Jim Antkiewicz, the PGA director of golf at The Club at Nevillewood in Presto, Pa., whose efforts in growing the game in the greater Pittsburgh area have inspired both youth and aspiring PGA Professionals, has been named the 55th recipient of the PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award, the highest annual honor bestowed by…
Ritz-Carlton President Seeks Support for Paradise Valley Project
Simon Cooper, the president of Ritz-Carlton Hotels, was recently in Phoenix to promote the luxury hotelier’s proposed mixed-use development that will go to a vote of Paradise Valley residents next month. In an article in the Phoenix Business Journal, Cooper said his visit to Phoenix was unprecedented in Ritz-Carlton history for one reason. “It’s only…
Billy Casper Golf to Manage Longaberger Golf Club
The Longaberger Company has engaged Billy Casper Golf (BCG) to manage The Longaberger Golf Club and its award-winning, 18-hole championship golf course. Under the multi-year agreement that begins November 1, Longaberger will continue to own the golf club in Licking County, Ohio, near Nashport. BCG will direct all aspects of golf course and property maintenance,…
Lohmann Adds Real Estate Consultant out West
The Lohmann Companies have added accomplished real estate consultant Jon Fahning as a business development advisor, to assist the golf course design and construction firm grow its design and construction businesses in the Western United States. Fahning has been involved with many high-profile development projects including the extensive renovation to Harding Park Golf Course in…
Elif A. Bali Promoted to Senior VP of Development at Loews Hotels.
Elif A. Bali has been appointed Senior Vice President of Development for Loews Hotels. In her new role, Ms. Bali will lead the development team at Loews Hotels on a course of continued expansion. Most recently Bali served as Vice President of Development for Loews Hotels where she was instrumental in several deals including the…
Plantation Golf Resort & Spa Offering A Three-Month Trial Membership
During the month of October, Plantation Golf Club in Crystal River, Fla. is offering a special three-month trial golf membership to lure in new business. Golfers who partake in the membership sale, will enjoy Plantation’s 27 holes during the months of October, November and December for the price of $350 per single or $500 per…
Technogym Introduces New Kinesis Exercise Euipment
Kinesis, the patented Technogym concept allowing free and natural movement, has taken on a new dimension, with the introduction of new equipment configurations and training programs. Kinesis technology and innovation are now available in different options including Kinesis One, the stand-alone workout station offering all Kinesis movement possibilities in a unique piece. To help users…
Turf Ecosystems Announces New Platinum TE Licensees
Turf Ecosystems has expanded the availability of its Platinum TE turfgrass, with the licensing of two new domestic U.S. growers: Green Acres Turf Farm, Furman, S.C. and Pike Creek Turf Farm, Adel, Ga. Originally available in limited supply during October 2007, Turf Ecosystems says that this newly patented seashore paspalum turfgrass (U. S. Patent PP19224,…
Maggie Valley Club Selects East West Partners
The ownership of Maggie Valley (N.C.) Club (MVC) has chosen East West Partners Club Management of Chapel Hill, N.C. to oversee all management aspects of the club’s resort and golf course community. Maggie Valley has spent more than $10 million in recent years to renovate and refurbish its golf course, clubhouse and resort amenities, while…
Event Raises $7K for “Meals on Wheels” Program at Desert Willow
Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert, Calif., recently announced that the Kelly’s Adult Junior Open raised nearly $7,000 for The Joslyn Senior Center “Meals on Wheels” program. Organized by the Palm Desert Youth Committee and its volunteers, the tournament provided a forum for adults and juniors to come together for a Sunday afternoon of golf…
GCSAA Approves FarmLinks Programs For External Education Program
The management of FarmLinks, Sylacauga, Ga., has announced that the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) recently approved The Experience at FarmLinks programs for continuing education units (CEUs), through the GCSAA’s distinguished External Education Program. “We’re excited to be an affiliate member of the GCSAA and to be able to provide quality programs that…
2009 GIS Volunteer Project with New Orleans Habitat for Humanity
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and its partnering associations of the Golf Industry Show are teaming up with New Orleans Habitat for Humanity to host a series of workdays before the trade show opens to help build homes in some of New Orleans’ most devastated areas. The workdays will be Tuesday, Feb.…
Kevin Michael Named GM at Newport Dunes Golf Club
KemperSports recently named Kevin Michael general manager of Newport Dunes Golf Club, the newly-constructed Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course at Newport Beach and Golf, a resort community on Texas’ Mustang Island which opened the course for play Sept. 4 and will host a grand opening event Oct. 18. Prior to joining KemperSports, Michael served as…
Club Car Adds Bed-Mounted Agricultural Sprayer for Turf Chemicals
A new bed-mounted agricultural sprayer from Club Car offers the ability to dry mix chemicals and create chemical mixtures specific to turf, according to the company. The design of the sprayer, which mounts on most Club Car utility vehicles, was based on feedback from superintendents requesting greater flexibility to use dry mix chemicals for turf…
Egypt Valley Country Club Faces Two Lawsuits
The Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada, Mich. is now facing two lawsuits—one brought by a former member and one filed by the former golf pro. Late last year the country club was embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal, says an article on Wzzm13.com. Former golf pro, Lynn Janson, now claims several grievances—including wrongful termination,…