Morgan Pressel gets swamped by golf equipment a lot
Should you happen to find yourself anywhere near Morgan Pressel, I'd recommend covering your head and running away. The woman's head apparently attracts golf equipment like some kind of blonde magnet, and it's only a matter of time before she walks past a rack of golf spikes. (Seriously, these were promo pics for Morgan's charity event to fight breast cancer  held on Monday. Last year's ...

Stole in one: golf buggy heist charges
THREE youths broke into the equipment room of an eastern suburbs golf course, stole three golf buggies and then drove erratically across the 17th and 18th holes early yesterday morning, police said.

Golf club goes to auction
The Pembroke Country Club is going on the auction block. The 18-hole golf course and banquet facility on West Elm Street is being foreclosed on and is scheduled to be sold to the highest bidder tomorrow. The sale will include all of the equipment and furniture on the property, as well as the club's liquor license.

Dauphin County Golf Course Not For Sale
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. -- The Dauphin County General Authority said it will not sell the Dauphin Highlands golf course. The Authority will spend $150,000 to upgrade golf carts and other equipment.

These golf ball don't perform? Get your $ back from the manufacturer
By Langston Wertz Jr. lwertz@charlotteobserver.com Cleveland Golf's new Z-STAR and Z-STAR X golf balls are both backed by Srixon's Money Back Guarantee. The company says it will refund customers money if they are not satisfied with the performance of the new ball. The Z-STAR is for the low-to-mid handicap players, seeking a combination of long distance, spin control and soft feel. The ...

Bingham on golf: The latest, greatest equipment
Just got my copy of Golf World's 2009 equipment preview, a magazine chock full of drivers, hybrids, putters and balls, all created to make you longer, straighter and broke.

Golf resorts being upscaled in Puerto Rico
RIO GRANDE, P.R. -- This seaside stretch, a half-hour?s drive east of the airport in San Juan, is not placid in midday. Construction equipment rumbles through the beachfront while workers sweat out installing the marble floors and granite countertops in developer Donald Trump?s latest Caribbean venture.

Talk About Torque
Frank Thomas is a former technical director of the United States Golf Association. He has written several books about golf equipment, the most recent being "Just Hit It: Our Equipment and Our Game."

Callaway Golf Inks Deal With Stuart Appleby
Appleby will endorse the company's equipment and golf balls, carry a branded club bag and feature the logo on his hats.

Column: Anderson Rain offers chance to assess game
Due to weather and time challenges, this time of year offers us the opportunity to assess our golf equipment.

New year, new equipment at YMCA
The Grand River Area Family YMCA?s $1 million capital improvement project is now complete and officials there say many people are taking advantage of the new amenities. ?People really like the new adult equipment ? they especially like the new weights and that they can watch television on the individual cardio equipment,? executive director Dave Rogers said today (Wednesday). Rogers ...

Golf: Scott McCarron Q & A
Scott McCarron Local connection: Sacramento native, former Rancho Murieta resident. PGA experience: 15th season. Q: What does a successful 2009 season look like for you? A: Having fun playing golf. Q: What's your best New Year's resolution? A: Have more swagger. Q: What's the most pressing issue on your tour? A: Making sure our sponsors are getting a bang for their buck. Q: ...

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Golf: Kevin Sutherland Q & A
Kevin Sutherland Local connection: Sacramento native and resident, Christian Brothers High School graduate. PGA experience: 14th season. Q: What does a successful 2009 season look like for you? A: Similar to my 2008 season. Play some really good golf and give myself more chances to win. Q: What's your best New Year's resolution? A: I don't have one. Q: What's the most pressing ...

Callaway Golf signs Stuart Appleby
Callaway Golf today announced the signing of PGA Tour veteran Stuart Appleby to a multi-year contract. Appleby, winner of eight PGA Tour events, will endorse all Callaway Golf equipment and golf balls, carry a Callaway Golf branded bag and feature the Company?s logo on his headwear.

Jeff Jones, recognized as a top 100 teacher by Golf Digest, finds a home at Olivas Links
PGA teaching professional Jeff Jones has taught the game to rockers like Eddie Van Halen and Smash Mouth?s Mitch Marine and was featured prominently on Golf Channel from 1996 through 2002.

Golf notes
With the New Year here, many people will be making their annual New Year resolutions. Some will be trying to eat healthier, while others will most likely end up in the gym trying to get in better shape.

Fire destroys Shanty Creek building
If you're forced to lose an estimated $1 million in golf course maintenance equipment, January is probably the best time for it to happen.

Golf played the right way is healthy
Entering the first week of 2009 are you still holding tight to your new year's resolution? The top two resolutions that most golfers make are: Play better golf and get into better physical shape. Sound familiar? Well, believe me golf is good for you.

Singh switches to Srixon ball
WORLD-ranked No.5, Vijay Singh, has signed-up to play Srixon golf balls for the foreseeable future. The reigning FedExCup champion and winner of 57 tournaments worldwide, including three majors, also extended his equipment contract with Srixon's sister company Cleveland Golf.