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Golf Travel
Golf Travel2010-09-02 Scotlands golf tourism industry announces venue for awards event World Golf NewsThe trade body for golf tourism in Scotland has announced the venue for this years Gold Standard Awards - the golf industrys blue-ribbon event where the best of Scotlands travel, hospitality and golf service providers are celebrated. Following a lengthy selection process, Golf Tourism Scotland confirmed that the 2010 Awards will take place at the renowned Macdonald Marine Hotel and Spa in North Berwick. Among the honours up for grabs at the award-winning hotel will be this years top golf course, transport operator, golf tour operator, golf secretariat and caddiemaster. In addition, the gala evening will also toast Scotlands best golf hotels as well as the recipients of the GTS Special Achievement Award and the acclaimed Young Industry Person Award. The Gold Standard Awards celebrate the best our country has to offer," said Nick Hunter, Chairman of Golf Tourism Scotland. "They recognise companies and individuals that excel in golf tourism. " - Events golf news business news golf business news
2010-09-01 Its not too late to snag a Labor Day travel dealWhere several hotels and vacation rentals are offering deals tied to the citys annual Beach, Boogie and Barbeque Festival, September 3-4. At the Oceanfront Litchfield Inn, a two-night package from usd. 239 a night includes room, breakfast, tickets for two adults and two children to Ripleys Believe it Or Not Aquarium, bike rental for four, mini-golf tickets for two adults and two children and a usd. 50 dollar gift certificate for lunch or dinner.
2010-08-30 McDonnell addresses jobs, roads in Prince William visitMcDonnell, who is traveling the state to get ideas on how to restructure government, said one of his biggest tasks is to bring jobs to Virginia and cut the 7 percent unemployment rate. Creating incentives for businesses, reducing the capital gains tax and creating a climate conducive to development are key, he said. McDonnell said the General Assembly approved usd. 63 million in new economic development funds so he can "travel the country and travel the world to tell the Virginia story. " Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) stopped in Prince William County on Wednesday, touting his ideas to bring jobs and funding for transportation to the commonwealth. - Governor Robert McDonnell Prince William Chamber of Commerce mcdonnell prince william mcdonnell prince william chamber mcdonnell prince william visit mcdonnell jobs plan mcdonnell
2010-08-29 A passage to Ireland: Indian middle class coaxed to play golf here - The Irish TimesMarty Carr, the chief executive of the golfing tourism company Carr Golfing, said that between 500 and 1,000 Indian golfers are expected to visit Ireland this year but that number could rise to 10,000 within five years. THE GROWING Indian middle-class is being targeted in a campaign to bring more of the countrys golfers to Ireland. India has only half the number of golf courses that Ireland has despite the size of the country and a middle class which is some 300 million strong. THE GROWING Indian middle-class is being targeted in a campaign to bring more of the countrys golfers to Ireland.
2010-08-27 Coffeepot Classic Golf Outing a success - My Web TimesSapp Bros Travel Centers has been the driving sponsor for this MDA tradition for more than two decades. This years outing was especially memorable with the attendance of 13-year-old Luke Stephens and parents, Mark and Tina Bennett, of White Heath. Luke is the current state goodwill ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He spent the day with golfers, sharing his story and giving them pointers on their putting skills. The 21st annual Coffeepot Classic Golf Outing, to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, raised more than usd. 10,000 Aug. 6 for children and adults living with muscular dystrophy in the Illinois Valley. The outing took place at the Spring Creek Golf Club in Spring Valley. The Ottawa areas number one local news, sports, weather, entertainment and business source. - The Times newspaper video news sports weather business entertainment opinion classifieds autos cars homes real estate jobs careers shopping obituaries
2010-08-26 Tour life delights teen phenomThompson broke on to the international golf scene three years ago as a 12-year-old qualifying for the U. S. Open. Since then shes taken a methodical approach, adding a few events a year playing a high of four to date this summer. Coming from a golf family -- her brother Nicholas plays on the PGA Tour and her brother Curtis is committed to play at Louisiana State University next fall -- Thompson said games with her siblings are as intense as action on the tour. Edmonton Journal is your online source of news on Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and around the world. Find the latest breaking news in business, sports, technology, energy, entertainment, politics, jobs, cars, homes and opinions from readers. Subscribe to breaking news alerts. ,Alexis Thompson may be playing high stakes golf against the best women players in the world, but life
2010-08-25 Playoff, tourney on tap for Van Pelt Palladium-ItemTheres no doubt that hes my idol," Moore said of Runnels. "We play a lot of the summer Indiana Golf Association events together, so we travel together a lot. It was fun to at least try and put a little heat on me. But hes the man. It doesnt get any better than him. " Its a great opportunity to bring people even bigger than just a local community to the course, and its for a great cause," said Catherine Benson, Richmonds director of golf. "The main focus of all of this is to support and continue to support the First Tee program. " Bo Van Pelts busy summer continues this week as he tees off in the Barclays, the first of the four tournaments that comprise the PGA Tours FedEx Cup playoffs. - Area Sports Richmond Indiana News local news headlines stories world news
2010-08-24 Prep narrow choice to repeat golf title; Montrose again favored in North - Sports - The Times-TribuneSophomore David Pompey had a solid summer and Evan Joyce, another sophomore, made valuable contributions a year ago. Still, the Cavaliers have to travel to Glen Oak Country Club to play Abington Heights, which will be throwing the 3-M corporation at the Cavs: state qualifier Eric Meyer, Eric Montella and Dave Mecca. Thats good news for the rest of the Lackawanna Golf Leagues Southern Division, but is it enough to allow Abington Heights, North Pocono or Delaware Valley to move to the top of the class Football, Dunmore Bucks,Riverside Vikings,Abington Heights Comets,Old Forge Blue Devils,Lakeland Chiefs,Delaware Valley Warriors,Wallenpaupack Buckhorns,Scranton Knights,Mid Valley Secondary Center Spartans,Carbondale Area Chargers,Valley View Cougars,Scranton Prep Cavaliers,Susquehanna Sabers,West Scranton Invaders,Montrose Meteors,Holy Cross Crusaders,Honesdale Hornets,North Pocono Trojans, - Sports
2010-08-23 Myers: Professional golf is out of step, and thats a good thing The News JournalSports fans are so accustomed to cheating that when someone strictly enforces the rules, it upsets them. Football players try to hold or get away with a late hit. Pitchers doctor the ball, and hitters cork bats. Basketball players palm the ball and travel constantly. And if anything doesnt go their way, they scream about it. Dustin Johnson clearly violated one of the rules of golf last Sunday, the violation was spotted, and in accordance with the rules, he was penalized two strokes. - Other Sports Wilmington DE News local news headlines stories world news
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