U.S. Golf Association: Selects Lorena Ochoa, who dominated the LPGA for four years before retiring at age 28, and whose foundation has benefited hundreds of Mexico’s underprivileged children, to receive its 2011 Bob Jones Award. The USGA’s highest honor is given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf, and seeks to recognize a person who emulates Jones’ spirit, his personal qualities and his attitude toward the game and its players.
Nike Golf has Created the VR Pro Blades Featuring new X3X High-Frequency Grooves and a Precise Forging Process
Nike Golf: Introduces its new VR Pro Blades, which feature new X3X high frequency grooves and a more precise forging process.
Mesa, Ariz. Launches Partnership Promoting The ‘Green’ Side Of Golf
Dixon Golf: Chosen by the City of Mesa (Ariz.) as its official golf ball.
RIP® Helps Aldila Capture Wood, Hybrid Shaft Manufacturer Counts At Frys.com Open
Alidla: Wins the wood and hybrid shaft counts at the Frys.com Open, according to Darrell Survey.
Fore! Reservations Exhibiting At Iowa PGA Merchandise Show
Fore! Reservations: To exhibit its course management and marketing software at the Iowa PGA Merchandise Show, Oct. 25 in Riverside, Iowa.
Longbow Golf Club Set To Host 13th Annual Golf Event To Raise Needed Funds For Children’s Home
Longbow Golf Club: To host the 13th Shootout for Sunshine, a tournament that benefits the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, on Nov. 19 in Mesa, Ariz.
Graphite Design International Announces The Winner of The CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge Played Graphite Design Tour AD-85 Iron Shafts
Graphite Design: Tour AD-85 iron shafts were played by the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge winner. Also, three other top 10 finishers played the company’s product.
ProStance Helps Beatriz Recari To Maiden Win On LPGA Tour
ProStance Limited: Reports that Beatriz Recari, winner of the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge, uses the company’s balance aid.
Mears Signs Sales Agreement With ING
International Network of Golf: Names Andy Mears as the organization’s national sales manager.
GuaranteedGolfBalls.com Donates To Breast-Cancer Research
GuaranteedGolfBalls.com: To donate 50 percent of proceeds from its pink golf ball sales to breast cancer research through the end of this year.
FLGolf, Inc. Suggests Some Added Color For Your Fall Tournament.
FLGolf: Reports on its 70 compression golf balls.
Kevin Norcross To Head Yamaha Golf-Car Company’s Direct Sales Team
Yamaha Golf-Car Company: Announces that Kevin Norcross will lead the company’s direct nationwide sales team.
19th Annual Stocker Cup Set For October 21-24, 2010
Stocker Cup: Announces the field for the annual event, Oct. 21-24 at The Preserve Golf Club in Carmel, Calif. The field includes former Cup champions Kevin Marsh, Randy Haag and Craig Doell.
KBS Tour Steel Shafts Win Again
Femco Steel Technology: KBS Tour steel shafts were played by the Frys.com Open winner.
Antigua Takes Home A First
Antigua: Earns first place in London Ontario Golf’s Golf Gear Awards best apparel category.
Pilla Launches New Golf Line
Pilla High Performance Eyewear: Launches its newest line of performance eyewear that is targeted toward golfers and uses an innovative light management system.
AHEAD Sales, Bookings Up Versus Prior Year
AHEAD: Reports through the first three quarters of the fiscal year that sales are up versus prior year and bookings for its fall 2010 and spring 2011 line are up versus prior year in all three categories – headwear, apparel and accessories. AHEAD also announces the hiring of five new sales reps.
Lincicome Wears Trion:Z Bracelet At Navistar LPGA Classic
Trion:Z Staff professional Brittany Lincicome wore the company’s Palette bracelet en route to a second-place finish at the Navistar LPGA Classic.
Dawgs Golf Supports NEIGA Fall Tournament
Dawgs Golf: Becomes a sponsor of the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association Fall Tournament, which finishes today, Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Signs The Overlook Golf Club In Hollis, N.H. As Its Newest Client
Cybergolf: To design and host the website and email newsletter system for The Overlook Golf Club in Hollis, N.H.
