Abacus introduces it Pitch rain jacket in the U.S. marketplace.
Pukka heads to campus
Pukka Headwear becomes the official headwear supplier for the PGM programs at Ferris State and New Mexico State universities.
LoudMouth sure to be heard
LoudMouth Golf Radio’s “Loudest, Funnest Golf Tournament Ever” will be held Thursday, June 4, at the Reunion Golf Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Antigua makes major statement
The Antigua Group Inc., celebrating its 30th year in business, announces that the 2009 PGA Championship will mark the company’s 15th consecutive championship as a provider of men’s and women’s apparel for the retail pro shops and corporate apparel needs of the PGA of America.
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Seaforth Rain Gear reports that, according to Darrel Survey, 90 percent of The Players Championship field played it Rain Hood. … European apparel brand Glenmuir renews its sponsorship of Scotland’s junior golf program, ClubGolf. Some 35 staff and volunteers at ClubGolf will sport a variety of branded Glenmuir clothing at events throughout the year. … Druh Belts and Buckles is producing a limited edition of 100 purple leather belts with a silver buckle that will come individually numbered from 1 to 100.
Gull Lake View and Kendall/Sullivan Academy Forge New Instructional Partnership
Golf professional Mike Sullivan launches the new Kendall/Sullivan Golf Academy at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort in Augusta, Mich.
Anderson Creek readies itself for Fayetteville-area influx
Anderson Creek Golf Club in Spring Lake, N.C., reports on the development plans for its Inn complex, which features a quartet of buildings, the first of which was finished in March and will include a total of 48 units.
GolfBallSelector.com Leaderboard – Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
GolfBallSelector.com reports that Steve Stricker played the Titleist Pro V1 ball en route to winning the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
The Test Scores Are In: Titleist Is Once Again The #1 Ball At The NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Golf Championships.
Titleist reports that it was the No. 1 played golf ball brand at both the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships – 124 of 156 players at the men’s; 118 of 126 players at the women’s.
KemperSports Promotes Pair of Industry Veterans to Fill Key Leadership Positions
KemperSports announces the promotions of Steve Argo and Ricardo Catarino to regional operations directors.
Three OB Sports Golf Professionals Help Raise Funds For Special Olympics By Participating In PGA Southwest Section 100-Hole Event
Three OB Sports golf professionals, Jay Larscheid, Jeremy Hayman and Robb Palmgren, played in the Southwest Section PGA’s 100-hole event to raise funds for Arizona Special Olympics. The trio combined to raise $9,746 of a total $72,871.
Nationwide winner switches to Aldila’s VooDoo® and drives his way to victory
Aldila reports that the winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Rex Hospital Open played its VooDoo shaft in his driver.
Kahn-Law Duo Wins ING Qualifier, Advances To International Pairs World Finals In Scotland
Jim Kahn and Cody Law teamed to win the ING/International Pairs World Qualifier at the recent 19th ING Spring Conference at French Lick Resort in French Lick, Ind.
Crane’s Landing Golf Club To Host 2009 Family Golf Festival
Crane’s Landing Golf Club in Lincolnshire, Ill., will host its second Family Golf Festival, Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m.
Consistency Counts For Titleist Brand Ambassador Steve Stricker
Titleist reports on Steve Stricker winning the Crowne Plaza Invitational, playing the Pro V1 golf ball and a bag of Titleist equipment.
Schmidt-Curley Builds World’s Largest Putting Course at China’s Mission Hills
Schmidt-Curley Design announces the building of the world’s largest putting course at China’s Mission Hills Golf Club.
Jonas Software and clubsystems group Announce Attendance at the 2009 HITEC Show
Jonas Software and Clubsystems Group announce plans to attend the HITEC Show, June 22-25 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Mississippi Golf Courses Recognized for Excellence in ZAGAT Biennial Survey
The Mississippi Development Authority Division of Tourism announces that several of the state’s courses are among Zagat‘s “America’s Top Golf Courses 2009-10” sixth edition.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff Professionals Christian Cévaër and Kevin Johnson Notch Wins on the European and Nationwide Tours
TaylorMade-adidas staff professionals Christian Cévaër and Kevin Johnson both relied on TaylorMade and Adidas Golf equipment in their respective wins at the European Open and Rex Hospital Open.
Golfing Magazine Announces Travel & Destination Coverage in Early Summer Issue
Golfing Magazine announces its Travel and Destination editorial coverage for its early summer issue. Included will be coverage of Carnoustie Golf Club in Scotland.
