Bayonet Black Horse in Seaside, Calif., partners with Sanctuary Beach Resort, Casa Munras Hotel and Embassy Suites to offer new “stay and play” packages.
ECCO to Launch World Class Ltd. Edition Golf Shoes at 2009 PGA Show
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.
City of Alameda Selects KemperSports to Manage Chuck Corica Golf Complex
The City of Alameda, Calif., selects KemperSports to manage its 36-hole Chuck Corica Golf Complex, which is located across the bay from San Francisco.
Breakthrough Aerodynamic Technology of Adams Golf’s Speedline Drivers Increase Clubhead Speed and Distance
Adams Golf introduces its Speedline drivers and hybrid-fairway woods. The drivers are designed to increase clubhead speed and distance, while the hybrid-fairway woods combine the playability of a hybrid with the distance of a fairway wood.
First Gary Player Signature Course In Mexico To Break Ground This Month At CostaBaja
CostaBaja Resort and Marina in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, announces that ground will break on the Gary Player Signature Course on Jan. 27.
PGA Equipment Forum Stage at 56th PGA Merchandise Show
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.
Toms Returns To Cleveland® Golf
Cleveland Golf/Srixon re-signs PGA Tour player David Toms to a multi-year contract after a two-year hiatus and will once again be carrying Cleveland clubs in his bag.
PowerBilt’s Air Force One® infomercial hits the air
PowerBilt‘s Air Force One drivers, fairway woods and hybrid clubs will be featured in the company’s infomercial that debuts Jan. 17 on Golf Channel.
Golfing Magazine Is Expanding Its Sales Team
Golfing Magazine, a regional and national print publication, seeks to increase its sales team.
ClubGlider(r) Makes Final Ballot for Product Ingenuity Honors
Sun Mountain‘s reports that its ClubGlider travel bag has advanced to the final three in the “Product Ingenuity” category of the ING Industry Honors.
GolfBuddy Launches Into European GPS Rangefinder Market
GolfBuddy, manufacturers of handheld golf GPS systems, will enter the European market in 2009.
Glove It Launches 2009 Nicole Miller Studio Golf Cart Bag And Accessory Collection
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.
California Players Tour (Bakersfield, CA) selects Golf Fusion to launch Professional Tour website
California Players Tour in Bakersfield, Calif., selects Golf Fusion to launch its professional tour Web site.
Ten Year Old Rankmark, Inc. Sold
Andrew Birnbaum and Paul McCormack acquire Rankmark Inc., an independent golf club testing company, from owner Charlie Mandel, who will stay on as founder. Birnbaum will become chief executive officer, while McCormack is the chief operating officer.
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» Etcetera
The R&A and SABMiller enter into a long-term agreement under which Pilsner Urquell will become the official beer of the British Open. … The Carolinas PGA Section awards a $5,000 Nicklaus/PGA Teaching Grant to The First Tee of Myrtle Beach. The Carolinas PGA Section gave more than $40,000 to charitable interests throughout the Carolinas through various tournaments and grants in 2008. … The PGA of America selects ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Neb., to host one of 12 PGA Junior Series events in 2009. … The World Golf Hall of Fame releases the 2009 PGA Tour and International ballots to its respective voting bodies. New candidates this year are Jay Haas and Kenny Perry on the PGA Tour ballot and Darren Clarke on the International ballot. Inductees will be announced in the spring. … Arnold Palmer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the sixth KPMG Golf Business Forum, May 4-6 in Wales. … Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, announces its “Tee It Up” golf package, which starts at $299 per person, per night. For information, call 877-886-9176 or visit www.premiereonline.com.mx. … Oak Hills Country Club in Ada, Okla., selects ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announces that Gravely Turf will sponsor the “You Asked For It … You Got It!” session at the GCSAA Education Conference, Feb. 4 in New Orleans, La. The session will address a wide range of topics.
» Tournaments
Ernie Els commits to play in the Ballantine’s Championship, April 23-26 in Jeju, South Korea. … The 18th TRANS Amateur Women’s Four Ball Championship is scheduled for April 28-30 at the CasaBlanca Resort in Mesquite, Nev. Entry forms are now available at www.womenstrans.com. … Peter Jacobsen withdraws from the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game due to injury, and is replaced by Ben Crenshaw. The Skins Game is Jan. 17-18 in Maui, Hawaii. … The ACE Group Classic offers a chance to play golf with Gary Player, who will celebrate his 20th anniversary at the Naples, Fla., event. The ACE Group Classic will host a one-day tournament at TPC Treviso Bay on Monday, Feb. 16. Four flight winners from the event will be paired with Player during the tournament’s pro-am on Thursday, Feb. 19. For information, call 800.566.3470 or visit www.acegroupclassic.com. Also, eight former champions – Bobby Wadkins (2007), Loren Roberts (2006), Craig Stadler (2004), Gil Morgan (1998, 2002), Hale Irwin (1997, 2001) and Scott Hoch (2008) – commit to play this year’s event.
SkyGolf Named The Official Rangefinder Of The PGA Of America
SkyGolf, maker of SkyCaddie, is named the official rangefinder of The PGA of America. The announcement comes on the heels of the recent PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit, where SkyGolf served as a supporting sponsor.
For all lovers of Fantasy Golf and fans interested in the PGA Tour, GolfObserver.com announces the availability of the “GolfStats Guide to the 2009 PGA Tour Season”
GolfObserver.com announces the availability of the “GolfStats Guide to the 2009 PGA Tour Season.”
aboutGolf, PGA TOUR Announce Partnership to Produce PGA TOUR Simulators
AboutGolf partners with the PGA Tour to manufacture PGA Tour Simulators. The result of an exclusive, six-year licensing partnership between the two entities, the PGA Tour Simulator will debut at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
The New Look of the EWGA
The Executive Women’s Golf Association enters 2009 with a new logo, and an initials-only name (EWGA).
Cybergolf adds Cross Creek Golf & Country Club in Ft. Meyers, FL. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Cross Creek Golf and Country Club in Ft. Meyers, Fla., as its newest client and will custom design and host its Web site and e-mail marketing system for the facility.
