GWSE News Archive

First Norman Signature Course In Egypt Opens For Play The first Greg Norman Signature course in Egypt, The Allegria, has opened for play. Located in Sheikh Zayed City in west Cairo, the 7,217 yard, par 72 course features streams, rock features and views of the Pyramids of Giza. Read More »

• Date: July 1, 2010Danang Golf Club: As Good As It Gets

  Boasting some of the purest golfing terrain that Asia has to offer, the Greg Norman-designed Danang Golf Club is set to make a name for itself on the international stage. Read More »

• Date: June 30, 2010Norman To Redesign Course Where He Earned His First Victory

  As the site of Greg Norman's first victory as a professional, The Grange Golf Club owns a piece of golfing history. Now, the Shark will return to focus his efforts on redesigning the famed East Course. Read More »

• Date: June 29, 2010Brisk Sales At Danang Beach Resort Surprise Developer

  When the real estate market began to dry up, developers of the Danang Beach Resort were surprised to find their sales didn't stop. Instead, the project has maintained steady sales of its phase one villa units. Read More »

• Date: June 24, 2010Real Estate Sales Booming at Three Greg Norman Golf Course Projects

  The negative effect of the global economic downturn on new residential golf developments throughout the world is a well known reality in the golf industry. But, after returning to his West Palm Beach headquarters from golf course design visits to the Middle East, Africa and Mexico, Greg Norman had a very different report. Read More »

• Date: June 18, 2010Big Break Sandals Tees Off At Emerald Reef Golf Club

  The 13th season of Golf Channel's popular series, Big Break, premieres on Monday, June 21st at the 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf course at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas - the newest Luxury Included® Sandals Resort. Read More »

• Date: June 10, 2010Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Ranked Best Overall

  Cond#233; Nast Traveler magazine has ranked The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples as the Best Overall Golf Resort in Florida. Host to the annual Shark Shootout, the resort features two 18-hole courses designed by Greg Norman. Read More »

• Date: June 8, 2010Introducing The Greg Norman Wine Estates Cookbook

  Announcing the Greg Norman Wine Estates Cookbook, featuring 11 modern recipes by Chef Morgan-leigh Norman paired with the wines of Greg Norman Estates. Produced in benefit of CureSearch for Children's Cancer, you can receive a copy of the cookbook with a donation to CureSearch, a personal thank you from the Norman Family! Read More »

• Date: June 8, 2010Stonecutters Ridge On Course For 2011 Opening

  The Greg Norman-designed 18-hole golf course in Colebee is set to open early next year. The golfing legend inspected the Stonecutters Ridge course, off Symonds Road, Wednesday, June 2nd. Read More »

• Date: June 1, 2010Norman's First South Australian Course To Open Next Year

  South Australia's first Greg Norman-designed golf course will open next year, with the legendary Australian golfer visiting the site and confirming construction is on track at The Dunes Port Hughes. Norman said he was delighted to see his vision for the course take shape. Read More »

• Date: May 24, 2010Wyndance Golf Club: Minimalism Golf For Maximum Pleasure

  Lorne Rubenstein, an much admired sportswriter and columnist for The Globe and Mail, recently played Wyndance Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ontario and came back with this commentary of the Greg Norman-designed track. "Golf icon Greg Norman has the knack for greatness and his Canadian course in Uxbridge is no different," writes Rubenstein. Read More »

• Date: May 24, 2010Qantas AIR Magazine: The Danang Tee Party

  Home to a giant U.S. military airbase during the war, the Vietnamese city of Danang is reinventing itself as a club-swinger's paradise with a new golf course designed by Australian golfing great Greg Norman. Paul Myers checks the lie of the links. Read More »

• Date: May 10, 2010Norman Inspects Construction At The Wave, Muscat

  Greg Norman made his second visit to The Wave, Muscat to inspect the progress at the Sultanate's first sea facing PGA links-style course. The former World No. 1 also held an exclusive clinic for the Omani Golf Committee and junior golfers. Read More »

• Date: May 6, 2010Danang Golf Resort Dunes Course Opens For Play

  Under sunny skies more than 100 members of Vietnam's rapidly growing golf community teed off at the opening of the Dunes Course at Danang Golf Resort, a Greg Norman design that has already garnered international media attention for its historical traits and singular geography. Read More »

• Date: May 4, 2010Greg Norman Australian Prime Launches New E-Commerce Site

  Greg Norman Australian Prime announces the launch of its new direct-to-consumer e-commerce store at www.gnaprime.com. Offering a complete range of Signature™ Wagyu beef products shipped nationwide, you can now enjoy this 5-star dining experience in the comfort of home. Read More »

• Date: May 3, 2010Dunes Course At Danang Golf Resort Opens For Play

  The Danang Golf Resort, a 36-hole master-planned golf, residential and resort project, saw more than 100 golfers tee off on April 30th when the Greg Norman-designed Dunes Course opened for play. Read More »

• Date: April 21, 2010PGA TOUR Continues Support Of The Institute

  The PGA TOUR has renewed its support of The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Cal Roth, PGA TOUR vice president of agronomy and 30-year GCSAA member, will represent the PGA TOUR on The Institute's Advisory Council. Read More »

• Date: April 16, 2010GNGCD Reveals Routing, Scorecard For Ponderosa

  The new Ponderosa development along Lake Okanagan in Peachland, British Columbia will feature a village center, a trail system and a world-class, 7,114-yard golf course created by Greg Norman Golf Course Design. Read More »

• Date: April 12, 2010Sandals Emerald Bay Hosts Celebrity Golf Tournament

  Celebrities were golfing for a good cause this weekend at the 1st Annual Sandals Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event was held at the new Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma which features the spectacular Greg Norman-designed Emerald Reef Golf Club. The resort is Sandals' first Luxury Included® resort with an 18-hole championship course. Read More »

• Date: April 6, 2010National Kidney Foundation Of Florida Partners With The Shark Shootout

  The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Florida recently announced that it will partner with The Shark Shootout to host its annual charity golf tournament. The Shark Shootout will serve as a presenting sponsor of Naples NKF Golf Classic which will be held Monday, December 6, 2010 at Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. Read More »

• Date: March 31, 2010Environmental Preservation Par For The Course At Doonbeg

  Greg Norman Golf Course Design has once again earned praise for its commitment to environmental stewardship as the population of a tiny, protected snail at Doonbeg has increased six-fold in the past 10 years. Read More »

• Date: March 30, 2010Southern Cross Announces Second Project In Vietnam

  Southern Cross Developments, Greg Norman's branded real estate company, continues to expand its presence in Asia with the announcement of its second residential project in Vietnam, the Norman Estates at Danang Beach Resort. Read More »

• Date: March 17, 2010Greg Norman Collection Launches New Outerwear Fabric

  Greg Norman Collection announces the company has launched a new outerwear collection featuring Epic Performance Fabric by Nextec. Unlike other fabrics that offer wind and water protection, Epic also provides unparalleled breathability and comfort. Read More »

• Date: March 16, 2010Norman To Design Ulu Tiram Course In Malaysia

  Greg Norman will design an 18-hole course in a new development project in Ulu Tiram, Johor. Norman traveled to Malaysia to witness the signing of the agreement between Maju Holdings and GNGCD. Read More »

• Date: February 24, 2010Golf Channel's Big Break To Be Held At Sandals Emerald Bay

  Golf Channel's popular Big Break series will return for its 13th season in June, featuring an all-female cast competing on the championship course designed by Greg Norman at the Caribbean's newest luxury golf resort - Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas. Read More »

• Date: February 21, 2010Cameron Beckman Wins Mayakoba Golf Classic

  Cameron Beckman won the Mayakoba Golf Classic for his third PGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 67 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory over third-round leader Joe Durant and Brian Stuard. Read More »

• Date: February 18, 2010Collection Announces Major Donation For Haiti

  Greg Norman Collection has announced the company has made a sizable donation to Fashion Delivers. The donated goods will be sent to Haiti to help provide relief to those affected by last month's earthquake. Read More »

• Date: February 11, 2010Greg Norman Collection Announces Accessory Partnership With Paramount

  Greg Norman Collection has reached an agreement with Paramount for headwear, bags, belts and hosiery categories for Spring 2010. Read More »

• Date: February 11, 2010Tour-Worthy Golf, Mexican Hospitality Uncovered At Mayakoba

  El Camaleón and Mayakoba couple to create one of Mexico's most premier golf destinations. The resort will again be showcased to the world as the fourth Mayakoba Golf Classic gets underway February 17 - 21, 2010. Read More »

• Date: February 2, 2010Duval And Other Champions To Compete At Mayakoba Golf Classic

  Former World. No. 1 David Duval will be making his first appearance at the Maykoba Golf Classic when Mexico's Only PGA TOUR Event returns February 17-21. Read More »

• Date: January 24, 2010Early Commitments To 2010 MGC Include Wilson, Daly & Weekley

  Mark Wilson, winner of the 2009 Mayakoba Golf Classic, will return to defend his title when the fourth edition of Mexico's PGA TOUR event returns February 17-21 at El Camaleón Golf Club at Mayakoba. Tournament officials also announced that two of golf's most dynamic personalities, John Daly and Boo Weekley, are scheduled to compete. Read More »

• Date: January 19, 2010Special Stay & Play Packages For Temenos In Anguilla

  If you are looking for that great Caribbean golf experience, Cap Juluca Resort is now offering three exciting stay & play packages to golf at the highly acclaimed and Greg Norman-designed Temenos Golf Course. Read More »

• Date: January 18, 2010Fire Officially Open At Jumeriah Golf Estates

  The hotly anticipated Fire course at Jumeriah Golf Estates has officially opened. Fire offers a completely different golfing experience to its neighbour, both designed by Greg Norman. Read More »

• Date: January 15, 2010One Lucky Golfer To Play In Mayakoba Golf Classic Pro-Am

  The 12 finalists have been selected. Fans can now log on and cast their vote to help determine which lucky photogolfer will win a spot in the 2010 Mayakoba Golf Classic Pro-Am. Vote for your favorite golf photo now! Read More »

• Date: January 13, 2010Photo Gallery: AT&T Oaks Course At TPC San Antonio

  Measuring 7,435 yards and playing to a par of 72, the Norman-designed AT&T Oaks Course officially opens on January 22nd and will host the PGA TOUR's Valero Texas Open on May 13 - 16, 2010. Read More »

• Date: December 23, 2010Greg Norman Collection Named A Top Seller By PGA Magazine

  The Greg Norman Collection was named as a top seller in public, private, and resort categories by PGA Magazine in their December issue. One PGA Professional said, "We did very well with the Greg Norman Collection for men this year." Click here to read the article and take note of the Greg Norman Collection presence. Continue »

• Date: December 17, 2009Sporte Leisure To Distribute SHARK In Australasia

  Sporte Leisure has signed an exclusive four year agreement to develop and distribute the SHARK brand in Australia and New Zealand. Read More »

• Date: December 18, 2009Heart Of America GCSA Donates To EIFG

  The Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association continues its longtime support of The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), with a $5,000 donation toward research and education to enhance golf's relationship with the environment. Read More »

• Date: December 14, 2009Stricker/Kelly Win Shark Shootout By One

  Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly won the Shark Shootout by a strokey. Stricker made an eagle on the par-5 17th - hitting the second shot and the putt - to give them the leadf or good. Read More »

• Date: December 9, 2009Staff Has Tiburón Ready For Shark Shootout

  This year, the Greg Norman-designed Tibur�n Golf Club hosts The Shark Shootout for the ninth time. After receiving two inches of rain earlier in the week, the staff has worked diligently to get the course ready for golf's best. Read More »

• Date: December 4, 2009This & That On The 2009 Shark Shootout Field

  An impressive field of individuals will meet as partners in Naples this week for the 21st annual Shark Shootout. Here are some interesting news and notes regarding this special group. Read More »

• Date: December 2, 2009Temenos Golf Course To Be Open For Play Dec. 19th

  On December 19, 2009 Anguilla's first and only golf course, the spectacular Greg Norman-designed Temenos Golf Course, will reopen for play. Read More »

• Date: November 25, 2009The Vintage Set For 2009 New South Wales Open

  The 2009 NSW Open continues its love affair with the Greg Norman-designed Vintage golf course this week as the official PGA Tour of Australasia event gets underway Thursday in the Hunter Valley. Read More »

• Date: November 18, 2009Norman Officially Opens Earth At Jumeirah Golf Estates

  On the eve the hotly anticipated Dubai World Championship, Greg Norman took a ceremonial putt on the 18th green to officially open the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Read More »

• Date: November 17, 2009Pairings Selected for The Shark Shootout

  Tournament host Greg Norman has completed his annual puzzle of placing a collection of the best players in the world into two-man teams as the 21st annual Shark Shootout returns to Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples December 9-13. Read More »

• Date: November 11, 2009Greg Norman's Heaven on Earth

  It has taken almost five years to create, from embryo to maturity, but finally the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai will feel the full force of the world's greatest professional golfers. Read More »

• Date: October 29, 2009Jupiter Country Club Ranked Among Nation's Best Retirement Destinations

  Jupiter Country Club in northern Palm Beach County has been recognized among nation's top luxury living retirement communities by an independent organization that evaluates and ranks retirement destinations. Read More »

• Date: October 28, 2009Final Spots In The Shootout Field Announced

  The field for the 21st edition of The Shark Shootout is set as the tournament returns to Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples December 9-13. Read More »

• Date: October 27, 2009Tangle With Legends At Puerto Los Cabos

  The Golden Bear and The Great White Shark. Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman remain golf legends, two names that transcend the game. That's what makes their unusual alliance at the Puerto Los Cabos resort community so interesting. Read More »

• Date: October 7, 2009Greg Norman Collection: Q & A With Greg Norman

  At a Greg Norman Collection cocktail reception launching the company's spring 2010 fashion line, Norman spoke with The Apparel Wire about his off-course interests. Read More »

• Date: October 7, 2009Greg Norman Collection: International Team's Presidents Cup Apparel

  Get a peak at what the International team is wearing at the Presidents Cup. Read More »

• Date: October 3, 2009Greg Norman Estates Launches E-Commerce Store

  Greg Norman Estates is pleased to announce the launch of its new online direct-to-consumer storefront. Purchasing your favorite Greg Norman wines is now more simple and convenient than ever. Read More »

• Date: October 2, 2009The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Named Top Golf Resort

  The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples receives high accolades once again from Golf Digest in the 7th annual golf resorts survey. The resort ranks as the #1 golf resort in the state of Florida, and #32 out of the Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America and the Caribbean. Read More »

• Date: October 2, 20092009 Champions Highlight Shark Shootout Field

  Host Greg Norman announced today that defending champions Kenny Perry and Scott Hoch will return to Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort December 9-13 for The Shark Shootout. Read More »

• Date: September 25, 2009Collier Club To Debut At 2009 Shark Shootout

  Get the Best Seat in the House! Enjoy tournament action in the Collier Club, an exclusive, elevated hospitality suite situated between the 8th & 17th greens on Tiburón's Gold Course. Read More »

• Date: September 25, 2009Greg Norman Collection Partners With Galvin Green On Rain Wear

  Greg Norman Collection, a leader in golf-inspired sportswear, partnered with Galvin Green, the Swedish golf apparel company renowned for its award-winning rainwear, to design rain suits for the 2009 Presidents Cup International Team. Read More »

• Date: September 23, 2009Norman Looking Forward To World Cup At Mission Hills

  Greg Norman, winner of more than 90 tournaments worldwide, recently visited 12-course Mission Hills Golf Club and shared his thoughts on the World Cup and golf's bright future in China. Read More »

• Date: September 21, 2009GNC Develops ION 75 Titanium Technology For Spring 2010

  Greg Norman Collection, a leader in golf-inspired sportswear, introduces a brand new technical advancement, ION 75 Titanium, available in two of the company's performance polos from the Spring 2010 line. Read More »

• Date: September 16, 2009Construction On Course At The Dunes

  Civil works and key infrastructure for the first two stages of The Dunes Port Hughes residential and resort project are now complete. Read More »

• Date: September 15, 2009Announcing The Shark Shootout 5K

  Shark Shootout Charities will be hosting a 5K race in conjunction with the 2009 Shark Shootout. Read More »