Brett Sterba has been named the championship director of the 70th Senior PGA Championship, set for May 18-24, 2009, at Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio.
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Matteson Finishes Second at PGA TOUR’s PODS Championship Using Heavy Putter
Boccieri Golf reports that Troy Matteson used the Heavy Putter to tie for second at the PODS Championship, his second top-10 finish in 2008.
PrideSports Captures PGA and Champions Tour Events
PrideSports reports that the respective winners of the PODS Championship and Champions Tour’s Toshiba Classic used its products.
SMT Golf Welcomes 32 New International Dealers Through United Kingdom Master Distributor Sigma Golf
SMT Golf finalizes the arrangements for Sigma Golf to become the leading golf club and component supplier in the United Kingdom.
Maryvale Selects Cypress Golf Solutions As Technology Provider
Cypress Golf Solutions reports that Maryvale Municipal Golf Course in Phoenix, Ariz., has recently incorporated the Cypress technology suite into its operations.
The Club at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, FL selects TTA and Jonas Software
The Club at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, Fla., selects Technology Training Associates to provide and install the fully integrated Jonas Software system to manage all aspects of the club operations.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff Professional Sean O’Hair’s Sunday Surge Wins PODS Championship
TaylorMade-adidas Golf tour staff professional Sean O’Hair used 14 TaylorMade golf clubs and played Adidas Golf’s new Tour360 LTD footwear and Adidas Golf ClimaCool apparel to surge from three shots back at the start of the final round to claim the PODS Championship.
Students Benefit as Pocono Mountains Host Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Pennsylvania announces the Pocono Mountains Hospitality Scholarship Tournament, scheduled for June 30 at Skytop Lodge. The four-person team scramble raises money for the Hospitality Scholarship Program, which awards $500 to high school seniors throughout the four-county Pocono Mountains region.
Nearly 100 Media Members Will Test Products During Demo Lab At ING Spring Conference
The International Network of Golf estimates that nearly 100 media members will test equipment at the ING Demo Lab, set for Thursday, May 29 at Marriott Seaview Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. The Demo Lab is part of the 18th ING Spring Conference, May 27-31 in Atlantic City.
Scratch Wedges Make Debut On PGA Champions Tour At 2008 Toshiba Classic In Newport Beach, California!
Scratch Golf reports on its Champions Tour debut at the Toshiba Classic.
Mitchell® Golf Redesigns Website
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co. redesigns its Website, www.mitchellgolf.com. The site has a new color scheme, making it more appeasing to the eye and is more user friendly for navigation.
GreenFees and AllGolfTV address Economic Stimulus Plan and How Golf Courses can Benefit
GreenFees and AllGolfTV address the economic stimulus plan and how golf courses can benefit.
Burton Teams-Up With Condé Nast Publications For Exclusive 2008 Golf Bag/Magazine Cross-Promotion
Burton, a recognized manufacturer in golf bags, teams with Condé Nast Publications for an exclusive 2008 golf bag “gift-with-purchase” magazine cross-promotion. Throughout 2008, consumers who purchase any Burton men’s golf bag will receive a 26-issue bonus subscription to Golf World, as well as 12 issues of Condé Nast Portfolio magazine. Consumers who purchase any Burton women’s golf bag will receive a 6-issue bonus subscription to Golf For Women, as well as 12 issues of Self magazine.
Golf Pride® Is Number One Grip Played At 2008 PODS Championship
Eaton Corp reports that, according to Darrell Survey, 84 percent of the PODS Championship field used Golf Pride grips, including 30 of the top 35 finishers.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Kicks Off The Season This Week In Lakeland, Fla.
The Duramed Futures Tour, the LPGA’s developmental tour, kicks off its 2008 season this week at the Bright House Networks Open, March 14-16, in Lakeland, Fla. This event is the first of an 18-tournament schedule.
New and Exciting Internet News From Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions
GolfersGuide.com relaunches its Naples, Fla., regional site, www.naples.golfersguide.com, that offers a new look with enhanced content and interactive features.
Hunt Valley Golf Club in Phoenix, MD. selects Cybergolf
Hunt Valley Golf Club in Phoenix, Md., selects Cybergolf to custom design and host the property’s Web site and provide an e-mail marketing e-blast newsletter system for the club.
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King Golf introduces its designer G belt, which is available in white or pink, and features chrome studs on the top and button and the letter “G” from end to end. … Matt Evans has been named the new head golf professional at The Hampton Club on St. Simons Island, Ga. Evans comes to The Hampton Club after serving as the first assistant golf professional at Atlanta National Golf Club in Alpharetta, Ga.
Callaway Golf Apparel Introduces Fall 2008 Women’s Collection
Callaway Golf Apparel introduces its fall 2008 women’s line, which is taken from higher-end luxury fashion brands. The goal is to give women a product they can’t find in today’s current market.
O’Hair makes Adidas-Golf look good at PODS
TaylorMade-adidas Golf tour staff professional Sean O’Hair is decked out in Adidas Golf’s new Tour360 LTD footwear and ClimaCool apparel en route to winning the PODS Championship.
