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Driven By Golf
Ever wonder how far you could hit a golf ball and have an accurate way to measure the distance? Originating in 1976 as part of the PGA Championship, the World Long Drive Association hosts the World Long Drive Championship, which brings together golf’s longest hitters from around the globe.
A More Functional Floor Plan
With additional banquet-room space, a reconfigured kitchen and fresh finishes, the newly remodeled banquet and dining room at the Bonnie Brook Golf Course wins rave reviews on both sides of the
USGA Funding $1.9M In Golf Course Sustainability Research Grants For 2020
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – Continuing its 100-year commitment to providing scientific innovations for the golf industry, the USGA will fund 73 separate research grants totaling nearly $2 million in 2020 as part of its
Delicate Yet Deliberate
The city of Tumwater in Washington is showcasing its largest community asset to more than just golfers, and it’s working! Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Club is home to 18 holes of championship play. The challenging course
Off-Course Enjoyment
Historically, the sport of golf has been reserved for a very narrow demographic. According to the National Golf Association, the average golfer is a 43-year-old male with an annual household income of $125,000—
Lamkin Offering Free Grips To All Golfers
San Diego, Calif.—Lamkin—a manufacturer of golf grips—is celebrating its 95th anniversary by offering one FREE swinging grip, including installation, to all golfers through the “Upgrade with Lamkin” program, beginning
Youth On Course Now Offers Access To Golfers in Texas
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Youth on Course – the non-profit organization providing young people with access to opportunities through subsidized golf, college scholarships, paid internships and a caddie
National Golf Foundation Releases 2019 Golf Industry Report
Jupiter, FL – The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the only trade organization that works with every sector within the golf industry, has released its 2019 Golf Industry Report, a comprehensive state-of-the-industry overview.
Golfing Strong
While Nashville is known internationally for country music, hot chicken, and Southern hospitality, an increasing number of tourists are discovering what longtime residents have always known—the city has
Welcome To Downers Grove
Scotland is known as the birthplace of golf because it is believed the sport was first played there in 1774. However, the game was not introduced to North America until the late 19th century. In
Valley Of The Eagles Golf Club Named "Best U.S. Remodel"
Elyria, Ohio – Valley of the Eagles Golf Club has been named the “Best U.S. Remodel of 2018” by GOLF Magazine in the publication’s December 2018 issue. Set on the site of the former
Introducing Textron Fleet Management Shield Plus Technology
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. announces the launch of Textron Fleet Management Shield Plus technology. Specifically designed for professional turf equipment and
Free Leadership And Employment In Golf Webinar
Want to learn how organizations are engaging and developing millennial leaders in the golf industry?
Order Like A Pro From SiteOne
Getting out ahead--it's what it means to be a pro. Stocking up on the right supplies at the right time means ordering like a pro, too. At SiteOne, we have all the turf-maintenance
Going Fore Green
To borrow from Mark Twain, reports of the death of golf have been greatly exaggerated—at least in Fairfax County, Va. It may seem counterintuitive, but while interest in golf has been
Survival Through Fitness
When Jeff Burley, the Adaptive Sports Manager for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, went looking for a golf course to introduce a new program using golf as a vehicle to teach
It’s A Family Affair!
Take a look at most golf courses, and what do you see? A lot of men out golfing! The statistics may vary, but there are upwards of 25-million golfers in the United States.
Do You Need A Safety Net?
Driving on Interstate 85 in Georgia along a route I had to transit quite often for a number of years, I had one enduring image.
The Perfect Combination
The golf industry is a tough place for smooth-sailing these days, but one military golf course is finding ways to make a name for itself, as well as form partnerships and generate much-needed revenues.