Bettinardi Golf: Putter manufacturer signs PGA Tour player Brian Gay to an endorsement deal. Gay, who has used a Bettinardi in each of his three PGA Tour wins, will play the BB8 Tour prototype putter this season.
The Hacker’s Paradise Announces the Results of the 2010 Driver Shoot-Out
The Hackers Paradise: Announces the results of its 2010 Driver Shootout, including Callaway Diablo Edge winning the overall category among 20 drivers reviewed.
Kearney Country Club in Kearney, NE. is Cybergolf’s newest client and will custom design and host the website and email newsletter system for the club.
Cybergolf: Adds Kearney Country Club in Kearney, NE., as its newest client and will design and host the club’s website and e-mail newsletter system.
CHAMP® Partners With Golf Gators
Champ: Announces a new OEM partner in Golf Gators, makers of uniquely casual golf shoes. Champ will provide its ScorpionStinger and LadyStinger spikes in Golf Gators’ 2010 line of Spackler golf flip flops for men and women.
Golfing Magazine Features the latest Shoes, Gloves and Apparel in its Winter Issue
Golfing Magazine: Winter issue previews the latest in shoes, gloves and apparel.
Pukka® Headwear Carries Momentum Onto PGA Show Floor In Orlando
Pukka Headwear: Company announces a full slate for next week’s show,
including the complete release of collection offerings, its annual booth party and cap sponsorship of PGA Demo Day.
Golf Equipment Counterfeiter Sentenced to Jail Term in Shanghai
U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group: Reports that the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Court has sentenced Fan Chaokui, a retail shop owner, to serve a seven month jail term and pay a fine after being convicted of selling counterfeit golf equipment. The group is comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf/Srixon, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co.
Fore! Reservations Announces PCI Compliancy
Fore! Reservations: Provider of golf course management and marketing software announces that its software is Payment Card Industry compliant after passing the Payment Application Data Security Standard.
CourseTrends launches new website for the Bay Forest Golf Course of La Porte, TX…
CourseTrends: Launches the newest website for the Bay Forest Golf Course, a public golf facility located in La Porte, TX.
NGCOA’s Hughes: Tough Year Filled with Timeless Lessons
National Golf Course Owners Association: Mike Hughes, NGCOA CEO, to present the State of the Association at its annual conference, Feb. 8-12 in San Diego, CA. “[2009] was a year many want to forget, but one that also bears remembering,” wrote Hughes in his annual letter to association members.
Dixon Golf Recycle Event Rounds Up More Than 7,000 Used Golf Balls
Dixon Golf: Company’s golf ball recycling drive at Sierra Golf Works in Mesa, AZ., rounded up more than 7,000 used golf balls that were turned in for recycling and research efforts. Used golf balls were returned in exchange for credits for new Dixon Earth golf balls, free hybrid golf clubs and 10 percent off merchandise at Sierra Golf Works.
Larry Gulko Joins Cybex As Chief Marketing Officer
Cybex International: Names Larry Gulko as Chief Marketing Officer. Gulko will lead the company’s strategic direction to strengthen the company’s market position and drive growth.
Dunning to Introduce Fall Performance Sportswear Collection at 2010 PGA Merchandise Show (Booth #6473)
Dunning: Apparel brand, inspired by 1960s tailoring and athletic and prep looks, will introduce its fall collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
ActiveGolf Provides Management Software and Tee-Time Marketing Solutions to California Oaks Golf Course
ActiveGolf: California Oaks Golf Course in Murrieta, CA., selects the company to provide golf course management software and online tee-time marketing solutions.
EWGA Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2010 ‘Women On Par®’ Scholarship Program
EWGA Foundation: Accepting applications for its 2010 Women On Par scholarship. The program was established in 2008 to provide financial assistance to non-traditional female students – women at least 30 years old.
International Club Suppliers Names Sales and Marketing Veteran Brian Lohman Western Regional Account Manager
International Club Suppliers: Names Brian Lohman as its western regional account manager. ICS is the sales and marketing arm for Entegra Procurement Services in the golf club and resort channel.
SeeMore Salutes Great Putting Performances at Season Opening Sony Open
SeeMore Putters: A pair of top-15 finishers at the Sony Open in Hawaii played the company’s milled FGP blade putters.
Barack Obama’s ‘first birdie’; SuperBowl Las Vegas golf deals at Themed courses; SuperBowl deals at Rhodes Ranch; Natalie Gulbis visits The White House
GolfLasVegasNow.com: Website reports on Las Vegas Super Bowl golf deals and Natalie Gulbis’ visit to The White House.
Fujikura Golf Introduces Enso 3D Clubfitting System
Fujikura Golf: Introduces Enso, a proprietary 3D clubfitting system that uses advanced motion tracking and biomechanical performance technologies to produce precise clubfitting.
Pinpoint Golf Intelligence to Present Seminars About Golfer Relationship Management at 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando
Pinpoint Golf Intelligence: To present three one-hour seminars entitled “Driving Business Performance Through Golfer Relationship Management” at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL. PGI is a provider of research and golfer management tools.
