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BRIDGNORTH, England, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ilkley golfer victorious after dramatic play-off on Shropshire course James Hepworth won the 888poker.com PGA EuroPro Tour's Astbury Hall Classic after a dramatic three-way play-off against Elliot Saltman and David Horsey on Friday (May 17). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130520/613956 ) The Ilkley-based golfer landed his tee shot two feet from the pin on the par-three 18th in the play-off,...
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The storied golf courses at BallenIsles Country Club, where many golf legends like Arnold Palmer originally qualified for the PGA Tour, have a new title - host to a one-day charity golf tournament that raised a record $104,830. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130318/FL79017 ) BallenIsles Men's Golf Association's hosted the unique fundraising and awareness campaign on Wednesday, March 6 that included a silent...
The proceeds from this event help Stater Bros. Charities provide support throughout the year to many local Charitable Organizations SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the beginning six years ago, the Stater Bros. Charities Dave Stockton Heroes Challenge has raised nearly $3 million for Southern California charities and has become the largest charity golf event in the region. This year's tournament will be held once again at the region's premier Victoria Club...
HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Back9Network, a new lifestyle television and media company, today revealed an expanding roster of Back9Network Player Ambassadors, led by three-time Major Champion, Padraig Harrington. In addition, Cheyenne Woods has joined the network as a special correspondent whose responsibilities will include comprehensive coverage of all four PGA TOUR major events -- The Masters, US Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship. (Logo:...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Caddies, Inc. (OTCPK: CADY) is pleased to announce that they have recently signed an agreement to extend services with the PGA National Golf Resort located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The Agreement calls for an extension of services that Digital Caddies has been providing over the last several years. The PGA National, with its 5 tour worthy champion golf courses, has also expressed a strong interest in becoming one of the...
BALTIMORE, Nov. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ted Bishop of Franklin, Ind., was elected the 38(th) President of The Professional Golfers' Association of America today at the Association's 96(th) Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. Bishop previously served as Secretary of the Association from 2008-2010 and Vice President from 2010-2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120726/CL47100LOGO ) Bishop, 56, succeeds Allen Wronowski of Phoenix, Md., who will serve on The...
LONDON, September 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The eyes of the golfing world will be on the Medinah Country Club in Illinois this weekend and bwin [http://www.bwin.com ], Europe's leading sports book, believes that world number one Rory McIlroy could hold the key for Europe as they look to defend their crown. The Northern Irish golfer comes into this year's Ryder Cup on the back of an incredible victory at the PGA Championship in South Carolina last month and bwin are...
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III and his Team made a commitment prior to their much-anticipated meeting with Europe in the 39(th) Ryder Cup. By participating in the 2012 Ryder Cup, the U.S. Team and Captain will direct $2.6 million to impact designated charities and growth of the game initiatives as a means of outreach support to communities nationwide. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120726/CL47100LOGO...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) MONDAY, AUGUST 13: BEN HOGAN'S 100TH Profile America -- Monday, August 13th. When golfers talk about the greatest players, one of the names that always comes up is Ben Hogan, born on this date 100 years ago. Known for his dedication to practicing, and intensity on the course, he spent his...
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BallenIsles Country Club's legendary East Course was the scene of fond memories at the weekend as Jack Nicklaus returned to the course where he won the PGA Championship, to watch his son compete during the final day of the 37th Palm Beach Kennel Club County Amateur Championship. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120807/FL53589) "Few country clubs offer golfers such an historic connection to golf and we were deeply...
