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TaylorMade introduces R9 TP irons

TaylorMade Golf introduces the R9 TP irons, which are classically shaped and incorporate a variety of performance-enhancing technologies.

Turnstile Publishing Company Wins Major Marketing Award

Turnstile Publishing Co. receives the 2009 Integrated Marketing Award in the category of Total Integrated Program for Launch, presented by Media Industry Newsletter. The award recognized Turnstile’s in-house marketing group for its exceptional work publicizing the re-launch of Golfweek magazine.

TaylorMade introduces R9 irons

TaylorMade introduces the R9 iron. TaylorMade senior category director Harry Arnett said: “Whereas our Burner irons deliver extraordinary distance in a modern design, the R9 irons are aimed at the technician, and so are rendered in a player’s shape with a clean and conventional look.”

Florida’s Best Public Golf Facility Keeps Getting Better

Orange County National Golf Club and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla., is the second ranked public golf facility in the country, based on Golf World‘s 2010 Reader’s Choice Awards. Last year, Orange County National was ranked as the eight best facility in the U.S.

Second Annual Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer Celebrity Golf Tournament And Gala Raises More Than $65,000 For Prostate Cancer Research And Education

Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announces that more than $65,000 was raised during the second annual Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer Celebrity Tournament and Gala on Aug. 29. Since starting the prostate education and research campaign, the Myrtle Beach golf community has helped raised more than $205,000 for the Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer and ZERO – the Project to End Prostate Cancer campaigns.

» Etcetera

UKKO becomes the official clothing partner of the NEC Golf Show, Nov. 27-29 in Birmingham, England. In addition, UKKO will model its autumn/winter collection. … The Contra Costa Times newspaper renews its presenting sponsorship of the Bay Area Fall Golf Show, Oct. 23-25 in Pleasanton, Calif. … Inductees to the World Golf Hall of Fame will be wear Bobby Jones navy blazers at the 2009 Induction Ceremony, Nov. 2 in St. Augustine, Fla. … The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announces that registration is open for its 2010 Education Conference, Feb. 8-12 in San Diego, Calif. The GCSAA Education Conference is held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, Feb. 10-11. … Page & Tuttle introduces the Non-Fiction collection of authentic casual sportswear to the golf apparel market. Products in the new line include a garment-dyed 100 percent ringspun combed cotton tee for men, the legendary garment-dyed heavyweight fleece for men in crew, hoody and full-zip hoody models, as well as a ladies’ assortment that includes a rib knit tee and two pre-shrunk garment-dyed fleece styles.

» Tournaments

The Memorial Tournament announces three ticket programs for its 2010 tournament -the Flexible Payment Plan, Daily Ticket Pack and $25 gift card. The Flexible Payment Plan allows patrons to pay for their badges in two installments; the Daily Ticket Pack gives patrons the ability to receive a ticket for each day of the tournament in lieu of the traditional weekly badge; and a $25 gift card will be supplied to each ticket buyer and is valid for food, beverage and merchandise purchases throughout tournament week. For information, visit TheMemorialTournament.com. … The Legends Tour Open Championship, set for Nov. 20-22 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, announces that the nonprofit Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Fla., will be the tournament’s charity of choice. The Legends Tour is official Senior Tour of the LPGA. … Penske Truck Leasing of Ft. Worth, Texas, becomes a sponsor of the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, Oct. 25-30 in Mesquite, Nev. … The Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge, scheduled for Nov. 10 at Rio Secco Golf Club outside of Las Vegas, announces the PGA Tour team that will face trios from the LPGA and Champions tours. The PGA Tour team features Open Championship winner Stewart Cink, Fred Couples and Bubba Watson.

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J.R. Mats Signs On For AGCP Conference

J.R. Mats Inc. becomes the latest sponsor and exhibitor of the Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals‘ Roundtable Education Conference, Oct. 14-18 in Columbus, Ga.

Sweetgrass Golf Club (Upper Peninsula) Extends Season with Value-Laden Fall Rates, Stay-and-Play Packages

Sweetgrass Golf Club, located in Harris, Mich., extends its fall rates and its Perfect 4-Some stay-and-play package. Effective Oct. 1 and through the end of the season, greens fee is $35. The stay-and-play package includes a choice of two or three nights at the Island Resort and Casino and three rounds of golf between Sweetgrass Golf Club, TimberStone and Marquette Greywalls, starting at $249.

SST PURE® Intellectual Property Portfolio Continues to Grow

Strategic Shaft Technologies announces the issuance of patents related to its shaft alignment system in 11 countries. “We developed and named the Pure technology and will protect our licensees worldwide with our legal virtual monopoly on shaft alignment work,” said Dick Weiss SST chairman. “With the recent introduction of our SST Pure Specs automated equipment, we are taking SST ‘cylindrical tube alignment’ work from a platform in golf to much more diversified fields.”