Sweetgrass Golf Club: Is ranked No. 24 among Golfweek’s America’s Best Casino Golf Courses, which was released in the magazine’s Dec. 10 edition.
International Club Suppliers Promotes Steve Troutman to Vice President of Sales and Marketing
International Club Suppliers: Promotes Steve Troutman to vice president of sales and marketing.
HIRZL Gloves Begins Recruiting Network Of Independent Sales Representatives
Hirzl: Announces plans to recruit a national network of independent representatives to support the company’s product line in 2011.
Science And Motion Sports Announces PGA Show Plans
Science and Motion Sports: Reports on putting analysis, training and putter fitting in advance of its appearance at the annual show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.
This is the Wire’s final edition of 2010. We will resume our regular publishing schedule starting Monday, Jan. 3. We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
The Wire’s final edition of 2010 will be Friday, Dec. 17. All releases received after 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 16, will be processed for the next issue on Monday, Jan. 3. We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
If you heard the beep, you hit it deep with the Pin High Pro, Golf Swing Training Aid
Pin High Pro: Reports on its light-weight faux turf training aid that promotes proper rhythm and enforces muscle memory on the downswing.
Mitchell Golf To Attend PGA Merchandise Show For 22nd Consecutive Year
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.: To attend the annual show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla., for the 22nd successive year. Mitchell will showcase its newest Steelclub Angle Machine, the Signature model, which has the ability to measure and bend right- and left-hand irons, hybrids and metal woods, including oversized drivers.
GameBook Provides Real-Time Scoring For Xona Media Classic
GameBook: Provided official scoring for the ninth Xona Media Classic, Dec. 6-8 in Scottsdale, Ariz. GameBook provides real-time scoring via hand-held electronic devices.
Mississippi Golf News and Notes
Mississippi Development Authority: Reports that seven state courses are listed in Golfweek’s 50 Best Casino Courses rankings – Fallen Oak Golf Club (No. 2), Dancing Rabbit Golf Club’s Azaleas Course (No. 18), Grand Bear Golf Club (No. 23), The Preserve Golf Club (No. 39), Shell Landing (No. 40), Dancing Rabbit Golf Club’s Oaks Course (No. 43) and The Bridges Golf Club (No. 48).
Billy Casper Golf Increases Commitment to World Golf Foundation Growth Initiatives
Billy Casper Golf: To increase its resources commitment to the World Golf Foundation and the foundation’s growth-of-golf initiatives in 2011. BCG will aid the national program Golf 20/20, comprised of “Get Golf Ready,” “We Are Golf” and “Image of the Game” programs.
Winners Drawn in $100,000 American Golf Census Sweepstakes
National Golf Foundation: Announces that more than 1,000 golfers were recent winners in its first American Golf Census Sweepstakes. David Slotto of Reno, Nev., was awarded one of the six grand prizes. Slotto won a three-day trip to Pinehurst Resort, which includes a round on the famed No. 2 course.
Axis1 Golf To Exhibit At 2011 PGA Merchandise Show And Introduce The Umbra
Axis1 Golf: To introduce its Umbra putter at the show. During the Outdoor Demo Day on Jan. 26, Axis1 will demonstrate the Umbra and Eagle on the Orange County National Golf Center putting green.
Oak Creek Golf Club & Pure focus ™ to Host Advanced College Prep Camp for Junior Golfers
Oak Creek Golf Club, Pure Focus: Partner to present a two-day college golf prep camp, Dec. 27-28. The camp’s objective is to inform junior golfers and their families about preparing to play college golf.
Grip Masters Popular At Australian PGA
The Grip Master: Played by 37 players at the Australian PGA Championship.
PGA National Resort & Spa Announces Winter ‘Gold Golf Package’
PGA National Resort and Spa: Announces its Gold Golf Package, which features a daily round on one of its championship courses, nightly accommodations and unlimited range balls. The package to the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., resort runs Jan. 1 to April 18, and prices start at $269 per night.
Heritage Golf Group And The Legacy Club At Alaqua Lakes Host Charity Golf Tournament In Support Of U.S. Troops
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes: Hosted a charity event as part of Birdies for the Brave program that provides financial support for military homefront groups. The tournament and auction, held Nov. 14 in Longwood, Fla., raised more than $50,000.
Acclaim Continues for Blackstone Course at Mission Hills • Hainan, World’s Next ‘Must Visit’ Tropical Holiday Destination
Blackstone Course at Mission Hills – Hainan: Ranked as the 2010 Best New Asian design in Golf Magazine’s January issue. This marked the first time courses in the Pacific Rim were ranked on the annual list.
Speaking of Golf™ Radio Show will Feature Golf Course Designer Tom Fazio on December 16th
Speaking of Golf: Features course designer Tom Fazio and Kevin Cook, author of “Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything,” on today’s AM broadcast.
CourseTrends announces the Sunkist Country Club of Biloxi, MS as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: To design and host the website, email marketing and e-commerce for Sunkist Country Club in Biloxi, Miss.
