A new putting aid, The Big Putt, is developed by PGA Tour caddy Mike Hicks and noted amateur Danny Gurley.
Six Months Into New Career, Former Detroit Newsman Expands His Junior Golf Reach By Acquiring Franchise In Oakland County.
Dave Robinson acquires the Total Golf Adventures franchises for the Macomb County, Mich., and neighboring Grosse Pointes regions.
Lake of Isles Golf Shop Named One of the 100 Best Golf Shops By Golf World Magazine
Lake of Isles‘ golf shop in North Stonington, Conn. is named one of the “100 Best Golf Shops” by Golf World magazine for the fourth year in a row.
Dream Shot Golf A Gracious Host at This Year’s Orlando PGA Show
Dream Shot Golf will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. Dream Shot Golf is offering an opportunity to take a shot for $10 million in its booth.
Publisher Adamonis Join Advisory Board Of The International Network Of Golf; Asman, Garl Receive New Terms
The International Network of Golf members vote Dave Adamonis, publisher emeritus of New England Golf Monthly, to serve a three-year term on its advisory board. Also, golf course architect Ron Garl and Gustbuster/Sunbuster president Steve Asman were welcomed back to the board.
San Ramon Golf Club (San Ramon, CA) selects Golf Fusion to launch new PLAYERS CLUB Portal
San Ramon Golf Club in San Ramon, Calif., selects Golf Fusion to launch its Players Club portal.
TrackMan™ And The Golf Channel Partner For 2009 PGA Tour Broadcasts
TrackMan and Golf Channel partner in 2009 to provide viewers within-depth statistical analysis during its PGA Tour tournament coverage. The 10-event TrackMan scheduled coverage will start with the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship.
EWGA – Orange County, CA selects Golf Fusion as new Website Provider
The Executive Women’s Golf Association’s Orange County, Calif., chapter selects Golf Fusion as its website provider.
Boo Signs With Srixon® And Re-Signs With Cleveland® And Never Compromise®
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announces that Boo Weekley signs with the company to play Srixon golf balls and continue using Cleveland clubs and a Never Compromise putter.
Cleveland® Golf Introduces New Products For 2009
Cleveland Golf/Srixon introduces its latest product introductions for 2009, which include the new HiBore Monster XLS driver, CG7 Tour irons, and the new VP putter models.
Bushnell and Laser Technology Sue the Brunton Company and Others for Patent Infringement
Bushnell Inc. and Laser Technology Inc. sue the Brunton Co., American Technologies Network Corp., LS Global LLC, Sellmark Corp. and Lanshuo Photoelectric Science and Technology Co. Ltd. for patent infringement.
Golf Tech, makers of P3ProSwing™, gets favorable decision on Patent Infringement against Eden Technologies, makers of Dancin’ Dogg.
Golf Tech, makers of P3ProSwing™, gets favorable decision on patent infringement against Eden Technologies.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Sandler Training renews its sponsorship agreements with golfers John Rollins, Woody Austin and Omar Uresti. … Golf Digest names Rife putters to its “2009 Hot List” for the fourth straight year. … Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute will conduct two one-hour seminars entitled “How To Set Up and Operate A Club Repair Shop” at the PGA Merchandise Show, Thursday, Jan. 29.
» Tournaments
Padraig Harrington commits to play the Buick Invitational.
SMT Golf Announces Changes to Popular Golf Club Trade In Program
SMT Golf announces changes in its golf club trade-in program.
PGA Show’s New Fashion Gallery Features Latest Apparel & Accessories, New Designers and a Full Schedule of Special Events
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.
Heavy Putter Earns Golf Digest 2009 ‘Hot List’ Honor
Boccieri Golf, maker of the Heavy Putter, announces that its new Mid-Weight Series K4 blade model has been named to the Golf Digest “2009 Hot List,” the company’s third such honor in four years.
You Heard It At MyGolfSpy First!
MyGolfSpy.com reports that TaylorMade will introduce its R9 driver in March.
Shoe debut at PGA Show
Aerogreen Golf Shoes will debut its 2009 Exotic waterproof golf shoe collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31.
Gragg Retires After 45-Year Career as a PGA Professional
Floyd Gragg, one of the Charlotte, N.C., area’s longest-serving golf professionals, retired Jan. 1 from his position as director of golf at Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, N.C.
My Golf Attitude
My Golf Attitude announces the launch of its Neuroswing, a personal and lightweight golf ball dispenser. My Golf Attitude will exhibit the aid at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
