Bushnell Outdoor Products reports that, acoording to the Darrell Survey, its family of laser rangefinders were used by more than 95 percent of the field at last week’s Cialis Western Open. … Author David M. Baum‘s "Planning the Ultimate Golf Vacation," a 40-page book co-written with the editors of Golf Odyssey: The Insiders Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel, is now available to be downloaded at www.golfvacationinsider.com/plan or ordered in print through Amazon.com for $27.95. … The Sean Fister Classic returns to Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 13-14. This pro-am competition will pair local amateur golf teams with internationally known long driving professionals. … Dunning Golf staff players Zach Johnson and John Senden will premiere the all-weather Fall 2006 collection during this week’s British Open. … The Northern California PGA announces its inaugural Pro-Am Triple Play. The series will include three pro-am events with the first kicking off on Monday, Aug. 21 at Orinda Country Club in Orinda, Calif. … In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., will roll back the clock to 1996 with summer specials at its golf course. Available through Sept. 30, golfers can play 18 holes for $59 per person Monday through Friday, including cart. … Time Warner Cable announces that Ben Crenshaw will serve as a company spokesperson. During the three-year representation agreement, Crenshaw will promote cable, high-speed internet and digital phone services. … One hundred golf event coordinators are expected to attend a hospitality day at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md., on Sept. 8. The day, hosted by Eclipse Sports will include a 45-minute seminar introducing the "18 Steps to a Successful Golf Fundraiser." … Golf and sportswear company LIJA hires Judy Donovan to serve as sales manager, eastern U.S.
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