UKKO becomes the official clothing partner of the NEC Golf Show, Nov. 27-29 in Birmingham, England. In addition, UKKO will model its autumn/winter collection. … The Contra Costa Times newspaper renews its presenting sponsorship of the Bay Area Fall Golf Show, Oct. 23-25 in Pleasanton, Calif. … Inductees to the World Golf Hall of Fame will be wear Bobby Jones navy blazers at the 2009 Induction Ceremony, Nov. 2 in St. Augustine, Fla. … The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announces that registration is open for its 2010 Education Conference, Feb. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif. The GCSAA Education Conference is held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, Feb. 10-11. … Page & Tuttle introduces the Non-Fiction collection of authentic casual sportswear to the golf apparel market. Products in the new line include a garment-dyed 100 percent ringspun combed cotton tee for men, the legendary garment-dyed heavyweight fleece for men in crew, hoody and full-zip hoody models, as well as a ladies’ assortment that includes a rib knit tee and two pre-shrunk garment-dyed fleece styles.
The Memorial Tournament announces three ticket programs for its 2010 tournament -the Flexible Payment Plan, Daily Ticket Pack and $25 gift card. The Flexible Payment Plan allows patrons to pay for their badges in two installments; the Daily Ticket Pack gives patrons the ability to receive a ticket for each day of the tournament in lieu of the traditional weekly badge; and a $25 gift card will be supplied to each ticket buyer and is valid for food, beverage and merchandise purchases throughout tournament week. For information, visit TheMemorialTournament.com. … The Legends Tour Open Championship, set for Nov. 20-22 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, announces that the nonprofit Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Fla., will be the tournament’s charity of choice. The Legends Tour is official Senior Tour of the LPGA. … Penske Truck Leasing of Ft. Worth, Texas, becomes a sponsor of the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, Oct. 25-30 in Mesquite, Nev. … The Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge, scheduled for Nov. 10 at Rio Secco Golf Club outside of Las Vegas, announces the PGA Tour team that will face trios from the LPGA and Champions tours. The PGA Tour team features Open Championship winner Stewart Cink, Fred Couples and Bubba Watson.
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