Champ reports that the winner of the Mercedes-Benz Championship wore its Stinger Spikes, along with the top three finishers.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems will exhibit its products at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Compass Group contract renewed
St. Andrews Links Trust renews its contract with Compass Group Ltd. to deliver tee time packages on the Old Course.
Golfing Magazine Receives Accolades from Tour Edge
Golfing Magazine reports on receiving an industry compliment.
Bridgestone Expands Relationship With PGA Tour Rising Star
Bridgestone Golf expands its relationship with Brandt Snedeker to include golf clubs in 2009. Snedeker, who has used Bridgestone’s Tour B330-S golf ball since turning pro, has decided to add Bridgestone Golf’s latest forged offering of clubs to his bag.
RT4 – The 2009 AGCP Roundtable Education Conference – Dates Announced
The Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals announces that its annual Roundtable Education Convention will be held Oct. 14-17 in Columbus, Ga.
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IMG Golf Course Management reports on its positive growth pattern in 2008, which included exhibiting and representing clients at the International Golf Travel Mart in Marbella, Spain. … Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa., and superintendent James J. Roney Jr., are named the overall winner of the 2008 Golf Course Superintendent Association of America/Golf Digest “Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards.” … Thomas Bonk has been named Golf Digest Digital writer-at-large, effective immediately.
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The Champions Tour kicks off its 30th season with the Mitsubishi Electric Championship, Jan. 22-25 at the Hualalai Golf Course. … World No. 9 Anthony Kim commits to play in the 50th Bob Hope Classic, Jan. 21-25.
Keri Golf introduces new kits
Keri Golf launches “keri kits,” a series of ready-made product packages designed to enhance merchandising and aid sell-through of women’s-specific items at green-grass and off-course shops.
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Evolve Golf Introduces Vireo-S3 Tee
Evolve Golf introduces its Vireo-S3 model tee, which features a wider, deeper cup for greater stability and a new Sweet Spot System that promotes increased distance and accuracy.
MoeNorman.org launched to honor Legendary Norman, his golf swing, and his life.
The Graves Golf Academy launches a Web site (www.moenorman.org) that honors Moe Norman‘s unique swing and his life.
Volvik announces latest hole-in-one
FlGolf Inc. reports on John Lopata of Largo, Fla., making a hole-in-one while playing the Volvik Crystal golf ball on Jan. 8.
Decorated Instructor Hank Haney Joins The SkyGolf Advisory Board, Maker Of SkyCaddie®, Golf’s Leading Rangefinder
SkyGolf, maker of the SkyCaddie, adds noted golf instructor Hank Haney to its advisory board.
Sports Marketing Veteran to Lead KemperSports Marketing & Communications Agency
KemperSports hires Tom Valdiserri as senior vice president. Valdiserri will assume oversight responsibility for the sports marketing, public relations and event management businesses for both KemperSports and its public relations subsidiary, KemperLesnik.
Cybergolf adds Winghaven Country Club in O’Fallon, MO as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Winghaven Country Club in O’Fallon, Mo., as its newest client, and will custom design and host its Web site and e-mail marketing system for the facility.
Dixon and Hydi Golf Team Up To Sponsor The 2009 Casa de Campo Ladies Golf Week
Dixon Golf teams with Hydi Golf to sponsor the Casa de Campo Ladies Golf Week, Feb. 15-20 in the Dominican Republic.
Golf Academy of America Graduate Welcomed at Dataw Island
Golf Academy of America reports that recent graduate Jason Cochran joins Dataw Island Club in Beaufort, S.C., as assistant golf professional.
Golf Digest Names YES! Golf’s Interchangeable Hosel Putter Tracy III Plus To The 2009 Hot List
Yes! Golf reports that its soon-to-be-released Tracy III Plus made Golf Digest‘s 2009 “Hot List.” Yes! putters have made the list for five consecutive years.
Pukka® Headwear Set To Formally Launch Seven7under® Brand At 2009 PGA Merchandising Show
Pukka Headwear will formally launch its new seven7under headwear brand at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Scuti Grips To Introduce Eco-Friendly Grips At Upcoming PGA Merchandise Show
Scuti Grips will debut a line of eco-friendly grips at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The BigLite EFG golf grips for woods and irons will come in standard, mid-size and over-size versions.
