Harris MacNeill, president and CEO of Champ, celebrates his 30th year with the company.
Fallen Oak Named Mississippi¡¦s No. 1 Course You Can Play By Golfweek
Fallen Oak in Biloxi, Miss., is selected by Golfweek as Mississippi¡¦s No. 1 “Course You Can Play.”
Golf Town Launches Second Annual ‘Chips In’ Charity Initiative
Golf Town launches its 2009 “Chips In” charity initiative supporting non-profit groups of all sizes via a grassroots donation program.
ProLink Touch a Finalist for “Most Innovative New Technology” at First Annual Digital Out-of-Home Media Awards
ProLink Solutions announces that its next generation ProLink Touch GPS system has been named a finalist for “Most Innovative New Technology/Platform” at MediaPost’s 2009 Digital Out-of-Home Media Awards.
CourseTrends announces the Brook Valley Country Club of Greenville, NC as its most recent client…
CourseTrends adds Brook Valley Country Club in Greenville, N.C., as its newest client and will custom design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing, lead generation, member communication and e-commerce.
2009 Mission Hills Golfathon Showcases World’s Largest Golf Club
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, will host the sixth Golfathon, May 1-Aug. 31. The overall champion will receive exemption into the Asian Amateur Championship.
ForeTees
ForeTees, a provider of online tee times for private clubs, reports on its newest feature, Demo Club Tracking.
Update From The National Alliance for Accessible Golf
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf announces that its “Golf: Accessible and Inclusive Networks” has been established in a number of locations throughout the United States. The charitable organization has awarded more than $60,000 to expand the GAIN program nationwide.
Cybergolf adds Sunrise Vista Golf Course on Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, NV. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Sunrise Vista Golf Course on Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nev., as its newest client and will custom design and host the course’s Web site.
Wilson Staff Introduces Environmentally Friendly Eco-Carry Bag
Wilson Staff introduces its Wilson Staff Eco-Carry golf bag, made of 100 percent recycled polyester fabric.
ProLink Touch a Finalist for “Most Innovative New Technology” at First Annual Digital Out-of-Home Media Awards
ProLink Solutions announces that its next generation ProLink Touch GPS system has been named a finalist for “Most Innovative New Technology/Platform” at MediaPost’s 2009 Digital Out-of-Home Media Awards.
Swing Supports LPGA’s Front Row Experience
Swing announces its sponsorship of the LPGA’s Front Row Experience, in which the company will provide performance tops to more than 90 LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals around the country who will volunteer their time and share their expertise with attendees at select LPGA events.
Chad Campbell Does What Nicklaus, Palmer, Woods Haven’t at The Masters; Las Vegas Golf Deals; Tom Fazio’s Two Gems at Primm Valley Golf Club Offer Golf Packages
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on Chad Campbell‘s record-setting Masters and the award-winning Primm Valley Golf Club.
Schmidt-Curley Golf Course Designs Garner Golf Digest Recognition
Schmidt-Curley Design announces that two of its Asian-design courses – Olazabal Course at Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China; Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi, Thailand – have been named two of Asia’s best courses in Golf Digest‘s biennial “Planet Golf” rankings.
Adams Golf Introduces Idea Pro Black Muscle-Back Irons
Adams Golf introduces the latest offering of its Idea franchise with the new Idea Pro Black irons.
Golfing Magazine working with the Faldo Golf Institute in its Spring Issue
Golfing Magazine announces that it will be working with the Faldo Golf Institute in its Spring issue.
Editor’s Note
On Wednesday, April 15, the Golf Press Association experienced a technical glitch that resulted in a blank or partially blank issue of The Wire to be received. The issue was re-sent, but if, for some reason, you did not receive it, go to http://www.golfbusinesswire.com/2009-04-15_wire.html.
A sparkling champion
Bettinardi Golf reports on the Masters champion who wore its stainless steel buckle and belt.
Never too late
The 19th International Network of Golf Spring Conference, set for May 17-21 in French Lick, Ind., is accepting product and publication entries for its ING Conference Best awards.
A foot in Cabrera’s joy
FootJoy reports that Masters champion Angel Cabrera wore its Classics Tour shoes.
