Edwin Watts Golf Shops: Announces that Friday, Nov. 18, will become Green Friday in its 90-plus stores nationwide. Among the offerings, the first 25 customers in attendance at each store will receive an Edwin Watts Golf-logoed ditty bag. Also, a number of Internet-only specials will be featured at EdwinWattsGolf.com.
Washington DC Wins National EWGA Champions Cup
EWGA: Inaugural Champions Cup was won by the 12-player Washington, D.C. chapter. The nine-team event was held at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 12-13.
Make It Five Gary Player-designed Old York Country Club Joins The Talamore Family Of Clubs
Old York Country Club: Becomes a member of the Talamore Family of Clubs. Members of the Chesterfield, N.J., club now have playing privileges at four other Talamore country club facilities in Ambler and Downingtown, Pa., and Pinehurst, N.C.
Callaway Golf Plans Major Product Launches In New Centralized Exhibit At The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show
Callaway Golf: Will showcase its latest equipment, apparel, GPS devices, footwear and golf accessories lines in one unified exhibit within a centralized show floor destination.
AB Golf Designs Custom Leather Head Covers Selected By Fred Couples for Team USA Players
AB Golf Designs: Custom-made leader head covers were presented by captain Fred Couples to the United States Presidents Cup team. The head covers feature an embroidered United States flag and the competition logo.
CourseTrends Announces The Braeside Golf Club Of Rockford, MI As Its Most Recent Client…
CourseTrends: To design and host the website for Braeside Golf Club in Rockford, Mich.
Aldila’s RIP® Helps Drive Australian Open To Victory Two Years In A Row
Aldila: RIP shaft was played by the Australian Open winner.
Full Turn Partners Introduces Linksoul Club
Full Turn Partners: Custom-branded division will now be known as Linksoul Club and that the product line will be developed by John Ashworth. Full Turn Partners was formerly Pima Direct.
Stono Ferry Enjoys Moment In The Sun
The Links at Stono Ferry: Named the 2011 Charleston Area Golf Course of the Year by the Charleston Golf Course Owners Association and the 2011 State of South Carolina Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. The Hollywood, S.C., course is also being considered for the National Golf Course Owners Association’s national course of the year honor.
Dancin’ Dogg Golf Introduces Melbourne Golf Club Replication For OptiShot Infrared Simulator
Dancin’ Dogg Golf: Expands its OptiShot simulator’s course library to include a replication of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, which will host this week’s Presidents Cup matches.
VCT Communications Names Lisa Smedberg Vice President Of Client Solutions
VCT Corp.: Hires Lisa Smedberg as vice president of client solutions.
Fore! Reservations And Score Advertising Hosting Ontario Regional Users Conference
Fore! Reservations: To host an Ontario Regional Users Conference on Nov. 22 at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.
Register Today For Your Shot At An Ohio State Gameday Experience
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation: To hold a drawing for a 2012 Ohio State football game day experience to anyone who registers for the OTF Conference and Show by Nov. 25.
SA Sports Minister Praises Gary Player
Gary Player Invitational: Host Gary Player is praised by a South Africa Sports and Recreation official, who was speaking on behalf of minister Fikile Mbalula. “His message is that you are doing a wonderful job and have done this country proud. I know you feel you owe South Africa much, but the Minister feels South Africa owes you so much for putting us on a different pedestal,” the representative said of Player.
Hirzl Dominates Re/Max World Long Drive Championship
Hirzl: Trust Control and Trust Feel gloves were worn by more than 80 percent of the 2011 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship field.
TGA Premier Junior Golf Franchise Acquired In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TGA Premier Junior Golf: East Montgomery County, Pa., territory acquired by Dustin Cottingham. The acquisition marks the 50th territory launched nationwide.
Ecco To Showcase Category-Defining Hybrid And Natural Motion Golf Shoes Ì¢?å¬At 2012 PGA Merchandise Show
Ecco: To exhibit its 2012 golf collection at the annual show in Orlando, Fla.
TEF TEE™ Prepares For European Roll-out With Pan-European Warehousing
Tef Tee: Establishes centralized warehousing in Yorkshire, England, to support its spring 2012 product launch into European markets.
SmartCart: Launches its ordering system smartphone application, which is available for the iPhone and Android.
2011 Gary Player Invitational South Africa Scores Big For Charity
Gary Player Invitational: Raised more than R2 million from the 12th annual event.
