The News Review:
- Golf Notebook: Snodgrass keeps playing days going
- New Braunfels golf teacher pursues PGA dream
- Golf Industry Unveils Plan to Lure Players in Declining Economy
- Play Golf America releases five year report
Golf Notebook: Snodgrass keeps playing days going
Houston Chronicle, United States
Snodgrass played at UH under coach Dave Williams from 1976-80, making an All-America team his final three years. His college career overlapped with Fred Couples, Blaine McCallister, Ed Fiori and David Ishii. “I wouldn’t trade those days for anything,” said Snodgrass, who lives in Arlington and has worked for Metro Golf Cars the past seven years. “It was a great program. “Those days prepared you. There was a lot of good competition (among teammates). It made us better players.
New Braunfels golf teacher pursues PGA dream
Houston Chronicle, United States
As director of instruction at Onion Creek Club in Austin, Alexander’s job allows him to pursue a dream. “Basically, I’m just chasing a little fantasy,” said the 35-year-old, who is among 81 golfers competing this week in the second stage of PGA Tour qualifying at Deerwood Club at The Clubs of Kingwood. Alexander has played in four Shell Houston Opens through sectional qualifiers as well as this year’s Texas Open. He has been playing so well the last couple of years, he thought he’d pay the entry fee and give PGA Tour qualifying a shot.
Golf Industry Unveils Plan to Lure Players in Declining Economy
Bloomberg
12 (Bloomberg) — The U. golf industry, facing asense of “urgency'', introduced a low-budget, five-year plan tolure beginners to the game in a declining economy.
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Play Golf America releases five year report
PGA.com
com :: Industry News :: Play Golf America releases five year report. – Play Golf America was launched in 2004 as an industry-wide marketing campaign designed to introduce people to golf, plus improve their ability to play and enjoy the game. As a result, millions of players nationwide have taken advantage of free and low-cost Play Golf America programs delivered by PGA and LPGA Professionals.