Category: News
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GWAA Podcast – Remembering Jeff Babineau
This month’s podcast is a wonderful remembrance of Jeff Babineau from some of those who knew him best and worked with him the most over the years. It’s wonderful. Beth Ann Nichols, Brentley Romine, Jeff Rude, Jim McCabe and Alex Miceli all talk with host Amy Rogers to share stories and memories of Babs. Apple:…
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LPGA announces Fir Hills Seri Pak event will not be held in March
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2025) – The LPGA announced today the FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship, scheduled to take place at Palos Verdes Golf Club from March 20-23, 2025, will not be held as originally planned. Cancelling the event on its current date was unavoidable due to the event underwriter failing to fulfill any portion of…
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Genesis Invitational to be relocated to Torrey Pines
The PGA TOUR and The Genesis Invitational have announced that the 2025 playing of the TOUR’s annual Los Angeles stop hosted by Tiger Woods will be contested on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego on its scheduled dates, February 10-16. In a joint statement with Genesis, TGR Live and The…
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PGA Tour to move Genesis Invitational to another venue
A statement from the PGA Tour: The PGA TOUR’s focus continues to be on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles. We are grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being done to put an end to the tragic wildfires. In…
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Lewine Mair Receives 2025 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism
From our friends at the PGA of America. The PGA of America today named Lewine Mair as the 2025 recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Mair and her outstanding career will be honored in April during the 51st annual ISPS Handa GWAA Dinner in Augusta, Georgia. The PGA of America’s Lifetime Achievement…
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Scheffler, Korda, Els named GWAA’s 2024 Players of the Year
(January 10, 2025) — Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda and Ernie Els, three players who separated themselves from their peers on the course last season, have been voted 2024 Players of the Year in their respective divisions by the Golf Writers Association of America. Scheffler, 29, won nine tournaments worldwide in 2024 en route to claiming…
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Grayson Murray’s parents launch foundation for their late son
From the PGA Tour: RALEIGH, North Carolina – Eric and Terry Murray, parents of the late PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray, announced Monday the official launch of the Grayson Murray Foundation in their son’s honor. Murray, who was open about his personal experience with anxiety, depression and addiction, passed away on May 25, 2024, at…
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Players, officials, friends react to Steve DiMeglio’s passing
Steve DiMeglio died at age 63, following a valiant two-year battle with cancer. Once news was posted on social media from the PGA Tour, players and officials weighed in with their thoughts and condolences on the longtime Golfweek/USA Today reporter.
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Steve DiMeglio dies at 63 after cancer battle
Posted with permission from our friends at Golfweek. Longtime PGA Tour writer Steve DiMeglio, whose byline graced the pages of USA TODAY and then Golfweek for decades, was reported to have died at his home Tuesday or Wednesday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He was 63. DiMeglio was diagnosed in 2022 with rectal cancer that had spread to his liver.…
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Celebration of Life for Jeff Babineau
The Babineau family invites friends to attend a Celebration of Life for Babs on December 28 from 1-4 p.m. at Heathrow Golf Club in Heathrow, Florida. For those traveling from out of town “Babineau room rates” are available. Call any of the three options below. Orlando Marriott – Skye1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746(407)…