Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy: Justin Kim, a newly-certified Class A PGA Professional, joins the coaching staff at GGGA’s full-time junior golf academy at Mission Inn Resort near Orlando, Fla. … Golf Etc. of America: Announces that PGA and Champions tour player Kenny Knox has become a company tour representative. Knox will serve as the national spokesperson for the Golf Etc. brand. … Windage: Device that allows for easy and accurate assessment of wind conditions receives conditional approval from the U.S. Golf Association and is placed on a list of equipment permitted conditionally for medical conditions. Windage is a golf ball-shaped device that, when squeezed, releases a puff of fine powder into the air to help indicate wind conditions. The golf accessory aids players suffering from arthritis of the knee and/or hip, severe back pain caused by muscle spasms, or a disk related medical condition.
CN: Extends its title sponsorship of the CN Canadian Women’s Open, CN Canadian Women’s Tour and CN Future Links through 2013 with an additional two-year option through 2015.
Champions Tour: Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am
April 16 – April 18 | TPC Tampa Bay // Lutz, FL
Golfing Magazine Announces Its “Player’s Choice” Awards For Hybrid Irons In Its 2010 Spring Issue
Golfing Magazine: Publishes its Players Choice awards for the Hybrid Iron category in the magazine’s spring issue.
POP Named GolfTalk Live Product Of The Month For April
GolfTalk Live: Selects POP, an all-natural product that provides instant relief from everyday pain and inflammation, as its Product of the Month for April.
The Hacker’s Paradise Magazine Reports That Its Second Edition Of THP Magazine Will Sell Out
The Hackers Paradise: Spring issue of The Hackers Paradise features Jim Furyk on its cover and more than 100 pages of high-color gloss industry interviews, comprehensive product reviews and latest golf news.
Dawgs Golf Now Sold In PGA Tour Superstores
Dawgs Golf: Lightweight non-slip golf footwear is now sold in PGA Tour Superstores and on the retailer’s Web site.
CHAMP® To Showcase At China Golf Show In Beijing
Champ: To introduce its Zarma and showcase its ScorpionStinger spikes at the 10th China Golf Show, which opens Friday in Beijing.
Adams Golf Reaches Agreement With U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Paul Azinger
Adams Golf: Signs U.S. Ryder Cup captain and PGA champion Paul Azinger to an endorsement agreement. Azinger will play the company’s equipment, wear its hat and carry an Adams Golf staff bag.
Ten OB Sports-Managed Golf Courses Honored In 2010 Golfweek’s Best You Can Play Ranking
OB Sports: Totals 10 courses at eight managed facilities on Golfweek’s 2010 Best You Can Play list.
Victoria Hills Introduces Summer Club Card, Player Development Programs
Victoria Hills Golf Club: Announces two value-driven programs – the Summer Club Card, which includes unlimited, discounted golf, and the Player Development Program that features unlimited twilight golf and range balls. Victoria HIlls is located in Deland, Fla.
GolfAchiever Makes Headlines At The Korean Golf Show In Seoul
GolfAchiever: Reports on the reception of its GolfAchiever SIM at the Korean Golf Show.
Golfweek Kicks Off Spring Season With Trio Of Special Issues
Golfweek: Begins golf’s busiest season with three special editions – the Amateur (April 30), Women’s (May 19) and Casino Golf (May 21) issues.
Education: Shaft Performance Technology School
April 15 – April 16 | Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute // Dayton, OH www.mitchellgolfschool.com Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute 997 Senate Drive…
Nationwide Tour: Fresh Express Classic
April 15 – April 18 | TPC Stonebrae // Hayward, CA
Tour Edge HT Max Iron Set Offers Advanced Technology Starting At $259!
Tour Edge: Introduces its new Bazooka HT Max iron set. Each individual HT iron has a different blade length, face height, top line, offset, bounce and MOI that optimizes performance.
adidas Golf Introduces ClimaCool® With CoolMax® Energy Fabric
Adidas Golf: Improves its ClimaCool line with the addition of CoolMax Energy fabric, a technology that balances a golfer’s body temperature and increases comfort.
VGM Club Announces Signing Of Western Golf Properties
VGM Club: Signs Western Golf Properties as its newest client that will use the company’s procurement services.
Schmidt-Curley Design Announces Three New Golf Courses At Mission Hills Resort Ì¢?å» Hainan
Schmidt-Curley Design: Opens three new courses – Blackstone, Stone Outback and Stone Ruins – for play at Mission Hills Resort Hainan, China. Schmidt-Curley Design is architect of record for 10 of Mission Hills Shenzhen’s 12 courses.
Troon Golf Launches New Troon Family Golf Program
Troon Golf: Creates the Troon Family Golf program for junior golfers and their families at its participating facilities throughout the United States. Juniors play for free after 3 p.m. and receive complimentary Callaway rentals with a full-paying adult.
