Pellucid reports that Golf Playable Hours in December were down 6 percent compared to the same period last year. The unfavorable weather month dragged the December Year-to-Date results down yet again to minus .1 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
Callaway Golf Announces Acquisition Of uPlay
Callaway Golf Co. acquires uPlay, a Carlsbad, California-based developer and marketer of consumer electronics devices. The transaction was completed on Dec. 31, and terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
Fairfield Glade Community Club selects ClubPay for Payroll and HR Management
Fairfield Glade Community Club of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., selects ClubPay as its payroll processing partner.
China’s Mission Hills Hosts Mission Hills Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, will host the Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship, Jan. 13-16 on its Jack Nicklaus-designed World Cup course.
Glove It Launches 2009 Accessory Collection
Glove It, a manufacturer of women’s fashion golf accessories, will debut its 2009 accessory collection at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29-31.
Explanar Golf Launches Training Aids “Amnesty”
Explanar Golf launches a training aid amnesty for 2009. Golfers can now return training aids that have not delivered on their promise to Explanar Golf and the company will refund the cost against an Explanar Golf Training System. Full details can be found at www.explanar.com/amnesty.
National Golf Products Congratulates Vijay Singh on Standout Season
National Golf Products, developer of The Golf Mat and The Radar, reports on company spokesman Vijay Singh‘s 2008 season.
Trion:Z Introduces Officially Licensed Univserity Of Iowa Hawkeyes Collegiate Bracelets
Trion:Z and the University of Iowa introduce dual loop Hawkeye bracelets.
GPS Industries Showcases HD/MAX
GPS Industries introduces HD/MAX, the latest evolution of its Global Positioning Satellite golf products. It will be showcased at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Mizuno’s Four New Irons Sweep Gold In Golf Digest’s 2009 Hot List
Mizuno reports that all four of the company’s new iron models received gold medals from Golf Digest‘s “Hot List” judges.
Clarus Names Drew Mearns Head of Business Development
Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc. announces that former IMG vice president and corporate attorney Drew Mearns has been hired as head of business development.
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Sergio Garcia, Brandt Snedeker and Boo Weekley commit to play in the Qatar Masters, Jan. 22-25 in Doha. … The LPGA and Brasil 1 announce that the inaugural HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup 2009, a LPGA-sanctioned international golf exhibition, will be played at Itanhanga Golf Club, Jan. 24-25, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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JacklinGolf signs on to sponsor educational programming and resource development for the American Society of Golf Course Architects. … PGA Tour player Tim Herron announces the creation of a unique, multi-dimensional educational initiative aimed at teaching children leadership skills through the game of golf. The “Lil’ Lumpy Leadership Initiative” includes the writing and production of an animated, educational DVD series, featuring Herron as himself. … Monday After The Masters tournament organizers announce that proceeds from the 2008 Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament totaled $460,000, breaking the previous high of $456,000. … The West Coast Golf ValueBook, which features discounts to more than 350 courses throughout Oregon, Las Vegas, Nev., Northern California and Hawaii, is now available. For information, call 800.949.1415 or email Mark Reynolds at mark@2for1golf.com.
Schmidt-Curley’s Shadow Ridge, Desert Ridge Golf Course Designs Awarded Prestigious Audubon Certification
Schmidt-Curley Design announces that two of its golf course designs, Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert, Calif., and Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Ariz., have been awarded Audubon Certification.
Sligo Wear Hires Veteran Sales Rep Levine
Sligo Wear Inc. hires Steven Levine as its sales representative for the New Jersey and metro New York City territories.
Mibrella Inc. announces new product launch at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
Mibrella Inc. will launch its new product at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
The World Caddie Headquarters-Tca-Pca Aligns With IGPCA-PCA To Help Save The Tradition For The Kids And The Game Worldwide
The International Golf and Professional Caddie Academy joins with the Professional Caddie Association and opens an office in Melbourne, Australia.
Padraig Harrington And FootJoy – A Perfect Synr-G
FootJoy enters into a multi-year agreement with Padraig Harrington. The reigning British Open and PGA Championship champion will wear the new Synr-G shoe, which debuted Jan. 1.
National Golf Products Introduces Enhanced “Banded” Version of The Radar
National Golf Products introduces an enhanced version of The Radar, the company’s popular distance management system.
Acushnet Company Continues Appeal Process In Pro V1 Patent Dispute
Acushnet Co. announces that it will move forward with the appeals process following denial of its request for a stay of an injunction regarding certain Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.
Singh And New Launcher Win Chevron World Challenge
Cleveland Golf/Srixon and Never Compromise report on Vijay Singh‘s winning the 2008 Chevron World Challenge.
