TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. introduces its Z TP wedge, which features the company’s new Z groove that promotes increased spin to help stop the ball more quickly.
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Peter Scott and Sunderland of Scotland Hire Glenn Dunleavy for the Colorado and Wyoming Markets
Daymond Willis Holdings hires Glenn Dunleavy to represent the the company in Colorado and Wyoming.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that the winning five-player Winter Shootout pro/am team from Canebrake Country Club in Hattiesburg, Miss., all use the putting aid.
YES! Golf Steps Up Advertising In 2008
Yes! Golf steps up its advertising in 2008 with a national print and online ad strategy.
Cobra Golf Introduces New 2008 King Cobra Speed LD Drivers And Fairways
Cobra Golf introduces its all-new King Cobra Speed LD drivers and Fairway Metals.
ING Spring Conference Will Conduct The Popular Small Groups Topics Breakfast In Atlantic City
The International Network of Golf will conduct the Small Groups Topics Breakfast during the ING Spring Conference, May 27-31 in Atlantic City, N.J.
Aquila Selects Cypress Golf Solutions As Technology Provider
Cypress Golf Solutions announces that Aguila Municipal Golf Course in Laveen, Ariz., has recently incorporated Cypress technology in its operations.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
The Carolinas PGA Section, in conjunction with the Golf League Network, has developed a plan to bring league play throughout North and South Carolina. Leagues can be centrally accessed at www.CarolinasGolfLeague.com and golfers will be able to manage their stats, scores, schedules and general league tasks. … The Glens Golf Group now offers an online reservation system to facilitate planning golf trips to Myrtle Beach, S.C. The booking system can be found at www.glensgolfgroup.com. … Rain Bird Corp. introduces its MI Series Mobile Controller, which helps golf course superintendents monitor and control golf irrigation systems over the Internet via cellular networks. … The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Las Vegas announces three-night packages, including a “Guys Golfaway Package,” that includes golf at TPC Las Vegas and Badlands Golf Club or Bears Best. For information, call 702-869-7717. … Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club in Pawleys Island, S.C., is offering a new golf package, “Road Trip.” To celebrate their appearance on the Golf Channel’s new reality series, “Road Trip: Myrtle Beach,” the “Road Trip” package lets golfers experience four courses featured on the show, including Pawleys Plantation. For information, go to www.pawleysplantation.com or call 800-367-9959. … CyberLinksGolf.com announces the re-launch of its Web site, which features more golf articles and adding Flash video to replace all Windows Media content.
» Tournaments
Sandy Lyle will make his Champions Tour debut at this week’s Toshiba Classic in Newport Beach, Calif. Lyle turned 50 on Feb. 9. … Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf‘s two-time reigning champion Jay Haas will pair with former Wake Forest teammate Curtis Strange when the tournament returns to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, April 21-27.
Nickent's Ewan Porter Wins with 4DX Driver, 4DX #1 Driver Model Down Under
Nickent staff professional Ewan Porter played 10 Nickent clubs, including a new 4DX driver.
Legacy Golf Club's Director Of Instruction, Bob Byman, Inducted Into Colorado's Golf Hall Of Fame
Bob Byman, the newly-appointed director of golf at The Legacy Golf Club in Henderson, Nev., is inducted into Colorado’s Golf Hall of Fame. Byman won three straight state stroke-play amateur titles (1971, ’72 and ’73) between ages 16-18. Byman also won an individual state high school title in 1973.
Summit taps Santana for VP role
Summit Golf Brands names apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new vice president, global manufacturing and sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear.
Wise joins SoS as western rep
Daymond Willis Holdings hires Mitch Wise to represent Sunderland of Scotland in Southern California and Arizona.
Alcocer joins Nicklaus Golf Apparel as sales rep
Jack Nicklaus Golf Apparel hires Chris Alcocer as its new sale representative for Southern California.
OGIO Files Lawsuit Against Callaway To Protect Patented Golf Bag Components
Ogio, in its effort to protect intellectual property, files papers with the State of Utah’s Federal District Court citing Callaway Golf Co. for patent infringement of Ogio’s Woode Club Management System.
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort (Western Maryland) Introduces Instructional Programs
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., introduces the 2008 Rocky Gap Youth Golf Academy instructional program.
TallGrass Country Club in Wichita, KS. Selects Cybergolf
TallGrass Country Club in Wichita, Kansas, selects Cybergolf to custom design and host the property’s Web site and e-mail marketing e-blast newsletter system for the club.
Ochoa plays new PING Redwood Putter in record-setting win
Ping professional Lorena Ochoa relied on 14 Ping clubs, including the new Redwood Series ZB putter model, en route to winning her season debut by 11 shots at the HSBC Women’s Champions.
ACCRA continues success on the 2008 PGA Tour at the Honda Classic
Accra reports on the performance of its shafts with AXIV technology at the Honda Classic.
GolfTalk Live Radio Show Begins Third Year on WNTP 990-AM
GolfTalk Live begins its third year on WNTP 990-AM in and around the greater Philadelphia area.
Srixon’s Mark Brown Wins Back-to-Back Weeks On European And Asian Tours
Srixon staff professional Mark Brown won the Johnnie Walker Classic, his second successive victory, using Srixon’s I-701 irons and Z-URS golf ball.
