Public golf courses get defibrillators
Marty Storch was a child in the late 1960s playing the Shawnee Golf Course with his father one day when an elderly man died on the course.

Golf notes
We are lucky enough in the Bay Area to have some excellent golf courses on which to play. Some have hosted major championships, such as the Olympic Club, which held the United States Open four times, while others claim to fame would be hosting a local fundraiser.

Council to take up golf fees
The fees at three Lafayette public golf courses could increase beginning in January.

ROLLING ALONG: Ailing economy hasn't hurt local golf courses
Golf is taking a hit in other parts of the country because of the ailing economy, but not in Central Louisiana, according to local golf club pros.

The final eight Saadiyat Beach Golf Course holes get Gary Player seal of approval grass plantation to begin in a week
Golf legend Gary Player flew into Abu Dhabi this week to sign off and give the go-ahead for grassing the final eight holes on the Saadiyat Beach Golf Course, the Arabian Gulf's first 'ocean' course, which he has designed.

China: Most expensive golf in the world
While many of us might baulk at the green fees charged by some elite clubs in Britain and Ireland it's almost insignificant compared to China which is reckoned to be the most expensive place in the world to play golf, surpassing even the Middle East and Japan, according to a pioneering report.

Golf with the Boss
Best Courses In U.S. Which courses are on the must-play list? Here are the best America has to offer.

Christmas Golf Gift Suggestions
A article suggesing where one can go to find unusual golf gifts for that golfer in your family. Checking on line brings up a good supply of ideas.

This Week in Golf - December 3rd through December 8th
PGA TOUR - PGA TOUR NATIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT, PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament and TPC Stadium Courses), La Quinta, California - The final stage of the PGA Tour's Q-School will be...

Geek Hotels Pass the Nerd Test
: Photo: scottroberts/Flickr Whether your fantasy hotel is a Star Wars -style cave dwelling or a Hobbit hole in New Zealand, specialty accommodations around the world will fulfill your nerdy needs. Other hotels geek out with crazy gear, from Apple- and Microsoft-themed suites to virtual golf courses. And while WiFi has become a common hotel offering, a high-tech hotel in the Middle ...

This Week in Golf - December 3rd through December 8th
PGA TOUR - PGA TOUR NATIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT, PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament and TPC Stadium Courses), La Quinta, California - The final stage of the PGA Tour's Q-School will be contested over 90 holes running from Wednesday to Monday. In a rare occurrence, last year's Q-School winner Frank Lickliter is back to defend his title. He opened with back-to-back 62s last year and cruised to a ...

This Week in Golf - December 3rd through December 8th
PGA TOUR - PGA TOUR NATIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT, PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament and TPC Stadium Courses), La Quinta, California - The final stage of the PGA Tour's Q-School will be contested over 90 holes running from Wednesday to Monday.

KPMG tracks golf?s growth in China
A new report on the growth of golf in China describes a market with about 300,000 players and that is one of the most expensive in the world.

Women?s Golf Month gains momentum
Boosting women?s participation in golf is a top priority for industry leaders, and they touted a recent success: Participation in the American Express Women?s Golf Month increased 9.2 percent compared with a year ago.

Phoenix on a budget: New rail line, hikes, golf
PHOENIX ? In Phoenix, there's nothing a trip to the golf course can't fix. It's a warm winter escape for those who can afford a second home, and it basks in the spa-facial glow of being a place where people will pay a lot for five-star fun.

National golf body adopts upgraded handicap system
In its continuing effort to improve service to its member clubs, the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) has started implementing an upgraded handicap system designed to provide accurate computation of each player?s Handicap Index, particularly with regard to the ?away scores.?

Richmond officials consider closing golf course
RICHMOND, Ind. - Budget troubles could cause Richmond officials to close one of the city's two public golf courses.

Fairfield Harbour's remaining golf course is closed
The last public golf course in Fairfield Harbour was closed at the end of rounds Sunday, less than a year after the golfing community's other fairway was closed.

Parker course selected to host Senior PGA championship
The PGA is coming to Parker. Colorado Golf Club, which opened for play in 2007 as one of the premier new courses in America, has been selected as the site of the 71st Senior PGA Championship, the most historic and prestigious event in senior golf. The Championship will be contested May 24-30, 2010, at the course in Parker.

China Now One of World's Most Expensive Places for Golf
China has become one of the most expensive places in the world to play golf, surpassing even the Middle East, according to a report by KPMG Golf Advisory Practice.