Excel Golf Products Inc. announces the release of its Zero Friction Distance 312 golf ball for 2009.
National Golf Products to Showcase Innovative, Cost Effective Practice System at 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
National Golf Products announces it will showcase the enhanced version of The Radar, a portable distance management device, and The Golf Mat at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Cindy Davis Named 2008 EWGA Leadership Award Recipient
Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf, has been named recipient of the 2008 EWGA Leadership Award. She will receive the honor at the EWGA Conference, Fab. 18-21 in Palm Desert, Calif.
SunBuster® and GustBuster® Set To Exhibit At The 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
Innoventions Enterprises, maker of the GustBuster umbrella and SunBuster Sport Enhancement Eyewear, will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Tiger Shark Golf Acquires Proven Winner SuperStroke™ Putter Grips
Tiger Shark Golf acquires SuperStroke Grips, maker of the jumbo-sized putter grip.
“Drive it Home” with Scotland’s biggest ever golf giveaway!
VisitScotland is holding its largest promotion ever, “Drive It Home,” which offers £2.4 million worth of free tee times to play throughout Scotland during 2009. The promotion begins today, Wednesday, at www.driveithome2009.com.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Katherine Marren joins Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel Valley, Calif., as director of instruction. … Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, is offering its new “Shopper’s Delight” promotion. Guests staying at the resort five nights or more through April 30 receive a 15 percent room discount, complimentary room upgrade and $200 in St. Maarten Bucks, valid at an array of local duty-free stores. For information, visit www.sonesta.com/greatbay. … Tee Time Magazine announces that it is ceasing publication after 15 years, and is offering it for sale. For information, visit www.teetime-mag.com. … The Carolinas PGA Section awards a $5,000 Nicklaus/PGA Teaching Grant to The First Tee of the Triad. … Golf Teaching Pro magazine rates The Golf Ring as the No. 1 teaching aid on its bi-annual list. The aid is a set of carbon-fiber rings, one 6 feet in diameter and the other an 18 inch spot target ring. … ClubTec will demonstrate its SQL Club Management Solutions at the Golf Industry Show in New Orleans, La. … The Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation‘s “Sticks for Kids” program will expand to 407 programs in all 50 states, five military bases and, for the first time, in China in 2009.
» Media
Golf Channel‘s interactive instructional show “The Golf Fix” will premiere on Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 p.m. ET. Hosted by golf instructor Michael Breed, the 30-minute show will feature viewer participation to not only address technique and golf skills, but also to broach subjects ranging from golf terminology to history. … The PGA Tour Network will provide live daily coverage of the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 from 10 a.m.-noon ET.
» Tournaments
Peter Jacobsen, host of the ACE Group Classic, Feb. 20-22 in Naples, Fla., withdraws from the tournament due to a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery.
» PGA Merchandise Show
Initial Force will launch its Swing Catalyst, which synchronizes force plate and launch monitor data with a video clip to better analyze the cause and effects of a golf shot. … Daphne’s Headcovers, maker of unique animal headcovers, will introduce new designs and significant improvements to some old favorites. … Tehama will introduce its 2009 collection, which will include an expansion of Tehama Green with new technologies, premium additions and Hang’em Dry performance.
ACCRA hires industry veteran Ron Chalmers
Accra hires Ron Chalmers to aid in growing the company’s brand and to specialize in international growth to new markets.
Golfweek’s Golfest “Grows the Game” with Fundraiser at Orlando Event
Golfweek‘s Golfest will kick off its 2009 event series with a fundraising effort at its annual Orlando event, held Jan. 24-25 at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge. All proceeds benefit The First Tee.
Timacuan Golf & Country Club To Host PGA Pro-Pro Series Tournament
Timacuan Golf and Country Club in Lake Mary, Fla., for the fifth straight year, will host a PGA Pro-Pro Series tournament on Jan. 27 prior to the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
TaylorMade Introduces New Burner 09 Iron
TaylorMade-adidas Golf introduces its new Burner 09 irons, the most dynamic looking, best performing iron ever to bear the name TaylorMade.
Adams Golf Adds Chad Campbell to its PGA Tour Staff
Adams Golf signs four-time PGA Tour champion and three-time Ryder Cup veteran Chad Campbell to its PGA Tour staff. Campbell will play the Idea Tech a4 irons, an Adams Golf hybrid and the Insight Tech a4 driver, along with wearing an Adams Golf hat and carrying a tour staff bag.
KemperSports Announces John Vest as General Manager at Chuck Corica Golf Complex
KemperSports names John Vest as general manager of Chuck Corica Golf Complex in Alameda, Calif.
Cybergolf adds Jersey Meadows Golf Course in Jersey City, TX as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Jersey Meadows Golf Course in Jersey City, Texas, as its newest client, and will custom design and host its Web site, e-commerce and e-mail marketing system for the facility.
Buffalo Communications Promotes Tom Williams to Vice President
Buffalo Communications, the golf, lifestyle and travel publicity, media-relations and marketing-communications firm that is a division of Billy Casper Golf, promotes Tom Williams to vice president.
Fuzzy Uses PowerBilts He Designed To Defend Skins Title
PowerBilt reports that Fuzzy Zoeller used the FZ1 Citation clubs en route to defending his Wendy’s Champions Skins Game title with partner Ben Crenshaw.
Volvik announces latest hole-in-one
FlGolf Inc. reports on Florence Smith McArthur of Lehigh Acres, Fla., making a hole-in-one on Dec. 14 with the Volvik Crystal golf ball.
Zach Johnson Edges Adam Scott For 1-2 Titleist Brand Ambassador Finish At Sony Open
Titleist reports on brand ambassadors Zach Johnson‘s and Adam Scott‘s one-two finish at the Sony Open. In the first full-field event of the 2009 PGA Tour season, more players teed up the New 2009 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls than any other model.
FlightScope® Introduces Putting Eagle
FlightScope will introduce its new FlightScope Putting Eagle at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-31 in Orlando, Fla. The FlightScope Putting Eagle, which combines 3D Doppler Radar and Machine Vision technology, will offer clubfitters and instructors a new putter measurement system.
TaylorMade Introduces Rescue 2009 and Rescue 2009 TP Hybrids
TaylorMade introduces its Rescue 2009 and Rescue 2009 TP hybrids. The TP version features the company’s Flight Control Technology that allows changing of the face angle, loft and lie, and the hybrids’ design has a more compact head design.
