The International Network of Golf announces that Explanar has become a sponsor of the ClubING hospitality room at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Timacuan Golf & Country Club Proves To Be A Popular Host Site For NGA Hooters Tour Winner Affrunti
Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla., reports on Joseph Affrunti‘s recent NGA Hooters Tour Winter Series at the venue.
Brian Pavlet Elected To Long Drivers Of America Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Set For 2009 RE/MAX World Finals
Brian Pavlet will be inducted into the Long Drivers of America Hall of Fame during the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship in Mesquite, Nev.
FlightScope® Featured at Illinois Junior Golf Association Demo Day
FlightScope, manufacturer of the portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitors, reports on its recent appearance at the Illinois Junior Golf Association Demo Day in Bensenville, Ill.
Daphnes Headcovers Receives 2008 Phoenix Award
Daphnes Headcovers is selected for the 2008 Phoenix Award in the “Golf Equipment and Supplies” category by the U.S. Local Business Association.
TeeTimeWatch.com’s Newly Enhanced Tee Time Finder Service Speeds and Simplifies Use…Expands Services and Partner Links
TeeTimeWatch.com announces new website enrichments that boost golf courses’ ability to access new golfers across the U.S. and to sell more tee times.
John Deere Classic Teams with Local Chevy Dealers
Ten Silvis, Ill., area Chevrolet dealers have volunteered to provide transportation to the John Deere Classic in 2009. The 10 local Chevy dealers agreed to participate after learning the previous transportation sponsor had withdrawn from the tournament.
LeBrun Comes Back Home To Sligo Wear
Steve LeBrun returns to the Sligo Wear fold by signing an apparel endorsement agreement for 2009. LeBrun, who has earned his Nationwide Tour card for 2009, was with Sligo Wear from 2005-2007.
Volvik announces latest hole-in-one
FlGolf Inc. reports on a hole-in-one by Lydia Greenblatt of Del Beach, Fla., while using a Volvik crystal golf ball.
Watch Top NCAA Head Coaches and Celebrities Meet their Rivals on the Links
The Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater at Reynolds Plantation will air on Christmas, Dec. 25, 2:30-4 p.m. ET on CBS. The event, which was played on April 29 at the Greensboro, Ga., resort, will feature 13 top NCAA football coaches and a celebrity alumni playing for $350,000 in scholarship winnings.
Indoor and Outdoor Demo Days at the 56th PGA Merchandise Show Offer Exclusive Preview & Testing of New Equipment in Golf
The Indoor and Outdoor Demo Days at the 56th PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., will offer exclusive preview and testing of new equipment.
Golf Asia Collaborates with PLAYER Magazine
Golf Asia, an Asian golfing lifestyle magazine, announces a partnership with Player Magazine, a quarterly publication that reflects Gary Player‘s achievements on and off the golf course. The partnership calls for 15,000 copies of Player Magazine to be distributed with Golf Asia.
Power Golf Group Announces Another Sale Of Their Cool Range! Mobile Practice Facility Shelter On Wheels To Angel Park Golf Club In Las Vegas. Angel Park Purchased 18 Cool Range! Bays For Their Practice Facility.
The Power Golf Group reports on the sale of 18 Cool Range! mobile practice facility bays to Angel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev.
Golfing Magazine Announces it will be featuring Iron Sets and Individual Hybrids in Golf Show/Spring 2009 Issue
Golfing Magazine will feature iron sets and individual hybrids in its “Hands On” equipment testing section in its PGA Merchandise Show/spring 2008 issue.
STINGR Solutions LLC Announces Participation and GRIP2™ Golf Umbrella Product Launch at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
Stingr Solutions will introduce its Grip2 golf umbrella at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Cutter & Buck Celebrates Style and Sophistication Launches Fall 2009 Collection at PGA Merchandise Show
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.
Beauty, Serenity of Circling Raven Golf Club Enhanced
Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, reports on the enhancement to its course by the re-routing of U.S. Highway 95. The new highway and interchange now provide access to the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort and Hotel and golf club from the resort’s west side, and away from the course’s 18th fairway.
RIFE Captures 15th Tour Victory At The Merrill Lynch Shootout
Rife Putters reports that a member of the winning team at the Merrill Lynch Shootout played its Rife Barbados putter.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf is cutting 170 jobs, or about 12 percent of its local work force, as it integrates its new Ashworth acquisition, according to the North County Times in Southern California. TaylorMade acquired Ashworth Inc., also based Carlsbad, Calif., for $73 million on Nov. 21. … Summit Golf Brands, parent company of Fairway & Greene Ltd. and Zero Restriction Outerwear, announces the integration of its sales force. Todd Martin, president of Fairway & Greene, will add the title of president of Zero Restriction and will manage the sales and business development effort of both brands. Doug Tibbetts, president of Zero Restriction, will be leaving the company at the end of December.
» Tournaments
Bernhard Langer, who was recently named the 2008 Champions Tour Player of the Year, commits to the 2009 ACE Group Classic, Feb. 20-22 in Naples, Fla.
PGA Tour: Chevron World Challenge
December 18 – December 21 | Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks, Calif.
