The event, set to take place at the Johns Creek, Ga., property June 9-11, matches top male college golfers in the U.S. against Europe in a Ryder Cup-style tournament. The event will include a Junior Clinic and Golf Exhibition on June 7, and is free and open to the public.
Timely Delivery
In addition to needing to complete its new pro shop in a tight, tournament-to-tournament timeframe, The Sea Pines Resort’s Harbour Town Golf Links sought a partner that could maximize the impact of customers’ shopping trips throughout the expanded space.
BBC, ESPN Report on Golf’s “Triumphant Return” to Olympic Games
Multiple news outlets reported on golf’s successful showing in Rio after a 112-year absence from the Olympics, noting that while some tweaks will need to be made for the Tokyo games in 2020, including scheduling issues and possibly a format change, the sport “attracted the biggest global television audience ever,” opening the door for the game’s resurgence. A small Texas farm that provided the Zeon Zoysia turf for the course in Rio is also hoping to benefit from the return of golf to the Games.
GCSAA Offers “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent” Sweepstakes
Contest entrants get a chance to win a trip to the 2015 PGA Championship, August 10-16, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis.
Top Golfers Participate in “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent” Campaign
The tagline will be used in television and radio commercials, as well as print and online advertising by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, with Jack Nicklaus, Rory McIlroy, Michelle Wie, and more contributing.