sales, and may reach as high as $170
million in annual sales across all retail
channels in the U.S.
to read more.
Appearing anything but the high-flier he portrayed himself to be, a contrite
Michael Krzyzaniak pleaded guilty
Tuesday in federal court in Minneapolis
to stealing more than $20 million by
wire fraud and tax evasion. Among his
victims was Phil Mickelson.
to read more.
week the inaugural Annika Invitational
at Mission Hills is coming to China.
China’s first “girls only” junior
tournament will be played August 24-26
on Annika’s namesake course, one of
12 at the world’s largest golf club. The
54-hole stroke-play competition will
feature two divisions – girls Under 18
(born 1993-95) and girls Under 15 (born
1996-99) – and is open to players from
countries throughout the world.
to read more.
Manulife Financial has signed a
three-year contract as title sponsor for an LPGA Tour event that will
debut June 18-24, 2012, at Grey Silo
Golf Course in Waterloo, Ont., west of
Toronto.
to read more.
The PGA Tour tournament in La
Quinta, Calif., has a new name, a new
format, a new trophy, and most important, an innovative new focus on health
and well-being. The “Humana Challenge” has been announced as the new
name of the event formerly known as
the Bob Hope Classic, and will feature
several changes to the format beginning in 2012.
to read more.
Skeet shooting will be on the agenda when David Feherty visits golf legend Tom Watson at his Kansas City ranch during the next episode of Golf Channel’s hit series, “Feherty,” Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. During the episode, Feherty interviews Watson about his early years as a player, his major championships and his long, “unique” friendship with Feherty.
low pro Mark O’Meara was the first to
remark on how good McIlroy’s game is
in comparison, highlighting the swing
and suggesting it eclipses even the
former world No. 1’s when he was 22.
And Woods is in full agreement.
to read more.
significance of the injury, it does raise
potentially serious issues in the long
term unless Lee moderates the time he
devotes to practice.
to read more.
two nights lodging was $800. However,
all who finished got $100 cash back.
“Tee It Forward,” a new national
initiative to help golfers have more fun
on the course by playing from a set of
tees best suited to their abilities, kicks
off July 5 at participating golf facilities
nationwide.
to read more.
Callaway Golf Company has appointed Anthony S. Thornley interim
president and chief executive officer.
The move announced Wednesday fills
a vacancy created by the resignation of
George Fellows.
to read more.
A new partnership between The
Royal Bank of Scotland and Scottish
Golf to develop the country’s next generation of junior players was launched
last week at Gleneagles by golfing
legend Jack Nicklaus and First Minister
Alex Salmond.
to read more.
Mission Hills Group announced last
Tiger Woods described McIlroy’s
victory at the U.S. Open as “seriously
good” and admits the Irishman is better
than he was at the same age, especially
his swing. Woods’ close friend and fel-
Forewarned is not necessarily
forearmed in the case of New Zealand
golfer Danny Lee. Lee has succumbed
to a wrist injury less than three months
after former touring professional
Craig Perks voiced concerns about
the youngster’s punishing playing,
travel and practice schedule. It is bad
enough to have forced his temporary
absence from the playing circuit and
while his support team plays down the
What began as an informal gather-
ing at Bandon Dunes Resort with the
opening of Old Macdonald has morphed
into what will likely become an annual
fixture on the golf calendar.
