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Ron Dodson, president of Audubon International and the International Sustainability Council, will receive the 2009 Donald Ross Award during the 63rd American Society of Golf Course Architects‘ annual meeting on May 3 in Seattle, Wash. … Ginn Sports Entertainment LLC and Ginn Development Co. LLC jointly announce that they have made the decision to end their active participation in professional golf. … RT Technologies reports that the winner of the Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Championship used an RT Midas shaft in his hybrid. … PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., launches its Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and David Leadbetter Golf Academy, along with a new Hot Stix Golf Performance Center. … Pro Line Sports reports strong sales for its IGotcha Ready warm-up system despite the current economic climate. … Cleatskins unveils Golfskins, an accessory that takes golfers from the course to the clubhouse without requiring a change of shoes. Golfskins cups the bottom of golf shoes to extend the life of cleats, improve mobility and safety on hard surfaces and provides a sealed barrier to keep dirt and grass out of the home and car. … Colin L. Powell retired U.S. General and former U.S. Secretary of State, will be the keynote speaker at The First Tee‘s gala dinner in San Jose, Calif., on March 1. … Bob Flynn of Kennesaw, Ga., receives 2009 Georgia State Golf Association‘s Bill Todd Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a GSGA volunteer. … Play Collegiate Golf, a scouting tool for high school golfers, will offer members of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour free consulting and program discounts in 2009. … Al Ruwaya Golf Club announced it is forming an International Founding Board of Governors for the Club and is also releasing the first 50 Founder Reserve memberships, available by personal invitation only. … Boo Weekley and Firethorn Clothing announces the launch of a new apparel line.

» PGA Merchandise Show

Claudia Romana will unveiling her fall 2009 collection in addition to displaying her current resort and spring collections. … Golf Vacations Ireland announces an 7.5 percent commission offer for PGA pros. … The Mexico Tourism Board and top Mexican destinations are exhibiting. … Images by Joann Dost make their first appearance on an exclusive line of golf apparel.

» Tournaments

The HSBC Women’s Champions announces that Se Ri Pak, Paula Creamer and Ji Yai Shin have committed to play in the event, March 5-8 in Singapore. … Mercedes-Benz is named the official car sponsor of the Northern Trust Open. Under terms of the two-year agreement, Mercedes-Benz will provide a hole-in-one vehicle at the 14th hole each year and provide a new Mercedes-Benz courtesy car for every player to drive during the tournament. … Cherry Hills Country Club annonuces that they will host will host the 2009 Palmer Cup.

Golf World Announces “100 Best Golf Shops”

For the 24th consecutive year, Golf World has published its selection of the “100 Best Golf Shops,” a collection of private, resort, public and off-course golf shops that have excelled in retail operations.

Creamer re-ups with Sundog

Sundog Eyewear extends its endorsement agreement with LPGA player Paula Creamer. Also, Creamer will introduce her Sundog Paula Creamer Collection at the PGA Merchandise Show on Friday, Jan. 30.

AHEAD expands sales staff

AHEAD announces the addition of four new sales reps – Linda Hunziker (Illinois and southern Wisconsin), Jimmy Senger (Arizona and Nevada), Tom Newton (Colorado and Utah), and Scott Scearse (Tennessee and southern Kentucky).

The vintage look

AHEAD will debut a new ornamentation technique at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The Vintage Label ornamentation has a nostalgic style and uses a new printing technique that features “at once” technology to negate any lead time.

Making the grade

Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc., maker of the Q-Link bracelet, announces it will premier the Q-Link Challenge – a brief, interactive, neurocognitive test that provides unique analysis of how Q-Link SRT-3 bracelets and pendants enhance mental and physical performance – at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

Sligo makes debut

Sligo Wear Inc., a Canadian-based apparel company, will make its first appearance at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.

Cleveland gets into apparel sector

Cleveland Golf/Srixon will introduce its new Cleveland Classics sportswear collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.

A girls perspective

Gimme Inc. will debut its new girls line of golf apparel at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.

Swing to clothe Ketal One Cup teams

Swing by bette & court announces that it will continue to provide team uniforms for the annual LPGA Teaching and Club Professional’s Ketel One Cup, which is set for the fall.

Sundog creates new line

Sundog Eyewear creates the Sundog Mela-Lens utilizing Melanin Lens technology. The new line is infused with a synthetic melanin that absorbs light seamlessly over a broad range, providing 98 percent blue light filtration and 100 percent UVA/B protection.

ZR builds on its history

Zero Restriction launches its fall men’s and women’s 2009 collections, which builds on the company’s innovations from more than 17 years in golf outerwear.

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PGA Merchandise Show

Ian Poulter Design will launch its spring/summer collection that features a new range of tartans, limited edition pieces and the introduction of tailored shorts. … Footwear manufacturer Geox will launch its first collection of golf shoes. The new Geox line is expected to enhance the shoe’s comfort and functionality – a waterproof sole and total breathability.

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