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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
North Carolina lands Titleist retail shop
The host site for the 2024 U.S. Open Golf Championship and future host site in 2029 is giving fans of the sport another thing to do in Moore County, continuing its investment in elevating guest experiences. ALSO READ: Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit Pinehurst Resort announced July 24 that Titleist, the Massachusetts-based golf equipment brand that has come to be synonymous with professional golf, is opening 'an immersive fitting and retail experience' at the resort's main campus. The store is set to open in September. Jeremy Stone, Titleist's senior vice president of golf ball marketing and U.S. sales, said in a statement that this shop will be the 'first U.S.-based Titleist retail experience of its kind.' Read more on CBJ's website here. VIDEO: PGA Championship bringing financial boom to Charlotte
Telegraph
27-02-2025
- General
- Telegraph
The Imperial War Museum has made a terrible error over its VC gallery
SIR – The Imperial War Museum's decision to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery and remove the Victoria Cross and George Cross medals from public view (report, February 26) is a disgraceful betrayal of its mission. By relegating these symbols of bravery and sacrifice to storage, the museum dishonours the memory of the people who earned them and denies visitors a vital connection to Britain's military heritage. The excuse of creating 'new galleries' for post-Second World War conflicts is flimsy at best, and reeks of pandering to ideological trends. By apparently failing to clarify its plans to Lord Ashcroft in good time, the museum also showed a shocking lack of respect. These medals are not just artefacts – they represent the essence of our national identity and ideals of service. The museum must reverse its decision and continue to honour those who fought for our freedoms. Jeremy Stone Hong Kong SIR – I was greatly saddened to read that the Imperial War Museum is to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery. My ancestor Robert Blair won the VC during the Indian Mutiny at Bulandshahr in 1857; earlier this year I went to see his medal, which is in the collection. I thought all the medals and accompanying details were beautifully and sensitively displayed, and found the whole experience highly informative. I sincerely hope that a new venue can soon be found so that others can enjoy this wonderful exhibition. Robin Lane Devizes, Wiltshire SIR – As someone who is unashamedly proud of the history and achievements of this nation, I am appalled at the Imperial War Museum's decision. I can only imagine there was discomfort about some of the people behind these heroic acts, as well as the period in which many of the medals were awarded. The 'imperial' in the museum's name is surely on borrowed time, too. It will be interesting to see what exactly replaces this substantial collection. The trustees should bear in mind that the medals were won by people from all walks of life, united simply by a willingness to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of others. They are a magnificent leveller. William Furner Fakenham, Norfolk SIR – Perhaps Lord Ashcroft, who kindly loaned his collection to the Imperial War Museum for 15 years, would consider allowing the medals to be displayed in regimental museums in the areas from which their brave recipients came. This would give local people and schoolchildren the opportunity to learn about the courageous and selfless actions that helped to preserve our freedom. J E Kelly Horwich, Lancashire
