February 22, 2007

Not attending the 2007 Golf Industry Show? Stay current with the activities in Anaheim
with this special edition of NewsWeekly sent via email Feb. 22-24.

Sifford and Miller headline Opening Session
Golf’s self-described odd couple, Charlie Sifford and Johnny Miller, treated an overflow crowd to an entertaining and sometimes emotional Open Session Thursday.

GIS Solution Centers cover the course
Bunker maintenance and renovation is one of the hottest topics in the golf course management industry so it's the perfect subject to be the focus of a GIS Solution Center

Regan takes GCSAA National Championship
Jason Regan wins the GCSAA National Golf Championship Tuesday, Feb. 20 on the Pete Dye Challenge Course at Mission Hills Country Club

Deere agrees to acquire LESCO Inc.
Deere & Co. and Lesco Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Deere to acquire Lesco for $14.50 per common share in cash.

Theismann kicks off GIS for Syngenta
NFL legend, and ESPN football analyst Joe Theismann kicked off the GIS at Syngenta's Greencast Premier.

Sifford receives 2006 Old Tom Morris Award
Charles Sifford, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and the first African-American to play on the PGA Tour, accepted the 2007 Old Tom Morris Award during today's Opening Session of the 2007 GCSAA Education Conference.

Metsker and Meyer get Distinguished Service Award
The award is given to individuals who have made an outstanding, substantive and enduring contribution to the advancement of the golf course superintendent profession

Swing Juice and The Institute create new donor program
Swing Juice, an energy drink developed by an avid golfer, and The Environmental Institute for Golf, have reached an agreement that will result in the development and funding of environmental programs for the golf industry.