AB Golf Designs: Will premier its Throwback collection of eco-friendly, traditionally-styled headcovers at the PGA Merchandise Show. This introduction coincides with the ongoing re-branding of the company, formerly known as Butthead Covers.
Celebrities Make Their Mark On The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
PGA Merchandise Show: This week’s 57th annual event will feature some of professional golf’s top names, including former Ryder Cup members Justin Leonard and David Toms, LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam and noted instructor Hank Haney. Also, Demo Day on Wednesday will feature a full slate of special events and appearances.
P3ProSwing Announces Record Sales For December 2009
P3ProSwing: Reports a 108 percent increase in retail sales for December compared to the same month 2008. “I think this sharp uptick in retail sales is a strong indicator that consumer confidence is returning,” said Jay Russo, managing director of P3ProSwing, whose company will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show.
OnPar Touchscreen GPS Makes Return To PGA Merchandise Show
OnPar: Manufacturer of the GPS Touchscreen rangefinder will make its second appearance at the PGA Merchandise Show. OnPar will showcase enhanced features that chart, analyze and plot personal golf data.
Lisa Lifer Named President Of EWGA Association Board Of Directors
EWGA: Lisa Lifer of Hackettstown, NJ, has been named 2010-2011 president of the association’s board of directors. Joining the EWGA board of directors in 2010 are Sally R. Hendron of Chicago, IL, and Janet McKinley of Townsend, TN.
Copper Hills Golf And Country Club Selects ActiveGolf To Provide Management Software and Tee-Time Marketing Solutions
ActiveGolf: Adds Copper Hills Golf Club in Oxford, MI, as its newest client. ActiveGolf golf course management software and online tee-time marketing solutions.
Innovative Concepts, LLC Is Now An Official Vendor With Golf Galaxy
Innovative Concepts: Manufacturer of Tour Sticks becomes an official vendor with Golf Galaxy.
Bobby Jones Honors the 80th Anniversary of the Famed Grand Slam for Fall 2010
Bobby Jones: Will pay tribute to the 80th anniversary of the amateur’s Grand Slam with a special capsule collection for fall. Each piece in the group will feature a commemorative logo embroidered on the left sleeve. Three additional fall deliveries, Telluride, Kennebunkport and Brookhaven Classics, showcase updated classics for the modern country club lifestyle.
Q1 Golf: To launch Boxx Headwear, a packaged headwear company, and its patent-pedning BoxxTop program, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL.
Quagmire Premiers 2010 Campus / Corporate Line At PGA Merchandise Show, Booth #4689
Quagmire: Apparel brand will debut a new Campus / Corporate collection, targeted at tournaments, corporate buyers and collegiate bookstores, at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
World Golfers Qualifying Set in Florida
World Golfers Championship: Schedules a United States local qualifier for May 2 at President Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL. Winners will advance to the United States final, Sept. 16-19 in Chandler, AZ.
Procraft Heritage Creations Announces Relationship With Nicklaus
Nicklaus Companies: Procraft Heritage Creations is selected as the exclusive licensee of the Nicklaus Companies for golf shop design and fixtures. “Our partnership with his company will provide us with an opportunity to be involved in the design and fabrication of golf shops and specialty millwork for each existing and new Nicklaus Design client,” said Mike Sieverson, president of Procraft Heritage Creations.
Hearn Remake Of Flossmoor Country Club Is Golf Magazine’s Renovation Of The Year
Raymond Hearn Golf Course Designs: Firm’s remake of the 110-year-old Flossmoor Country Club in suburban Chicago was selected as the 2009 Renovation of the Year by Golf Magazine.
Timacuan Golf Club To Host PGA Pro-Pro Series Tournament
Timacuan Golf and Country Club: Will host a PGA Pro-Pro Series tournament on Tuesday, Jan. 26, prior to the start of the PGA Merchandise Show. Timacuan is located in Lake Mary, FL.
New Blog On Tour Resource Center Focuses On 1st-Tee Jitters
Tour Resource Center: Blog written by Michael Riggs, author of “One Way Golf,” focuses on first tee jitters.
Tony Jacklin Appearing At Prestwick’s PGA Booth
Prestwick Golf Group: Tony Jacklin, a two-time major winner, will appear at the company’s booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 29. The Prestwick Golf Group manufactures tailored outdoor furnishings for golf courses and country clubs.
New Footwear Innovation From Adidas Golf Proves Performance Lives Closer To The Ground
Adidas Golf: Introduces advanced THiNTech, a new low-profile footwear system that improves stability, balance and footwork. “In fact, it’s a better way to build golf shoes, focused on reducing platform thickness to improve overall product performance,” said Dave Ortley, senior director of global footwear for Adidas Golf.
Sunice Names Industry Veteran Arnie Cunningham Director Of PGA Tour Promotions
Sunice: Outerwear brand names Arnie Cunningham as the company’s director of PGA Tour promotions.
Fore! Reservations Previewing New Products & Services At PGA Merchandise Show
Fore! Reservations: Announces plans to preview new products, software features and services at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
Tifosi Optics: PGA Merchandise Show Promotion
Tifosi Optics: Maker of golf-specific sunglasses will give free product and extra discounts for orders written at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
