Thursday Sep 09, 2021 |
Pick up a penny here and a penny there and eventually they all begin to add up. In Golf Business’ September issue, Lauren Gstalder, managing director of distinguished partners events for the American Cancer Society, says the organization’s golf portfolio is expected to raise more than $10.5 million from over 40 charity tournaments this year.
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Having already subsidized more than 1 million rounds for kids, the California-based nonprofit receives $1 million GolfNow donation to help broaden reach
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Introduced: By Cleveland Golf, its Launcher XL game-improvement irons, which will launch in North America on Sept. 17. The line features Action Mass CB, an 8-gram weight placed inside the end of the grip, to help square up the club face at impact; a v-shaped sole for less drag; and loft-specific grooves. The 7-piece steel set will retail for $799.99; the 7-piece graphite set for $899.99.
Nicole Wheatley, CEO of Medi8 Golf, tells of her fortuitous journey into golf and how listening and honesty are bedrocks to conducting business.
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"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning."
European Tour: BMW PGA Championship
Site: Wentworth Golf Club (West), Virginia Water, England.
Television: Today-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Ascension Charity Classic
Site: Norwood Hills Country Club, St. Louis.
Television: Friday-Sunday, 3:30-6 p.m. (Golf Channel).
NOVEMBER
9-10: National Golf Course Owners Association Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat 2021, Monterey, Calif. | Info
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info
DECEMBER
6-9: Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show, Columbus, Ohio | Info
JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
The classic Southern Pines Golf Club sign is back up in time for the grand reopening. pic.twitter.com/BeJHs2BhVx
— Pine Needles, Mid Pines & Southern Pines Golf Club (@PineNeedlesGolf) September 8, 2021