Course clear for £50m golf hotel
A £50m proposal to create a five-star hotel at a golf course in the Borders is recommended for approval.

Golf Channel to present The PGA's Year in Review program on Dec. 10
A memorable 2008 golf season, complete with a stunning United States' Ryder Cup victory and the first European in 78 years to win a PGA Championship, highlight The PGA of America's Year in Review, which will be presented by Golf Channel, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. (ET and Pacific), and with additional re-air Dec. 15 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

National Alliance for Accessible Golf awards $50,000 in GAINTM grants
RESTON, Va. -- The National Alliance for Accessible Golf announced today it has awarded more than $50,000 to expand the GAINTM (Golf: Accessible and Inclusive Networks) program nationwide. Due to the strong interest in the program, the deadline for 2009 grant applications has been extended to January 16, 2009.

Blog: Tony 'the Tailor' on golf fashion
Fashion designer to some of golf's big names, Tony "The Tailor" Q'aja, was hanging out with the stars at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews in October.

Sweden storm to World Cup of Golf victory
SHENZHEN, China (AP) -- Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson of Sweden came from behind Sunday for a three-stroke victory in the World Cup of Golf, shooting a remarkable nine-under 63 to overtake third-round co-leaders Spain and Australia.

GOLF ON TV THIS WEEK
Here is a listing of the most prominent golf-related programming on TV this week. All times listed are ET and all schedules are subject to change.

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort doing well, despite the bad economy
Bandon Dunes General Manager Hank Hickox says golfers are a strange breed and always seem to set time aside to play golf. 

Historic Valley golf course ready to open after renovations
Golfers in the Valley will soon be able to play one of the oldest and most popular courses once again. Papago Golf Course, located at 5595 E Moreland Street, near 52nd Street and McDowell Road, closed to the public last April for massive renovations.

Sheriff: Man Broke Into Golf Shop, Stole Candy
Detectives are looking for a man who is accused of breaking into a golf pro shop and taking a bag of candy, Placer County sheriff's officials say.

Miniature golf course and another $930K cut from Bethlehem's budget
John Callahan It's game off for a new miniature golf course at the Bethlehem Golf Club next year. The $300,000 course is a casualty of the economic recession, city officials announced today. Next year's operating budget has been cut $930,000...

Golf Channel Tees Up Overleese For Key Operations Role
Golf Channel Tuesday named Dan Overleese as its new vice president of TV networks operations.

Austin police chase man in golf cart
A home invasion Tuesday morning led police on a wild chase on a Central East Austin golf course. Two men were taken into custody, including the man who called police for help.

Rancho La Quinta golf course workers to picket, march to City Hall
Dozens of golf course maintenance workers from Rancho La Quinta are expected to picket in front of the country club today to demand better wages and medical benefits.

Golf: Ballesteros undergoes new operation
MADRID: Spanish golf legend Severiano Ballesteros was in stable condition on Tuesday after undergoing his fourth operation since he was diagnosed with a brain tumour almost two months ago, the hospital where he is being treated said.

Lawsuit against Town of Needham, Needham Golf Club began in Dedham Superior Court
After a day in court, it?s unclear if the lawsuit against the town and the Needham Golf Club challenging the use of 58 acres of town-owned land as a golf course could turn a short story or a full-blown saga.

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.

Man sent to prison for golf course murders
HONOLULU (AP) - The only 1 of 3 men to plead guilty to a 2004 golf course murder is heading to prison for nearly 28 years. Thirty-8-year-old Kevin A. Gonsalves accepted a plea deal charging him with racketeering involving murder. He previously had been charged with murder.

Council says 'no' to houses on golf course, decision headed to OMB
BRAMPTON - City councillors unanimously rejected a developer's proposal to build homes on a portion of Castlemore golf course, but the decision is already on its way to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Golf finishes 12th in tournament
The Auburn men?s golf team has completed its first tournament this weekend in Rocky Face, GA.  It tied for 12th in the Carpet Capital Collegiate at The Farm Golf Club. Coach Mike Griffin was proud of his players' performance, even though they seemed to struggle at times.  Griffin acknowledges the fact that the team is made up of young players and attributes the adversities to inexperience. ...

Golf notes
The Sonoma Valley Golf Club played their penultimate tournament of the season at Adobe Creek Golf Course in Petaluma on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.