VGM Club: Through the club’s Cash Back Advantage program, it has paid back more $1.5 million to participating members in 2009. The program includes rebates on more than 350 nationally-branded food and non-food manufacturers.
One Of The Country’s Leading Motivational Speakers To Address 20th Anniversary ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Motivational speaker Chip Eichelberger will address the 20th ING Spring Conference in Pinehurst, NC, in May.
CourseTrends announces the City of Roseville, CA as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: City of Roseville, CA, added as newest client. CourseTrends will design and host the city’s website, e-mail marketing, lead generation and e-commerce.
The Putting Game Now Available in a Number of Holiday Catalogs
The Putting Game: Training aid is now available in a number of holiday gift catalogs.
Mission Hills’ Dr. David Chu Climbs to No. 7 on 2009 List of “Most Powerful People in Golf”
Mission Hills Golf Club: Club chairman Dr. David Chu is the highest-ranked non-American on Golf Inc. magazine’s international ranking of the Most Powerful People in Golf. Chu is ranked No. 7.
Shivas Irons Society Announces Start of Annual Online Fundraising Auction
Shivas Iron Society: Organization begins its annual online fundraising auction, which includes golf on a number of championship courses, collectible books, original art and other golf memorabilia.
CHAMP® Supporter Named 2009 Winner of the LPGA Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award
Champ: Spike manufacturer reports that winner of the LPGA Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award plays wears its ScorpionStinger spike.
The Wire, in its Wednesday, Nov. 18, edition, incorrectly wrote that new Stark County Total Golf Adventures franchise owner Tony Meyers owned both Ohio franchises. Andy Wolfe owns the other TGA franchise, which is located in Cleveland.
High Point’s Mansfield wins Harris Teeter Senior Amateur Tour Championship
Harris Teeter Senior Amateur Tour: For the second time since 2002, Kim Mansfield won the tour’s championship, winning by a stroke over four players.
Zero Friction #1 in testing for increased distance
Excel Golf: In GolfTest USA’s comprehensive tee testing, the Zero Friction tee placed No. 1 in the increased distance category.
Total Golf Adventures franchise acquired by Tony Meyers in Ohio
Total Golf Adventures: Tony Meyers acquires his second TGA franchise in Ohio, the latest located in Stark County. Total Golf Adventures provides K-8th grade students access to golf through its national at-school, after-school golf enrichment program
YES! Golf To Exhibit At the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
Yes! Golf: Putter manufacturer will introduce three new c-groove models at the PGA Merchandise Show in January. The new putters, Morgan and Mollie, feature multi-material head construction, while the Donna II features a plumber neck hosel.
Club Glove Takes Stance Against Online Discounting
Club Glove: The company announces a new distribution policy aimed at minimizing excessive online discounting by limiting sales to only e-tailers that also have a brick-and-mortar location.
SeeMore Celebrates Putting Successes Around the World in 2009
SeeMore Putter: Company closing out 2009 on a strong note with three-top 10 finishes on major tours and two developmental tour wins.
Antigua’s New Holiday Delivery Hits Shelves and Is Available Now
Antigua: Company adds an additional golf apparel delivery for the holiday season. This is the first time Antigua has offered this special holiday delivery to its accounts and it caters to the demand from its Sun Belt, as well as to its northern accounts and will begin shipping for holiday 2009.
Keiser University College of Golf Partners with Golf Gear Newswire
Keiser University: Golf Gear Newswire, an online news service dedicated to game improvement, announces the school as its newest partner as a sponsor and editorial contributor.
Etonic Offers Perfect Fit Golf Glove With Purchase Of Etonic Footwear
Etonic: Golfers who purchase a pair of Etonic shoes from its recently introduced line of footwear will receive a Perfect Fit golf glove, which retails for $18.
RIFE Welcomes Back PGA Tour Player Who Captures His Best Finish of 2009
Rife Putters: PGA Tour player switches back to Rife’s Barbados model and ties for fourth at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
Mizuno Gets Aggressive – Introduces The Mp T-10 Wedges Featuring High-spin Quad Cut Grooves
Mizuno: Company introduces the new MP T-10 Series of wedges feature its patented Quad Cut Groove technology. The wedges are Grain Flow Forged from 1025E pure select mild carbon steel to provide a soft, solid and consistent feel around the greens.
ForeTees: The online tee time provider will host an educational seminar for golf professionals, general managers and golf committee members of Chicago area clubs on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Medinah Country Club.
