Equipment brands tap into social media
David Dusek says equipment makers are fully engaged in the world of social media, sharing and connecting to cultivate legions of brand loyalists.
Rude: It's time for Vijay to sing a little
In the wake of his controversy about a performance-enhancing substance, Vijay Singh can help himself by opening up a little, columnist Jeff Rude says.
Rude: PGA Tour likely to act soon on Singh
Hate to be Rude: Now that the Masters is over, the PGA Tour is likely to act soon on the case of Vijay Singh, according to one Tour insider.
IMG acquires Honda Classic operator
IMG Worldwide has acquired IGP Sports & Entertainment Group, a South Florida-based company with golf holdings that includes management of the PGA Tour's The Honda Classic.
Tait: Success at Merion could pave path for Royal Porthcawl
Lovers of classic links like Royal Porthcawl should watch this year’s U.S. Open at Merion with interest. A successful staging at Merion should provide food for thought for those who would love to see Royal Porthcawl one day host the Open Championship.
Tait: Avantha Masters proves bifurcation already exists
Bifurcation is the big word on everyone’s lips these days, but one form already seems to exist, as players continue to pay little attention to pace-of-play, including Sunday at the Avantha Masters.
Nicklaus, Phelps headline new Golf Channel season
The Golf Channel is set to debut new seasons of "Feherty" and "The Haney Project" tonight, and our Martin Kaufmann gives you a sneak peek at what you can expect.
Q&A: Pat Finlen, GCSAA president
Pat Finlen, the new president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, answered Golfweek’s questions on the eve of the industry’s trade show in San Diego.
Q&A: Dick Rugge, outgoing USGA technical director
Dick Rugge is calling it quits this week as the USGA's senior technical director. He was an executive at TaylorMade when the USGA hired him to oversee golf equipment testing procedures, and led a team of 18 full-time employees.
'Benevolent dictator' Patino left no detail overlooked
Jaime Ortiz-Patino liked to think of himself as a “benevolent dictator.” No detail was overlooked in his quest to build the best course in Continental Europe - which he did with Valderrama Golf Club.
Klein: Process to Old Course changes feels rotten
Our Bradley S. Klein doesn’t know if the changes to The Old Course at St. Andrews are all needed. But what he does know is the reasons given for making them are unconvincing and not enough basis for tinkering with sacred ground.
Rude: Anchoring ban? Might as well ban fun in golf
Research shows that all top 18 players in last week’s PGA Tour putting rankings regularly use a conventional putter. Not a belly nor a broomstick to be found on that top shelf. Yet golf’s powers that be are expected to ban the anchoring of such longer implements. Say what?!
Post-election lessons for golf and politics
Turns out the golfer won in this week's presidential election, but you wouldn’t know it from the immediate reaction of the industry.
Rugge's USGA legacy: Harmony with clubmakers
Dick Rugge, 64, announced his resignation Nov. 5 after nearly 13 years on the job. He will step down Feb. 2, ending a regime that took a giant step toward clarifying current and future golf equipment rules.
Els turns to IMG for management
IMG, the management and marketing giant, announced today the signing of Ernie Els to a representation deal, marking a rebound for the firm beset by recent agent and player defections.
The First Tee’s fundraising effort tops $106 million
The First Tee wants to impact the lives of an additional 10 million youth by 2017. Financing that goal is becoming a reality.
Another Tiger stop? Euro Tour adds Turkish Open
The European Tour has signed a three-year deal to bring the Turkish Open to the schedule in 2013, adding an opportunity to grab points in the Race for Dubai.
Spain's standing on Euro Tour takes another hit
It’s just as well that the European Tour expanded its horizons globally many years ago. As the news from Spain reveals, the Tour can’t rely on traditional markets anymore.
Northern Texas PGA teams with school golf initiative
Gene Yasuda says the partnership between TGA Premier Junior Golf and the Northern Texas PGA promises to build a "pathway" between schools and courses.
Trump's Scotland course among best
It might not live up to the hype as ‘the world’s greatest golf course,’ but Trump International ranks with Scotland’s best modern links.
