FitGolf Performance Centers: To host its second Winter Series seminar on Feb. 16 and 23 with Eric MacCluen, director of instruction at the Applecross Golf Academy, as presenter. MacCluen will show juniors how to diagnose problems in the golf swing and ways to address the issues.
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Golf Pride Brings 'Performance That Commands Attention' To Grip Category With Introduction of NiionTM
Golf Pride: Introduces its Niion collection of grips, which blend fluorescent colors with new textures and patterns to deliver improved feel and moisture-channeling performance.
Back9Network & USA TODAY Sports Forge Online Content Syndication Agreement
Back9Network, USA Today Sports: Announce a content syndication agreement in which select Back9Network coverage and content will be available online at USAToday.com. Back9 in 90, a daily online video update on the day’s golf events, is among the initial content offerings.
PlaneSwing® To Launch & Distribute Precision Pods™ Stability Aids
PlaneSwing: Chosen by Precision Pods to launch and distribute its full swing and putting stability training aids.
Traveling Golfer Videos To Debut On Large Network Of Websites
Traveling Golfer: Series of monthly golf travel shows hosted by Tony Leodora will debut on Feb. 1 and will initially appear on TravelingGolferVideo.com, and expand to a network of websites.
Greg Norman Collection Announces International Expansion And New Licensed Product Categories Showcased At PGA Show
Greg Norman Collection: Signs a licensing agreement with Jung Do En Tak Co., Ltd. to launch Greg Norman Collection into the South Korean market for spring 2013.
Powerbilt Partners With TGA Premier Junior Golf To Grow The Game
Powerbilt: Contributes $300,000 to the TGA Sports Foundation in an ongoing effort to make golf accessible to all youth in communities through TGA’s national after-school golf program.
Golfersskin Sunscreen Goes Three for Three
Golfersskin: Reports on the usage of its sunscreen at last week’s Humana Challenge.
French Lick Courses Listed Among Golf Digest America’s 100 Greatest Public
Pete Dye Course, Donald Ross Course / French Lick, Ind.: French Lick Resort amenities are ranked among Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses 2013-14 list. The Dye Course is No. 17, and the Ross Course is No. 100.
DSG Tag Upgrades Storied Jimmie Austin Ou Course With Tag Touch
DSG Fleet Solutions: Fleet Management System at Jimmie Austin OU course in Norman, Okla., upgraded to include the Tag Touch high definition information display units.
Back9Network Launches Redesigned Website, Nears Completion Of Corporate Headquarters
Back9Network: Launches a redesigned Back9Network.com, and announces the company is nearing completion of construction of its corporate headquarters in Hartford, Conn.
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Boxgroove Partners with SkyGolf, makers of SkyCaddie®, for Enhanced Customer and Club Experience
Boxgroove, SkyGolf: Reach an agreement that will add more than 1 million prospective consumers of Boxgroove’s unique services. Through Boxgroove, active SkyGolf members will receive a Value Membership in Boxgroove at no additional charge, effective immediately for 2013.
Dunning Golf Announces Licensing Agreement with Caulfeild Apparel Group to Distribute the Brand in Canada
Dunning Golf: Reaches an agreement with Caulfeild Apparel Group to be the company’s exclusive distribution partner in Canada. CAG will begin distributing the company’s premium performance golf apparel for spring 2014.
MVP Sport and David Leadbetter Team Up To Create Training Aid Dream Team
MVP Sport: Signs noted instructor David Leadbetter to endorse MVP Sport’s innovative line of training aids, and to co-develop the David Leadbetter signature series of training aids. MVP will showcase its 2013 product line at the show.
Gulf Shores Golf Association News & Notes
Gulf Shores Golf Association: Announces that Glenlakes Golf Club in Foley, Ala., will provide free lunch as part of its golf packages this year.
Club Car Introduces Golf’s First Four-Passenger Vehicle Designed for Fun
Club Car: Introduces the Precedent 4Fun four-passenger golf cart, designed specifically for golf and fun. “The more opportunities golf offers players to enjoy the company of everyone in their group the more attractive the game becomes for larger segments of the population,” said Marc Dufour, president and CEO of Club Car. “We believe this vehicle will add to the social aspect of the game that is so important for a growing number of golfers.”
ECCO Golf to Launch BIOM Zero Minimalist Natural Motion Shoe at 2013 PGA Merchandise Show
Ecco: To launch its Biom Zero, a minimal natural motion shoe.
Thor Guard Announces Industry’s Most Accurate Forecasts Now Accessible from Internet-Connected Devices
Thor Guard: Enhances its ThorPCX software to give clubs and their members access to the most accurate weather forecasts from most Internet-connected devices.
STX Golf Releases The Pitch Black 4 Putter
STX Golf: Introduces the Pitch Black 4 putter, designed for golfers with a significantly arching stroke.
