GolfTripGenius.com: Hires Billy Condon as director of marketing.
Best Opening Day Ever On Golf Channel
Golf Channel: Recorded the highest-rated and most-watched opening round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions since the network began covering the event in 2007, according to preliminary data released by Nielsen Research.
Albatross, Mustang To Appear At PGA Show
Scheyden Precision Eyewear: Will debut its Albatross and Mustang models at the annual show.
Quagmire Showcasing Arnie At PGA Show
Quagmire: To showcase Arnie, a new line inspired by Arnold Palmer’s classic looks from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, alongside the latest Quagmire Golf and Kids collections.
In Fiamme Sets New Minimums
In Fiamme: Announces a new minimum-quantity level for its custom-design and private-label options. Country clubs, resorts and fine clothiers now may order In Fiamme custom or private-label pieces with minimums as low as 36 pieces.
Ogio Travels With The World’s Best Golfers
Ogio: Golf Travel Collection was the choice of more than 100 PGA and Nationwide tour players, who combined for 16 wins, in 2011.
Coachella Valley Junior Golfers Get Top-Notch Coaching At PowerBilt Junior Golf Clinic Presented By Lumpy’s
Humana Challenge: PowerBilt Junior Golf Clinic to feature noted Coachella Valley golf coaches Bill Harmon, Joe Simonds and Davey Evans. The free clinic, part of the PGA Tour tournament’s week-long events, will be held Sunday, Jan. 22 on the PGA West driving range in La Quinta, Calif.
Swan Lake Resort Names Brian Natzel Director Of Instruction
Swan Lake Resort (Plymouth, Ind.): Names Brian Natzel as director of instruction. Previously, Natzel served as head golf professional at Ubly Golf and Country Club in Bad Ax, Mich.
Middle Atlantic PGA Section Hires Stephanie Jennings, PGA As Director Of Communications
Middle Atlantic PGA Section: Hires Stephanie Jennings as its new director of communications. Previously, Jennings was the director of golf programs for the EWGA in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Shotmaker® Is The Hottest Invention In Golf In The Past 5-Years!
Harrison Sports: Introduces the Shotmaker, a rules conforming golf shaft insert that helps stabilize the tip section and dampen impact vibration to decrease the amount of golf ball side spin.
Zero Friction™ 2012 Partnerships
Zero Friction: Announces its 2012 partnerships, which include the PGA, The First Tee, American Junior Golf Association and Golf Coaches Association of America.
Golf Datatech To Unveil First-Ever Serious Golfers And Modern Media Study
Golf Datatech: To publish “Serious Golfers and Modern Media Study” in early February. The report will investigate the impact of emerging, new digital devices and how they are changing golf media consumption.
Players Towel Named Official Towel Of The Sony Open In Hawaii For 2012, 2013 And 2014
Players Towel: Chosen as the official towel for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Sony Opens in Hawaii.
Tifosi Expands Custom Case Program – For The Ultimate Tee Gift
Tifosi Optics: Expands its custom case program, providing exclusive accessory items customized with pro shop or golf course logos.
Gateway Pro Tour To Tee Off 2012 Season With Sponsorship Event At McCormick Ranch, Jan. 10-11
Gateway Pro Tour: Season opens with a two-day, 36-hole Sponsorship Event on Jan. 10-11 at McCormick Ranch. The winner gains free entry into all 12 Arizona Winter regular season Gateway Pro Tour events in 2012.
Linksoul And Linksoul Club By John Ashworth & Co. To Exhibit Ì¢?å¬At 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, Meeting Rooms W209B And C
Linksoul, Linksoul Club: Golf lifestyle apparel line and custom-branded collection to exhibit its lines.
Ping Re-signs Mahan To Multi-Year Agreement
Ping: Re-signs Hunter Mahan, a three-time PGA Tour winner, to a multi-year endorsement agreement. As part of the agreement, Mahan will wear a Ping hat, carry a Ping staff bag and play Ping equipment.
New Project X Black Opens 2012 With European Win
True Temper: Project X Black shaft was played by the European Tour’s Africa Open winner. The shaft was played in his Ping driver.
EWGA, Tradition GC, VSGA Head Player Development Category In The 19th Annual ING Industry Honors
International Network of Golf: Announces that the EWGA, Virginia State Golf Association and The Tradition Golf Club as finalists in the ING Industry Honors’ player development category. The winner will be announced during a press conference on Jan. 27 at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Sligo Wear Adds Rising Canadian Star To Pro Staff On PGA Tour
Sligo Wear: Signs Canadian Graham DeLaet to a multi-year endorsement contract that will see the PGA Tour player wearing the brand’s apparel starting at this week’s Sony Open in Hawaii.
