Monday, 21st May, 2012

Archive for the ‘People’ Category


Friday, May 18th, 2012

Queen of the Green Crown Polo & Shorts

‘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


Thursday, May 17th, 2012

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 »


Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Keith Waters and Paul Lawrie

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 »


Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Tom Watson at Turnberry

Watson to make emotional Turnberry return

Tom Watson will make an emotional return to the scene of so many of his greatest moments when he joins the field for The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex from 26-29 July


Friday, May 11th, 2012

Rolf Krueger

Rolf Krueger Joins EIGCA as Consultant Partner

Irrigation Consultant Rolf Krueger has been announced as the latest Consultant Partner of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects

Kirk Lovell

New Appointment at Goodwood

Kirk Lovell, 38, has been appointed to Goodwood as Golf Operations Manager

Gary Player Lifetime Achievement Award - (Courtesy of Chris Condon-PGA TOUR)

Gary Player Honored at The Players Championship

Gary Player, the 10th recipient of the PGA TOUR’s Lifetime Achievement Award, was honored at a reception at The Players Championship


Friday, May 4th, 2012

Jumeirah McIlroy

A Sneak Peek at the Wealthiest Golfers

Rory McIlroy Joins Britain’s 100 Richest Sportsmen with £11m Fortune

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Nick Darking takes the helm at Charterhouse Turf Machinery

Having given 22 years service, Nick Darking has been rewarded with promotion to General Manager of Surrey based Charterhouse Turf Machinery (CTM) .....read the full story »


Monday, April 30th, 2012

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John Hunt joins Club Class Design

After fourteen successful years as the General Manager at The Berkshire and a widely respected figure in golf club management circles in the UK and Europe, John Hunt brings a new dimension to the personalities and capabilities at Club Class Design .....read the full story »


Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Alex Armas

Armas to step down as Executive Director of LET

The Ladies European Tour has announced that Alexandra Armas has decided to step down as the Executive Director at the end of 2012


Monday, April 23rd, 2012

(left to right) Titleist director of sales Ken Graham, PGA captain Eddie Bullock, 2012 Titleist PGA Assistant of the Year Andre Bell and guest of honour Sir Trevor Brooking (courtesy of Dave Warren)

Dreamer Bell Rings The Changes

Andre Bell has turned his ‘dream board’ into reality after achieving his goal of becoming the Titleist PGA Assistant of the Year. The former Jersey banker’s aspirations continue to come true having swapped the Channel Island for the humid climes of Bangkok .....read the full story »

Swing for Sammy

Swing For Sammy – Part Five

Swing for Sammy returns to Muswell Hill Golf Club in north London for a fifth successive year on Friday 29 June with the main beneficiary again being Cancer Research UK .....read the full story »


Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

The student group from Claude Lehec Vocational College and representatives from Ransomes Jacobsen

Ransomes Jacobsen visit is highlight for French Students

French Mechanical Engineering students visit Ransomes Jacobsen’s European headquarters and manufacturing facility in Ipswich .....read the full story »


Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

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Wes Danielewicz wins 2012 IGCEMA Edwin Budding award

Wes Danielewicz wins 2012 IGCEMA Edwin Budding award

Tenniel Chu

OneAsia appoints Tenniel Chu Secretary-General

Tenniel Chu, Vice Chairman of Mission Hills China, has joined OneAsia as a senior official as the golf tour embarks on its fourth and biggest season yet .....read the full story »


Monday, April 16th, 2012

Paul Dennis

Troon makes Key Appointments at Meydan

Experienced team in position at dynamic new nine-hole floodlit golf course in Dubai


Friday, April 13th, 2012

Chubby Chandler

Drive off With Lee and Chubby at May Fair

Lee Westwood and super agent Chubby Chandler will host a spectacular evening at London’s uber-trendy May Fair Hotel on 26 April

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PJH add Commercial ‘Jay’

PJH Brand Management Ltd, the UK Master Agent for Under Armour (Golf) and European Distributor for LIJA Women’s Wear, have announced that Jay Bavington has joined them as Commercial Director


Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Joe Steranka

Steranka leaving as CEO of PGA of America

Joe Steranka will retire at the end of the year after 7 years as chief executive of the PGA of America, saying that he is looking for new challenge .....read the full story »


Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Bubba Watson The 2012 Masters Champion

The Masters: PING pros finish 1-2-3

Bubba Watson wins play-off against fellow PING Pro Louis Oosthuizen with Lee Westwood tied in 3rd place .....read the full story »

Anders Mankert

Anders is UK’s ‘Most Loved’ Teacher

Against 30,000 others, PGA Pro Anders Mankert has once again been officially recognised as ‘The Most Loved Tuition Business in the UK’


Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Peter Schindler

Sudden Death of Strokesaver International CEO, Peter Schindler

Peter Schindler suddenly passed away on Sunday 25th March

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Gary Alliss Golf Clinic in Ghana Receives Euphoric Response

The Golf Clinic was under the auspices of the Ghana Golf Association and brought together Amateurs, Juniors and Professionals from across the country to learn some rudiments of the game


Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Gary Player Thanking Crowd

Gary Player to receive PGA TOUR’s Lifetime Achievement Award

World Golf Hall of Fame member Gary Player, considered by many to be the greatest international golfer of all time, has been named the 10th recipient of the PGA TOUR’s Lifetime Achievement Award .....read the full story »