Stories tagged ‘Sandy Jones’
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Welsh National unveils Ryder Cup Europe Sponsor
Ryder Cup Europe has been announced as the new sponsor for the Welsh National PGA Championship .....read the full story »
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
The Golf Show – bringing the golf industry together
TaylorMade-adidas, Nike, Titleist, Callaway, FootJoy, Srixon, PowaKaddy and PING will be attending the show inHarrogatefrom October 25-27 – along with more than 50 other top suppliers and service providers .....read the full story »
Friday, August 5th, 2011
Ton-up Canada celebrates PGA Centenary in Style
The Canadian PGA, one of the PGAs of Europe’s newer members, has celebrated its Centenary and its status as the second oldest PGA in the world, next to the PGA of GB&I, with an appropriate agenda of events at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club .....read the full story »
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
PGA Golden Generation Gather for Special Celebration
Around 6,000 years of PGA membership were represented during the first of two celebration lunches to mark five decades of the PGA’s world-renowned training programme
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Heggarty elected Vice-Chairman of PGA Board
Royal Liverpool head professional John Heggarty has been elected vice-chairman of the PGA’s board of directors .....read the full story »
Monday, July 4th, 2011
PGA backs TEE IT FORWARD programme
The Professional Golfers’ Association is backing an American inspired initiative that aims to make golf even more enjoyable for its millions of participants .....read the full story »
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Monty backs PGA Pro lessons in TV Campaign
Colin Montgomerie is encouraging golfers to have lessons with a PGA professional in an advertising campaign that premieres on national television today and runs throughout the summer .....read the full story »
Monday, June 6th, 2011
PGA extends Danwood partnership
The PGA has strengthened its relationship with Danwood by signing a five year extension to use the company’s high tech print and document solutions .....read the full story »
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Jacobs takes pride of place in PGA Training Academy
John Jacobs – the man who ‘wrote the book’ on coaching – has been honoured with a special plaque at the PGA Training Academy .....read the full story »
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
PGA Pro’s charitable efforts win Sunderland Award
A member of one of the PGA’s best-known golfing families has admitted to feeling ‘honoured’ after winning the Toby Sunderland award in recognition of his charitable efforts
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Clean Sweep sees Sarah-Jane make PGA History
A formidable PGA professional has written herself into PGA history after becoming the first female to claim an unprecedented quartet of PGA graduation honours .....read the full story »
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Exhibitors Enjoy Successful National Golf Show
Exhibitors at the inaugural National Golf Show enjoyed a successful event, which also drew praise from the PGA’s chief executive Sandy Jones .....read the full story »
Friday, April 8th, 2011
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 »
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
TGI Golf Supports PGA Professionals of the Future
Europe’s leading buying group for golf professionals has continued its commitment to support up and coming PGA Professionals by recognising the top assistants from around the country .....read the full story »
Monday, March 7th, 2011
Ryder Cup Heads to National Golf Show
While the Belfry claims to be the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, the famous trophy will be spending time just a few miles down the road when it comes to the National Golf Show from 15-17 April .....read the full story »
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Football Legend’s Tribute for Lawrie as Scottish Golfers Honoured
Sir Alex Ferguson led the tributes to Paul Lawrie as the former Open Champion and European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie received Lifetime Achievement Awards at Friday’s XOS Scottish Golf Awards in Glasgow. Lawrie and Montgomerie became the first recipients of the Scottish Golf Union’s Lifetime Achievement Awards as they joined ten other prize winners…read the full story
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
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 »
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
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 »
Friday, January 7th, 2011
Florida Reward for Work-A-Holic Golf Pro
A dedicated Lancashire-based PGA professional who has helped bring golf to hundreds of people has won a trip to Florida after being recognised for her outstanding work at grass roots level .....read the full story »
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
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 »
Friday, October 29th, 2010
Golf Show Hailed an Overwhelming Success
The Golf Show 2010 – the inaugural joint venture between The PGA, TGI and Foremost Golf – proved a hit with suppliers, delegates and educational speakers
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Monty TV Ad Backs PGA Pros
Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie is spearheading a TV campaign that promotes the skill and coaching expertise of PGA professionals .....read the full story »
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
PGA Benevolent Fund Gets £5,000 Boost from De Vere
Generous golfers from across the country have boosted the PGA Benevolent Fund by more than £5,000 – thanks to the support of the De Vere hotel group .....read the full story »
Friday, August 13th, 2010
Glenmuir Receive 25-Year Award from PGA
Leading golf apparel brand Glenmuir has joined an exclusive collection of major golf companies that can celebrate a quarter of a century of working with the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland .....read the full story »
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
The Golf Show Reveals Important Plans
Leading golf brands and businesses have backed plans for The Golf Show, which aims to become Europe’s largest golf trade event .....read the full story »
