Paul Casey won the China Open using Nike Golf‘s SasQuatch driver.
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Innovex CfD Driver Earns Praise from Rankmark.com
Innovex Golf Company reports positive reviews for its product line.
Rockroller LLC Introduces New Ernie Els Training System By Jim Flood
Rockroller, makers of a tee-to-green training system, introduces the Ernie Els Training System by Jim Flood.
Jazz Golf Equipment Inc. – Official Website Launch
Jazz Golf Equipment Inc. announces the launch of its new Web site.
GE REAL ESTATE TO COLLABORATE WITH ARTHUR HILLS/STEVE FORREST AND ASSOCIATES
GE Real Estate announces that it will collaborate with Arthur Hill/Steve Forrest Associates to better position both firms to build market share in the high-end golf real estate and multi-course ownership segments.
Casey Wins Big in China with Nike Golf's SasQuatch Driver
Paul Casey won the China Open using Nike Golf‘s SasQuatch driver.
CLASSIC HOSPITALITY BOOSTED BY ‘TIGER FEVER’
Officials for the 2006 Dubai Desert Classic announces that following the news that world No. 1 Tiger Woods will play in next year’s event, sales of corporate hospitality packages for the European Tour event increased significantly.
Nike Golf Brings Belts into the Loop to Complete Head-To-Toe Look in Golf
Nike Golf adds belts to its line of accessories for men through a U.S licensing agreement with Los Angeles-based Spirit Leatherworks.
THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER FOR THE GOLFER IN YOUR LIFE: TICKETS TO THE 2006 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AT MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB
Tickets to the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., are on sale throughout the holiday season.
Callaway Golf Company Declares Dividend and Announces Plans to Repurchase up to $50 Million of Common Stock
Callaway Golf Company announces that its board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $50 million of the company’s common stock in open market or in private transactions beginning in the first quarter of 2006.
Golfing Legend, Peter Thomson to speak in January
GolfEx Dubai announces that five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson will be the keynote speaker at its conference and exhibition in January.
Champion Wears CHAMP at Dunlop Phoenix
The winner of the Dunlop Phoenix wore the CHAMP 6mm Cer-Mec metal spike en route to winning.
Upstate Amateur Tour Partners with Pro Golf Discount
The Upstate division of the Amateur Golf Tour in South Carolina signs Pro Golf Discount to be the exclusive provider of gift certificates for all Upstate AGT tournaments in 2006.
Orange County National Makes Significant Changes In Preparation for Final Stage of PGA TOUR Qualifying School
Orange County National in Winter Garden, Fla., announces that 1,300 trees, 10 sand bunkers and two waste bunkers has been added in the past 10 months at the Panther Lake and Crooked Cat courses in preparation for the final stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School.
John Kunda
John Kunda, a noted sports writer in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, after a battle with lung cancer and resulting complications at the age of 72.
CLASSIC HOSPITALITY BOOSTED BY 'TIGER FEVER'
Officials for the 2006 Dubai Desert Classic announces that following the news that world No. 1 Tiger Woods will play in next year’s event, sales of corporate hospitality packages for the European Tour event increased significantly.
SHERREARD TO COMPETE IN PRESTIGIOUS ORANGE BOWL
Tom Sherreard, the current England boy captain, has been selected to represent the English Golf Union in the prestigious 42nd Junior Orange Bowl International Championship at Biltmore Golf Club in Coral Gables, Fla., Dec. 27-30.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that two of the top seven Champions Tour qualifiers for 2006 were Putting Arc users.
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute Graduates Another Class of Club Performance Fitting Specialists
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute completes another class of club performance fitting specialists on Nov. 15 at its Orlando, Fla., school.
BRIEFLY
BRIEFLY
Pronghorn, located 40 miles outside of Bend, Oregon, announces that Riley Cranston has been appointed director of golf for Pronghorn. … North Carolina men’s coach John Inman announces the signing of Philip Chauncey from Durham, N.C., and Michael Sedacca from Orlando, Fla. … Former Lamar and Oklahoma coach Gregg Grost and retired Furman coach Willie Miller will be inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America’s Hall of Fame and Providence’s Joe Prisco will receive the Honor Award at the GCAA Hall of Fame Reception and Awards Banquet on Jan. 25 at the Hilton Dayton Beach Ocean Walk Village in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Upright Golf expands its line of playing aids with the Upright Golf Caddy. … The Pines at Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, N.C., opens to members and daily fee golfers on Friday, Nov. 25.
SPECIAL NOTE
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, The Wire will not be published on Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25. The staff of the Golf Press Association wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.
