Australian firm Pacific Coast Design is underway with the construction of the first new golf course in Iran for 33 years. Developer TSI (Iranian Land) chose PCD to design the project, an international standard eighteen hole course, plus nine hole academy, near the town of Panand, around 15 minutes from the main Tehran airport.

Construction of the golf course began this spring, and is expected to be finished by early 2014. Mohammad Abbasi, the Iranian minister for sport and youth affairs hit the first golf ball at the construction inauguration ceremony.

Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of the talented and world renowned Marsalis family, showcased his trophy and hole signage from the “Young Cats Swinging For Old Lions” golf awards event hosted by Global Golf Institute, LLC and the Black Men of Labor Inc. 19 Legendary “Old Lions” of the New Orleans music industry were feted at Joe Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course followed by an evening tribute dinner. (Read more in Summer 2012 issue).

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/