Softspikes reports that more than two-third of the fields at the Reno-Tahoe Open and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational used its cleats. Also, Pulsar was the No. 1 choice among plastic cleat wearers at both events.
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LifeLock Identity Theft Service Protecting Golf Coaches
LifeLock, which deals with identity theft prevention, will partner with the Golf Coaches Association of America to offer protection to its members.
PGA of America, PGA Golf Exhibitions Welcomes the Return of Callaway Golf Company to 2007 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention
The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions welcome the return of the Callaway Golf Co. in an expanded role during the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show and Convention held January in Orlando, Fla.
Trion:Z Breaks Tradition In Its First Major Win
Trion:Z reports that its ionic/magnetic bracelets were worn by the winner of the Jeld-Wen Tradition.
Idea Pro: #1 Hybrid At Nationwide, Champions Tour Events
Adams Golf reports that its Idea Pro was the most played hybrid on the Champions and Nationwide tours last week, and was the No. 2 hybrid at both the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and Reno-Tahoe Open.
AGT Relocates National Championship to Palmetto Dunes
The Amateur Golf Tour selects Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head, S.C., as the host site for its 2006 National Championship.
IROD Delivers Victory on LPGA Tour
United Sports Technologies reports that the first- and second-place finishers at the Wendy’s Championship for Children used its IROD Hybrid shaft.
Walter J. Travis Cup decided in Lookout Point’s favor
Lookout Point Golf Club of Fonthill, Ontario, Canada, ends the three-year reign of Stafford Country Club and wins the 2006 Walter J. Travis Cup.
Accupath Putters Sales Continue to Increase
Tour Golf Products Inc. announces continued sales increases for its 2006-introduced line of Accupath putters.
Bonfit America, Inc. Announces Specials For 2006 Fall PGA Expo
Bonfit America, makers of the Brush-T and the golf game Qolf, will offer a series of special deals exclusively for buyers and retailers attending the 2006 Fall PGA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 13-14.
Bridgestone Invitational Becomes A Swooshfest With Woods Prevailing
Tiger Woods defeated fellow Nike Golf tour staff member Stewart Cink on the fourth playoff hole at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger signs on through 2009
The LPGA and the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic announce that the tournament extends its relationship with the LPGA through 2009.
Bridgestone Golf Worldwide Tour Team Comes Up Aces At Reno-Tahoe Open
Bridgestone Golf staff player Will Mackenzie recorded his first PGA Tour victory at the Reno-Tahoe Open and used its Tour B330-S golf ball.
BRIEFLY
The Golf Channel will run a special replay of Sunday’s U.S. Amateur Championship 36-hole match play final on Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 8-10 p.m. ET. The replay will also feature interviews with finalists Richie Ramsay and John Kelly. â?¦ CBS Sports‘ coverage of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday, Aug. 27, scored a 6.2/13 average household overnight rating/share, up 19 percent from last year and 107 percent from 2004. â?¦ Dunning Golf staff player Bob Estes finishes second at the Reno-Tahoe Open. â?¦ The Tiger Woods Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary and reports it has reached an estimated 10 million young people through various programs including the Tiger Woods Learning Center, the Start Something character development program, and the TWF Programmatic Grants and Youth Clinics. â?¦ Graphite Design International reports that its YS-6 model was used by the driving accuracy leader at the Reno-Tahoe Open. â?¦ Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa, Calif., will host one of the 128 local qualifying events for the Pinnacle Exceptional Driver Championship on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Dunning’s Estes Scores At Reno-Tahoe
Dunning Golf staff player Bob Estes finished second at the Reno-Tahoe Open, while fellow staff players Craig Barlow and Brian Gay tied for 21st.
Kye at The Exclusive
Kye will present its latest collections of women’s resort and sportswear fashions at The Exclusive at The Sands Expo Hall in Las Vegas, Nev., through Aug. 29.
Bite Footwear signs World’s #1 ranked Disc Golfer
Bite Footwear signs Ken Climo, the world’s top professional disc golfer, to an endorsement agreement. Bite introduced the sport’s first footwear specifically designed for disc golfers to the United States market in July with the release of its the Distance High and Distance Low shoes.
Harry Vardon Golf USA announces two new lines
Harry Vardon Golf USA announces the release of Vardon & Ray and Vardon, two new lines based on the Harry Vardon Collection. Vardon & Ray, a men’s performance line, and Vardon, an active, easy care women’s line, will be introduced at the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 13-14.
Perry Ellis Expands Spring Offerings
Perry Ellis International Inc., master licensee for the Ping Collection, reports that it has improved and expanded its 100 percent micro-polyester line for Spring 2007.
Ogio's Vision Proves Award-worthy
Ogio‘s Shling-enabled golf bag, the Ogio Vision, has been honored with Golf Illustrated Magazine‘s 2006 "Editor’s Choice" award.
