Tiger Shark reports that a third-place finisher at the Northern Trust Open used its jumbo SuperStroke putter grip.
CHAMP® Teamed with Zero Friction Increase Sales
MacNeill Engineering, manufacturer of Champ cleats, and Excel Golf Products, which produces Zero Friction tees, reports on its 2009 partnership.
ActiveGolf Provides East Valley Golf Club with Tee Time and Operating Solutions
East Valley Golf Club in Beaumont, Calif., selects ActiveGolf to provide golf management software and online tee time marketing solutions.
Nicklaus Sportswear adds to sales team
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear hires two new sales representatives for the Carolinas region – John Kinney for the eastern Carolinas and Peter Gauthier for the western Carolinas.
Pukka boasts strong PGA Show
Pukka Headwear reports that a new booth at the PGA Merchandise Show, new product launches and a renewed brand image helped the company enjoy its best show to date.
Briefly
Bob Seligman wins an ING Media Award for his apparel article “Fall Fashion Trends For On and Off The Course” in the summer 2008 issue of GolfTime Magazine. … Paula Creamer Beauty LLC will launch a new fragrance line under the Paula Creamer Beauty umbrella. The new brand is slated for a launch in key test market doors across the country in late spring, with a full national roll-out planned for early spring 2010. … Bobby Jones introduces its short sleeve pique polo shirt with ruffled collar and white enamel buttons. Retail price is $145.
Mitchell® Golf Installs Club Repair Studio In Swing Science Orlando Florida Location
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co. installs a club repair studio that showcases its educational programs in Swing Science‘s Orlando, Fla., location.
Boccieri Golf’s Global Success Continues at European Tour’s Johnnie Walker Classic
Boccieri Golf announces that runner-up Felipe Aguilar and top-10 finisher Ignacio Garrido used the company’s popular Heavy Putter line at the European Tour’s Johnnie Walker Classic.
Bob VanSweden Named TaylorMade Golf Company Club Fitter of the Year
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. names Bob VanSweden of Golf Repair Center in Largo, Fla., as its Club Fitter of the Year.
True Temper Dominates Northern Trust Open
True Temper reports that the Northern Trust Open winner used its Project X steel shafts.
CMAA and HFTP Announce New Resource, Understanding Club Finances
The Club Managers Association of America and Hospitality Financial and Technical Professionals publish a 340-page manual entitled “Understanding Club Finances,” a 340-page print manual, features the information and tools required to fully comprehend all financial aspects of clubs.
Crescent Systems
Houston National Golf Club in Houston, Texas, chooses Crescent Systems as its club management software provider.
ESPN to Air 2009 Wendy’s Champions SKINS Game at Ka’anapali Golf Resort, Feb. 28 and March 1
Ka’anapali Golf Resort‘s Royal Ka’anapali Course in Lahaina, Hawaii, will be showcased as host of the 22nd Wendy’s Champions Skins Game when ESPN televises the competition Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 28-March 1. The competition was held in January.
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear Announces Additions to Sales Team
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear hires two new sales representatives for the Carolinas region – John Kinney for the eastern Carolinas and Peter Gauthier for the western Carolinas.
Club Car Adds Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation To Southeastern Distribution Network
Club Car announces that Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation will represent the company’s golf utility vehicle business as a distributor for Alabama, the panhandle of Florida and central and south Georgia.
Frogger Does it Again! Frogger’s Amphibian Towel Voted “Best New Product” at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show.
Frogger reports on its new Amphibian towel, which was voted “Best New Product” at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in January.
Golf Academy of America Directory Completes Titleist Performance Institute
The Golf Academy of America reports that Tim Eberlein, a PGA Master Professional and GAA Phoenix director, completes level two of the Titleist Performance Institute.
Cleveland Golf Introduces Launcher Driver And Combo Irons
Cleveland Golf/Srixon introduces its Launcher driver ultralite edition and Launcher irons.
Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals Announces Club Conex as a new sponsor and exhibitor at the 4th Annual Roundtable in Columbus, GA.
The Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals announces Club Conex as a new sponsor and exhibitor for the fourth AGCP Roundtable Convention and Exposition, Oct. 14-17 in Columbus, Ga.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
National County Card offers United Kingdom golf clubs a chance at a £250,000 giveaway. Courses signing up to the innovative free scheme for private member clubs and its members before the end of March will receive four complimentary cards worth £100 as a joining gift. … The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz., announces a variety of golf vacation packages for its fall debut. Packages can be reserved at www.ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain. … Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Va., reports that head golf professional Chris George is ranked at one of the best youth golf instructors by U.S. Kids Golf. … The Champions Tour selects Sue Rietzel of the Toshiba Classic in Newport Beach, Calif., as its 2008 Volunteer of the Year. The tour also selects Community Grief Support Service of Homewood, Ala., a beneficiary of the Regions Charity Classic in Birmingham, Ala., as its 2008 Charity of the Year. … Morgan Gregory, president of GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford, N.Y., joins the advisory council of the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
» Tournaments
Golf Channel will debut its seven-part series, “The Haney Project,” on Monday, March 2, at 9 p.m. ET. Golf instructor Hank Haney will attempt to fix NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley‘s unconventional swing. “You have to swallow a lot of pride doing something like this show,” Barkley said.
