Pac-10 Squads Top Golfweek's 2009-2010 Men's Preseason Polls Sep 18, 2009
- Golfweek magazine recently released their men s golf preseason polls, and STANFORD stands atop the rankings at No. 1 ... The Huskies come in at No. 3 with a strong squad behind the leadership of senior Nick Taylor, ranked third individually by Golfweek. (Pac-10.org)
Floren Named Golfweek Player of the Week Sep 18, 2009
Nils Floren was named player of the week by Golfweek magazine after winning his first collegiate event at the Carpet Capital Collegiate on Sunday ... LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech golfer (Ljungskile, Sweden) stormed up the leaderboard with four birdies in his first nine holes en route to claiming a share of the Carpet Capital Collegiate individual title Sunday and was named Golfweek's College Player of the Week for his efforts. (Texastech.com)
No. 24 Men's Golf Set for Spartan Classic Saturday and Sunday Sep 18, 2009
24 preseason Golfweek) travel to the Midwest for the second straight time to continue the fall 2009 season, heading to Northern Michigan's Grand Traverse County for a three-round weekend competition at the Spartan Golf Classic on Saturday and Sunday. After a hectic and unusual start to the 2009-10 season without traditional qualifying, ending their first event in 4th at the Golfweek Conference Challenge, the California men's golf roster has been finalized and the team has settled into its normal... (Calbears.com)
Bulldogs save best for last in golf Sep 16, 2009
The Fresno State women's golf team posted its best mark of the Golfweek Conference Challenge on the final day, shooting a 304 that brought its three-day total to 946. The Bulldogs finished tied for 16th overall and had 19 birdies. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Illini Host One of College Golf's Premier Events Sep 16, 2009
Format: 54 holes (18 holes each day) Course Information: 7,157 (Par 70) 2009 Field (Golfweek Rankings): #5 Arizona State, #8 Augusta State, #18 Florida, #25 Florida State, #7 Georgia, #6 Illinois, Indiana, #2 Oklahoma State, Purdue, Northwestern, #30 San Diego State, #16 Southern California, #1 Stanford, #10 Texas, #28 Wake Forest ... That includes host Illinois, whom Golfweek magazine has as its sixth rated team in its preseason edition ... " Golfweek rates as the ninth-best player in the... (Fightingillini.com)
Notebook: Big 4 turns into a big flop Sep 16, 2009
"It wasn't the season I was looking for," Singh told Golfweek magazine. "A lot of mishaps along the way, and it ended up being a real crappy season. ... I had a pretty ordinary year, to say the least, and I'm just going to go figure it out. There's no other explanation.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cowboy News & World Report - Sunday Sep 14, 2009
com: Cowboy News Report - Sunday. Cowboy News Report - Sunday. (GoPokes.com)
Atlanta's Dream win, clinch berth in postseason Sep 12, 2009
The Augusta State men's golf team is No. 8 in the preseason national rankings in Golfweek magazine's college preview issue. The Jaguars, who open the 2009-10 season next weekend, finished last season at No. 36. (The Augusta Chronicle)
California Opens 2009-10 Season at Golfweek Challenge Sep 11, 2009
The California Golden Bears women's golf team will open the 2009-10 season at the Golfweek Conference Challenge, Sept. 13-15 at the Primm Valley Resort in the Nevada desert. Cal will be anchored by Golfweek preseason third team All-American ... The Golfweek Conference Challenge is being put on by Golfweek Magazine featuring 18 schools from 18 different conferences. (Pac-10.org)
No. 30 Aztec Men's Golf Kicks Off 2009-10 In New Mexico Sep 11, 2009
com, has been rated 30th by Golfweek Magazine in the publication's preseason poll ... com and 24th by Golfweek/Sagarin, while narrowly losing in a playoff hole to TCU for the 2009 league crown. (Goaztecs.com)
Casinos can provide the perfect getaway Sep 10, 2009
The resort includes three hampionship golf courses, the longest being the Tom Fazio-designed Atunyote course, which is listed among the 10 best golf resorts by Travel re, the Robb Report and Golfweek. Golf World's Readers' Choice Awards ranked Turning Stone number one for service and named it the second best resort facility in the country. (Albany Times Union)
Golf Coach Bruce Heppler Optimistic About His Team Sep 8, 2009
Head coach , whose program extended its string of consecutive years in the NCAA Tournament to 12 last spring and finished the year ranked No. 7 in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index, is optimistic about his group of players this year, which includes five returning letterwinners, led by 2008 second-team All-American , and three newcomers ... Heppler, in his 15th season on the Flats, also has made some changes in the team's typical schedule this year, opting out of the Golfweek Preview Classic... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Men's Golf Starts Fall at Golfweek's Conference Challenge Aug 30, 2009
Like most if not all of their competition in this weekend's Golfweek's Collegiate Conference Challenge, the Bears were not permitted to conduct team practices until classes began; therefore, the lineup for the start of Sunday's action was determined by previous events and junior/amateur play over the past six months. THE EVENT: Golfweek magazine sponsors and the University of Iowa hosts the fall kickoff of the 2009-10 collegiate golf season with the first-ever Golfweek's Collegiate Conference... (Calbears.com)
Coach joins players in field Aug 23, 2009
Reed is the third-ranked amateur in the U.S., according to Golfweek , and No. 10 in the world. He made the cut in all eight amateur events he played in this summer, and he advanced to the quarterfinals of the North Amateur before advancing to the semifinals of the Western Amateur earlier this month. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2010 WAC Women's Golf Championship in... Aug 13, 2009
Longbow Golf Club is home to a Ken Kavanaugh-design that was recently ranked as one of the "Top 100 Resort Courses in The Country" by Golfweek Magazine for 2009 ... Fresno State's first tournament will be in the Golfweek Conference Challenge Sept. 12-15 at the Primm Valley Resort in Primm, Nevada. (Gobulldogs.com)
Quintero Golf Club facing foreclosure Aug 8, 2009
Quintero was named one of the Top 100 Golf Course Communities by Travel & Leisure magazine and one of the Top 100 Resident Courses by Golfweek magazine. McClung was named to an exclusive advisory committee of the Environmental Institute for Golf, along with the likes of professional golfers Sergio Garcia, Greg Norman and Vijay Singh. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Buick ends title sponsorships with PGA Tour (10666) Aug 7, 2009
Golfweek was the first to report on The Greenbrier getting a tournament. Buick was the oldest, continuous corporate sponsor on the PGA Tour and once had its name on four tournaments the Buick Classic in New York, the Buick Challenge in Georgia, the Buick Open and the Buick Invitational. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Buick ends 50 years of PGA Tour sponsorship Aug 6, 2009
Golfweek was the first to report on The Greenbrier getting a tournament. TENNIS. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tiger Woods takes Buick Open for one last ride Aug 3, 2009
Golfweek magazine and The Associated Press reported last week Buick will drop its sponsorship of the event, ending a relationship with the PGA Tour and Warwick Hills that began in 1958. An announcement by the PGA Tour officials have not commented on the reports on the future of the event is expected this week. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tiger cruises to 69th career PGA Tour win Aug 3, 2009
GolfWeek Magazine reported on its Web site that General Motors Co. would end the PGA Tour s longest partnership, and The Associated Press confirmed it with a person briefed on the decision. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the announcement wouldn t be made until after the tournament. (Athens Banner-Herald)
REPORTS: GM to end sponsorship of Buick Open Jul 29, 2009
Although Tour and tournament officials have declined to comment, the Associated Press and Golfweek have reported that Buick, being reorganized after going through bankruptcy, will drop its sponsorship. The AP cited a person with knowledge of the decision who declined to be named because the announcement won't be made until the tournament ends. (USA Today -- Sports)
First, Tiger, and now Buick Open GM is out Jul 29, 2009
GolfWeek Magazine reported on its Web site last week that GM would end the PGA Tours longest partnership and a new sponsor and venue would replace Warwick Hills. Kenny Perry, who will not play this week, won the tournament last year as it celebrated its 50th anniversary. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Report: Next week's Buick Open also will be last Jul 26, 2009
Next week's Buick Open, one of the oldest events on the PGA Tour, will be the final version of the event, with General Motors pulling its sponsorship after 51 years, Golfweek reported ... "They've supported us forever. It's been a huge part of the Tour. I think a lot of people knew the writing was on the wall," Pernice told Golfweek ... "Right now, we're concentrating on putting on a world-class event," he said to Golfweek. (ESPN -- Golf)
Emilee Klein Named San Diego State Women's Golf Head Coach Jul 24, 2009
The two-time first-team All-American was named Golfweek Magazine's Collegiate Player of the Year in 1994 and that same year, was tabbed to the U.S. Curtis Cup team ... -1988 California Women's State Amateur Champion -1991 USGA Junior Girls Champion -1991 AJGA Junior Player of the Year -1989-92 First-Team AJGA All-American -1993, 1994 NCAA First-Team All-American -1993, 1994 Member of the NCAA Division I Team Champions -1994 NCAA Division I Individual Champion -1994 Golfweek Magazine Collegiate... (Goaztecs.com)
Rickie Fowler Turning Pro? Jul 14, 2009
Two-time All-American golfer Rickie Fowler has informed his Oklahoma State coaches and teammates that he "more than likely" will turn professional later this year and not return to OSU for his junior season, Golfweek is reporting. Fowler told Golfweek senior writer Ron Balicki that he will probably turn professional after representing the United States in the Walker Cup Match in September ... "Playing in the last Walker Cup was so special," Fowler told Golfweek of being a member of the winning... (GoPokes.com)
Inkster expects quick resolution to LPGA dispute Jul 13, 2009
"Golfweek Magazine first reported that more than a dozen key players signed a letter saying the tour's woes cannot be blamed on a poor economy and that the LPGA needs a new leader to rebuild relationships with sponsors.The tour has lost seven tournaments since 2007."We're a global tour," Inkster said. "I'd really like to see us get back to playing more tournaments here in the United States and then go overseas. There have been a number of controversies during Bivens' four-year tenure. (ESPN -- Golf)
* Choi cards 68 for first-round lead Jul 11, 2009
Meanwhile, the ladies tour was also making news off the greens on Thursday as Golfweek magazine reported on Thursday that embattled Tour commissioner Carolyn Bivens had been ousted ... The Golfweek report said Bivens is out as commissioner with two years remaining on her contract. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Choi takes early lead Jul 10, 2009
Just as Choi, 21, was completing her round, Golf Digest and Golfweek Magazine reported on their Web sites that Bivens' four-year tenure with the tour is coming to an end. The move comes after calls for her resignation by key players. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Reports: LPGA commissioner on the way out Jul 10, 2009
Golf Digest and GolfWeek Magazine reported on their Web sites Thursday that the embattled commissioner will be replaced ... The letter sent to the LPGA Tour board was reportedly signed by more than a dozen players, GolfWeek Magazine reported when it broke the story Monday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Na Yeon Choi takes 1-shot lead at US Women's Open Jul 10, 2009
Just as Choi was completing her round, Golf Digest and Golfweek Magazine, citing sources, reported on their Web sites that Bivens' four-year tenure with the tour is coming to an end. With decisions of when and how Bivens leaves the LPGA Tour as the seemingly only remaining questions, all eyes might now turn to golf. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
LPGA Commissioner finds herself caught in a storm Jul 9, 2009
Last week, during the Jamie Farr Classic in Sylvania, Ohio, a group of prominent LPGA Tour players, headed by Ochoa, Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Morgan Pressel and Natalie Gulbis, met with approximately 10 other players and sent a letter to the LPGA's Board of Directors, asking that Bivens resign, according to Golfweek magazine. They are upset with the loss of tournaments, the general state of the LPGA, and, perhaps more important, the direction in which the tour is headed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ochoa, Creamer both seek first U.S. Women's Open win Jul 9, 2009
Golfweek reported Monday that a group of prominent player signed a letter urging the resignation of LPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens, but Ochoa and Creamer say they'll let the LPGA's board of directors handle that issue while they focus on the Women's Open. REPORT: OPEN: BRENNAN: USGA. (USA Today -- Sports)
Women want LPGA boss to quit Jul 8, 2009
Mexican world number one Lorena Ochoa and American Paula Creamer were among a group of players who met last week to express concern over the health of the LPGA in the face of the global economic downturn, Golfweek magazine reported on Monday ... According to Golfweek, up to 15 LPGA players attended the meeting in Toledo, Ohio but the magazine did not report how many of those signed the letter calling for Bivens to resign ... In the beginning of the year, I was like: Whatever, Jang told... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
LPGA players avoid comment on revolt Jul 8, 2009
On Monday, Golfweek Magazine reported that key players said in the letter that the tour's woes cannot be blamed on a poor economy and that the LPGA needs a new leader to rebuild relationships with sponsors. The LPGA has lost seven tournaments since 2007. (Athens Banner-Herald)
LPGA players only want to talk shop, avoid commish subject Jul 8, 2009
Monday Golfweek reported that several prominent players sent a letter to the LPGA board urging that Bivens resign. Golf World reported Tuesday that five of seven members of the executive committee have asked the LPGA board to replace Bivens. (USA Today -- Sports)
Players ask tour leader to resign Jul 8, 2009
Golfweek Magazine reported yesterday that key players stated in the letter the LPGA Tour's woes cannot be blamed on a poor economy, and they said the tour should find a new leader to rebuild relationships with longtime sponsors ... Golfweek said players in favor of Bivens' resignation attached their names, but it didn't say how many signed it. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Report:LPGA players asking for Bivens' resignation Jul 7, 2009
Golfweek Magazine reported Monday that key players stated in the letter the LPGA Tour's woe cannot be blamed on a poor economy, and they said the tour should find a new leader to rebuild relationships with longtime sponsors. The magazine cited a player who had received a copy of the letter. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Report: LPGA players want commish to resign Jul 7, 2009
Golfweek Magazine reported Monday that key players stated in the letter the LPGA Tour's woes cannot be blamed on a poor economy, and they said the tour should find a new leader to rebuild relationships with longtime sponsors ... Golfweek said players in favor of Bivens' resignation attached their names, although it didn't say how many signed it ... Golfweek reported that at a player meeting last month at the State Farm Classic, players were told 10 contracts with title sponsors had been signed... (ESPN -- Golf)
Mickelson's mom has breast cancer Jul 7, 2009
Golfweek Magazine reported Monday that key players stated in the letter the LPGA Tour's woes cannot be blamed on a poor economy, and they said the tour should find a new leader to rebuild relationships with longtime sponsors. The meeting last week in Toledo, Ohio, included Lorena Ochoa, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Morgan Pressel and Natalie Gulbis, among the most prominent players in women's golf. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Deal for Cubs under agreement Jul 7, 2009
GOLF LPGA letter puts Bivens on hot seat A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent to the LPGA Tour s board urging that commissioner Carolyn Bivens resign, according to a report in Golfweek. The magazine reported key players stated in the letter that the tour s woes cannot be blamed on a poor economy, and they said the tour should find a new leader to rebuild relationships with longtime sponsors. (Boston Globe)
2008-09 Stanford Athletics Year In Review Jul 3, 2009
Stanford reached as high as No. 4 on the Golfweek College Rankings. Women's Golf Stanford got its season off to a great start during the fall with a win at the Edean Ihlandfeldt Invitational. (Gostanford.com)
Golf Course Review - Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Jun 21, 2009
Awards Won: Rated #5 by Golf Digest - Best in State (NV) Rankings (2005-10), #6 by Golf Magazine - Best Courses Near Your (2008-09), #4 by Golfweek - Best Courses You Can Play (Nevada, 2009-10), 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest - Best Places to Play (2006-10), #98 by Golf Magazine - Top 100 You Can Play (2000). Website: www. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Vincent Publishing bought, will move to Orlando Jun 20, 2009
the Orlando publisher of Golfweek magazine, has acquired Sarasota custom printer ... The purchase will allow Turnstile to strengthen its position in high-end niche publications, which include Golfweek, Chicago District Golfer and Arizona The State of Golf. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Washington To Host 2010 NCAA Men's Golf Regional Jun 16, 2009
Golfweek Magazine rated Gold Mountain as the best public course in Washington from 2002-2005. "Gold Mountain has always gone above and beyond for the Huskies, doing anything possible to help our golf program," Husky Head Coach said. (Gohuskies.com)
Four picked for school hall of fame May 21, 2009
His courses have made Golfweek magazine s list of the best 100 residential golf courses and Golf Magazine s list of America s Best 75 resort courses. Locally, he is the designer of Lakeland s Eaglebrooke course. (Lake Wales News, FL)
McIlroy will change his tune about Ryder Cup May 21, 2009
Golfweek is reporting that Lowry will indeed turn pro and will hire Horizon Sports to represent him. He's earned a European Tour exemption through the 2011 season, and the Irish Open win gets him into the World Golf Championship event in Akron, Ohio, which doesn't have a cut. (Boston Globe)
Hawkeyes Featured On Golfweek.com May 19, 2009
Hawkeyes Featured On Golfweek ... Hawkeyes Featured On Golfweek ... The Hawkeyes are featured on golfweek. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Golf Course Review - Bethpage State Park (black Course) May 15, 2009
Awards Won: #5 by Golf Digest - America's 100 Greatest Public (2009-10), Ranked #6 by Golf Digest - Toughest Golf Courses in US (2009-10), #29 ranked Golf Digest - America's 100 Greatest Courses (2009-10), Ranked #6 by Golf Digest - Best in State (New York) (2007-10), #7 by Golf Magazine - Top 100 Courses You Can Play (2006-08), Ranked #1 by Golfweek - Best State-by-State Public-Access (2007). Website: www. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Golf: Jaguars begin NCAA quest May 14, 2009
The Jaguars, ranked No. 33 in the latest Golfweek poll, are the seventh seed. "We know we're better than a No. 7 seed," Gregory said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Taylor-made star helps put Washington golf on rise May 13, 2009
and ranked fourth in the latest Golfweek rankings. They won four tournaments this spring, including a record-setting performance in the U.S. Intercollegiate at Stanford. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stanley Named Finalist for Ben Hogan Award May 8, 2009
Stanley is ranked third in the United States and eighth in the World Amateur Rankings according to Golfweek. He is seventh in the Golfweek/Sagarin collegiate rankings. (CUTigers.com)
Wadkins elected to golf Hall of Fame Apr 28, 2009
Golfweek magazine reported that two-time Masters champion has been elected on the International ballot, although that announcement has not been made. Wadkins attributes his election in large part to longevity, noting that he won in three decades and qualified for eight Ryder Cup teams, an American record he shares with and. (ESPN -- Golf)
Seminole Women's Golf Team Selected To Play In 2009 NCAA Championship Apr 28, 2009
The Seminoles have played the nation's 19th toughest schedule according to GolfWeek Magazine and are ranked as the sixth best team in the ACC which is generally considered be the nation's top collegiate conference for women's golf. "We really scheduled up this season and are very happy with our results against the nation's top teams," said Dillman. (Seminoles.com)
Irish Look To Roll Lucky Seven At BIG EAST Championship Apr 18, 2009
Sophomore Dustin Zhang tied for 18th place at last year's BIG EAST Championship, and is one of two Irish golfers with experience playing in the conference tournament. Notre Dame has won six BIG EAST titles (most recently in 2006) and has finished in the top three at the conference tournament in 11 of its first 13 appearances. (Und.com)
Irish Head To Ohio State For Final Pre-BIG EAST Event Apr 11, 2009
Sophomore Jeff Chen has posted a team-best 74. 06 stroke average this season and has finished in the top 25 at three tournaments. (Und.com)
Wave women golfers having dream season Apr 10, 2009
A team made up of four freshmen and two sophomores is ranked No. 38 nationally by Golfweek magazine after last weekend's 12-stroke triumph in the Rebel Intercollegiate at Ole Miss. Sophomore Linn Gustafsson tied for medalist honors, and she received C-USA Player of the Week for the second time this spring. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tee it up at these top casino golf courses Apr 10, 2009
These courses are often loss leaders for gambling, explained Bradley Klein, Architecture Editor for Golfweek magazine. You get a pretty good value since the golf isnt supposed to pay for itself. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sisters push each other on course Apr 7, 2009
Ashlan is ranked sixth in the state by Golfweek in the girls division, and Taylor is ranked 12th. Each of the sisters plays the No. 2 spot on the boys golf team at their schools: Taylor is a freshman at Augusta Christian and Ashlan is an eighth grader at Stallings Island Middle School. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nick Geyer Named College Player of the Week by Golf World Apr 2, 2009
The win pushed the Lobos from No. 46 to No. 34 in the Golfweek magazine men's college golf team rankings. The 66 Geyer posted in the first round at the National Invitational Tournament ties for the best round of his college career. (Golobos.com)
Augusta National earns top billing in time for Masters Apr 1, 2009
It's curious that the top billing in Golf Digest comes only two years after Golfweek dropped Augusta National to 10th among classic courses. "The slide is what happens when a prominent course stretches and narrows itself contrary to its original design intent," wrote Brad Klein in his top 100 overview in Golfweek in 2007. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Irish Close Out Busy Month Of March In South Florida Mar 27, 2009
Meanwhile, the March 22 ratings in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index have Illinois rated 16th in the nation, while Iowa is also on the first page of the rankings at No. 50. Three others schools are knocking on the door of the Golfweek Top 50 -- Michigan (51st), Ohio State (57th) and Northwestern (58th) ... In fact, since Kubinski arrived under the Golden Dome, the Irish have defeated 15 Top 25 teams (according to Golfweek) and posted 18 top-five tournament finishes, including three event... (Und.com)
City council to vote on Forest Hills management Mar 26, 2009
the site of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open, as well as Bandon Dunes, Bandon Trails and Pacific Dunes in Oregon, ranked among the country s top courses in 2008 by Golf Digest and Golfweek. The Northbrook, Ill. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Keeping score around New England Mar 26, 2009
Red Tail is on top Red Tail GC in Devens, which will host the US Women's Amateur Public Links Championship in June, has been selected by Golfweek magazine as the best public course in Massachusetts. Crumpin-Fox in Bernardston was second, followed by Cape Cod National in Brewster, Farm's Neck on Martha's Vineyard, both of the Pinehills courses in Plymouth (Nicklaus fifth, Jones sixth), The Ranch in Southwick, George Wright in Hyde Park, Shaker Hills in Harvard, and Dennis Pines. (Boston Globe)
Broncos Vault Into 1st in Commissioner's Cup Mar 23, 2009
For purposes of this estimate, I used the indoor track season to project outdoor track, Golfweek rankings for men's and women's golf and the current WAC standings for baseball, softball and men's and women's tennis. Using these projections, Boise State is projected to win the Cup for the second time in four years. (BroncoCountry.com)
Tringale Named Player of the Week by Two Magazines Mar 19, 2009
ATLANTA - Senior of Georgia Tech has been named men's "College Player of the Week" for the period between March 9-15 by both Golfweek and Golf World magazines. Tringale shot a 68 in the final round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate, the day's low score, to capture the individual title by five strokes. (Ramblinwreck.com)
