Ping will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009, and will kick off its year-long festivities on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
Player’s Pass Signs Maxwell & Miller Marketing Firm To Handle New Promotional Programs
Player’s Pass, a provider of reduced-fee golf at golf courses nationwide, hires the Maxwell & Miller Marketing Firm to handle all new promotional programs for the company.
Player’s Pass Tops the $7 Million Mark In Funds Raised for High School Athletics
Player’s Pass passes the $7 million mark in charitable contributions for high school athletics, golf teams and junior golf.
GPS Industries Reports Worldwide Installations
GPS Industries reports on the installation of its Inforemer Management Solutions System at public, private and resort golf facilities worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2008, and plans for first quarter 2009.
Billy Casper Golf Selected to Manage Delcastle Golf Club (New Castle, DE)
Billy Casper Golf is selected to manage Delcastle Golf Club in New Castle, Del., and will invest more than $800,000 in clubhouse and course-related enhancements.
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear Launches Fall 2009
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear launches a rich autumnal collection featuring tonal diamond and argyle patterns with color ways inspired by the varied landscapes of four Jack Nicklaus-designed courses.
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Peter Millar will debut its 2009 fall collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, January 29-31, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. … Under Armour Inc. reports that based on preliminary estimates for the fourth quarter of 2008, it now anticipates net revenues in the range of $179 million to $180 million. Income from operations for the fourth quarter is estimated to be approximately $22 million to $24 million and diluted earnings per share is expected to be in the range of 16 cents to 18 cents a share. … Old Marsh Country Club in Wells, Maine, reports that it has been named among the “Best New Courses of 2008” by Golf Magazine. … Former Re/Max world champions Carl Wolter and Clayton Burger headline a group of 11 long drivers awarded special exemptions to the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship. … Annika Sorenstam will host the Annika Invitational, a 54-hole, stroke-play event featuring 60 of the top female junior golfers from around the world, Jan. 16-19 at Ginn Reunion Resort near Orlando, Fla. … Applications are now being accepted for Penn State‘s two-year Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program for the class beginning in September. There is an application fee of $35 and the deadline for applications is April 1. Applications can be obtained by calling 814.863.0129 or visit turfgrass.psu.edu/turfgrass_management. … Jeff Sheets announces the launch of Jeff Sheets Golf Design Inc., which is based in Austin, Texas. The focus of the new company is toward the designing, engineering and customizing of golf equipment. … Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Texas Hill Country names Ken Gorzycki as its director of agronomy.
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Ernie Els commits to play the Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Jan. 22-25 in Doha, Qatar.
Dunning goes traditional in fall
Dunning will introduce its Heritage Classic collection of 100-percent mercerized cotton polos in an array of traditional fall colors at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Lindley wins inaugural Lija honor
Lija names LPGA player Leta Lindley as winner of its inaugural Tour Style Leaders Program grand prize, which is valued at $25,000.
Keri expands ’09 line
Keri Golf announces the debut of an expanded accessories line for 2009 that will feature a new shuttle duffel and bucket tote, alongside the classic sporty tote, as part of its Matty Collection.
Pukka’s new collection ready for PGA Show
Pukka Headwear will introduce its new Pukka Remix Collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The collection is focused around 12 unique pieces of headwear.
Ecco readies to roll out new line
Ecco will introduce its World Class Ltd. Edition, which features limited-production colors and patterns of its luxury golf shoe, at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
PGA forum to feature diverse programming
The PGA Equipment Forum, part of the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., will feature best practices on business, merchandising and teaching, along with complementing programs.
Miller collection highlights Glove It line
Glove It will debut the Nicole Miller Studio Collection of golf cart bag and accessories at at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
New in store from Sabona…
Sabona, manufacturer of copper and magnetic bracelets, announces its new line of Q-Link bracelets for men and women, featuring the SRT-3 technology used by more than 350 tour players worldwide.
PGA Show to include new Fashion Gallery
The 56th PGA Merchandise Show, set of Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., will feature an all-new Fashion Gallery that will include the latest apparel, new designers and a schedule of special events.
Aerogreen Golf to debut new line
Aerogreen Golf Shoes will debut its 2009 Exotic waterproof golf shoe collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31.
Pukka® Headwear To Unveil Its New Pukka Remix Collection At 2009 PGA Merchandising Show
Pukka Headwear will introduce its new Pukka Remix Collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The collection is focused around 12 unique pieces of headwear.
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Celebrates 75 Years of Great Golf
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Pennsylvania, is promoting the classic courses and history of the four-county region.
Inkster, Compton and Bisher Honored by GWAA
Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, former Nationwide Tour player Erik Compton and Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Furman Bisher have been honored with three prestigious awards given by the Golf Writers Association of America.
