The Barclays announces military appreciation events

The Barclays will once again offer complimentary admission all week for all active, retired and Reserve military and their dependents. Those eligible can download free tickets by visiting www.birdiesforthebrave.com and presenting their valid CAC Military ID and ticket at the gate.

WHAT'S GINGER HOWARD UP TO?

Fans have been asking WHAT'S GINGER HOWARD UP TO?   Well, she's busy playing on the tour and she will be making some special appearances. Remember....$$$$...send support if you are able to!  It's not easy out there on the road for her and her father Robert Howard.  Robert can answer ANY questions about the expenses they are facing and the needs they have.  Email him directly at roberthoward@me.com
You can see Ginger's Tour Schedule here: http://www.gingerthoward.com/tourschedule.html

Looking for a new position in golf, or if you have a vacancy to fill...

GCA member Neil Dainton offers advice on a wide range of golf club management and operational issues. He has recently partnered with specialist management recruitment firm BarrettClark Search and Selection, and is now responsible for their recruitment activities in the golfing sector - from greens staff and golf professionals, to F&B and Executive positions. Contact Neil if you are looking for a new position in golf, or if you have a vacancy to fill.  For more information please contact Neil at neil.dainton@barrettclark.com.

outh Florida Junior Championship presented by PGA TOUR Superstore

South Florida Junior Championship presented by PGA TOUR Superstore is being held August 11th & 12th at Bears Paw Golf Club - Naples, Florida.  This event is open to any junior golfer 8-18 (boys/girls) with NO membership fees/dues. This event is RANKED by Junior Golf Scoreboard, FJT Exemptions, and IMG Junior Golf Tour Exemptions. Players will receive a gift bag and JGC will provide dinner for all players, parents, and guests. Entry Deadline – August 5th (8pm) Central Time.  For more event information, please visit juniorgolfchampionships.com   Info: Justin@JuniorGolfChampionships.com or call (214) 499-6841

Asia Pacific Golf Summit

Do you remember the days when Asia hardly had any professional golf tournaments? Then came along the Asian Tour which has grown over the years. Now there is another major professional tour in Asia - the OneAsia Tour. Together with professional tours in Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand and India, professional tournaments in Asia have become a major feature on the regular golfing calendar.  How has this happened so quickly and why? Ummmm.....It's an interesting topic that's up for discussion at the Asia Pacific Golf Summit where a special panel session will be staged in the oil-rich Sultanate of Brunei on December 11-13.  For info visit https://secure.golfconference.org/

Family Golf Month

PGA and LPGA Professionals nationwide are celebrating Family Golf Month this July by making it easier than ever for families to learn and enjoy the game of golf together. Throughout July and the rest of the summer, nearly 2,200 participating courses nationwide will offer a variety of programs designed for families to learn and play golf together for no cost or for an affordable rate. Consumers can visit PlayGolfAmerica.com to find local family and junior golf programs.

Some of the programs being offered include Family Golf Clinics, Family Play Days, Get Golf Ready for Families, Kids Play Free programs, family-friendly and TEE IT FORWARD course setups, free use of junior clubs and Bring Your Kids to the Range, to name a few. During the week of July 9-15, The PGA of America teams up with the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) to promote Take Your Daughter to the Course Week, a program designed to promote overall participation in golf, especially among girls and their families. Participating facilities offer at least one complimentary instructional clinic and free green fees to juniors accompanied by a paying adult.