International Network of Golf: Motivational speaker Chip Eichelberger will address the 20th ING Spring Conference in Pinehurst, NC, in May.
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Mission Hills' Dr. David Chu Climbs to No. 7 on 2009 List of "Most Powerful People in Golf"
Mission Hills Golf Club: Club chairman Dr. David Chu is the highest-ranked non-American on Golf Inc. magazine’s international ranking of the Most Powerful People in Golf. Chu is ranked No. 7.
CHAMP® Supporter Named 2009 Winner of the LPGA Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award
Champ: Spike manufacturer reports that winner of the LPGA Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award plays wears its ScorpionStinger spike.
High Point's Mansfield wins Harris Teeter Senior Amateur Tour Championship
Harris Teeter Senior Amateur Tour: For the second time since 2002, Kim Mansfield won the tour’s championship, winning by a stroke over four players.
Zero Friction #1 in testing for increased distance
Excel Golf: In GolfTest USA’s comprehensive tee testing, the Zero Friction tee placed No. 1 in the increased distance category.
Total Golf Adventures franchise acquired by Tony Meyers in Ohio
Total Golf Adventures: Tony Meyers acquires his second TGA franchise in Ohio, the latest located in Stark County. Total Golf Adventures provides K-8th grade students access to golf through its national at-school, after-school golf enrichment program
YES! Golf To Exhibit At the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
Yes! Golf: Putter manufacturer will introduce three new c-groove models at the PGA Merchandise Show in January. The new putters, Morgan and Mollie, feature multi-material head construction, while the Donna II features a plumber neck hosel.
Club Glove Takes Stance Against Online Discounting
Club Glove: The company announces a new distribution policy aimed at minimizing excessive online discounting by limiting sales to only e-tailers that also have a brick-and-mortar location.
SeeMore Celebrates Putting Successes Around the World in 2009
SeeMore Putter: Company closing out 2009 on a strong note with three-top 10 finishes on major tours and two developmental tour wins.
Antigua’s New Holiday Delivery Hits Shelves and Is Available Now
Antigua: Company adds an additional golf apparel delivery for the holiday season. This is the first time Antigua has offered this special holiday delivery to its accounts and it caters to the demand from its Sun Belt, as well as to its northern accounts and will begin shipping for holiday 2009.
Keiser University College of Golf Partners with Golf Gear Newswire
Keiser University: Golf Gear Newswire, an online news service dedicated to game improvement, announces the school as its newest partner as a sponsor and editorial contributor.
Etonic Offers Perfect Fit Golf Glove With Purchase Of Etonic Footwear
Etonic: Golfers who purchase a pair of Etonic shoes from its recently introduced line of footwear will receive a Perfect Fit golf glove, which retails for $18.
RIFE Welcomes Back PGA Tour Player Who Captures His Best Finish of 2009
Rife Putters: PGA Tour player switches back to Rife’s Barbados model and ties for fourth at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
Mizuno Gets Aggressive – Introduces The Mp T-10 Wedges Featuring High-spin Quad Cut Grooves
Mizuno: Company introduces the new MP T-10 Series of wedges feature its patented Quad Cut Groove technology. The wedges are Grain Flow Forged from 1025E pure select mild carbon steel to provide a soft, solid and consistent feel around the greens.
ForeTees: The online tee time provider will host an educational seminar for golf professionals, general managers and golf committee members of Chicago area clubs on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Medinah Country Club.
ShopRite LPGA Classic: The event will return to the LPGA schedule after a three-year absence. The 54-hole tournament will offer a $1.5 million purse and be held June 18-20 at the Seaview Resort’s Bay Course in Atlantic City, NJ. … LPGA: The launches LPGA Outside the Ropes, an outreach program to elevate tour players’ significant off-course activities. The community and charitable activities primarily are designed to benefit tournaments and title sponsors.
Connoisseurs Scotland: The agency is offering travel packages in which golfers can play the sites of the 2009 and 2010 Open Championships – Turnberry Resort’s Ailsa Course and St. Andrews’ Old Course. For information, visit LuxuryScotland.co.uk.
The 57th PGA Merchandise Show Offers The Industry A Blueprint For Growth In 2010
The PGA of America: The PGA of America and PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions announces the general scope of the 57th annual industry gathering that is expected to bring together more than 1,000 golf vendors and some 40,000 golf business professionals from around the world to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando.
Club Car Announces 2010 Price Increase Reflecting Renewed Spike in Commodity Costs
Club Car: Golf and utility vehicle manufacturer announces a price increase for 2010 model year vehicles that reflects a renewed spike in global commodity costs. The price will increase approximately 2.5 percent on orders beginning on Nov. 20.
Evolve Golf’s Epoch Tee Used by Top-Three Finisher at JBWere Australian Masters
Evolve Golf: Top-three finisher at JBWere Australian Masters played the Epoch tee.
