AHEAD, Golf Digest: The companies announce that AHEAD will be the exclusive licensee of Golf Digest’s logoed golf course recognition program. As the exclusive licensee, AHEAD will offer its customers the opportunity to co-brand its hats, apparel and accessories with the Golf Digest logos.
Abacus Gets Warm And Fuzzy
Abacus: Introduces its soft shell jackets and fleece as part of its 2010 spring/summer collection.
Letarte Makes PGA Show Debut
Letarte: Apparel brand to debut its 2010 collection of sportswear, cover-ups and swimwear, which the company says blends “a bohemian island essence with chic global aesthetics.”
Town Talk Headwear: Hires Mona Sagan as sales representative for north and central Florida. … Sligo Wear: Three-time PGA Tour winner Brian Gay will visit the Canadian apparel brand’s PGA Merchandise Show booth on Jan. 29 in Orlando, FL. … Iconic Sports: Hires Susan Kay and Jerry Kay as sales representatives for California and Arizona. Also, Iconic will interview for other territories at the PGA Merchandise Show. … BogeyPro: The irreverent brand introduces its 2010 line of accessories and apparel. “We’re a lifestyle brand that embraces the average-to-bad golfer,” founder Arik Nordby said. “We golf poorly, enjoy drinking and aren’t afraid to poke fun at ourselves, so we decided to build a brand for this group.”
Ecco Delivers A One-Two Punch
Ecco: The winner and runner-up at the Champions Tour’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship wore the brand’s New Classic and Golf Street Premier shoes, respectively.
AHEAD Has Full Week Planned
AHEAD: Releases a full agenda for this week’s PGA Merchandise Show, which opens on Thursday. The company will be celebrating its 15th anniversary by showcasing its new headwear, apparel and accessories.
Kate Lord Introduces New Headwear Collection For 2010 Featuring New Ballmarker Caps, Visors And Crystal Visors
Kate Lord: Introduces new headwear collection that features new ballmarker caps, visors and crystal visors.
Kennsington Golf Club (Canfield, OH) Poised for Growth With Hiring of Billy Casper Golf to Manage the Facility
Billy Casper Golf: Kennsington Golf Club in Canfield, OH, selects Billy Casper Golf to manage its facility. The addition of Kennsington marks BCG’s 11th property in Ohio and 39th in the Midwest.
GolfBuddy Reports Sharp Increase in Sales Despite Downturn in Golf Equipment Sales
GolfBuddy Reports a 46.7 percent increase in yearly total sales for 2009 over the 2008 calendar year. GolfBuddy is manufacturer of the Pro and Tour GPS rangefinder models.
Sweetgrass Golf Club (Upper Peninsula) Unveils New Web Site
Island Resort and Casino: The home to Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris, MI, launches the club’s website, www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com, which features a course overview, rates and packages and media reviews.
Flix Golf To Launch New “Flix Lite” Switchblade Repair Tool At The PGA Merchandise Show
Flix Golf: Launching its new Flix Lite switchblade automatic divot repair tool to the U.S. market at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Golf’s First Mobile Information System Transforms Golf Car’s Role from Basic Transportation to Business Solution
Club Car: Introduces Visage, a mobile information system that utilizes a combination of cellular, wireless and Global Positioning System technologies to create what the company calls the “new face of customer experience.”
New Line-M-Up Pro Ball Marker: The #1 Ball Lining Tool in Golf Just Got Better
Green Keepers: Announces an improved Line-M-Up Pro ball marker, which used with the Line-M-Up Pro precision ball alignment, creates a new Putt Positioning System. Line-M-Up products provide multiple marking options that improve aim, stroke and green reading abilities.
Golf World Names John Feinstein Contributing Writer
Golf World: Announces that writer and author John Feinstein has been named a contributing writer for the magazine. “Bringing John on board continues our commitment toward delivering the most complete, accurate and insightful news to our readers,” said Mr. Russell, Golf World editor-in-chief, of Feinstein, who will contribute 10 to 12 articles per year.. “John’s accomplishments as a sports journalist are second to none and we’re excited to see his work appear in the pages of Golf World.”
Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Half Moon Bay Lodge Announce ‘Unlimited Golf Stay and Play Package’ for 2010
Half Moon Bay Golf Links: Announces its Unlimited Golf Stay and Play Package for 2010, with accommodations provided by Half Moon Bay Lodge. Rates begin at $185 per person, per night based on double occupancy.
Annika Sorenstam To Serve As Honorary Chair Of 2011 U.S. Women’s Open
Annika: Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam has been named the honorary chair for the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open, to be conducted at The Broadmoor, July 4-10. The Broadmoor was the site of Sorenstam’s first U.S. Women’s Open victory in 1995.
ECCO Worn by Winner, Runner-Up of Mitsubishi Electric Championship
Ecco: The winner and runner-up of the Champions Tour’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship wore the brand’s New Classic and Golf Street Premier shoes, respectively.
GolfTEC Forms Strategic Alliance with Fearless Golf, Expands Training to Include Mental Conditioning
GolfTEC, Dr. Gio Valiante: Form a strategic alliance in which GolfTEC will incorporate Valiante’s “Fearless Golf” mental condition program into its training program.
Heritage Golf Group Raises More Than $400,000 For U.S. Troops And Their Families
Heritage Golf Group: Raises more than $400,000 for six military homefront groups that directly serve military men and women and their families, as part of PGA Tour Charities’ Birdies for the Brave program. Funds were raised during nine charity golf tournaments, silent auctions, and accompanying fundraising activities conducted at Heritage Golf Group’s collection of premier clubs nationwide.
AHEAD In Full Swing This Week At The PGA Merchandise Show
AHEAD: Releases a full agenda for this week’s PGA Merchandise Show, which opens on Thursday. The company will be celebrating its 15th anniversary by showcasing its new headwear, apparel and accessories.
