LPGA.com: Website posted a strong 2009 according to numbers released by the tour on Monday. The tour’s official website registered a 10 percent increase in traffic, with more than 8 million unique visitors. The average time spent by a user rose in 2009 to 11 minutes, 46 seconds per visit. … GolfDieHard.com: Announces a format change and will focus on amateur golf news, golf entrepreneurs and general golf strategy information to break 100.
E-Z-Go: Introduces the TXT 48 fleet golf car, which features a 48-volt DC drivetrain and exclusive TruCourse Technology system that allows golf course operators to tailor the vehicle’s performance to match the unique topography and conditions of their course. … Putting Arc: Reports that the win total for known Putting Arc users for 2009 was 151. Also, it will exhibit at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show and introduce its T3 and MSIII models in a new Charity Pink version. … World Golf Hall of Fame: Offering a new, museum-wide audio tour, “Voices from the Hall,” featuring more than two-and-a-half hours of exclusive content from more than 35 Hall of Fame members. Through an audio guide device, visitors can experience more than 175 numbered stops within the museum, highlighting personal stories and anecdotes from Hall of Fame members that have been collected over the last 10 years the Hall of Fame has been in St. Augustine, FL. … Business Golf International: Commissioned to create, execute and manage a “virtual golf club” for the benefit of Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members. The International Links Golf Club will be available to the enrolled members of Delta SkyMiles and feature a virtual golf club clubhouse that offers numerous portals/links to member services and benefits. Also, there will be information on approximately 300-plus “home” golf course facilities – one or more quality facilities that are located in close proximity to each of the more than 250 airports in 71 countries around the world served by the new Delta (the result of the combined Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines). … 1PageGolf.com: This one-page website is a resource for golf-related entrepreneurs and small businesses to showcase products or services. The site currently is offering ad inventory through Dec. 31, 2013. … Twist Tee: Announces its newest offering, which provides a consistent tee height and features a threaded shaft that is easily twistable to position the ball at the ideal height for any driver face.
Dori Carter, Laura Coble, Mariah Stackhouse: Honored as co-recipients of the Georgia State Golf Association’s Tommy Barnes Award. Carter of Valdosta, Coble of Augusta and Stackhouse of Riverdale teamed to win the USGA Women’s State Team Championship in September. … Ross Kroeker: Promoted to head golf professional at Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel, CA.
Golf Genie: Will showcase the 2010 version of its printed guide (“Golf Genie Tee to Green Pocket Guide”) and iPhone application (“Golf Genie Pro”). “We are excited to participate in the 2010 merchandise show and eager to launch our 2010 edition that bundles both our highly-reviewed printed guide with a set of innovative iPhone applications,” said Kristian Traylor, president of Golf Genie. … BogeyPro: The irreverent brand will introduce 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.” … AccuPutt: To debut its indoor putting aid system that allows golfers to practice their strokes without breaking an invisible laser line.
Wyndham Championship: Makes a $50,000 donation to The First Tee of the Triad, and becomes the presenting sponsor for the youth golf organization. The First Tee of the Triad currently operates at Tanglewood Park and Winston Lake Golf Course in Winston-Salem, NC. It will also add a program at Gillespie Golf Course in Greensboro, NC. … The Royal and Ancient Golf Club: Announces that season tickets for the 150th anniversary of the Open Championship are being sold at a discounted price of £200 through Jan. 31. A season ticket is good for all eight days of play. For information, visit OpenGolf.com. … Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships (June 21-23 / Quincy and Macomb, IL): Entry forms and information for this year’s tournament will be online at LittlePeoplesGolf.com starting on Feb. 1. The tournament is open to youth golfers age 3-17 and will be played at five golf courses in the Quincy area and the collegiate division is for ages 18-21 at Western Illinois University Golf Course in Macomb. … The ACE Group Classic (Feb. 12-14 / Naples, FL): Receives commitments from tournament first timers Bob Tway, David Frost, Olin Browne, Russ Cochran and Phil Blackmar. … Champions Tour: Announces that Ensure adult nutrition shakes from Abbott will title sponsor the 2010 event at Rock Barn Golf and Spa in Conover, North Carolina. The event formerly known as the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn, which began in 2003, will now become the Ensure Classic at Rock Barn.
Busy PGA Equipment Forum Agenda To Spotlight Industry Initiatives, New Equipment And Best Practice Presentations
PGA of America: The PGA Equipment Forum stage at the 57th PGA Merchandise Show will include the launch of WE ARE GOLF, industry research by The PGA and NGF, industry initiatives, new equipment and best business practices, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
Hello,
In 2001, the Golf Press Association introduced The Wire, a daily e-newsletter that filled a void of daily industry news and releases. In the spanning years, The Wire has spawned to other popular weekly e-newsletters – Apparel Wire and Tour Van.
Today, the Golf Press Association announces the launch of its official website, The Golf Wire (www.thegolfwire.com), which combines the best of all three e-newsletters into a central web destination and offers an array of other exclusive content.
In a culture that seeks news and information at a pace faster than a traditional news medium, The Golf Wire delivers. We like to think of it as The Wire, Apparel Wire and Tour Van on Red Bull.
Among the features of The Golf Wire will be:
• industry news and releases delivered faster;
• an RSS feed to stay abreast of any developing news;
• a Twitter feed
• blogs written by staff members such as Jennifer Gardner on equipment and Janice Ferguson on apparel;
• slide shows that will showcase the latest in apparel, equipment and travel;
• the latest golf stock quotes;
• a comprehensive calendar of events .
Like The Wire, The Golf Wire will evolve over time. But we also want this to be a site that you find both useful and informative, so we encourage you to contact us with any comments, questions or suggestions. Just email us at info@thegolfwire.com.
Sincerely,
Alex Miceli
President and publisher
Golf Press Association
Williams Sports Debuts Three New Series Of Clubs At 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
Williams Sports: Brand will introduce three new series of clubs at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show, including the Black Diamond Series package. The package includes a personalized custom fitting, a 100 percent Italian leather handmade golf bag and a VIP guest pass to any Formula 1 race of the buyer’s choice. Price tag? $50,000.
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.
CourseTrends Announces Play-a-Round Golf Of Malvern, PA As Its Most Recent Client
CourseTrends: Adds Play-a-Round Golf of Malvern, PA, as its newest client, and will design and host its website, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
Rife Debuts New Island Series Putters At PGA Merchandise Show
Rife Putters: Will debut its Deep Blue putter, recently listed on Golf Digest’s 2010 Hot List. Rife will also introduce four new Island Series putters for 2010 – the Aruba, Trinidad, Montserrat and Cayman Brac.
Mental Game Webinar On TourResourceCenter Tomorrow
TourResourceCenter.com: Site will host a one-hour webinar, “Playing Between the Ears,” on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. ET.
Winning Edge Designs Set To Introduce New Products At 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
Winning Edge Designs: Will introduce a new line of golf accessories at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL. Included will be a new collection of products based on an animated television series.
Q1 Golf, Canyon Outback Leather: Announce that Q1 Golf, a manufacturer and supplier of golf accessories in North America, will be the authorized distributor of the Canyon Outback line for the PGA markets in both the U.S. and Canada. Canyon Outback is a supplier of premium leather goods.
Cleveland® Golf Introduces New Putters For 2010
Cleveland Golf: Introduces its Cleveland Classic BRZ putter line that is inspired by the classics and feature a bronze finish with a copper infused face insert for a soft and responsive feel.
LoudMouth Golf To Debut New Wild Patterns And Styles At The PGA Merchandise Show January 28-30 In Orlando
LoudMouth Golf: Will debut its newest styles at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL. Attendees visiting the company’s booth will receive a free visor and can view a 14-foot high poster of John Daly wearing the brand.
Introducing Spotless Swing™, The New Must-Have Golf Product!
BrightSpot Solutions: Will debut its Spotless Swing golf towel at the PGA Merchandise Show. The towel features two key components – an inside portion to clean dirty clubs and grooves with its proprietary MicroBrush™ fabric and an outside portion for hands, face, golf glove and grips.
Booming Asian Market Gains Two New Golf Expos
Southeast Asia/India Golf Merchandise Exposition: The inaugural event, patterned after the PGA Merchandise Show, will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, April 30-May 2. Concurrently, the inaugural PGA of Asia Conference for golf instructors and apprentices will be held. “Bangkok was selected for these important conferences because it is very centrally located and it has some 1,000 professional golfers and golf instructors – reason enough to home-base the event in Thailand,” said Georgina Wong, executive director of Asia Pacific Golf Development conferences.
Madavor Media Acquires Award-Winning Fairways & Greens
Madavor Media: The parent company of Northeast Golf magazine acquires Fairways & Greens magazine, a bi-monthly publication covering golf, travel and lifestyle and focused in the western portion of the United States.
CHAMP ScorpionSTINGER™ Spike Chosen As The Official Golf Spike Of The Locker Room Managers Association
Champ: The Locker Room Managers Association selects the company’s ScorpionStinger golf spike as the official golf spike for the association.
