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AGCP Readies For Fourth Roundtable
The Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals announces that its fourth AGCP Roundtable Education Conference will be held Oct. 14-18 at the historic Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Ga.
Speaking of Golf Radio Show Broadcasts LIVE From The High Vista Country Club in Mills River, NC on Saturday, October 10th
“Speaking of Golf” will broadcast live from High Vista Country Club in Mills River, N.C., on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Jim McLean Now on Tour Resource Center
Instructor Jim McLean donates his “The Grind Session” workout program to TourResourceCenter.com for its members use only.
ForeTees Passes 22 Million Logins
ForeTees reports that its online tee system has received more than 22 million logins.
» Etcetera
Michael Stewart, writer and host of “Where to Play Golf Radio” registered the phrase “America’s Lifelong Pastime” and is making it available for licensing. For information, contact Stewart at wheretoplaygolf@charter.net. … TerraVea introduces the Course Mapper GPS, a GPS mapping system developed for industry professionals. The Course Mapper GPS enables real-time sub-meter locates, measurements and inventories in the field, while working upon a detailed golf course basemap display. … Inventor Betty Bucher introduces the ScrambleScoop golf ball retriever that allows golfers to pick up grounded golf balls while in a moving cart. The retriever eliminates bending, leaning or Ì¢?å¬stretching. The ScrambleScoop retails for $16.95. … Sligo Wear Inc., maker of fashion-forward performance golf apparel, announces that its collection of apparel and accessories is now available at Golf Galaxy locations in the United States. Last month, Sligo Wear unveiled its 2010 spring line, a collection marks the debut of several key garments including a never-seen-before lifestyle collection. Part of this line includes track jackets and cotton jersey T-shirts that complement the existing golf line. … B·Skinz announces plans to expand its line of compression/spandex sports apparel styles for girls and women. The entire line, which includes spandex shorts, capris and ankle-length pants, is completely customizable in terms of color, patterns and inseam length. B·Skinz will debut a sports bra and spandex skirt later this fall.
» Tournaments
The Greenbrier Classic, a new PGA Tour FedEx Cup event that will debut in 2010, announces several weekly badge options are now available for purchase. The Grounds badge ($147) provides tournament admittance for the entire week; the Benefactor badge ($275) includes entry to select air-conditioned hospitality tents, and premium food and beverage options; and the Alumni Tent badge ($495) is available to alumni and fans of West Virginia University, Marshall University, Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia. To purchase badges, visit GreenBrierShopping.com. … The ADT Golf Skills Challenge, NBC‘s situational golf competition featuring PGA Tour pros in a unique, shot-making format, will move to The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. The event will be taped on Oct. 26 and is scheduled to air on NBC Sports Dec. 26 and 27.
In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12, The Wire will not be published. The Wire will resume publishing on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Golf Press Association hopes you have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
September US Weather Similar to '08, August Utilization Unchanged
Pellucid Corp. reports that the September showed a basically flat 0.4 percent result in Golf Playable Hours nationwide.
Golfpac Travel's 2010 Golf Vacation Guide Helps Golfers Create Custom Vacation Packages
Golfpac Travel publishes its annual “Golfpac Travel Golf Vacation Guide,” which features information on more than 340 golf courses, resorts and hotels.
Women's Sports Foundation and ANNIKA Foundation Announce Inspiration Award
The Women’s Sports Foundation and the Annika Foundation partner to create the Annika Inspiration Award to honor exceptional young female athletes. The national award will be given to a young woman who has been inspired by someone in her life and who now excels in her sport while demonstrating leadership qualities, giving back to her community or sport, and serving as an inspiration to others.
Softspikes® & PGA Championship Winner Y.E. Yang Set Sights on PGA Grand Slam of Golf Victory
Softspikes reports that PGA Champion Y.E. Yang, who wears the Black Widow Tour plastic cleat, is preparing for the four-player PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 20-21 at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course.
Golfing Magazine Announces its “Player’s Choice” Awards for Hybrids in its Fall issue
Golfing Magazine publishes it Players Choice awards for new hybrids in its fall issue.
Just Fore You™ Supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Just Fore You, maker of golf-inspired jewelry, will donate 10 percent of sales of all pink-opal Tee & Ball Bangle bracelets and rings to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Billy Casper Golf Promotes Bryan Barrington to General Manager of The Golf Club at Oxford Greens (Oxford, CT)
Billy Casper Golf promotes Bryan Barrington to general manager of The Golf Club at Oxford Greens, ranked No. 3 in Connecticut by Golfweek.
CourseTrends announces the Shannon Greens Golf Club of Manning, SC as its most recent client…
Shannon Greens Golf Club in Manning, S.C., chooses CourseTrends to design and host its Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
Evolve Golf’s Epoch Tee Used by Winner of Turning Stone Resort Championship
Evolve Golf reports that the winner of the Turning Stone Resort Championship played its Epoch tee.
Sundog Eyewear Presidents Cup tradition continues
Sundog Eyewear announces its sunglasses will be worn by members of both Presidents Cup teams. For the United States, Sundog Eyewear created the H LTD model featuring Mela-Lens technology and a stylized U. S. flag on the frames. The International team’s Mike Weir will wear the Weir Signature Series Grinder models.
Don’t Miss the Event of Spring 2010: The Golf Inc. Conference
Golf Inc. announces that its Spring 2010: The Golf Inc. Conference is set for April 12-14 at Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Fla.
Graphite Design Announces The Appointment of Mr. Tak Yamada as V. P. of Sales & Marketing
Graphite Design appoints Tak Yamada, a member of Graphite Design International’s board of directors, as vice president of sales and marketing. Yamada will oversee all sales and marketing operations at Graphite Design International.
Cybergolf adds Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, CA. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, Calif., as its newest client, and will design and host its Web site, e-mail newsletter system and e-commerce tools for the club.
