Ecco: Redesigns its Comfort Tech Van, which is a core element in a nationwide initiative to enhance retailer and consumer awareness of the company’s direct-injection shoe technology.
Children’s Apparel Brand Launches Book Series
The Littlest Golfer: Begins shipping the first in its series of children’s golf books, “How Putter Learned His ABC’s.”
Correction: The Mizuno Breath Thermo body moc pictured with the story “Colorful Options” in the March 17 edition is not available in the United States or at www.mizunousa.com. The product image shown is only available in Europe.
ClubTec: Le Baron Hills Country Club in Lakeville, Mass., moves to the company’s SQL club management solutions.
Brynwood Golf and Country Club: Announces the appointment of Josh Lowney as head golf professional of the Armonk, N.Y., course. … Ryder Cup: Jim Furyk, with his win at the Transitions Championship, moved to No. 6 on the U.S. Ryder Cup points list. Steve Stricker remains No. 1 with 2,311.83 points, while Furyk is sixth at 1,510.69. The top eight will automatically qualify for the American squad, which faces the European squad Sept. 1-3 at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales. … Hidden Creek Golf Club: Named to Golfweek’s America’s 100 Best Modern Courses list for the seventh consecutive year, ranking No. 71. Hidden Creek is located in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
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Ladies Links Fore Golf: The radio show airs live from the LPGA’s Kia Classic in Carlsbad, Calif., on Thursday, March 25. The show will be streamed online from 5-6 p.m. ET at LL4G.com or 1450WSTU.com.
Golfpac Travel Encourages Golfers To Head South With Doral’s Championship Package
Golfpac Travel: Offering its Doral’s Championship Package, which includes one night with golf at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Fla. Rates begin at $253 per person on special dates.
Inaugural Patriot Golf Day To Take Place July 8 At Medinah Country Club
Folds of Honor Foundation: Partners with Medinah Country Club, venue of the 2012 Ryder Cup, to hold Patriot Golf Day, July 8 in Medinah, Ill. The fundraiser will benefit the foundation whose mission is to provide post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of service men and women killed or disabled while serving in the U.S Armed Forces.
New States Sign-on To Online Golf Auction
Rounds4Research.com: Holding an online auction April 7-21 for foursomes to play more than 575 courses throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia and Texas to benefit golf turfgrass research.
Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Signs Golfweek To Host Kick-off Tournament
Golfweek: Becomes title sponsor of the Champion Tour’s Outback Steakhouse pro-am, scheduled for April 12 at TPC Tampa Bay. The Golfweek Pro-Am pairs Champions Tour professionals with teams of amateur players.
Lyman Orchards Golf Club Selected To Host 79th Connecticut PGA Championship
Lyman Orchards Golf Club: Connecticut Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America selects the Hartford, Conn., venue to host the 79th Connecticut PGA Championship, Aug. 23-25.
Fujikura Is No. 1 Driver And Wood Shaft At The Transitions Championship
Fujikura: Reports that it was the No. 1 driver and wood shaft brand at the Transitions Championship.
New Swing Analysis To Feature Fred Couples On TheGolfersNation.com
TheGolfersNation.com: Instructor Jim McLean will analyze the swing of PGA and Champions tour player Fred Couples on tonight’s episode of “Swing Analysis.”
SeeMore Introduces DB4 CS Gunmetal With RST2 Technology
SeeMore Putters: Launches the DB4 CS Gunmetal putter, which features the company’s RST2 technology. The RST2 alignment system is housed on the top of the hosel versus the original RifleScope technology system that is found on the top heel section of the putter.
Knetgolf / GolfBallsOnly Pre-Owned, Brand-Name Balls Gain Momentum In 40 Countries
Knetgolf: Reports a 400 percent increase in its international business year-to-date over 2009, eclipsing 40 countries. Knetgolf refurbishes pre-owned brand name golf balls.
ECCO Golf Launches 2010 Comfort Tech Van
Ecco: Redesigns its Comfort Tech Van, which will serve as a core element of its nationwide initiative to enhance retailer and consumer awareness of the company’s direct-injection shoe technology.
Pete Dye Course At French Lick Resort Ranked No. 1 Course In Indiana By Golfweek, Ross Course Ranked No. 3
French Lick Resort: Pete Dye, Donald Ross courses rank Nos. 1 and 3 in Golfweek’s 2010 Best You Can Play courses for Indiana.
Softspikes Captures Victory And Dominates The Plastic Cleat Field At The PGA Tour’s Transitions Championship
Softspikes: Reports that, according to Darrell Survey, the Transitions Championship winner and 70 percent of the plastic cleat-wearing field wore its product.
CourseTrends Announces The Cotton Creek Golf Club Of Mounds, OK As Its Most Recent Client …
CourseTrends: Announces Cotton Creek Golf Club in Mounds, Okla., as its newest client, and will design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
Furyk Wins The 2010 Transitions Championship
Srixon Sports: Tour staffer Jim Furyk won the Transitions Championship playing a Srixon Z-Star X golf ball, Srixon Z-TX irons (3, 5-PW), a Srixon hybrid, and Cleveland CG15 wedges.
