Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Monday, May 21st, 2012
Gary Player Hails Golf Live
South African golf legend Gary Player describes Golf Live as the ‘most fantastic and successful show’ he has ever seen
Turfmech product range now in new hands
The manufacturing, distribution and intellectual property rights to the entire Turfmech-branded range of specialist grounds and turf care equipment have been acquired by Christopher Harris and Michael Driver of E U Distribution, who are based in Surrey
Bush Hill Park reconstructs and opens their 18th green within 9 weeks!
Greg Evans MG was commissioned to oversee the project that also included new fairway bunkering on the 2nd hole and a back tee on the 14th
Monty supports Golf Foundation youngsters at Golf Live
Thirty children from local schools met Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie during Golf Live; part of a Golf Foundation Tri-Golf festival that showcased the excellent progress of ‘HSBC Golf Roots’ in schools
Friday, May 18th, 2012
GOLF EUROPE Partnership Resumes in new Augsburg Home
The PGAs of Europe’s partnership with GOLF EUROPE that began in Munich in 1993 is to continue in Germany at the long-established No.1 Trade Fair’s attractive new venue of Augsburg
Chris Evans Targets World Record at Golf Live
BBC’s Radio Two DJ Chris Evans is leading a world-record attempt for the fastest 18-holes of golf at Golf Live this weekend
GBD Goes to Augsburg
GBD magazine is first from UK media to check out Augsburg– new venue for GOLF EUROPE 2012 trade show in Septembe
6060Golf is ‘fast, cheap and accessible’
A Newcastle based company has launched an innovative, interactive golf game designed to attract a brand new audience to driving ranges and golf clubs all over the British Isles
‘Queen of the Green’ on the LET 2012
Bunker Mentality has re-signed for the second year Kylie Walker and Holly Aitchison to wear the ladies brand Queen of the Green on the LET
Cleveland Golf/Srixon Launch Short Game App in association with ‘Golf Monthly’
To celebrate the launch of the app Cleveland Golf/Srixon short game ambassador, Ben Clayton, is giving half-price lessons to anyone who purchases the app via the Apple store, Blackberry App World and Google Play
Foremost’s EMP Professionals Put their Best Foot Forward
Foremost’s EMP (Elite Marketing Programme) Professionals have stayed one step ahead of the opposition thanks to the success of their recent shoe trade-in promotion
Microbial Greenkeeping Sweeps Sweden
‘Activated Microbial Turf Management’ is proving to be a hit at golf courses across the country .....read the full story »
Golf Industry Investigates How to ‘Grow the Game’ at EIGCA Conference
At their recent annual conference in Nice, the European Institute of Golf Course Architects backed a number of initiatives to improve the take-up of the sport
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Scottish Golf Union Partnership Announced
Teeofftimes.co.uk the exclusive online tee-time provider for SGU
Golf De Sainte Agathe: First in France for BRS Golf
Golf de Sainte Agathe’s new BRS Golf online booking system goes live…
New logo for DP World Tour Championship, Dubai
The DP World Tour Championship, Dubai unveils its new event logo for the season finale, incorporating the iconic Harry Vardon silhouette central to The European Tour’s corporate identity .....read the full story »
Laura Back in the swing again at Glenmuir Qualifier
A two-time order of merit champion is returning to competitive golf at the Glenmuir WPGA Professional Championship pre-qualifying event at Dunham Forest Golf Club in Cheshire today (17 May) .....read the full story »
Elmwood College to use GTC Training Manuals in Electronic Format
Elmwood College, Cupar, Scotland, through a licence agreement with The Greenkeepers Training Committee, is extending its greenkeeper training provision by embracing the latest eportfolio technology .....read the full story »
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Archerfield’s Fidra Links Debuts in Top 100 Golf Courses
‘Time to Discover Archerfield’ package offers luxury member’s lodge accommodation, golf and treatments at the new Fletcher’s Cottage Spa
Award-Winning Academy at De Vere Oulton Hall to Host Nike Golf Speed Trials
De Vere Oulton Hall in Leeds offers local golfers the ultimate Nike Golf experience
Intellectual Property Piracy – A Lurking Scourge
The 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit will serve as a stage to launch a concerted effort to build awareness and to devise strategies to combat the problem of intellectual property piracy in Asia
Revolutionary Arrivals at Royal Dornoch
Half-a-dozen new Toro Greensmaster TriFlex Hybrid 3420 riding greensmowers are tending to leading Scottish links course Royal Dornoch
New Industry Partner for EIGCA
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that InfraCore®, a division of FibreCore, has become a Bronze Industry Partner
Paul Lawrie marks 500th European Tour appearance
Paul Lawrie will add another honour to his glittering CV at this week’s Volvo World Match Play Championship when he makes his 500th European Tour appearance, joining an illustrious group of players to achieve the landmark feat .....read the full story »
