Apparel

Ecco: Is named Best Golf Shoes Brand in the 2011 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards.

Ecco: Is named Best Golf Shoes Brand in the 2011 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards.

Quagmire: Debuts it Kids line, which features ColorFusion shirts, inside the merchandise tent at the Puerto Rico Open.

Quagmire: Debuts it Kids line, which features ColorFusion shirts, inside the merchandise tent at the Puerto Rico Open.

Pukka Headwear: Announces the release of its new Performance-Tech Collection, which features 22 pre-designed looks that capture Pukka’s ability to combine colors, free contrasting options and performance-driven design components with multiple fabric combinations.

Abacus: Spring collection will feature the Bollina printed wind jacket for the 2011 season.

Iconic Sport: Reports on the response to its sun accessories and mail apparel line at the PGA Merchandise Show in January and its new re-launched website.

Kentwool: Announces additional colors for its men’s and women’s performance socks.

Iconic Sport: Reports on the response to its sun accessories and mail apparel line at the PGA Merchandise Show in January and its new re-launched website.

Tifosi Optics: Introduces the Slope, a new sport fashion model for 2011.

Trion:Z: Reports on the reception of its Maginsole Mini in the retail market.

Imperial Headwear: Joins John Daly, through his association with Provident Merchandise Sourcing, to announce the creation of the Blue Collar Golf apparel line.

Nike Golf: Celebrates the 20th anniversary of the NikeFIT System of material technologies.

Abacus: Features the Abacus Lily, a classic capri and skort, in its Spring 2011 collection.

Abacus: Features the Abacus Lily, a classic capri and skort, in its Spring 2011 collection.

Ecco: Staff player Aaron Baddeley wore its World Class GTX golf shoes en route to a two-shot victory at the Northern Trust Open. Fellow Ecco staffer Fred Couples tied for seventh.

Second Skin: Reports on the reception of its golf outerwear brand – including the popular Drywick line – after a three-absence at the PGA Merchandise Show. “Our Drywicks are a staple in more than 900 pro shops in Canada and we knew the combination of quality, technology and value would resonate with the U.S. market,” said managing partner Don Nichols.

Second Skin: Reports on the reception of its golf outerwear brand – including the popular Drywick line – after a three-absence at the PGA Merchandise Show. “Our Drywicks are a staple in more than 900 pro shops in Canada and we knew the combination of quality, technology and value would resonate with the U.S. market,” said managing partner Don Nichols.

Tifosi Optics: Announces design improvements to its best-selling Slip model. “Among the technical changes for 2011, the Slip has an exclusive-to-Tifosi adjustable earpiece system,” said co-founder Joe Earley.

Abacus: Introduces its Carlo Polo as part of its spring collection.