The Golf Academy of America congratulates J.J. Holen of Castaic, Calif., and Bethany Wu of Diamond Bar, Calif., for their recent division wins at the Preseason Junior at Oak Valley tournament.
GolfTalk Live Blog Introduces New Feature
Tony Leodora, host of the award-winning GolfTalk Live radio show, announces a new feature in the Blog section of his website.
Dixon Golf Sponsors FDNY 911 Memorial Golf Outing
Dixon Golf announces that they have partnered with the FDNY to sponsor the FDNY Memorial Golf Outing, which will be held Friday, May 17-22 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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RJ Sports, a golf bag and accessory company, names MaryBeth Cobia as its Eastern Regional sales manager. … The Western Golf Association names John Kaczkowski as its next president and chief executive officer. … Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, Calif., installs Motion Analysis Technology by TaylorMade. The public is invited to view the system during Demo Day on Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. PT.
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The 15th Keith Hills Amateur Championship and seventh Senior Amateur Championship. The event will be played Saturday & Sunday, May 16th – 17th on the 6700-yard, Ellis Maples designed par 72 Creek Course at Keith Hills Country Club in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Cybergolf adds Canton Country Club in Canton, MS. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Canton Country Club in Canton, Miss., as its newest client, and will design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing system and e-commerce tools.
Laura Sequenzia Named Publisher Of Golf World
Laura Sequenzia is named publisher of Golf World, and the appointment will be effective May 19.
TaylorMade Introduces Rossa Monza Spider Balero
TaylorMade Golf introduces the Monza Spider Balero, a new addition to its line of Rossa Monza Spider putters. The Balero is a large mallet with a uniquely shaped head that makes it easier to aim the clubface correctly.
CourseTrends announces the Wolf Run Golf Club of Janetville, Ontario as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces the Wolf Run Golf Club in Janetville, Ontario, Canada, as its newest client, and will design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
GustBuster/SunBuster Set To Attend The 19th Annual ING Spring Conference in French Lick, IN
Innoventions Enterprises, makers of the GustBuster umbrella and SunBuster eyewear, will participate in the 19th ING Spring Conference, May 17-21 at French Lick Resort and Casino in French Lick, Ind.
Dixon Golf Introduces Their New Earth Eco-Distance Golf Ball at Upcoming 19th Annual ING Conference in French Lick, IN
Dixon Golf will introduce a new product at the 19th ING Spring Conference, May 17-21 at the French Lick Resort and Casino in French Lick, Ind.
www.pukkaheadwear.com Takes On A Whole New Look
Pukka Headwear launches its new Web site (www.pukkaheadwear.com).
New Research Shows Serious Golfers Plan to Continue Spending in ’09
Golf Datatech studies reveal that 63 percent of serious golfers who read weekly golf publications plan to spend as much or more on golf equipment in 2009 as they did in 2008.
TaylorMade Golf Introduces R9 460 Driver
TaylorMade Golf introduces the R9 460 driver, which combines TaylorMade’s Flight Control Technology with a longer and lightweight graphite shaft.
Zero Friction Gives New Look to 4″ Tees
Excel Golf introduces its new Zero Friction 4-inch performance tees.
Florida courses to host World Golfers qualifying
World Golfers USA announces that The President Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., and the Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla., will host qualifiers for its World Golfers Championship.
Fujikura Tops Graphite Market Penetration
Fujikura reports that, according to Darrell Survey’s 2009 U.S. Sun Belt Survey, it is the No. 1 graphite shaft company with regard to consumer product penetration. The survey was conducted with golfers at public and private courses in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Florida during the first quarter of 2009.
Medicus Swingology Golf Schools, Now Featuring the TrackMan™ Ball Flight Tracking System at the Medicus Golf Institute in Destin, FL
Medicus Swingology Golf Schools gives its students access to the flight monitor TrackMan located at its Institute headquarters in Destin, Fla.
GolfBuddy
GolfBuddy announces its sponsorship of “Love Where You Live,” May 14-17 at the Timber Banks Golf Club and Marina in Lysander, N.Y.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fifth And Final Men’s College Coaches’ Poll Of The Spring Season
Georgia remains No. 1 in the Golf World/Nike Golf Division I Coaches’ Poll of the spring season. Big 12 champion Oklahoma State remains No. 2, grabbing two first-place votes, followed by Washington, Southern California and Clemson.
Boccieri Golf Reports Record-Breaking Sales in Difficult Retail Climate
Boccieri Golf reports record-breaking sales of the company’s popular Heavy Putter line reaches an all-time record high during April.
