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 From the News Desk...TPC family welcomes courses at Doral, PGA WestTwo high-profile resort courses, the Blue Course at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami and the Stadium Course at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif., joined the TPC network through a licensing agreement announced this week. David Pillsbury, president and chief operating officer of PGA Tour Golf Course Properties, said this is the beginning of a licensing strategy to sign 10 to 15 resort destination facilities into the TPC family, adding between two to five annually for the next three years. In 2007, Pillsbury orchestrated the sale of several underperforming TPC courses. The name and logo changes at the two courses occur immediately, and the changeover takes effect Nov. 1. There are now 19 privately owned TPC facilities (20 when TPC San Antonio opens in January) and 12 licensing agreements. TPC Cancun is currently under construction, and Pillsbury said his division plans to launch an international club concept in 24 to 36 months in five or six key markets around the world. He added that discussions already have commenced for the possibility of international TPC facilities in key metropolitan markets in Latin America and Asia. |
 In other news... Greens of envy Olympic Club members and 2012 U.S. Open reap benefits of converting from Poa annua to bentgrass. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » News and people briefs Register now for New England turf show, Toro introduces walk-behind trencher, Sipcam adds to sales staff Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » A better divot digger Motorized device developed at the University of Arkansas produces uniform damage quickly and could help advance turf recovery research. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » Currier moving on from Bethpage Site of this year's U.S. Open to get new superintendent and 15th green. Posted: 11/18/2009 Read more » Economic struggles mean finding more fat to trim Superintendents look for ways to cut due to shrinking budgets. Posted: 11/16/2009 Read more » Complete news index »
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