PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that the first-round leader of the Memorial Tournament wore its Black Widow cleat. Also, more than 60 percent of the overall plastic cleat users chose PrideSports products.
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Titleist Performance Institute To Host Third Annual World Golf Fitness Summit
The Titleist Performance Institute will host the third World Golf Fitness Summit, Oct. 16-19 in Anaheim, Calif.
USGA Extends Use Of EventVision
GroundLinkx announces that the U.S. Golf Association will continue to use its EventVision application to manage the space planning and logistical needs at a number of the association’s upcoming championships.
Fujikura Dominates Driver Shaft Brand Count At PGA & LPGA
Fujikura reports that its led the driver shaft brand count at the Memorial Tournament and Ginn Tribute.
Puma® And Maxim Hit The Links And Raise The Stakes At National Summer Golf Event Series
Puma and Maxim Magazine launch The Puma Open, a non-traditional golf event where teams of four compete in a nine-hole scramble, meant to test not only golf know-how, but also wit and skill.
keri golf Records Q1 Sales Increase of More than 75 Percent
Keri Golf reports sales growth of 77 percent in the first quarter of 2008 based on the introduction of its new mk collection.
Hills/Forrest to christen new 18 at Vasatorp, one of Sweden’s oldest tournament sites
Vasatorp Golfklubb in Helsingborg, Sweden, will open its newest tournament course on June 6. The course is the latest design from Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates.
Nicklaus Performance Solutions teams up with SST PURE
Strategic Shafts Technologies announces that the Jack Nicklaus Performance Solutions in Jupiter, Fla., is the latest addition to its network of SST Pure licensees.
Mission Hills Golf Club Welcomes Golf Instructor David Leadbetter
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, announces that noted golf instructor David Leadbetter will visit May 31-June 1.
ProQuip Congratulates Leta Lindley And Jeff Klauk For Their Victories On LPGA And Nationwide Tours
ProQuip reports that Leta Lindley and Jeff Klauk both had its weatherwear in their bags during respective wins on the LPGA and Nationwide tours.
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» Etcetera
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame announces that Larry Hinson of Douglas, Ga.; Johnny Paulk of Jekyll Island, Ga.; Darwin White of Key Biscayne, Fla., and the late Perry Adair of Atlanta, Ga., have been selected for induction into its Hall of Fame. … Hireko Golf reports that Andy Bean won the Champions Tour’s Regions Charity Classic using its Ghost Image tour prototype X-flex shaft. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., receives the “Pinnacle Award” from Successful Meetings magazine. Given only to those hotels and resorts that represent the highest standards of excellence, the award is determined by votes from corporate and association meeting planners. … Former University of Alabama golfer Steve Lowery is inducted into the state’s Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Lowery lettered at Alabama for four seasons, from 1980-83, earning All-America in 1982 and 1983.
» Tournaments
The UBS Hong Kong Open reports that UBS has extended its title sponsorship through 2009. … Entries close June 4 for the Georgia Top 60 Women’s Classic, June 25-26 at Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega, Ga. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, June 4, at 5 p.m.
Softspikes® & PrideSports Command First Round At The Memorial
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that the first-round leader of the Memorial Tournament wore its Black Widow cleat. Also, more than 60 percent of the overall plastic cleat users chose PrideSports products.
Fujikura Dominates Driver Shaft Brand Count At PGA & LPGA
Fujikura reports that its led the driver shaft brand count at the Memorial Tournament and Ginn Tribute.
Puma® And Maxim Hit The Links And Raise The Stakes At National Summer Golf Event Series
Puma and Maxim Magazine launch The Puma Open, a non-traditional golf event where teams of four compete in a nine-hole scramble, meant to test not only golf know-how, but also wit and skill.
Hills/Forrest to christen new 18 at Vasatorp, one of Sweden's oldest tournament sites
Vasatorp Golfklubb in Helsingborg, Sweden, will open its newest tournament course on June 6. The course is the latest design from Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates.
ACCRA AXIV wins at the BMW PGA Championship
Accra reports that the winner of the BMW PGA Championship played its Accra AXIV shaft in his Ping driver.
Alpha Golf Introduces the V5 LX Driver
Alpha Golf introduces its new V5 LX driver.
Miami eBay Seller Arrested For Importing And Distributing Counterfeit Golf Clubs
A raid conducted in Miami, Fla., on May 27 by Miami Dade Police Department resulted in one arrest and the confiscation of counterfeit golf clubs bearing the marks of such brand names as Titleist, Scotty Cameron, Cleveland Golf and TaylorMade.
Adams Golf Sets New Hybrid Count Record at Senior PGA Championship
Adams Golf reports that with 102 Idea hybrids in play at the Senior PGA Championship, it established a new single event record. The previous record for one company’s hybrids in play at one event was 87, also owned by Adams Golf.
19th Hole Wines!
“Where to Play Golf” features interviews with LPGA rookie Liz Janangelo and International Players Tour director Glen Flanigan this week.
