April 8 – April 11 | Augusta National GC // Augusta, GA
Heritage Golf Group Announces TPC Michigan’s Assistant Golf Professional As Class A Member Of The PGA Of America
Heritage Golf Group: Announces that Nate Matejek, assistant golf professional at TPC Michigan in Dearborn, Mich., has been elected into Class A Membership of the PGA of America.
Dynamic Clubfitting Leader Henry-Griffitts Introduces New, Sleeker, More Efficient Fitting System
Henry-Griffitts: Releases its new HG Fitting System. “The goal is not to ‘wow’ with bells and whistles, but to make the art of custom fitting easier, more convenient and better so more time is spent on the fitting rather than finding heads and shafts,” said Randy Henry, founder of Henry-Griffitts.
Golf A La Carte® Expands/Extends Time For Submissions
Golf a la Carte: Extends the recipe submission deadline for its Pacific Coast cookbook edition until June 10. Also, the company’s television series has begun pre-production activities with venue selection.
NIVO Stars On Inside GOLF Magazine TV
Nivo: Reports that Jessica Marksbury, host of Inside Golf Magazine, has chosen to wear its 2010 collection on the show.
Macali Introduces Social Media Boot Camp
Macali Communications: Introduces a Social Media Boot Camp to teach golf companies about effective and proven social media strategies and actions to build their business.
STX Envision TR Played At Shell Houston Open For A Solid Top-10 Finish
STX: Reports that its Envision TR putter was used by a sixth-place finisher at the Shell Houston Open.
Tour Resource Center Breaks The Half-Million Mark
Tour Resource Center: Reports that, according to Alexa.com, its Web site is ranked among the top million visited on a daily basis.
The USGA And The National Alliance For Accessible Golf Expand Golf Opportunities For Individuals With Disabilities
U.S. Golf Association, National Alliance for Accessible Golf: Through a USGA grant, the NAAG is expanding its efforts to provide financial assistance and resources to help make golf more accessible to people with disabilities.
Knetgolf Eco-Friendly Promotion Saves Golfers “Green” On Premium, Refinished Golf Balls
Knetgolf: Offering customers an additional 20 percent on orders of the company’s premium refinished golf balls
Fujikura Is #1 Driver Shaft At Shell Houston Open And In All The Winners Woods At The Kraft Nabisco Open
Fujikura: Was the No. 1 driver shaft brand at the Shell Houston Open, and reports that the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship winner played the Motore F1 in her driver, the Rombax W in her 3-wood and Fujikura Hybrid shafts in both of her hybrids.
Golfweek Releases Free Mobile App
Golfweek: Releases a free mobile application, which delivers breaking golf news, up-to-the-minute rankings, complete tour coverage and exclusive content directly to users’ smartphone devices.
1757 Golf Club (Dulles, VA) To Open SeventeenFiftySeven Restaurant On Friday, April 16
1757 Golf Club: To open the SeventeenFiftySeven Restaurant in its expansive clubhouse on Friday, April 16. The restaurant will feature authentic, American-style fare. The 1757 Club is located in Ashburn, Va.
Accommodations Deadline Friday For 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference At Pinehurst
International Network of Golf: Announces that the accommodations deadline for the 20th ING Spring Conference is Friday, April 9. The conference is May 9-13 in Pinehurst, N.C.
Old American Golf Club At The Tribute Near Dallas, TX., Four Mile Ranch In Canon City, CO. And Lockhaven C.C. In Godfrey, IL. Are Cybergolf’s Newest Clients.
Cybergolf: Adds Old American Golf Club at The Tribute near Dallas, Texas, Four Mile Ranch in Canon City, Colo., and Lockhaven Country Club in Godfrey, Ill., as new clients. Cybergolf will design and host the clubs’ Web sites, e-mail newsletters and e-commerce systems.
keri golf Unveils Sleek, Sophisticated New Website For 2010
Keri Golf: Announces the premier of a new Web site, which the company says reflects “the chic, clean lines and design aesthetic of the 2010 Newport collection.”
New Interactive eMagazine To Enrich Century Country Club Communication And Branding Strategies
VCT Corporation: Announces that Century Country Club in Westchester County, N.Y., introduces a new eMagazine as part of its communication and branding initiative.
Public Betting On Tiger At The Masters Goes Both Ways; Suite Las Vegas Golf Packages; ESPN Challenge Comes To Las Vegas; Nicklaus’ Bear’s Is Best.
GolfLasVegasNow.com: Reports that Tiger Woods’ return at the Masters has altered the odds of winning and that a number of prop bets are available.
GustBuster, The World’s Smartest Umbrella, Featured On GQ Magazine Website
GustBuster: Continues a media blitz with the announcement that its umbrella is featured on GQ Magazine’s Web site. Over the past week, GustBuster has also been featured on national and major market television news shows.
Gogie Girl Introduces Audrey Sun Hat
Gogie Girl: Introduces its new Audrey Collection, which includes the ideal “sun hat for on the course play or an afternoon in the garden,” the company says.
