Orange County National in Winter Garden, Fla., kicks off Super Bowl weekend with a “Tailgate and Golf Extravaganza” on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Winning Edge Designs Partners with Bridgestone Golf for Pink Panther Headcover Promotion
Winning Edge Designs develops an initiative with Bridgestone Golf to provide an exclusive version of its Pink Panther headcover for a spring gift with purchase program for Bridgestone’s Precept ball brand.
ProStance To Exhibit At PGA Merchandise Show
ProStance, an inflatable balance training aid, will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
amateurgolf.com – Bridgestone Golf Players of the Year announced
Amateurgolf.com announces its Amateurgolf.com/Bridgestone Players of the Year, based on a comprehensive ranking system taking results from major tournaments across the United States. Danny Lee and Amanda Blumenherst are the respective men’s and women’s winners.
Golfweek’s Golfest Returns to Orlando Jan. 24-25
Golfweek will begin its annual Golfest event series, Jan. 24-25 at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla. The second stop will be in central Florida at The Villages, March 6-7.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Announces 2009 Schedule: Includes 14 Events With Purses of $100,000 Or Higher
The Duramed Futures Tour announces 16 confirmed tournaments on its 2009 tournament schedule. The complete 2009 tournament schedule will be announced at a later date, but already 14 events will offer purse amounts of $100,000 or more.
TournEvents.com Offers New Features for 2009
TournEvents.com expands functionality of its free golf event management website service by adding silent auctions, committee management, event blogging, time-sensitive event planner task lists and navigational quick links.
White Oak Plantation Adds Third Touring Professional
White Oak Plantation in Tryon, N.C., adds Lorcan Morris to its stable of touring professionals for 2009. Morris will represent White Oak Plantation along with touring pros Padraig Harrington and Des Smyth. Morris will play the Tarheel Tour full-time in 2009, with additional appearances on the Hooters Tour and Carolinas Pro Tour.
Kenny Perry and Zero Friction win at Merrill Lynch Shootout
Zero Friction reports on staff player Kenny Perry winning the Merrill Lynch Shootout on Sunday with partner Scott Hoch.
GolfBallSelector.com announces the launch of its new 10-Ball Sample Test Pack
GolfBallSelector.com announces the launch of its new 10-ball sample test pack.
Seven Companies will participate in the IPAC “Custom Fit Center” at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
The International Professional Association of ClubFitters signs three new sponsors to join its “Custom Fit Center” at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show.
Tom Fazio’s ‘new’ Shadow Creek to Open; Wolf Creek Brings Tiger Back; The Chase Among America’s Best
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on Tom Fazio‘s “new” Shadow Creek to open, among other Las Vegas events.
KZG Congratulates 30 New Master ClubFitters
KZG announces that 30 professional clubfitters have completed the KZG clubfitting certification program.
RIFE Introduces Three New Putters For 2009
Rife Putters introduces three new models to its Island Series of putters for 2009.
LeBrun returns to Sligo
Steve LeBrun signs an apparel endorsement agreement with Sligo Wear for 2009. LeBrun, who has earned his Nationwide Tour card for 2009, was with Sligo Wear from 2005-2007.
Cutter & Buck prepares for ’09
Cutter & Buck will introduce its fall 2009 collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. This season’s offering includes a range of textures, fabrics and colors all meant to celebrate inspired design.
Editor’s Note:
This is the final Apparel Wire issue of 2008. Beginning in 2009, The Apparel Wire will change to a weekly publication beginning with the Wednesday, Jan. 7 edition.
Black Bear Golf Club Installs ProLink GPS to Help Golfers Navigate Challenges
ProLink Solutions announces that Black Bear Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
Golf Odyssey Bestows Honors on Camp Creek, WaterColor Inn & Resort
WaterColor Inn and Resort and its Camp Creek course, located in Watersound, Fla., is selected in two categories in Golf Odyssey‘s “2008: The Year in Review” issue.
Golfing Magazine Receives Accolades from Peers in the Industry
Golfing Magazine reports on recent positive reviews of its publication.
