Rife Putters celebrated the Fourth of July by winning the putter count at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open. Rife had 30 putters in play, including eight players in the top 10.
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Etonic Launches 2008-09 Golf Footwear Line Featuring New Powerplay™ Outsole System
Etonic introduces its 2008-09 golf footwear line, which includes three new models – Stabilizer, Sof-Tech and Dry Essentials – that have its new PowerPlay Outsole System, which incorporates six integrated technologies that work to deliver better traction, balance and power.
Condé Nast To Close Golf For Women Magazine
Golf For Women magazine will cease publication with its July/August issue.
LIJA Tour Style Leader Jane Park Claims Second Place at P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship
Lija reports on Jane Park‘s second-place finish at the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship while wearing a variety of pieces from the company’s spring 2008 collection.
Many of the World's Largest Golf Course Owners and Operators Will Continue to Invest During Economic Downturn, According to Survey of Executives at NGCOA Leadership Retreat
A survey taken by the National Golf Course Owner’s Association reports that many of the golf industry’s owners and operators will continue to invest in their facilities in hopes of growing revenues and gaining competitive advantage during the current economic downturn.
Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando Wins Greens of Distinction Award From Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine
Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla., is awarded the Greens of Distinction award by Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine for the fourth year in a row.
Feel Golf Announces 30% First Half Growth
Feel Golf Co. announces growth in excess of 30 percent for the first half of 2008, over the same time period last year. Increased demand for the company’s new 73-degree wedge and the Pro Release performance grip are cited as two reasons for the growth.
Another Volvik hole-in-one
FlGolf Inc. reports on a hole-in-one made by Kathy Farnsworth of Perrysburg, Ohio, while playing the Volvik crystal golf ball.
Nippon Shaft Congratulates 2008 U.S. Women’s Open Champion
Nippon Shafts reports that the youngest winner of the U.S. Women’s Open played its N.S. Pro 950 lightweight steel shafts in her irons.
Putting a little sparkle in your swing
Amy Leiner Designs will debut a new collection of accessories specifically for on and off the golf course at the upcoming PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, Nev.
2008 John Deere Classic Looks To Be An Exciting Week Featuring Top Players
The John Deere Classic announces the field for this week’s event. The field includes 29 winners of tournaments in the last two years and 51 of the current top 100 money winners on the PGA Tour money list.
Mystic Dunes Golf Club Raises Funds For Wounded Warrior Project
Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Fla., reports that 115 golfers participated in the club’s second Red, White, and Blue Invitational on June 29 that raised $1,000 for Wounded Warrior Project.
Fujikura #1 Driver Shaft Brand At All Tours’ Second Quarter Events
Fujikura reports that it was the No. 1 driver shaft brand at all PGA, LPGA, Champions and Nationwide tour events in the second quarter of 2008, including winning the counts at the six major championships.
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort Honored with Greens of Distinction Award
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., has been honored with Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine‘s Greens of Distinction award. This marks the fifth time Rocky Gap has received the publication’s honor.
Bonfit Sport Introduces Junior Golf Program For Popular Qolf Game
Bonfit Sport, maker of the family golf game Qolf, an indoor/outdoor game that is a cross between golf and croquet, introduces a specially designed Junior Golf Program, complete with a professionally developed Qolf teaching curriculum.
Counterfeit Golf Equipment Dealer Sentenced At People’s Court In Yongkang
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co., reports that the Zhejiang Yongkang Court has now sentenced 26-year-old defendant Hou Bo following a conviction in February for selling counterfeit golf equipment.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Reaches Out To Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Duramed Futures Tour will donate $7,000 to the Junior League of Cedar Rapid to help assist flood relief efforts in the community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Nippon Shaft Congratulates 2008 U.S. Women's Open Champion
Nippon Shafts reports that the youngest winner of the U.S. Women’s Open played its N.S. Pro 950 lightweight steel shafts in her irons.
Fujikura #1 Driver Shaft Brand At All Tours' Second Quarter Events
Fujikura reports that it was the No. 1 driver shaft brand at all PGA, LPGA, Champions and Nationwide tour events in the second quarter of 2008, including winning the counts at the six major championships.
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort Honored with Greens of Distinction Award
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., has been honored with Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine‘s Greens of Distinction award. This marks the fifth time Rocky Gap has received the publication’s honor.
