Archive for the ‘People’ Category
Friday, May 17th, 2013
PGAs of Europe Board Director Ken Schofield joins World Golf Hall of Fame
The PGAs of Europe are delighted to congratulate current Board Member and past-Honorary President, Ken Schofield CBE, on his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame, celebrating years of service towards the game in Europe and the wider world .....read the full story »
New Appointment for Golf At Goodwood
Kerry Knowles played on the Ladies European Tour for four years before joining Wentworth Club as an assistant professional. The 38 year old brings to Goodwood a vast knowledge on all aspects of the golf industry
Four more earn CMAE’s Certified Club Manager qualification
The Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) has announced four more of its members have achieved its Certified Club Manager (CCM) status
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Ian Poulter Installs Full Swing Golf Simulator At Home
Full Swing Golf announces that PGA Tour pro Ian Poulter has installed one of its Champion Series golf simulators in his Florida home .....read the full story »
Monday, May 13th, 2013
Australian announced as R&A Captain for 2013/14
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews announces Sandy Dawson as Captain for 2013/14
Friday, May 10th, 2013
“Major” Announcement
Power Tee announce that Paul Lawrie has agreed to act as their Ambassador at Large, promoting them internationally
Huxley Golf All-Weather Facility at Help for Heroes Recovery Centre
Rugby stars from all over Britain travelled specially to Tedworth House in Wiltshire to open the new Huxley Golf all-weather green and practice facility at the Recovery Centre run by Help for Heroes
Four elected Associate members of the ASGCA
Breadth and depth of American Society of Golf Course Architects illustrated; new members design from China to Guatemala
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Colin Montgomerie and Ken Schofield enter the World Golf Hall of Fame
Golf Foundation President Colin Montgomerie and former President Ken Schofield enter the World Golf Hall of Fame
Peter Leech retires from John Deere
Peter Leech has retired from John Deere, after a distinguished career with the company spanning nearly 42 years .....read the full story »
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
Peter Fjallman Elected EIGCA President
Peter Fjallman has been elected as the new President of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects. He replaces Rainer Preissmann, whose two year tenure ended at the EIGCA AGM in Malmö .....read the full story »
Pacific Links International and Annika Sorenstam Announce Partnership
Pacific Links International, one of the world’s foremost golf course owners and operators, and LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam have agreed to a three-year partnership .....read the full story »
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
Ye leads trio of young guns in China
Ye Wo-cheng is relishing the prospect of becoming the youngest player in European Tour history when he tees up in the first round of the Volvo Golf Champions
Direct Golf UK Chairman Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award
John Andrew set-up and established Direct Golf UK in 1991 and twenty-two years on it remains 100% privately owned by its founder
New appointments at John Deere Limited
Chris Meacock becomes the new turf division sales manager for the UK and Ireland, and will return to the UK from his current position in Germany at the beginning of June
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
New Managing Director for Kubota UK
After 22 years working at Kubota UK, Dave Roberts is the first UK national to be appointed Managing Director of Kubota UK
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Rick Robbins elected President of ASGCA
As President of American Society of Golf Course Architects, the North Carolina resident, who has designed courses in 11 countries around the world, plans to address opportunities to encourage golf’s growth
Challenging weather for Everris golf day
Weather conditions fail to dampen competitive spirit at Everris golf day when forty-two Course Managers from across the north east of England gathered at Rockliffe Hall Hotel & Golf Resort
Monday, April 29th, 2013
Senior Tour player Mark James becomes Patron of DGA
Mark James, former Ryder Cup Captain and current European Senior Tour Player, to be Patron and Ambassador for Disabled Golf Association
Friday, April 26th, 2013
St Andrews to Host Historic 189-Hole Challenge
Four golfers to play all 11 golf courses in and around St Andrews in one calendar day on 20th June 2013
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Rising PGA Coaching Stars Honoured
Five aspiring PGA coaches are celebrating after being recognised for their abilities by PGA Official Supplier GASP Systems
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Scot Celebrates Spectacular Sponsorship
Katy McNicol is celebrating after securing a sponsorship deal with Royal & Awesome ahead of a busy Ladies European Tour (LET) and Access Tour schedule in 2013
Monday, April 22nd, 2013
Women to the Fore at PGA Graduation
A trio of women staged their own version of girl power by topping each of the three years on The PGA’s foundation degree
Friday, April 19th, 2013
BGIA 27th Annual AGM sees a new Chairman appointed
At the British Golf Industry Association AGM on 15th April, Doug Poole stepped down after serving three years as Chairman, his place was filled by Nigel Freemantle
Club Car helps José María Olazábal reunite with an ‘old friend’
Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero emissions electric vehicles, has helped victorious 2012 European Ryder Cup Team Captain, José María Olazábal, reunite with an ‘old friend’ on home soil at this week’s Open de España at Parador de El Sale
