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IMG: Announces the launch of “Golfing World,” a new golf television programming concept scheduled to air around the world starting in February. “Golfing World,” will run 90 minutes and appear five days a week (Monday – Friday), 48 weeks of the year. “We have a clear understanding of the market and recognise the specific needs of broadcasters globally who regularly schedule live golf programming. IMG’s global position in golf across client management, event management, golf course development, sponsorship sales, relationships with governing bodies, licensing, vast media archive, production capabilities and market knowledge mean we have all the tools and access necessary to create high quality programming which no other organisation can provide,” said Michel Masquelier, president IMG Media.

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Hopewell Valley Golf Club: The Hopewell, NJ., club retains RDC Golf Group to provide management services for day-to-day aspects of club operations. … Innisbrook Golf Resort: Announces its Best Golf Package Ever … Period travel package. The package begins at $229 per person per day, and includes a round of golf at one of Innisbrook’s four championship courses, suite accommodations, full breakfast, $25 dining credit, $25 spa credit, unlimited driving range usage and a golf clinic. … AboutGolf: Produces a short video, AboutGolf.com/video, that highlights features of its PGA Tour Simulator and 3Trak tracking technology.

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Jim Furyk: 13-time PGA Tour winner designates a check in the amount of $30,000 to the Monique Burr Foundation for Children. This contribution is a portion of the charitable proceeds generated from The Presidents Cup 2009. … Rick Barrera: Marketing expert and author will be the keynote speaker for the 46th NSGA Management Conference and 12th Team Dealer Summit, May 2-5 at the Saddlebrook Resort/Tampa in Wesley Chapel, FL.

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American Junior Golf Association: Announces a new partnership with AccuSport International, which will provide the tour’s official launch monitor and be the title sponsor of the AccuSport Championship hosted by Webb Simpson, AJGA alumnus and current PGA Tour player, Aug. 16-19 in Winston Salem, NC. … Commercialbank Qatar Masters: Italy’s World Cup champion brother team of Edoardo and Francesco Molinari commit to play the tournament, Jan. 28-21 in Doha, Qatar. Other recent players committing include reigning champion Alvaro Quiros and Ian Poulter. … Royal and Ancient Golf Club: Announces the remaining dates for International Final Qualifying into the The Open Championship at St. Andrews in July. The venues are: Africa, Royal Johannesburg and Kensington, South Africa, Jan. 20-21; Asia, Saujana, Malaysia, March 10-11; America, Gleneagles, Plano, Texas, May 24; and Europe, Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, June 7. Kurt Barnes, Ewan Porter and Peter Senior already qualified through the IFQ Australasia on Jan. 15.

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Typhoon Golf Renews Distribution Agreement With Flix Golf, Ltd.

Typhoon Golf, Flix Golf: The companies renew their distribution agreement in which Typhoon continues as the master distributor of Flix Golf’s Classic and Lite switchblade automatic divot repair tools to the United States and Canada.

The Putting Game to Attend PGA Merchandise Show

NE1 Golf: Will display its popular The Putting Game at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL. “Last year The Putting Game made its debut at the PGA Merchandise Show and it was a huge success,” said Fred Knecht, director of sales and marketing for NE1 Golf. “This year, we plan to let attendees once again play the unit, and also get a look at the accessories we now have available.”

Fourteen Golf To Reveal Its New MT-28 V5 Wedge At The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show

Fourteen Golf: Set to unveil its new MT-28 V5 at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL. The wedge features the company’s signature reverse taper design, but has been improved by adding a groove strategically located in between the club sole and blade portion of the wedge, which allowed the movement of the CG to a higher, more stabilizing position.

True Temper Unveils New Performance Fitting Centers

True Temper: Introduces its new Performance Fitting Center program. Through the program, dealers can receive first-to-market opportunities, exclusive access to True Temper products, members-only use of ShaftFit Pro, True Temper’s new online fitting system and many other special benefits.

In observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 18, The Wire will not be published, and will resume publishing on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

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