Currahee Club Golf Professionals Achieve Class A Status

Toccoa, GA (PRWEB) May 30, 2007

Currahee Club assistant golf professionals Ben Pittman and Tim Robinson have achieved Class A Professional status within the PGA of America, according to Head Golf Professional John Wade.

Both Pittman and Robinson recently completed the third and final level of the Professional Golf Management Program, thus attaining full PGA membership.

“I’m extremely proud of Ben and Tim for earning their Class A Professional status and becoming PGA members. This is quite an achievement,” said Wade. “When an assistant golf professional takes a job at a club, he or she is stepping into a costly and time-consuming effort to become a PGA Member.”

“There are three levels of education an assistant golf professional must complete within six years to graduate from the program,” continued Wade. “Testing and seminars follow each level, which assistant golf professionals must pass and complete before moving onto the next level within the program. The education that Ben and Tim have obtained through the PGM Program, along with their work experience, prepares them for the next step in their career, that of becoming a head PGA golf professional at a prestigious facility like Currahee Club.”

In the first level, the PGM Program for golf professionals covers a wide range of subject material, including the Rules of Golf, tournament operations, golf car fleet management, teaching, golfer development programs, golf club design and repair and more.

At Level 2, subjects covered for golf professionals include analysis of the swing, business planning and operations, customer relations, business communications, turf grass management and an elective. The third and final level of instruction covers the swing concepts of teaching, supervising and delegating, merchandising and inventory management, food and beverage control and an elective.

The PGA Electives for golf professionals are golf course design, golf facility design, golf range management and caddie program management. Outside electives include CPR/first aid and public speaking. Students must complete one elective from each category.

Pittman, 35, came to Currahee Club in May 2004 as an assistant golf professional working with Wade. “I love this place; I absolutely love this place,” he said about the community.

Born in Staunton, Va., Pittman grew up in Greenville, S.C. and earned a BA degree in Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis. He began his career as a golf professional working part-time at Willbrook Plantation at Pawley’s Island, S.C., while earning an associate’s degree in complex golf management at the Myrtle Beach campus of the San Diego Golf Academy’s Myrtle Beach. He has worked as an assistant golf professional at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Ga. and at The Cliffs in S.C.

Pittman is married. He and his wife live in Greenville with their six-month-old daughter.

Robinson, 31, is a native of Gainesville, Ga., who starting playing golf at 11 and working as a cart attendant at Chicopee Woods in his hometown at age 16. But he spent six years in the military before accepting what he calls his “first real golf job,” that of assistant pro at Chicopee Woods starting in 2001.

In 2004, he moved to Wynlakes Golf and Country Club in Montgomery, Ala., before joining Currahee Club in July 2005 as one of the assistant golf professionals.

Robinson and his wife live in Baldwin, Ga.

About Currahee Club

Currahee Club, a golf, lake and private mountain community, is located just 90 minutes from Atlanta and 60 minutes from Greenville, S.C., off of Highway 17 in Toccoa, Ga. Currahee Club is a Hartwell lakefront property development of Whitley Development Group, Inc., a father-son team involved with successful, notable properties such as The Bear’s Club in Palm Beach, Fla., The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter, Fla., Colleton River Plantation near Hilton Head, S.C. and The Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta. For more information on Currahee Club, please visit http://www.curraheeclub.com or call (706) 827-1000 or (888) 560-2582.

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World Tour Golf Announces Special Rates For 10th Anniversary Celebration

Myrtle Beach, SC (Vocus) July 26, 2010

As part of its 10-year anniversary, World Tour Golf Links announces a last minute special that can save golfers up to $ 76. Golfers who book tee times within 48 hours of playing can get an exceptional value this summer at World Tour Golf Links, an award-winning, public, 27-hole course in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Green fees when booked through this last-minute special are only $ 69 per person, per day and include 27 holes of championship golf, use of a Club Car® golf cart equipped with Uplink GPS system, and a stunning 24″x36″ poster print featuring the famous holes at World Tour Golf.

To take advantage of this special, golfers must contact World Tour Golf at 877-377-7773 (toll free) or 843-236-2000 (local) and secure a tee time reservation starting within 48 hours. This special will be offered based on availability through September 29, 2010.

The 10-year-old World Tour Golf Links recreates 27 of the world’s most renowned and challenging golf layouts from 23 courses in six countries and 10 states. Its inspiration parallels the world’s most elite courses, such as Augusta National, the Seminole Club, Winged Foot, Oakmont, Pine Valley, St. Andrews, and Royal Melbourne. At World Tour Golf, players have a passport to some of the most famous golf holes in the world, all in a single day or weekend.

It is located near Highway 501 off of River Oaks Drive in Myrtle Beach, one of America’s favorite golf destinations. It is regarded for offering a private-club experience on a public golf course, most notably by its Ambassadors Program which offers golfers exceptional customer service.

World Tour Golf Links’ 27 holes are comprised of three 9-hole courses: The Open 9, The International 9, and The Championship 9. Every hole has been crafted to preserve the features and hazards of each original design, as well as the rich history of challenge and opportunity that golf embodies. The club is located at 2000 World Tour Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. For more information about World Tour Golf Links, visit http://www.theworldtourgolf.com, e-mail info(at)theworldtourgolf(dot)com or call 877-377-7773 (toll free) or 843-236-2000 (local).

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Golf carts carry golfers to the next hole, pro shop, or the clubhouse for some grub, and run for miles and miles. They form an integral part of operations at many golf courses, particularly on large golf courses or rugged terrains.

Therefore, golf cart small engines need to be re-powered. Most golfers would find walking a course while toting the weighty golf bag unpleasant. Walking wouldn’t even be possible at some golf courses. Most golfers would instead prefer to have a golf cart to do the hard work of navigating over rugged terrain and up steep, mountainous elevations for them.

A golf course wishes to allocate money each year towards either the purchasing of new golf carts, or the repairing, re-powering of golf carts already in inventory. A brand new golf cart may run longer compared to a refurbished golf cart. However, even “new” ones will need some repairs to keep them running smoothly. Try to implement a plan wherein “new” golf carts are added to your ‘pool’ of golf carts when possible and “older” carts repaired until their repair costs start to “outweigh” the amount of time the carts are available for use on the fairways.

Golf carts are subjected to severe daily workouts with carrying various golfers and equipment to and from the fairways. As golf carts are so important to the smooth operations of most golf courses, it is important to have as many as possible running and available to golfers each day. The last thing you want is to lose golfers and the revenue they generate because your pool of golf carts has more carts in the garage than on the greens.

You can reduce the cost of repairs by opting to “re-power” your golf carts with small engines such as those manufactured by Briggs Stratton, Cushman, Kohler, and Honda, who have the small engines with the power required to keep your golf carts running. These manufacturers have designed them to withstand heavy workloads, even the workload placed upon the average golf cart. These small engines come in a wide assortment of sizes, available horsepower, and different transmission set-ups, to meet all of your power needs. They also utilize a range of sources such as gasoline, diesel, and electricity from batteries for their power: making them quite adaptable to the course-particular requirements of each golf course.

A regular golfer knows the value of a golf cart in getting around the course. Golf courses are pretty big. If you tire easily, you should still be able to play golf with the help of a golf cart. There are some people who enjoy golfing but not able to get around the course. These people have a golf cart to thank for every single game that they win.

If you own a golf cart, then you will have to manage the repairs sooner or later. Like cars, even the best golf cart requires maintenance every once and a while. Consider to learn how to maintain your golf cart yourself. This way you will be able to take care of the problem right away and get back out on the golf course.

To look after your own golf cart, you should find the best place to get your golf cart parts. These parts will have to be specialized to your type of golf cart. All golf carts are not the same and there are different models and different brands your parts will need to fit your golf cart. Try to choose the highest quality parts. They do not necessarily have to be brand new parts but they should at least be in very good condition.

Ask those that you play golf with who takes care of their golf carts and how much they pay to have this done. Inquire whether they do it themselves or do they have a mechanic who takes care of everything when the golf cart breaks down? Ask the name of any mechanics that they use and ask if they are good. Enquiring about this can help you to find the golf cart mechanic that is right for you and your golf cart. Also, if they take care of their own golf cart, ask them from where they get their golf cart parts. This may help you to find a good affordable source for your own. As these types of things are not easy to find on your own, references can make a big difference to your search.

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Solar Golf carts are gradually gaining popularity in the US. Solar panels are used to convert the Sun’s energy into electrical energy. The car battery is charged through the Sun’s heat. Utilizing solar energy is a great way to combat the problems of high fuel charges, dependency on fossil fuels and other natural and non-renewable sources of energy and global warming. The range of solar power vehicles and appliances is increasing day by day. From solar batteries, cookers, parking lot lights, fountains, to solar motorcycles, cars, ships airplanes and even spacecraft! In spite of certain limitations of solar energy the success of solar technology is incredible.

A solar golf cart is installed with solar panel on its roof. Solar panels have photovoltaic cells in a grid-like pattern which are made of silicon. This PV solar panel is attached with the batter with cables. Solar golf carts run at a speed of 25 mph and will eliminate carbon dioxide emission. They are as efficient as electric golf carts. Though a new solar golf cart is a bit expensive, a solar panel can be installed on your existing golf cart. They keep the golf parks greener, are environment friendly, and need less maintenance.  They can be used even when there the Sun’s heat is not enough and during cloudy days.

It is estimated that using solar golf carts will reduce coal usage up till 350 lbs per year and carbon dioxide emission up till 1100 lbs per year. If a solar golf cart is used for ten hours a day, the cost of charging batteries will be reduced up to 30- 35%. With continuous charging, the life of the battery increases. This happens because of sulphur mixed in the battery which has the tendency of turning into solid form. To avoid this solidification of sulphur solar battery should be charged continuously as it gives heating effect to the sulphur. They reduce two third of the energy used in electric golf carts. It extends battery life, driving time and saves electricity. Therefore it is very wise to use free solar energy than spending energy on electricity. One also enjoys 30% Federal tax credit.

Necessity is the mother of invention. Gasoline crisis during World War II lead Merle Williams of California to use electricity for golf car. And the limitations of fossil fuels lead the innovation of solar golf carts. The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course in Hong Kong was the first to implement solar energy in golf carts. The concept is gradually gaining  Sebonack Golf Club in Southhampton, NY was the first US golf course to use solar technology in golf carts. They installed solar panels in about 40 golf carts. They have reduced the electricity consumption around 50- 70%. Solar golf carts are not just used in golf parks. They are also used in zoos, parks, airports, hospitals, security companies, hotels and many more. With the numerous advantages of solar golf carts, ride under the Sun should be enjoyable!

There was one thing before that may trouble you, which was that you had to walk to play golf on the large golf course. The game of golf is a kind of entertainment games which can let you get devoted exercise and take a fresh air. Long ago, people always walk on the course, then drive their gas powered golf carts. And with the advent of electric golf carts, the gas powered golf cart is left behind. Electric golf cars, also called golf cart, were the first mass-produced electric vehicles for private consumer use. This variety is now used in many communities where their lack of pollutants, lack of noise, and safety for pedestrians and other cars (due to slow speeds) are beneficial.

The golf cart is used for saving the tedious walking across the large golf course and also saving the valuable time. And they are nearly essential for some of the larger golf courses, as well as golfers. For the golf lovers, owning a golf cart is very necessary for them. And they can easily drive their cart to play golf in the spare time. Therefore, they focus on the game without wasting time on walking. Enjoy their game and get a perfect performance.  If you want a successful shot, you need much practice. As you know, practice makes perfect, and practice using different stroke techniques will help any player improve their golf game score.

Since you know the golf cart is an essential device to play golf for golfers at preset, maybe you will want to know the history of golf carts. The first electric golf cart was custom made in 1932, but did not gain wide spread acceptance. But electric golf cars have been used since at least 1952. Merle Williams of Long Beach, California was an early innovator of the electric golf car. He started with knowledge gained from production of electric cars due to World War II gasoline rationing. In 1951 his Marketeer Company began production of an electric golf car in Redlands, California. Cushman began production in 1955, Club Car in 1958, Taylor-Dunn in 1961, Harley-Davidson in 1963, Yamaha Golf Car in 1979, CT&T in 2002, Marshell later. These manufacturers produce the advanced golf carts in the world.

However, there is still demand for the gas powered golf cars, especially on golf courses where the rolling terrain may require extra horsepower for the car to climb hills. But in the future, maybe the electric golf cart will gradually replace the gas powered golf cars.

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The Golf cart or Golf buggy is a small car designed to transport two golfers and their equipments around the golf course during play rather than the traditional way of carrying accessories and walking.

These cars were electrically powered before but now gasoline powered models are available. Being a small car, it has got the comfort and safety features that helps preventing the spills when driven over lopsided terrains.

With the increase in popularity of the golf cart, almost all the golf clubs offer or demand for more comfort level that could satisfy their club members or golfers. Hence this car can be prearranged with ball and cup holders, sun shades, racks to hold bags, plastic enclosures to zip up in case of rain, sweaters, sand trap rakes and ashtrays, cigarette lighters and cassette players can be built into the dashboards.

Remote control Golf carts

The technology has so advanced that the golfers can now walk freely to the golf course with a small hand held transmitter in pocket. The golfer can control the buggy using the remote control and these cars are not highly priced, hence affordable too.

The remote control golf buggy has interesting features like – twin 200 w motors, light weight AMST alloy framed stainless steel drive axles, front wheel alignment mechanism, urethane tires, rear stability, reverse functionality, fold away design and also got high power deep cycle battery that last for hours provides more travel time and makes the car effortless to drive on uneven terrains.

There are plenty of models and different types having spectacular features in affordable price are available on the market. Apart from all these, the companies promote cool, stylish and classic models of golf carts that catch every eye. The Cadillac Golf Cart, Armored Golf Cart, Porche Golf Cart, Monster Golf Cart – are some having stunning colors, large wheels and headlights, and more features that satisfies the golfers needs and convenience.

Maintenance

To keep the golf cart in perfect condition, a weekly check-up as well as a major servicing in every three months is essential. Learning basic maintenance techniques, reading the manual helps to reduce maintenance cost. A regular check-up of batteries cleaning its dirt and dust, tightening cable connectors and maintaining water levels to the specified mark helps improve the life of the vehicle. Also servicing of break system, engine and suspension is necessary as long as you need the vehicle.

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Golf Carts & Utility Vehicles – Buyer’s Guide Part 1

Buying golf carts and utility vehicles can be as complicated as buying a car, but with our help you’ll make the right choice.

Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles Overview

Golf carts may have originally been invented as an luxury for the game of golf, but their usage has moved far beyond the greens of the local country club. In the past, the market consisted for the most part, of large fleet sales to golf courses. Now, these versatile vehicles are used just about everywhere, from warehouses to universities and from farms to airports. Now days, golf cars are being purchased for personal use as an economic way to get around a local neighborhood.

Due to the huge surge in uses outside of the golf course, manufacturers have created a new class of vehicle for industrial and commercial use: the “utility vehicle.” For the most part, they’re basically the same as a golf car, with a bed or some type of rack on the back for hauling equipment and supplies. However there are some vehicles that are built from the ground up to handle heavy-duty work such as, material handling vehicles. There are also other specialized types designed for use on rough, hilly ground or to carry extra people.

Types of Utility Vehicles and Golf Carts

Since utility vehicles and golf carts can be used in a wide range of applications, the first thing you should do before buying one is to know exactly what you’ll be using it for. Most of the leading manufacturers make multiple lines of golf carts and utility vehicles for different purposes, but there are two main categories to choose from: standard golf carts for personal and golfing use, and commercial or industrial models.

Golf carts and personal vehicles

The basic golf cart (or “golf car”) holds two to four people and their clubs. This category also includes individual vehicles sold for personal use – for example, getting around a neighborhood or gated community. These golf carts can be customized in just about every way using all manner of accessories and options.

Golf carts are usually not street-legal. Though there are exceptions. When outfitted with appropriate safety equipment, including turn signals, headlights, brake lights, a windshield, and seatbelts, golf carts
can meet the requirements areas. There is not a great deal of Federal legislation restricting the use of golf carts that operate at less than 25 mph, so states, counties, cities and towns are mostly free to make
their own regulations.

There are communities that actually encourage the use of golf carts as the primary mode of transportation. As an example, some retirement communities are built on a golfcourse: they encourage their residents to drive their golf carts from home straight onto the course. While other communities just prefer the quiet, and low-pollution offered by golf carts and take measures to promote their use within certain boundaries. In some of these areas, you may even qualify for a tax credit or a rebate for
using an electric vehicle.

Golf cart offers a variety of styles, trim packages and price levels. Some can cost as much as ,000 which is too huge amount for many golfers. This can cause a big hole in their pockets. Most of them in that range could be the customized ones or the high powered street legal ones. It is being used in many fields and it being very environmental friendly and amusing, let us give you a few tips to buy a cheap one.

If you’re searching for an inexpensive golf cart, remember that this term can apply to two types of carts. You may be able to find a wallet-friendly no-frills cart with the bare minimum of features above the chassis. You might also locate a nicely appointed cart requiring only minor maintenance for an attractive price.

Visit your local golf club. Talk to the general manager or pro shop manager about carts owned by members who are no longer golfing for medical reasons. Although this tactic will require some diplomacy, you may find a cart that’s been neglected but still in good condition. In addition, ask the manager if the club has recently upgraded its course service carts, and therefore has a need to sell its current vehicles.

Ask a dealer about trade-ins. Some golf cart dealers accept a buyer’s current golf cart as a trade-in on an upgraded or new golf cart. To streamline the process, the dealer may inspect and value the vehicle before the buyer shops for a new cart, according to Beaver Creek Golf Carts. This process also enables the dealer to put the trade-in vehicle on the market more quickly.

Call a discount golf cart dealer. Discount golf cart dealers may feature carts for use on courses, on paved surfaces or on rough terrain. Used carts may also be available, as well as carts at wholesale prices for business customers. Keep in mind that the cart dealer may assign the term “discount” relative to other products on the market.

Contact a remanufactured golf cart dealer. Remanufactured golf carts are generally carts about 3 years old that are disassembled at the factory. The carts are rebuilt with a new body, motor and lighting system. Carts are freshly painted and also sport new trim packages. If you purchase a remanufactured cart, your dealer can add accessories and trim as needed, according to Country Club Cars.

Contact a golf cart service facility. Just as cars are sometimes never picked up after they’re repaired, you may find a similar situation at a golf cart service facility. If you find a likely candidate, ask if the repair has already been completed. If the repair remains to be finished, offer to minimize the shop’s investment by offering an “as is” lower price for the unfinished project.

Search online classified golf cart listings. Obtain nationwide golf cart listings that include description, condition, price and location. Some ads may also include a photograph. You may find new or used golf carts, vintage carts and other small vehicles that may meet your needs.

Finally, a practical and cost-efficient golf cart is taken back home together with you.

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Laser Link Golf Announces That Its New CartLink System Will Be Available This Spring

Madison, WI (PRWEB) March 19, 2009

Laser Link Golf is excited to announce that it is nearing completion of its much-anticipated CartLink System. A prototype of the CartLink was available for viewing at the 2009 PGA Show in Orlando, and the 2009 Golf Industry Show in New Orleans. The finished product is scheduled for release this spring, and orders are now being taken for the summer golf season.

CartLink is Laser Link Golf’s latest innovation. In short, it’s the newest way for the golf course manager to deliver the best in distance measurement technology to his/her players. The system consists of three main parts: Laser Link’s best-selling QuickShot rangefinder, a waterproof case with retractable security cord, and a mounting system that allows the unit to be easily attached to each golf car in a fleet. Put all three together and you have a product that will provide three things that golfers at any level are sure to enjoy – convenience, faster rounds, and better scores.

“The response to the product at the PGA Show was phenomenal,” said Wayne Timberman, vice president of Laser Link Golf. “The CartLink really is a great way for a club to not only add a new amenity, but also increase its revenue. It truly will pay for itself in a very short period of time.”

So far, the golf industry is seeing CartLink as a perfect alternative to GPS. Many clubs have been looking for another choice because of the drawbacks of a typical GPS unit. Poor accuracy, high cost, and the inability to measure distances to the flagstick are all common shortcomings of both handheld and cart-mounted GPS. CartLink is affordable, accurate, and provides precise distance to the flagstick, all in a small but powerful package.

To learn more about CartLink and the Laser Link Distance System, contact Laser Link Golf at (866) 909-4653.

About Laser Link Golf

Laser Link Golf is the producer of the Laser Link Distance System, the revolutionary distance measurement system designed specifically for golf. The laser-based system utilizes two components – a handheld laser rangefinder and a flagstick-based reflector – to determine the exact distance to the flagstick. Laser Link Golf products include the popular QuickShot™ rangefinder, the SmartStick™ reflector system, and the Smarty™ flagstick reflector – and now CartLink. The System is designed to speed up play and add enjoyment to the game. It is in use at more than 2,500 private clubs around the country, and several more daily fee courses. Laser Link Golf is based in Madison, WI, and is owned and operated by many of the same individuals that started SoftSpikes®. They are involved in Laser Link Golf for the same reason they got involved in SoftSpikes® – both are good for the game! http://www.laserlinkgolf.com

Contact Information:

Dan Steiner

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4027 Owl Creek Drive, Madison, WI 53718

(608) 838-3100

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