The USGA approached a local filmmaker to produce a video to promote the 2013 U.S. Senior Open, which will be held at the club July 8-14. North Sea Films used a high-speed drone with an HD camera attached to capture aerial shots from above the fairways.
The inaugural youth event, which is free and open to boys and girls ages 7-15, welcomes kids to compete in four age categories in local events that ultimately lead to the national finals, held April 6, 2014 at Augusta National Golf Club. The event is supported by the Masters Tournament Foundation, The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association.
In the absence of any evidence showing that long putters create a competitive advantage, there is “no overriding reason to go down the road [to prohibiting the equipment],” said Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem. The United States Golf Association says it plans to take action on the proposed ban this spring.
King County transferred ownership of Enumclaw Golf Course to the Seattle-area town in 2004. After the course lost $40,000 in each of the past two years, the Enumclaw City Council sought new outside management and is now reviewing proposals, including one from a physical therapist who suggests a non-profit setup.
The former IMG executive will report directly to CEO Pete Bevacqua and develop integrated marketing plans that encompass PGA member awareness, services, growth of the game and Championships.
At a special event held to promote the fun and benefits that can come from using forward tees, one retiree made a hole-in-one and even the group’s director “felt like Bubba Watson.”
Golf courses in Washington state double as learning labs with the help of the First Green Foundation and dedicated volunteers like Certified Golf Course Superintendent Steve Kealy.
Wildlife officials are investigating a report that a golfer used a golf club to kill a bird at a private course in Winnipeg. The golf course’s general manager confirmed that a dead goose was removed, but stressed that the club did not condone the incident.
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