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Justin Timberlake Cuts Deal With Callaway Golf
Reuters reports that pop star Justin Timberlake has landed an endorsement deal with Callaway Golf. Timberlake will be playing with Callaway Golf equipment as part of the deal.
Timberlake, who Callaway says sports a six handicap, is an avid golfer, according to the company, having just announced the opening of his own eco-friendly golf course in Memphis.
"There's nothing like hitting the ball perfectly" said Timberlake in a statement. "I'm hooked on that feeling."
Reuters also mentioned a Timberlake golf course and there's more details on the eco-friendly Memphis golf course here and here. In the announcement, Callaway Golf lists ten things you might not know about Justin Timberlake.
Posted on November 24, 2008
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Golf Course Designed by Jack Nicklaus in Neiman's Christmas Book
One of the items in this year's 2008 Christmas Book from Neiman Marcus is a golf course custom designed by Jack Nicklaus. The entry says Jack Nicklaus will study topography, aerial photos, and landscape maps for the site, then send his team to survey the property. It says Nicklaus will create a formal design plan and color renderings for up to three holes and a practice area. Your construction crew will do the building with supervision from Jack's world-class design team. When your course is ready Jack Nicklaus will even stop by to play the first round with you, personally. He'll sign his club and ball for your collection and throw in a custom set of Nicklaus clubs, including a personalized bag.
It sounds amazing and traffic but the price tag is out of this world too at a cool $1 million. The $1 million does not include construction and site preparation costs.
You can see more of the goodies in this year's Neiman Marcus book here on ShoppingBlog.com.
Posted on October 7, 2008
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Tiger Woods Dubai Golf Community Ready in 2009
That's Tiger Woods in the photograph discussing plans for his Dubai golf community called Tiger Woods Dubai with project director Abdulla Al Gurg. The site will include a 7,800 yard, par 72 championship-quality golf course called Al Ruwaya. The course - designed by Tiger himself - is said to include dramatic elevations, stunning water features and a challenging overall design. Dubai is already the stage for planned marvels such as a skyscraper with revolving floors and the world's tallest building.
Abdulla Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai, says, "The Tiger Woods Dubai has become one of the most highly anticipated developments in the region. The project will stand testimony to our hard work and superior quality standards. Tiger Woods' name brings enormous value to the project and we are proud to share with him some of the key developments that have taken place since he reviewed the project during his last visit."
The press statement says Tiger himself has overseen all facets of the golf course.
Tiger Woods has overseen all facets of the golf course's design and development, contributing enormously to its distinct features. Through a choice of six tees and the careful use of topography, length, width, wind direction, hazard placement and contouring, Woods has created a unique series of holes that will test the mental toughness of a professional as much as their physical stamina, while rewarding only calculated risk taking.
Tiger Woods said: "I am proud of my partnership with Tatweer, which has excelled in developing The Tiger Woods Dubai project and bringing it to this advanced stage. With its remarkable commitment, Tatweer has demonstrated its capability to implement the project according to the scheduled timeframe.
"The master plan reflects the phenomenal dimension this project has taken since it was first conceived, and will serve to enhance its overall stature as one of the world's most ambitious developments. The design of Al Ruwaya will reflect what I truly love about golf and I hope, will prove to be a challenging and strategic course for players of all levels."
The press release also includes details about the places, mansions and luxury hotels that will be part of Tiger Woods Dubai.
Luxury residences at The Tiger Woods Dubai will include 22 palaces, 75 mansions, and 100 signature villas. All residences will be situated on large land areas: palaces (100,000 sq. ft), mansions (50,000 sq. ft), large villas (30,000 sq. ft) and will include cutting-edge home technology and exquisite landscaped gardens. While master guidelines have been carefully chosen to ensure that the entire community enjoys amenities of the highest standards of quality and consistency.
The 360,000 sq. feet luxury boutique hotel will include 90 suites and 14 bungalows in sizes varying from 1,600-9,500 sq. feet. The hotel will target top-tier clientele and boasts a 10,000 sq. feet swimming pool, as well as one of Dubai's most exquisite spas. The interiors of the hotel will be designed by renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab and reflect his personalized style that is defined by a fusion of simplicity, luxury and modernism.
In addition The Tiger Woods Dubai will also feature a Guy Savoy restaurant and an upscale retail area for residents, members, and guests.
It's sounds fabulous and it is sure to become a luxury destination. You can see a map of the Al-Ruwaya (which means "serenity") here on the official website.
Posted on August 25, 2008
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No Billion Dollar Golf Course for Donald Trump?
 The BBC reports that Donald Trump's ambitious plans to build a billion dollar golfing complex in Aberdeenshire have failed.
The US billionaire wanted to build a golf complex and housing development at the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire.
Senior councillor Martin Ford, who used his casting vote to turn down the plan, told BBC Scotland he was "quite certain" the right decision was made.
Mr Trump has the right to appeal against the decision.
He could also bring new plans forward.
The controversial project had been given outline planning approval, but fell when it came before Aberdeenshire Council's infrastructure committee.
The BBC says Trump has a right to appeal but Senior councillor Martin Ford told the BBC, "There's no possibility that I can see that we can go back to re-discuss an application which has been dealt with. As far as I understand it, it's dead." Poor Mr. Trump. At least he has monopoly and a magazine while it lasts.
Posted on December 7, 2007
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Golfweek Names Best New Golf Courses
 Golfweek Magazine has relealsed its annual list of the best new courses for 2007. Bandon Trails won for the second straight year. That's the #3 at Bandon Trails pictured on the right - it's a 554 yard par five.
"Golfweek's list of the best new courses is a fascinating cross-section of what it takes today to have an impact in a tough market," said Golfweek's Best Courses program director and architecture editor, Bradley S. Klein. "Tradition seems to be a major element, with many of our top new designs, including No. 1 Bandon Trails, No. 2 Chambers Bay, and No. 3 Sebonack, emphasizing walkability, caddies, and links-style golf."
The No. 1 spot on the list was awarded for the second year in a row to Bandon Trails, a Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design that opened in 2005 in Bandon, Ore. Coming in a close second is Chambers Bay Golf Club, designed by Bruce Charlton & Robert Trent Jones Jr. The Rees Jones-designed Daniel Island - Ralston Creek in Charleston, S.C., rounds out the Top 50.
The list is derived from the efforts of Golfweek's course raters. This nationwide team of more than 450 evaluators regularly surveys over 1,800 golf courses and renders their judgment on the basis of 10 standards of evaluation.
You can see the top twenty courses below. The reason there are 2005 and 2006 courses on the list is because Golfweek defines new courses as those having opened in the past three calendar years.
- Bandon Trails, Bandon, OR, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, 2005
- Chambers Bay GC, University Place, WA, Bruce Charlton, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., 2007
- Sebonak GC, Southampton, NY, Tom Doak, Jack Nicklaus, 2006
- Ballyneal, Holyoke, CO, Tom Doak, 2006
- Bright's Creek GC, Mill Spring, NC, Tom Fazio, 2006
- Bayonne GC, Bayonne, NJ, Eric Bergstol, 2006
- Concession GC, Sarasota, FL, Jack Nicklaus, 2006
- Colorado GC, Parker, CO, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, 2007
- Pronghorn - Fazio Course, Bend, OR, Tom Fazio, 2006
- Boston GG, Hingham, MA, Gil Hanse, 2005
- Fallen Oak, Saucier, MS, Tom Fazio, 2006
- The Territory, Duncan, OK, Randy Heckenkemper, 2005
- Whisper Rock - Upper Course, Scottsdale, AZ, Tom Fazio, 2005
- Olde Stone, Bowling Green, KY, Arthur Hills, 2006
- We-Ko-Pa GC - Saguaro, Fountain Hills, AZ, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, 2006
- Forest Creek GC - North Course, Southern Pines, NC, Tom Fazio, 2005
- Three Creek Ranch, Jackson, WY, Rees Jones, 2005
- Creek Club, Oconee, GA, Jim Engh, 2007
- Liberty National, Jersey City, NJ, Bob Cupp, Tom Kite, 2006
- Lakota Canyon, New Castle, CO, Jim Engh, 2005
You can see the complete list here on GolfWeek.com
Posted on October 18, 2007
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