Imperial Headwear names Mark Danton as its 2009 Salesman of the Year.
Asian Amateur Championship Announces Event Sponsors
The Asian Amateur Championship, set for Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Shenzhen, China, announces IBM, KFC, Rolex and Zurich Financial Services Group as tournament sponsors.
Sport Specific Performance Announces That GOLF FOCUS and GOLF STRENGTH Are Now Available at Amazon.com
Sport Specific Performance‘s Golf Focus and Golf Strength natural supplements are now available at Amazon.com.
Zero Friction Tees in play at this week’s Solheim Cup
Excel Golf puts its Zero Friction tees into play at this week’s Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove, Ill.
Medicus OverSpin™ Performance Putter Line to Support “Gateway2Giving” through 2010 Medicus Foundation Charity Campaign
Medicus Golf to launch its new OverSpin putter performance line of products at its inaugural charity golf outing, Aug. 23 in Brunswick, Ohio.
FlightScope® to Introduce Wireless Model at PGA Fall Expo
FlightScope, maker of a portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor, will introduce its new wireless model, FlightScope Prime, at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Las Vegas, Nev.
OB Sports Unveils New Landscape Services Division
OB Sports Golf Management appoints Luke Beardmore as the vice president of Landscape and Turf Care, the company’s new Landscape services division.
Acculength Golf Family ‘Grows’ With Addition of PGA Instructor
Acculength Golf hires PGA instructor K. Tracy Roberts, who will serve as the company’s director of corporate education.
Anthony L. Williams, Director Of Golf Course And Resort Grounds At Stone Mountain Golf Club, Honored With Prestigious 2010 GCSAA President’s Award For Environmental Stewardship
Anthony Williams, director of golf course and resort grounds at Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, Ga., receives the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America‘s 2010 President Award.
Renaissance Vinoy Resort And Golf Club To Host 2009 Family Golf Festival
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla., will host its second Family Golf Festival, Sunday, Sept. 6.
» Etcetera
Timothy J. Anderson, superintendent at Naperville Country Club in Naperville, Ill., earns the title of Master Greenkeeper as recognized by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. … Avendra, a procurement services company, announces changes to its senior management team. As a result of retirements, Walt Sheffler is promoted to senior vice president of strategic contracting and Jerry Kraisinger, named general counsel of Avendra in May, assumes leadership of the company’s legal department. … Kentucky State Park System will participate in Patriot Golf Days, Sept. 4-7. Anyone playing golf at any of 52 state park golf courses will be able to voluntarily donate $1 to Wounded Warriors Inc., which will also benefit the Fallen Heroes Foundation. … Dominant Golf launches its new JumboMax super-oversized golf grips. … England’s Ross Fisher wins the Majors Cup, which recognizes the golfer who posted the lowest combined score of all 16 rounds in the Masters, U.S. and British Opens, and PGA Championship. Fisher finished ahead of Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell. … SMU hires Emily Milberger as the Mustangs’ new assistant women’s coach. Milberger is a former Oklahoma player and assistant coach. … Wake Forest hires Dan Walters, a former Rollins College standout, as assistant men’s coach. … Auburn announces that former War Eagles men’s assistant Ryan Cabbage is now assistant coach for the women’s team. … Barrington Gifts of Distinction becomes a preferred supplier of The First Tee. This partnership will allow The First Tee chapters worldwide to raise money by offering members and supporters high-end personalized gifts at dealer wholesale pricing. … I’m Tired of introduces its I’m Tired of Bogeys bracelet. The bracelets are made from recycled tires and metals with a golf course green finish on top and retail for $10. Half of every sale benefits the nonprofit Caddy For A Cure. For information, visit ImTiredOnline.com.
» Television
Golf Channel announces that its “Big Break” reality golf series will return for a 12th season. “Big Break Disney Golf” from Walt Disney World Resort premiers Oct. 13.
» Tournaments
Rocco Mediate and Natalie Gulbis commit to play the Sovereign Bank Charity Classic, Oct. 5-6 at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, N.J. The event raises funds for The Forsgate Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting worthwhile causes throughout New Jersey.
Ashworth clothes U.S. Solheim Cup Team
Ashworth Golf is named the official outfitter of the 2009 U.S. Solheim Cup team, which competes at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill., today through Sunday, Aug. 23. The 12-member America team will wear the Ashworth brand during practice rounds, matches and closing ceremonies.
Abacus clothes Euro Solheim Cup team
Swedish-based Abacus brings line to U.S. on back of European Solheim Cup team.
Keri Golf spices up Solheim Cup
Keri Golf creates custom tote bags for Beth Daniel to give as her captain’s gift to each member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team. The black and white striped Solheim Cup version features a monogram listing the date and tournament site.
Phresh launches in U.S.
Canadian-based Phresh Wear to launch its spring 2010 line to the United States.
LoudMouth makes ace
LoudMouth reports that Dan Auger made his first hole-in-one on Aug. 10 while wearing the company’s Disco Balls shorts.
Adams Golf Introduces Integrated Sets, Bags
Adams Golf introduces a new line of 14-piece integrated sets and stylish golf bags for women, designed in conjunction with Keri Golf.
Adams Golf Introduces ‘keri sport collection’ of Integrated Sets and Bags
Adams Golf introduces a new line of 14-piece integrated sets and stylish golf bags for women, designed in conjunction with Keri Golf.
PGA Fall Expo Packs Punch
The PGA Fall Expo, Sept. 1-2 in Las Vegas, Nev., offers a variety of merchandise, education and business programs at its annual event.
Golf Tools, maker of unique accessory products, announces the public release of its Belt Caddy at the PGA Fall Expo, Sept. 1-2. The Belt Caddy is a patent-pending belt clip that securely holds a golfer’s tees, balls, divot tool, ball marker and glove in a compact black device.
