Heavy rain in August had already affected preparations for the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at the Naples, Fla., property, which was scheduled for October 7-12, but Hurricane Irma ultimately forced the tournament to be postponed. No rescheduled date has yet been established. The first United States Golf Association event in Collier County will have to…
PGA Junior League Golf Reports Record Participation in 2016
With 36,000 participants across 2,900 teams nationwide last year, The PGA of America’s youth grow-the-game initiative has seen a 300% increase in participants compared to three years ago. The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has also committed $500,000 to The PGA of America to provide underprivileged kids with the opportunity to play golf.
Nike to Exit Golf Equipment Business
The manufacturer will stop making clubs, golf balls and golf bags, instead devoting its resources to shoes and apparel. “We’re committed to being the undisputed leader in golf footwear and apparel,” said Trevor Edwards, president of Nike Brand. “We will achieve this by investing in performance innovation for athletes and delivering sustainable profitable growth for Nike Golf.”
Grayhawk GC to Host 2016, 2017 PGA Junior League Golf Championships
This year’s championship at the Scottsdale, Ariz., property will be played November 19-21 on the Raptor course. Eight 10-player teams will compete in a two-person-scramble format, with coaches allowed to substitute players every three holes, so all team members can participate.
Field Set for 2015 PGA Junior League Golf Championship
Eight all-star teams from clubs and facilities in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma and South Carolina have advanced to the finals, which will be held November 5th through 8th at the Walt Disney Resort’s Palm Course in Orlando.
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.
Upper Deck Releases New Line of “Exquisite Collection Golf” Cards
Each pack of the “super-premium golf card set” contains five autographed cards of touring professionals. Retailers have been pre-selling the packs at an average price of at least $600, Upper Deck says.
Hole-In-One Odds Set at 12,500-to-1 for Average Amateur
The National Hole in One Association, which provides insurance coverage for contests, used data from over 300,000 charity tournaments and golf outings to establish the likelihood of a payoff on a par-3. For professionals, the odds shrink to 2,500-to-1.