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Starting Time Lands Distributor for Its Popular My mini Golf Line

Adventure Golf Services Signs on as Starting Time’s First Authorized Dealer of the Fun and Exciting Golf Putting Kit - March 11, 2011 - Starting Time

GolfBuddy World Launches for Spring 2011

Global Leader in GPS Rangefinder Technology Combines Feature-Packed Unit with Affordability - March 11, 2011 - GolfBuddy

Cozumel Island Celebrates Golfing Weekend, May 13-14, with Tournament at Nicklaus-Designed Cozumel Country Club

Golfers from the United States, South America and Mexico will gather on the island of Cozumel, May 13-14, for the 3rd Annual Cozumel Island Golf Tournament, a weekend of golf-related activities at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa culminating with play on the prestigious Cozumel... - March 09, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa

Boot Ranch is Back

After being put on hold for the recent downturn, Boot Ranch (in Fredericksburg Texas) is finally back in business. Pro golfer Hal Sutton's original vision continues as lot sales have now resumed. Golf membership are also available for the highly-acclaimed golf course, and a new 55,000 sq ft, $30 million "clubhouse village" opened its doors this week. "Hal Sutton has designed one of the great golf courses in Texas, and the clubhouse is just as spectacular," said project manager Charles Perry. - March 08, 2011 - Boot Ranch

The Medal Play Golf Tour Visits Ocotillo Golf Club

The Medal Play Golf Tour visited Ocotillo Golf Club on a cold, blustery, rainy day on Sunday. “The conditions were challenging today,” said tour director Blane Freytag. “We aren’t used to this type of weather here in the desert. Scores were really good despite the... - February 23, 2011 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Premiere Jack Nicklaus Designed Golf Course Timber Banks Chooses Otto Media as Their Marketing Company

Check out the golf course map on the Timber Banks website at http://www.timberbanks.com/media/course_map/course_map_index.html to view video of each hole produced by Otto Media. - February 19, 2011 - Otto Media

The Medal Play Golf Tour Names Jeff Lee Tour Director of the San Diego Tour

The Medal Play Golf Tour has announced that Jeff Lee will take over the Tour Director duties for the San Diego Tour. “It is exciting to bring in a director of Jeff’s caliber,” said Tour President Blane Freytag. “Jeff has an extensive background in event management, has a... - February 17, 2011 - Medal Play Golf Tour

The Medal Play Golf Tour Enjoyed a Picture Perfect Day at La Quinta Dunes

The Medal Play Golf Tour resumed play on the Pete Dye designed Dunes course at La Quinta on Sunday. “It was perfect conditions for golf,” said tour director Blane Freytag. “The resort is first class and they had the course in great shape. And who can beat 78 degree weather in... - February 17, 2011 - Medal Play Golf Tour

iGolf Mobile Now Available for Windows Phone 7, Free Access to Golf GPS Data and Listings for Over 34,000 Courses

iGolf has recently released iGolf Mobile for Windows Phone 7 users. Windows Phone 7 users will now have free GPS data and listings to over 34,000 professionally mapped golf courses worldwide. With free and premium memberships available, iGolf Mobile enables golfers to lower scores by instantly finding precise distances to key points on each hole for detailed shot planning and club selection. - February 13, 2011 - L1 Technologies

2011 Allianz Championship Tees Off Today with New On-the-Green "Events Within the Event" as Boca's Own Golf Legend Bernhard Langer Defends His Championship Title

In celebration of five years in Boca Raton and the PGA Champions Tour tournament’s eleventh year, tournament management has added exciting new on-the-green “events within the event” to this year’s Allianz Championship now through the 13th at The Old Course at Broken Sound... - February 12, 2011 - Allianz Championship

New Golf Instruction Show

There's a new golf instruction show coming to the web. Interact and learn more about your game, Live. - February 03, 2011 - Par Breakers Golf Academy Live

Madcapz Announces It is a Licensed Vendor of the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association)

Madcapz, manufacturer of women's fun colorful golf headwear, has been designated as a licensed vendor of the EWGA. - February 03, 2011 - Madcapz

The Medal Play Golf Tour Hosts First Arizona Event at ASU Karsten

The Medal Play Golf Tour played their first ever event in Arizona at ASU Karsten in Tempe on Sunday. “It was good to get the first event in,” said tour director Blane Freytag. “The field was light, but the players that showed up had a great time and it was nice to showcase to Arizona golfers what we have to offer. In fact we had the Tour’s first ever hole in one today.” - February 02, 2011 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Cypress Bend Resort Offers Deals on Green Fees Through February 28

Popular Course on Louisiana’s Audubon Golf Trail Offers Discounted Green Fees - January 28, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort

The Medal Play Golf Tour Hosts First Ever Los Angeles Event at Industry Hills

The Medal Play Golf Tour played their first ever event in the Los Angeles area at the Industry Hills Golf Resort on Sunday. “It was good to get the first event in,” said tour director Blane Freytag. “The field was light, but the players that showed up had a great time and it was... - January 27, 2011 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Flexfit Headwear Worn Throughout 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

Flexfit custom embroidered headwear kept attendees, golfers and volunteers covered at the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in October 2010 (AP Images attached). - January 21, 2011 - Flexfit

Par 3 and Executive Golf Association Charter Kickoff Event Scheduled in Bermuda on March 25, 2011

The Par 3 and Executive Golf Association Charter Kickoff Event will be held at the Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda on March 25, 2011. Optionally, members are invited to play in the 2011 Bacardi National Par-3 Championship being held the same weekend. - January 21, 2011 - Par 3 and Executive Golf

Aegis Investment Management Launches World’s First International Golf Café Franchise

If there was ever any doubt that golfers are fanatical about their sport, witness an amazing trend that golfers in South Korea have started. In 2003, South Korea, a country with an estimated population of just under 49 million, had 300 virtual golf cafes up and running. Today, there are over 5,000... - January 14, 2011 - Aegis Investment Management

Woodworm Supports Abu Dhabi Junior Golf Championship

Woodworm Golf is to continue its support of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Junior Golf Championship in association with the Daily Telegraph, the company's CEO Simon Millington confirmed today. The tournament, which has its origins in the 1960s, is one of the most prestigious competitions for young... - January 13, 2011 - The Sports HQ

Medal Play Golf Tour Kicks Off Palm Springs Tour Under Windy Conditions

The Medal Play Golf Tour visited the challenging Terra Lago North course this past Sunday, January 9th for their 2011 kick-off event. “Course conditions were very challenging today,” said tour director Blane Freytag, “The weather was chilly and the wind gusted at times. Factor in... - January 12, 2011 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Audubon International Survey Shows Environmental Actions Have Business Value in Golf

A recent survey of members of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP) reveals that voluntary environmental actions on golf courses are not only the right thing to do - they make good business sense. The program, now celebrating a 20th Anniversary, is designed to help golf... - January 12, 2011 - Audubon International

NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Waldon Club Cleaner Invention

James W., a Georgia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Waldon Club Cleaner concept to industry. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with golfers everywhere, the Waldon Club Cleaner boasts a unique design that... - December 24, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.

Meet City Golf Kuala Lumpur's New Faces

Daniel Franklin Gomez joins as City Golf's new General Manager while Hector Nicou joins as Head Teaching Pro of City Golf KL Malaysia. - December 22, 2010 - City Golf

iGolf to Showcase New Technology and Partnerships at the 2011 PGA Show

The iGolf Division of L1 Technologies will be returning to Orlando, Florida to exhibit at the 2011 PGA Merchandise Show from January 27-29th. This marks the fourth consecutive year that iGolf has participated in the PGA Show. iGolf will be at booth 1309 in the Golf Equipment section. The iGolf... - December 18, 2010 - L1 Technologies

“Best Pee-Wee Golf Swing in America” Video Contest Starts December 1st

Little Linksters Founder & PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is looking for the best Pee-Wee golf swings in America. Along with his panel of celebrity judges which include Annika Sorenstam, Hank Haney & Kelly Sheehan, Elliott will be selecting the best golf swing in three age groups; 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8. Contest entries will be taken throughout December. - December 03, 2010 - Little Linksters, LLC

Salvato Golf Course Landscape Paintings Featured in New Book

The golf course landscape paintings of Central Ohio artist Guy Salvato are featured in the new book - Golf Style: Homes and Collections Inspired by the Course and the Clubhouse, by Vicky Moon. - December 02, 2010 - Golf Impressions Plus

New Golf Course Landscape Paintings by Guy Salvato Unveiled

Golf Impressions Plus announced today the unveiling of six new original paintings by Ohio artist Guy Salvato. Included in the new series are oils depicting signature holes from Royal St. George’s, Tralee, Hickory Hills, Tobacco Road and Dormie golf clubs. All original pieces were painted in 2010. - November 26, 2010 - Golf Impressions Plus

Collegiate Golf Items Available on Wisconsinmade.com

Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gift store, is pleased to announce that Team Golf has joined their artisan group. Wisconsinmade.com carefully selects only the finest-quality products and offers them for sale on the Internet. "We are thrilled to have University of Wisconsin golf items from Team Golf available to Badger fans nationwide," said Linda Remeschatis, owner of Wisconsinmade.com. - November 15, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com

HotelTravel.com Sponsors Hole-in-One Shoot Out for Charity Pro-Am

HotelTravel.com is sponsoring its third major charity event of 2010 with proceeds going towards educating underprivileged Thai children around Phuket province and beyond. - October 30, 2010 - HotelTravel.com

Visionary iGaming Launches New Fairway Casino Brand at Budapest Affiliate Conference

Live Dealer 2.0 Provider Unveils New B2C Casino Site to Assembled Affiliates - October 27, 2010 - Visionary iGaming

New Holiday Golf Gift Idea

This year, a unique golf gift idea has emerged: Data Design Interactive’s new “My Personal Golf Trainer” for the Nintendo Wii. “My Personal Golf Trainer” features swing analysis and personalized lessons from the world’s #1 golf instructor, David Leadbetter. With this golf gift idea, your golfer can improve his, or her, game in the off-season. - October 16, 2010 - Data Design Interactive

Female Golf Sensation Zakiya "Z" Randall, Anthony Anderson and Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America Join Glow Media’s Inaugural Women’s Event at PGA Village

Glow Media - “Rethinking Your Possibilities” aims to increase diversity and participation in women playing golf. Zakiya “Z” Randall joins Glow Sports, a division of Glow Media, for the launch of its inaugural event at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., October 27-31, 2010. - October 14, 2010 - Creating Leaders In Sports Foundation

The PGA Golf Club Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program

Through participation in the Sustainable Golf Facility Program, Audubon Lifestyles staff will assist the PGA Golf Club’s managers and staff to complete the program requirements and gain recognition as a local, regional, national and international model of sustainability. - October 13, 2010 - ISC-Audubon

Flexfit to Sponsor Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open for Second Consecutive Year

Flexfit headwear will sponsor the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open during their annual week-long PGA TOUR event. - October 12, 2010 - Flexfit

Great Hotels of the World Member Announces Reopening of Championship Golf Course in Tenerife

Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort and Spa (http://www.ghotw.com/las-madrigueras) in Playa de Las Americas, Tenerife, Spain has announced the re-opening of its championship golf course “Golf Las Americas” following two months of improvement... - October 10, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World

The Medal Play Golf Tour Grows to 4 Markets in 2nd Year

The popular Medal Play Golf Tour is on the move. The tour, which provides amateurs the experience of competitive stroke-play golf, will open up the 2011 season in 4 markets. Phoenix, AZ, San Diego and Los Angeles, CA will join the flagship Palm Springs CA tour which is entering its 2ndseason. Each... - October 08, 2010 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Georgia’s Lake Lanier Islands Resort Golf Course Thrives Despite Record-Breaking Temperatures This Summer, Forecast for Fall is Excellent

Legacy on Lanier Golf Club’s Brian Conley Attributes Success to Excellent Greens, New Island Partnership Program, and Belief in Above-and-Beyond Customer Service - October 08, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort

Gulf City Solar Announces Exclusive Distributor Golf Ventures for Golf Cart Solar Kits

Gulf City Solar, a Bonita Springs-based provider of innovative, ultra portable solar power products, announced a partnership with Lakeland, FL.-based Golf Ventures to be the exclusive distributor of its solar kit for golf carts. Golf Ventures supplies golf clubs and individuals with turf and... - October 06, 2010 - Gulf City Solar

TGAA Tour to Play TOC Invitational at ClubCorp-Managed The Currituck Club in Corolla, NC

Building on its success as the premier Pro-Net Tour in the Mid-Atlantic, the Tournament Golf Association of America is proud to announce it has reached an agreement with the ClubCorp managed property, The Currituck Club in Corolla, NC, to host the TGAA Tour’s Tournament of Champions... - September 30, 2010 - Tournament Golf Association of America

New Site Helps Golfers Improve Their Short Game and Lower Their Scores

Short-Game.com gives people the ability to improve their short game and lower their golf scores with weekly articles, interviews, and golf related videos. - September 26, 2010 - Short-Game.com

Action Party of Morton Grove's 4th Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon

The 4th Annual Action Party of Morton Grove, Jack O’Brien Memorial Golf Outing, is scheduled for Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course - September 25, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove

Miura Golf Special-Edition "Series 1957" Yoshitaka Grind Wedges and C-Grind Wedges

Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf-which has been making the world's highest-quality forged irons for 44 years-has permanently added the Yoshitaka Grind wedges and C-Grind wedges as part of its Series 1957 special-edition product line after an overwhelmingly positive response to the soft... - September 18, 2010 - Miura Golf

Nicklaus Companies Selects The Targeted Group as Their Exclusive Social Media Solutions Provider

Nicklaus Companies LLC, founded by famed golfer Jack Nicklaus, has selected social media company, The Targeted Group, as their exclusive social media solutions provider. - September 18, 2010 - The Targeted Group

2010 Medal Play Golf Tour Championship Results

The 2010 Medal Play Golf Tour Championship was contested Sunday, September 12th at the beautiful Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, CA. “As usual we had some great competition today on a very difficult, yet playable course” said tour director Blane Freytag. - September 15, 2010 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Fantasy Sports Host Fantrax Signs Top Writers

Fantasy Sports Host Fantrax Signs Top Writers I.J. Schecter, Scott Taylor, and Marty York - September 08, 2010 - Fantrax Fantasy Sports

Forgan Signs St Andrews' Star Lady Golfer

Forgan of St Andrews, the world's oldest clubmakers, has announced a sponsorship deal with one of Scotland's hottest young golf talents, Krystle Caithness. - September 07, 2010 - The Sports HQ

San Diego Self Storage Title Sponsor of 6th Annual Nativity Prep Academy Golf Tournament

San Diego Self Storage announced their Title Sponsorship of the 6th Annual Nativity Prep Academy Golf Classic, “A Day at Maderas Golf Club,” that will be held on September 22, 2010 at the highly-rated golf facility in Poway with a 12:30 pm shotgun start in a Shamble Format. A round of... - August 29, 2010 - San Diego Self Storage