Golfpac Travel: Announces its Orlando Free Replay package, which features free replay rounds at select Orlando, Fla., clubs and three nights’ accommodations.
PING Junior Interclub Concludes Fourth Season and Expands to New Markets
Ping: Reports that Junior Golf University expands the Ping Junior Interclub into three new states for the 2012 summer and fall season. The PJI provides junior golfers (ages 12-18) with the opportunity to compete as a member of a team.
Golf Pride® Ranks Number One Grip Choice At The U.S. Open
Golf Pride: Grips were used by 83 percent of all players at the U.S. Open, according to Darrell Survey.
Pebble Beach site of inaugural Seve Ballesteros Legends Tournament
Seve Ballesteros Legends Tournament: Inaugural event, which will benefit the late Seve Ballesteros’ foundation, will be held at the Peter Hay Course in Pebble Beach, Calif., Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
Branson (MO) Golf Destination Offers New, Peak-Season Values
Branson Area Golf (Branson, Mo.): Announces its new, peak-season packages, including Juniors Play Free programs and twilight specials.
Graphite Design Announces the Winner of the U.S. Open Played a Graphite Design Shaft
Graphite Design: Tour AD DI shaft played in the hybrid of the U.S. Open winner.
Golf18Network Expands Roster with 48 New Courses
Golf18Network: Selected for use by 20 golf courses during the past week, bringing the network’s total number of courses across North America to 960.
Billy Casper Golf: Partners with the Chicago Park District to open Clocktower Café, adjacent to the Waveland Clocktower on the north side of Chicago.
TGA Premier Junior Golf Franchise Acquired by Brad Kirkpatrick in North Seattle
TGA Premier Junior Golf: Announces that Brad Kirkpatrick has acquired a TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise in north Seattle.
STX Golf Launches National Broadcast Campaign Featuring “Skylar Chase”
STX Golf: Launches a broadcast campaign featuring the 2012 putter line and fictional character Skylar Chase.
Boxgroove Adds Riviera Golf Club
Boxgroove: Adds Riviera Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, to the selection of private courses Boxgroove members can play.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Kiawah Island, S.C.): Confirms that it is in the initial planning stages to determine the economic viability of constructing up to a 150-room hotel on the West side of the island on the site of the former Kiawah Island Inn. The resort is also studying the feasibility of constructing a number of four-bedroom golf cottages adjacent to The Ocean Course. The resort has engaged three architectural firms to present style concepts and site plans for redeveloping both sites, the West Beach area of Kiawah Island, and the East side of the island near The Ocean Course.
Sniper Putters: Introduces its new putter, which features a unique hosel that combines traditional with a center shaft position.
Tommy Hilfiger To Sponsor The Golf Club At Chelsea Piers
Tommy Hilfiger Group: Announces its sponsorship of the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers in New York. The two-year sponsorship deal includes prime advertising placement for the spring 2012 golf campaign featuring reigning PGA champion Keegan Bradley.
Kentwool Named Official Golf Sock Of Hundred Hole Hike
Kentwool: To provide two pairs of its Tour Profile sock to participants of the Hundred Hole Hike, an initiative that supports charitable fundraising by golf marathoners who will play and walk at least 100 holes in one day.
Linksoul Founder To Make Hundred Hole Hike For Charity
Linksoul: Chief Creative Officer John Ashworth will participate in the inaugural Hundred Hole Hike, walking and playing more than 100 holes on July 16 to benefit the San Diego-based After School All-Stars and North County Junior Golf Association.
Simpson Chooses FJ In Capturing First Major Championship
FootJoy: FJ Icon shoe worn by Webb Simpson en route to winning the 112th U.S. Open.
2012 U.s. Open Sets USGA Records For Website And Mobile Device Fan Engagement
United States Golf Association: Announces that the 2012 U.S. Open set records for website and mobile device engagement by golf fans. Overall fan visits to USOpen.com during the week of the championship increased by 79 percent over the week of the 2011 championship. Fan viewership of live streaming video increased 210 percent over 2011. Also, the USGA recorded a 44 percent increase in iPhone app downloads.
Wishon Smoooth Series Putters
Wishon Golf: Introduces its Smoooth Series putters, which are offered in mallet and heel toe designs.
Dynamic Gold Shafts Win U.S. Open, 2nd Straight Major of 2012
True Temper: Dynamic Gold shafts were played by the U.S. Open champion. Also, the second- and third-place finishers played True Temper shafts.
