Shaft Skinz, manufacturer of decorative shaft protectors, hires to independent sales representatives – Ty Sherrill (south Florida) and Alan Sinram (North Carolina).
Golf Makes Cut as IOC Executive Board Recommends Two Sports for Inclusion in 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee‘s executive board recommends golf to add golf to the 2016 Olympic Games. The IOC’s final vote to add golf and rugby sevens will take place on Oct. 9 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
CHAMP® Moves to New U.S. Headquarters
Champ moves to a new U.S. headquarters in Marlborough, Mass. The new facility gives Champ the ability to continue operation in a new larger space as well as prepare for additional future growth opportunities.
CourseTrends announces the Melrose Golf Club of Daufuskie Island, SC as its most recent client…
CourseTrends signs Melrose Golf Club in Daufuskie Island, S.C., as its newest client, and will design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing, lead generation, member communication and e-commerce.
Golf Fitness Magazine’s summer issue to feature Tiger article on how #1 player has shifted the perception of golf
Golf Fitness Magazine‘s summer issue features an in-depth look at how Tiger Woods is shifting the paradigm of golf from a leisure sport to an athletic one.
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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, Mich., announces its fall season golf packages, which include golf at the Jack Nicklaus-designed The Bear, the Gary Player-designed The Wolverine, and architect William Newcomb‘s Spruce Run. For information, visit GrandTraverseResort.com. … Krank Golf releases its new Rage driver, which is tailored for Long Drive players. Because of the need for distance and accuracy, Krank Golf focuses on ball speed, spin rate and durability, capable of holding up to swing speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour. … Tin Cup Products releases its Tin Cup Personal Imprinting System that allows golfers to create a personalized ball marker using a logo. Standard designs are available or a personalized cutout can be requested online.
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2008 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger accepts a sponsor’s exemption to play in next week’s Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. Six other players – John Daly, 2008 U.S. Amateur champion Danny Lee, Justin Thomas, Andrew McLardy, Kyle Stanley and Billy Andrade.
Charity: Jimmy V Celebrity Classic
August 14 – August 16 | Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Centenial Campus, Raleigh, N.C. The Jimmy V Celebrity Classic brings together…
Charity: Jimmy V Celebrity Classic
August 14 – August 16 | Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Centenial Campus, Raleigh, N.C. The Jimmy V Celebrity Classic brings together…
Oban wins legends Reno-Tahoe Open and 2 others finish in the top 10
Oban reports that the winner of the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open played its Oban Devotion 65 shaft in combination with a TaylorMade R9 driver, and the Oban Devotion Hybrid 85 in his Adams hybrid. Also, the fifth- , ninth- and 14th-place finishers played Oban’s Devotion shafts.
The Origins Course at WaterSound Hosts ‘Two-Man’s Best Friend Scramble’ Tournament
The Origins Course at WaterSound in Watersound, Fla., will host the Alaqua Animal Refuge’s Two-Man’s Best Friend Scramble on Saturday, Aug. 22, with proceeds benefitting the refuge.
Srixon® Staffer John Rollins Takes Legends Reno-Tahoe Open
Cleveland Golf/Srixon staffer John Rollins plays Srixon’s prototype ball and Cleveland’s Launcher Steel fairway, I-302 irons and WG-706 wedges.
Special Promotions And Golf Packages Offered By Three Vegas Golf Clubs
Three Las Vegas-based courses – Angel Park, Aliante and The Legacy Golf Club – announce special promotions and stay-and-play packages.
Etonic Hires New Sales Reps For New England, Wisconsin and New York
Etonic hires three new golf sales representatives – Ollie Hallet (New England region), Ron Hurab (Wisconsin) and Jim Hotchkiss (upstate New York).
GolfBallSelector.com Leaderboard – WGC Bridgestone Invitational
GolfBallSelector.com reports that Tiger Woods played the Nike One Tour ball en route to winning the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Golfing Magazine Creates “The Launch Pad”
Golfing Magazine creates a new editorial feature, “Launch Pad,” which will be included in its fall issue to be released on Sept. 15. The feature will focus on new products being introduced at this time of year.
Fore! Reservations to Host an Arizona Regional Users Conference
Fore! Reservations, a provider of golf course management and marketing software, to host an Arizona Regional Users Conference, Monday, Aug. 17, at the Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Nike Golf Creates a Faster, Forward Roll with New METHOD Putter
Nike Golf introduces its Method putter, which creates a faster, forward roll.
Dunmaglas Becomes Social
Dunmaglas Golf Club in Charlevoix, Mich., joins the social networking scene through the use of Twitter, Facebook and MySpace.
PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship announces Cutter & Buck as its apparel provider for the annual event, Aug. 31-Sept. 4. Cutter & Buck will provide all 3,000-plus World Am participants, the tournament staff and volunteers with golf shirts.
CourseTrends announces the Missing Links Golf Course of Mequon, WI as its most recent client…
Missing Links Golf Course in Mequon, Wisc., selects CourseTrends to design and host its Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
