MyGolfSpy.com looks into the U.S. Golf Association’s new groove rule for 2010.
Ecco confirms that the winner of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup wore its World Class GTX golf shoes en route to his first victory of the 2009 season.
Kaua’i Golf Courses and Resorts Offer Summer Values and Options
Kaua’i, Hawaii golf courses and resorts are offering a variety of summer travel values and options.
Golf Equipment Counterfeiters Convicted In Shanghai
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland/Srixon Golf, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co. reports that the Shanghai Changning District Court recently convicted two principal violators – Shi-Feng and Shi-Chun-Ping – for selling counterfeit golf products. These convictions were the culmination of an enforcement action conducted after complaints were filed by the Group with the Public Security Bureau.
Oban secures another top 10 finish during the travelers Championship
Oban reports that a seventh-place finisher at the Travelers Championship played its Tour Prototype V430 shaft in his driver and the Devotion shaft in his fairway wood, and ranked ninth in driving distance for the week.
CourseTrends announces the Winterstone Golf Course of Independence, MO as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces Winterstone Golf Course in Independence, Mo., as its newest client, and will provide the course with marketing solutions.
The R&A Announce Prize Money For The Open Championship 2009
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces that prize money for this year’s British Open will remain the same as 2008.
CHAMP® Spikes Welcomes Duane Bock To Tour Staff.
Champ expands its tour exposure with the hiring of Duane Bock to cover the Nationwide Tour.
Zero Friction and Vicky Hurst having outstanding rookie year
Zero Friction reports on staff player Vicky Hurst‘s rookie season on the LPGA.
Kelly Greens Streamlines Payroll and HR Management with ClubPay
ClubPay announces that Kelly Greens of Fort Myers, Fla., will begin using the company’s payroll and human resources management solutions.
McLean to Work with Kerr and Thompson at Women’s U.S. Open
Noted instructor Jim McLean will attend next week’s U.S. Women’s Open to work with 2007 champion Cristie Kerr and 14-year-old Alexis Thompson.
The Wire incorrectly identified a photo in a June 24 article titled “Trend Report 2009: The collegiate-look sweatshirt.” The sweatshirt was from MV Sport.
» Etcetera
Sports Illustrated releases a list of the 50 top-earning American athletes in salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. At Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, for the second straight year are Tiger Woods ($99.7 million) and Phil Mickelson ($52.9 million). Jim Furyk is No. 41 at $16.2 million. On the International top-20 list is Vijay Singh (10th, $28.6 million) and Sergio Garcia (13th, $24.9 million).
» Television
CBS Sports will broadcast third- and final-round coverage of the AT&T National Saturday, July 4 (3-6 p.m. ET) and Sunday, July 5 (3-6:30 p.m. ET).
» Tournaments
Elizabethtown College, in partnership with the Hershey Golf Collection in Hershey, Pa., will host the 2010 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championships, May 11-14. The first two rounds will be played on the East Course at Hershey Country Club and at Hershey Links, which will host the final 36 holes.
GolfBallSelector.com Leaderboard – Travelers Championship
GolfBallSelector.com reports that Kenny Perry played the Titleist Pro V1x ball en route to winning the Travelers Championship.
KBS Tour steel shafts on a roll at The Traveler’s Championship
Femco Steel Technology reports that the winner and three other top-20 finishers at the Travelers Championship played KBS Tour shafts in their irons.
Sneak-Peek! – Inside Wilson Golf’s R&D Center
MyGolfSpy.com provides an insider look at Wilson Golf’s research and development center.
GolfBallSelector.com Announces Charitable Fundraising and Golf Tournament Opportunities
GolfBallSelector.com announces the development of programs to support fundraising efforts for charities, community organizations, golf and sports programs, and other causes.
Heavy Putter Used by Two Top-Five Finishers at European Tour’s BMW International Open
Boccieri Golf confirms that its Heavy Putter was used by Rafa Echenique and Felipe Aguilar, who placed second and fourth, respectively, at the European Tour’s BMW International Open.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that this week’s five respective winners on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, European and LPGA tours now use or have used a Putting Arc – a first for the company since it was introduced in 2002.
CourseTrends announces the Sugar Ridge Golf Course of Lawrenceburg, IN as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces Sugar Ridge Golf Course in Lawrenceburg, Ind., as its newest client, and will provide marketing solutions to the course.
