities
Sarah-Jane Mee is the latest in the line of television personalities to join the Lynx team responsible for the recent European comeback of the illustrious brand
Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf opens at new location in China
Qingdao Tiantai Hotsprings Golf Development Co., Ltd. announces the opening of the first-ever Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf in the Shandong Province. .....read the full story »
Best ever Oceânico Golf World Kids Golf Championship
The Oceânico World Kids Golf Championship enjoyed yet another stellar week of competitive junior golf, entertaining 94 young golfers from 11 different countries, competing over 18 categories
Get Golfing with Iceland Express
The low-fare airline, Iceland Express, is offering up to 20% off green fees at 12 Icelandic courses
Monday, July 30th, 2012
Golf Management Asia 2012 to take place in Mission Hills in November
Mission Hills China will host the inaugural Golf Management Asia Conference from 6 – 8 November, immediately following the WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament .....read the full story »
De Vere Heron’s Reach welcomes sport stars for charity golf day
An array of sporting legends and golf industry professionals raise over £35,000 for charity
Happy ‘Chappers’ after Open Lesson with PGA Pro
A team of 20 PGA professionals gave more than 2,500 free lessons during Open Championship week
Celtic Manor pro guides stars of the future
Combined with his work at Celtic Manor, John McDonald will take over the role as the South East Academy golf coach for the Golf Union of Wales
Friday, July 27th, 2012
Innovation and sustainability top KPMG Golf Business Forum agenda
KPMG has announced the agenda for this September’s edition of the Golf Business Forum in Barga, Italy, featuring Sir Nick Faldo, Sir Rocco Forte, Dana Garmany, Gil Hanse and Costantino Rocca
Bridgestone Bridges the Gap in the Golf Ball Market
Bridgestone Golf UK Limited will drive an ambitious ball-fitting programme around British and Irish golf clubs in the coming months. Ccrrect swing speed & ball diagnosis can add 10 yards to a drive
New PING products expand on adjustability and optimisation
Building on its reputation for innovation and performance, PING has introduced several new products this week which will be available in golf shops later this summer .....read the full story »
Is DSG TAG Your Next Job In Golf?
One of British golf’s fastest-growing businesses, DSG TAG, is looking for a new recruit – but hurry, as they need you quickly .....read the full story »
Golf Foundation thanks The R&A
The Golf Foundation enjoyed a highly successful week at The Open Championship and thanked The R&A for providing for opportunity to show golf’s great appeal to youngsters at The Open Championship
The Open Industry Lunch 2012
An essential ingredient of The Open Championship Golf Industry Lunch is the presentation by John Bushell, Managing Director of SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. GBN.com is grateful to John for allowing us to report (almost) his entire speech .....read the full story »
Get Into Golf Turns Attention to Women
The national campaign to inspire adults to take up the game, is launching a drive to attract women
Clere Golf and Dion Stevens launch European Tour style yardage book
Clere Golf, the graphic communications specialists to the golf industry, has joined forces with Dion Stevens, the esteemed European Tour yardage book creator, to launch a new, premium quality course planner .....read the full story »
PGA Catalunya Resort takes first major Ransomes Jacobsen shipment
The PGA Catalunya Resort, voted the No 1 golf course in Spain, has recently signed a five-year preferred supplier agreement with Ransomes Jacobsen
New recruits for Johns Associates
Bath-based Johns Associates Environmental Consultants are delighted to welcome two new members to the team .....read the full story »
Pravets Golfing Passport for Juniors
Hundreds of Bulgarian children are being introduced to golf through the Pravets Golf and Spa Resort hosting the UNICREDIT PGA Professional Championship of Europe
Callaway Golf First Half 2012 Results; and Full Year Guidance
Callaway Golf Company yesterday announced its second quarter and first half 2012 financial results .....read the full story »
European Tour Qualifying School Returns to Las Colinas
The ambitious Las Colinas Golf & Country Club continues to impress on an International stage as its world-class facilities are again recognised by the European Tour
