Monarch Beach Golf Links will host the Inaugural Patriots 4 Warriors Pro/Warrior/Am March 20 benefiting Folds of Honor and Warriors for Freedom.
The tournament kicks off with a 10 a.m. clinic followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and a 5:30 p.m. awards reception. The cost is $100 for professionals, $250 for amateurs. There is no fee for wounded veterans.
PGA professional Joe Grohman, who’s worked with countless veterans with disabilities from war casualties, will host the golf clinic.
The Folds of Honor Foundation provides scholarships for the children and spouses of wounded veterans. Warriors for Freedom supports veterans with physical, mental and wellness services.
“Warriors for Freedom in partnership with Folds of Honor is making immediate and lasting impacts everyday across California and the country,” said retired Army Major Ed Pulido, organization founder and tournament emcee. “This event will help us make an even more dramatic impact right here in California.”
For more information, contact Monarch Beach Golf Links General Manager Eric Lohman at (949) 248-3021 or [email protected].
TAYLORMADE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF TOUR STAFF
TaylorMade Golf has expanded its global tour staff for the 2013 season. Among the professionals inking new equipment deals are 2009 British Open champion Stewart Cink and 2012 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year John Huh. The Carlsbad-based company also has signed two-time PGA Tour winner Ryan Moore as well as J.J. Henry, Chad Campbell and Brian Davis.
“We are excited to build on another landmark year and we’re confident our new class of tour staff professionals will amplify and reinforce our positioning as the industry leader around the world,” said Chuck Presto, senior vice president of Global Sports Marketing.
Additionally, TaylorMade re-signed two of its longest-standing tour staff professionals, Retief Goosen and Sean O’Hair.
BILLY CASPER TO BE HONORED WITH AWARD OF MERIT
San Diego native Billy Casper will receive the National Golf Course Owners Association’s 2013 Award of Merit at its Annual Conference on Feb. 6.
The award recognizes long-term and significant contributions to the game.
Casper won 48 times on the PGA Tour, along with five Vardon Trophies for low scoring average. In eight Ryder Cup appearances, he put more points on the board for the U.S. team than any player before or since. He won the U.S. Open in 1959 and 1966, the Masters in 1970 and the U.S. Senior Open in 1983.
The NGCOA’s Annual Conference is the golf industry’s largest gathering of owners and operators of daily-fee, private, resort and municipal courses. The conference, which will be held in San Diego Feb. 3-8, features educational and networking opportunities and guest speakers.
CALLAWAY PARTNERS WITH LONG DRIVERS OF AMERICA
Callaway Golf has entered into an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Long Drivers of America, which operates the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, to become the exclusive club sponsor and official driver of the organization and the event.
“This is an exciting partnership for our company as we prepare to launch our long and explosive X Hot products,” said Harry Arnett, senior vice president of marketing. “We are thrilled to be affiliated with these dynamic long-drive events, and to put Callaway clubs in the hands of the some of golf’s most powerful swings.”
JOURNEY AT PECHANGA TO MARK FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
As Temecula’s Journey at Pechanga gets ready to celebrate its five-year anniversary, the course has unveiled an all-new fleet of carts, upgrades to the course and more affordable green fees.
Rates now range from $99 to $129. Twilight rates are $59 to $69. Hotel guests pay $89 to $99 prime time and $49 to $59 for twilight golf.
“Unfortunately, Journey opened at the absolute worst time during the Great Recession,” said Director of Golf Scott Mallory about the 2008 opening. “But by providing a world-class course at a great value and unparalleled customer service, we received outstanding word-of-mouth and industry recognition that allowed us to thrive.”
The facility is continuing to upgrade its amenities. New custom Yamaha golf carts are now in use, navigating the rugged terrain of Journey’s elevated tees. And there have been improvements to the greens, where specialty mowers create a type of cut that helps preserve their condition.
ASHWORTH NAMED GOLF CHANNEL’S OFFICIAL APPAREL BRAND
Ashworth Golf has been named official apparel sponsor of Golf Channel on NBC and Golf Channel during PGA Tour coverage for 2013. All in-booth commentators, on-course analysts and interviewers during coverage of PGA, Champions and Web.com tour events will wear Ashworth.
“We’ve seen a lot of momentum with Ashworth during the past year, and our customers, consumers and athletes are raving about the product,” said Ben Sharpe, executive vice president of Ashworth Golf. “We’re excited to continue that momentum by establishing a presence on the most-watched show in golf, as we believe that Ashworth apparel is the perfect complement to the Golf Channel on NBC talent.”
