Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012

Stories tagged ‘PGA’


Friday, May 13th, 2011

Golf Foundation Golf Roots

Golf Foundation AGM reveals most successful year to date

New President Colin Montgomerie and Lee Westwood back Golf Roots bid to reach one million youngsters


Friday, May 6th, 2011

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The Golf Show Returns!

Online registration opens for the event, which will be held at The Harrogate International Centre from 25-27 October, as first-class line-up of speakers and seminars is announced .....read the full story »


Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Jim Croxton, new CEO British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association

BIGGA appoints new CEO

Jim Croxton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association


Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

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PGA Announces Second Branded Academy in China

Shanghai’s Lan Hai International Golf Club will house a state-of-the-art PGA Golf Academy which will complement its two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses .....read the full story »


Friday, April 8th, 2011

PGA Captain Eddie Bullock (photo courtesy of David Wadley)

PGA Elects New Captain

Eddie Bullock has embarked on his two year reign as captain of the PGA following his election at its annual AGM at its Belfry headquarters .....read the full story »


Friday, April 1st, 2011

Eddie Bullock, Captain of the Professional Golfers’ Association 2011-2013

Bullock In Charge

With effect from the Association’s AGM on 4th April, Eddie Bullock takes over the duties of Captain of the Professional Golfers’ Association for 2011-2013 .....read the full story »


Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

PGA Master Professional Jonathan Yarwood (right) with Michael Campbell, courtesy of Dave Cannon at Getty Images

PGA Master Professional Tag Caps Meteoric Rise for Yarwood

Jonathan Yarwood, who as a boy who swapped his bike for a three wood, has gone on to achieve the PGA’s highest accolade .....read the full story »


Friday, March 4th, 2011

The Vale Resort in Wales is  ‘UK’s most enjoyable golf course: Simon Wordsworth and The Vale's Clive Coombs

59club announce Golf Award Winners

The independent golf analysis business that measures service at most of the leading golf venues in the country has just hosted its first Award ceremony .....read the full story »


Thursday, February 17th, 2011

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Titleist Tonic as PGA Play-Offs Head Overseas

The end-of-season PGA Play-Offs – which determine the No.1 ranked player in the PGA – has undergone a radical overhaul .....read the full story »


Monday, February 7th, 2011

Japan’s Masamichi Ito receiving his trophy from founder, Sir Nick Faldo, at the end of the 2010 Faldo Series Europe Grand Final staged over The Faldo Course at Lough Resort

Faldo Series Europe Announces Largest Ever Schedule

Featuring a record 19 events in 12 different countries, the Series will include three new events in the Czech Republic, Wales and England .....read the full story »


Monday, January 31st, 2011

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Foremost Launches Innovative Educational Workshops

Foremost Golf has launched a series of Educational Workshops aimed at developing the skills of its members and establishing their credentials as key employees at their respective golf clubs .....read the full story »


Thursday, January 27th, 2011

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PGA Book In With Teeofftimes.Co.Uk

The UK’s leading internet tee time booking website – Teeofftimes.co.uk – has become the newest addition to the impressive stable of PGA official suppliers .....read the full story »


Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Anne with ‘Cash’ the eagle owl from The Falconry Centre at Hagley.

Wise Move for Golf PR Specialist

A new PR and marketing consultancy with a golf specialism has been launched by Anne Parry, a former golf writer and consultant to the PGA and Ryder Cup Ltd .....read the full story »

East Sussex National courtesy of Jan Kruger at Getty Images

PGA Assistants’ Championship Heads Back To East Sussex National

East Sussex National has been confirmed as the host venue for the Powerade PGA Assistants’ Championship in association with FootJoy for the next two years .....read the full story »


Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

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Top Golf Referees Offer Rules Know-How

Golfers of all abilities are being invited to brush up on the rules of the golf with some of the best referees in the country .....read the full story »


Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Neil Selwyn-Smith (left) receiving his PGA Master Professional award from current PGA Captain Jim Farmer

Selwyn-Smith Named PGA Captain-Elect

Midland PGA professional Neil Selwyn-Smith has been named captain-elect of The Professional Golfers’ Association .....read the full story »


Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Niall Flanagan

Flanagan Heads for Pastures New

Niall Flanagan has announced he is to leave Loch Lomond after four years working as President and CEO of the prestigious West of Scotland private members’ club which has hosted the Barclays Scottish Open since 1996 .....read the full story »


Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Demo Day

‘Game-Changing’ Equipment at PGA Merchandise Show

A multitude of new golf equipment will be introduced and tested for the first time at this month’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando .....read the full story »


Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

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£1m Scratch Golf Challenge for Afghan Heroes

Golfplan, the leading international golf insurance provider, is sponsoring the promotion, which will see over one million free scratchcards distributed to participating clubs around the country .....read the full story »


Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

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The Golf Show Returns to Harrogate Next October

After a successful inaugural event in 2010, The Golf Show has announced the dates for next year’s showpiece .....read the full story »


Friday, December 10th, 2010

Staff at Direct Golf UK's new store

New Direct Golf Superstore has Record Weekend

The new Direct Golf UK Superstore in Peterborough broke all previous store opening weekends for this site even during these recent wintery conditions .....read the full story »


Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Dave Thomas with PGA board member John Heggarty (Clint Hughes at Getty Images)

PGA Accolade for Dave Thomas

Four-time Ryder Cup player and renowned course architect Dave Thomas has been honoured with a special PGA award .....read the full story »


Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

photo credit Ross Kinnaird at Getty Images

Cowen Named Coach of The Year

Pete Cowen, who helped guide Lee Westwood to world number one, has scooped a double honour at the 2010 UK Coaching Awards .....read the full story »


Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Sir Nick Faldo presenting the trophy to Japan’s Masamichi Ito at last year’s Grand Final at the Lough Erne Resort.

Faldo Series Europe Announces UK Dates for 2011

There will be a total of nine UK events on the 2011 Faldo Series Europe schedule including two new venues, Pyle & Kenfig in Bridgend, Wales, and The Grove in Hertfordshire, England. .....read the full story »


Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Pupil Sophie Keech on the Huxley Golf installation at Millfield School

Huxley Golf: in a Class of its Own

Leading sports school tees up top golf facilities from PGA Official Supplier