Robert Allenby used Royal Precision‘s Precision Saber Tour Vector graphite shaft in his woods while winning the Australian Grand Slam.
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BRIEFLY
The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., offers a "Winter Value Rate," starting at $319 per room, per night through April 16. … The "New Grasses Field Day," held on Dec. 6 in Avon Park, Fla., and presented by the University of Florida, Florida Turfgrass Association and Environmental Turf, included reports on the newest grasses available for warm-season climates.
VULCAN GOLF ANNOUNCES NEW "POWERBALL" V14 430cc DRIVER WITH PATENT PENDING "VARIABLE MASS TECHNOLOGY"
Vulcan Golf announces the pre-launch of its PowerBall V14 driver.
Call for Entries Announced: The 2005 BoardRoom "Excellence in Achievement" Awards
The BoardRoom magazine is accepting entries for its 2005 "Excellence in Achievement" awards. The awards recognize vendors and educators for their impact, achievements and contributions to the club industry.
GSGA to Allow Distance Measuring Devices in 2006 Competitions
The Georgia State Golf Association announces that it will allow the use of distance measuring devices for the 2006 GSGA competitions season.
Nike Golf is Reshaping Distance with its Nike One Balls
Nike Golf introduces its new Nike One Platinum and Black balls.
CHAMPIONS TOUR ANNOUNCES 2006 SCHEDULE
The Champions Tour announces its 2006 schedule, which features 29 official Charles Schwab Cup events and official prize money of a minimum of $52.75 million.
NAKASHIMA GOLF ANNOUNCES NEW "HTEC" 460cc DRIVER WITH PATENT PENDING "INTERCHANGEABLE HOSEL TECHNOLOGY"
Nakashima Golf announces the pre-launch of its Nakashima HTEC driver.
Former LPGA Commissioner Laupheimer dies at age 75
Former LPGA commissioner John D. Laupheimer died at The London Clinic in London, England, on Dec. 19 after a nine-year battle with cancer. He was 75.
Hall of Fame golfer to address superintendents in Atlanta this February
Nancy Lopez will be the keynote speaker at the 2006 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Education Conference‘s opening session on Feb. 9 in Atlanta, Ga.
CLUB GLOVE INTRODUCES THE NEW ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT FULL-SIZE HOT STEPPER STAND BAG
West Coast Trends Inc. announces the introduction of the Hot Stepper, a lightweight, full-size stand bag.
Lamkin Takes Hold on European Tour
Lamkin reports that the winner of the South African Open used its grips.
Rifle Brings Home Win at South African Open
Royal Precision reports that the winner of the South African Open used Rifle Flighted shafts in his irons.
SRIXON WINS 6TH AND FINAL EVENT OF THE 2005 SRIXON PGA TOURNAMENT SERIES
The winner of the Srixon PGA Tournament Series on Friday, Dec. 16, won with a Srixon Z-URS golf ball.
Nike Golf Continues To Inspire and Revolutionize Golf Fashion With Innovative Technology That Improves Both Appearance and Performance
Nike Golf reports on its golf fashion line.
Professional CLUBMAKERS’ Society Graduates 8 from Advanced Fitting School
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society announces eight graduates from its Advanced Fitting School, held Dec. 14-16.
Callaway Golf Signs Teen Sensation Morgan Pressel to Endorse Company’s Golf Clubs and Golf Balls
Callaway Golf Company announces the signing of Morgan Pressel to a multi-year contract to play and endorse Callaway Golf equipment.
TITLEIST PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE TO SPONSOR INAUGURAL GOLF FITNESS SUMMIT
The Titleist Performance Institute will sponsor the inaugural Golf Fitness Summit, March 9-11 at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla.
SMT Introduces A Golf Glove With An Unconditional Lifetime Warranty
SMT Golf introduces a leather golf glove with an unconditional lifetime warranty.
BRIEFLY
Monarch Dunes Golf Club located in Nipomo, Calif., will open for public play on Jan. 1. … Regions Financial Corp. announces a three-year agreement to be the title sponsor for the annual Champions Tour event played in Birmingham-Hoover, Ala. The tournament, formerly known as the Bruno’s Memorial Classic, will become the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets beginning in 2006. … The Pine Canyon Club in Flagstaff, Ariz., is listed among the "Top 10 New Private Golf Courses" in the January issue of Golf Digest. … Steven Schaller joins Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway Township, N.J., as director of golf.
