In the News

St Andrews Links Trust announced a freeze on visitor green fees for its seven public courses for 2009.

The announcement means that high season green fees for visitors to the Old Course will remain at £130, the New and Jubilee courses at £65 and The Castle Course at £120. 

Junior golfers receive Presidents' Youth Leadership Award at Rolex Tournament of Champions 

BRASELTON, Georgia. - Smylie Kaufman of Birmingham, Ala., and Kelsey Conway of Ventura, Calif., were presented the 2008 Presidents' Youth Leadership Award Thursday at the Rolex Tournament of Champions at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Ind.

The award was created to recognize one boy and one girl AJGA member who demonstrate leadership, character and community service through their involvement with the USGA-AJGA Youth Leadership Club - a joint initiative founded in 2006 to further develop junior golfers through volunteerism. 

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The multi-million dollar project to restore Pine Lakes Country Club to architect Robert White's original 1927 specifications is on schedule for its March 2009 unveiling.

The Pine Lakes Country Club restoration project is being directed by nationally recognized golf restoration architect Craig Schreiner, who in addition to collaborating with 1994 British Open champion Nick Price on The Members Club at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has also directed the construction of 21 new courses in 13 states, managed the renovation and restoration of 28 courses in 11 states and served as a consultant to major tournaments including the 1995 Ryder Cup at Oak Hill Country Club. 

On the heels of the announcement that historic National Golf Links of America would play host to the 2013 Walker Cup competition, Southampton's Sebonack Golf Club has been selected by the United States Golf Association to host the 2013 U.S. Women's Open Championship, giving Long Island two premier events in a matter of months.

"We are delighted to have been selected to host the 2013 U.S. Women's Open," said owner Michael Pascucci, who bought the property in 2001 with the intention of building a championship-level golf course. "We believe the combination of the natural beauty and challenge of Sebonack, together with the world's greatest female golfers, will make for a lot of excitement in an area rich with a history of championship golf. We are very proud to host this national championship." 

PINEHURST, N.C. - For those who believe there are few things more important than a golf trip with close friends, Pinehurst Resort has launched a unique experience that features a schedule packed with perks, including the opportunity to win a signature trophy on one of golf's most revered layouts.

The Buddy Trip of a Lifetime at Pinehurst is loaded with extras that take an average golf trip to the next level - The Buddy Trip . And one member of your group will be awarded a PutterBoy Trophy: You choose the game, Pinehurst will hand out the trophy and, with it, a year's worth of bragging rights. 

VERNON, British Columbia, Canada - The Golf Club at The Rise, a Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, opened to the public and tee times can be booked immediately. PGA Tour fan favorite Fred Couples was on site to officially open Okanagan's newest golf course and first Signature Golf Course with the "Freddy and Friends Course Dedication".

A self described hockey fan, Couples played the opening round at the Okanagan's only Signature Golf Course with Calgary Flames captain, Jarome Iginla; Boston Bruin Chuck Kobasew; and former professionals Brent Gilchrist and Jeff Finley. 

Scott Hebert of Traverse City, Mich., where the legendary Walter Hagen spent his final years, capped the 41st PGA Professional National Championship with a back nine charge that the Haig would have applauded.

The 39-year-old Hebert, a PGA head professional at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, Mich., rallied from a three-stroke deficit with birdies on five of his first seven holes of the back nine. It was the momentum he needed for a closing 4-under-par 68 and a one-stroke victory over Sonny Skinner of Sylvester, Ga., in the showcase event for PGA Professionals.

In an effort to continue to provide customers with the best golfing experience around, Georgia State Park Golf Courses announced today that golfers are now able to book tee times in advance via the internet. The service is designed to accommodate the increasing demand for 24/7 access to golf reservations by golfers.

The Georgia State Park Golf Course Web site is www.GeorgiaGolf.com and tee times may be booked up to 14 days in advance of the day of play. Payment will still be made at the time of play, although a credit card will be required to secure the reservation online. Tee times can also be made at any of the courses by calling toll free 1-800-434-0982 or by calling the individual course’s local phone number. The online tee time system is powered by ActiveGolf through the Georgia State Parks contract with its reservation service InfoSpherix, Inc.

Deer Creek Golf Clubs is pleased to introduce the first of its kind Progressive Hole-in-One Jackpot. Each year players from all over the world will have a shot at a jackpot starting at 10 million dollars that will increase each year by 5 million until it's won. Players from Deer Creek will have a chance everyday at their club to win fantastic prizes as described below in addition to the chance to Qualify for the Dream Shot 10 Million Dollar Shootout.

What would you think if I told you that you have been given an opportunity to win 10 Million Dollars, and all you had to do was to take one golf shot from 150 yards?  Would you take it?  Dream Shot Golf offers golfers the chance to play for $10 million dollars each and every day at local GTA Golf Clubs.  Dream Shot Golf is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Deer Creek Golf Clubs - a spectacular 45-hole facility in Ajax.  Deer Creek has signed on to host the Dream Shot 10 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest starting the weekend of June 14^th, 2008. 

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - Already established as one of the premier online marketplaces to find great golf at unbelievable prices, GolfUS.com has re-launched, doing away with its auction platform in favor of an instant purchase format that allows golfers to buy golf rounds and other golf-related merchandise for as much as 50 percent off retail.

The "New" GolfUS.com will be "The Place to Save" for rounds of golf in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Arizona, Florida and Georgia. In addition to these renowned golf destinations, www.golfus.com is planning to expand, giving golfers across the country a great way to save on rounds of golf. The site currently features a little more than 150 golf courses.