Callaway Golf‘s new drivers, featuring its proprietary Fusion Technology, will be available to consumers today, Thursday, at golf retail locations across the country. The FT-i and FT-5 drivers have garnered a lot of attention lately, the FT-i being square in shape, while the FT-5 was used by Phil Mickelson in his recent win at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
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Veteran Detroit-Area Sportswriter Jack Berry Named Recipient of PGA Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award
Jack Berry, of West Bloomfield, Mich., whose five decades of reporting featured covering more than 70 of golf’s major championships, has been named recipient of the 2007 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism.
Rolling Hills Country Club of Versailles, MO selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Rolling Hills Country Club of Versailles, Mo., selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution.
Mississippi Development Authority Launches Golf e-Travel Brochure
The Mississippi Development Authority‘s Division of Tourism launches its comprehensive 2007 Golf Guide online at www.visitmississippi.org/golf.
ClubTec
Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa, installs ClubTec‘s newest SQL software solution.
St Andrews junior golfers benefit from R&A award
The R&A agrees to a substantial increase in its funding for the St. Andrews Links Junior Golf Association. Following an initial five-year commitment, the R&A has announced that its backing for SALJGA will continue for a second five-year term, with the contribution rising by 25 percent to £62,500.
Strong showing at Pebble Beach for Izzo Golf
Izzo Golf, reports that six of the 20 finishers at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, including the runner up, relied on Izzo to carry their bags.
World Golf Hall of Fame to Acquire Items from Gary Player’s 50th Masters Tournament for ‘Global Journey’ Exhibit
The World Golf Hall of Fame will add to its featured special exhibit, "Gary Player: A Global Journey," with newly-acquired items after Player’s 50th Masters appearance in April. As a result, the special exhibit will be extended through the fall.
Q-Link Bracelet Debut Sizzling Success At 2007 PGA Merchandise Show As Buyers Recognize Stress-Reducing Benefits
Q-Link reports on the reception of its bracelet at last month’s PGA Merchandise Show.
‘Par and Beyond: Secrets to Better Golf’
Dr. Jerry V. Teplitz introduces his new DVD, "Par and Beyond: Secrets to Better Golf."
FLGOLF,INC / Volvik
FLGolf Inc. reports the latest hole-in-one made with the Volvik Crystal golf ball.
Balance-Certified Golf to Make Presentation at Professional Clubmakers’ Society Conference
Balance-Certified Golf will present an educational session at the Professional Clubmakers’ Society annual membership conference, March 8-11, in Louisville, Ky.
Billy Casper Golf Purchases Lincoln Hills Golf Club
Billy Casper Golf has purchased and now operates Lincoln Hills Golf Club, a the 36-hole championship facility in Lincoln, Calif., designed by BCG namesake Billy Casper and course architect Greg Nash.
Caravelle Resort Hotel To Offer Donnell Woolford Celebrity Golf Tournament Package
Caravelle Resort Hotel in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is offering the Donnell Woolford Celebrity Tournament Package, March 10-11.
San Diego Golf Academy Signs Meng & Associates
The San Diego Golf Academy selects Meng & Associates Inc. of Austin, Texas, for public relations support in building awareness for SDGA’s 16-month program of golf instruction and golf business management.
BRIEFLY
Golfsmith.com, the online store of Golfsmith International Holdings Inc., is now the official golf and tennis pro shop of ESPN.com. It’s the first golf and tennis equipment, apparel and accessories store for ESPN.com. With the agreement, each ESPN.com golf and tennis page will feature promotion and links to Golfsmith.com. … Golf instructor and trick-shot artist Mike Calbot will perform his show immediately following second round of play at The ACE Group Classic, Saturday, Feb. 24, in Naples, Fla. … The Golf Channel will air a 60-minute "WGC-Accenture Match Play Bracket Show," Sunday at 10 p.m. ET. … IronVenus will host the inaugural IronVenus Spring Golf Challenges, Thursday, March 29, at Bridlewood Golf Club in Flower Mound, Texas, and Thursday, April 26, at Sky Creek Ranch in Keller, Texas. … The Stowe Mountain Club in Stowe, Vt., is scheduled to officially open in June.
St Andrews junior golfers benefit from R&A award
The R&A agrees to a substantial increase in its funding for the St. Andrews Links Junior Golf Association. Following an initial five-year commitment, the R&A has announced that its backing for SALJGA will continue for a second five-year term, with the contribution rising by 25 percent to £62,500.
World Golf Hall of Fame to Acquire Items from Gary Player's 50th Masters Tournament for 'Global Journey' Exhibit
The World Golf Hall of Fame will add to its featured special exhibit, "Gary Player: A Global Journey," with newly-acquired items after Player’s 50th Masters appearance in April. As a result, the special exhibit will be extended through the fall.
'Par and Beyond: Secrets to Better Golf'
Dr. Jerry V. Teplitz introduces his new DVD, "Par and Beyond: Secrets to Better Golf."
Balance-Certified Golf to Make Presentation at Professional Clubmakers' Society Conference
Balance-Certified Golf will present an educational session at the Professional Clubmakers’ Society annual membership conference, March 8-11, in Louisville, Ky.
