Gary Player Design reports on the status of new projects in Cyprus, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.
GolfBuddy Announces Participation at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
GolfBuddy will exhibit its GPS line at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Fujikura Top Driver Shaft at PGA & LPGA Qualifying Events
Fujikura reports that it was No. 1 driver shaft brand at the 2008 PGA and LPGA Qualifying tournaments. Also, the LPGA medalist used a Fujikura RombaxZ shaft in her driver.
Adams Golf Solidifies Position as #1 Hybrid on 2008 PGA Tour
Adams Golf accounted for 31 percent of all hybrids in play on the PGA Tour this year, according to the Darrell Survey. That is compared to 23 percent by the next closest competitor.
GolfAchiever to exhibit at the 56th Annual PGA Show in Orlando – Booth #3817
GolfAchiever will exhibit its patented laser technology at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
2009 PGA Merchandise Show Offers Even MORE Reasons to Attend with the Introduction of New “Growing Your Business” Programs
Officials for the PGA Merchandise Show announce that there will be new and more valuable programs for exhibitors and attendees, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
SkyCaddie Scores Industry’s Only GOLD Rating Among GPS Rangefinders In Prestigious 2009 Golf Digest “Hot List”
SkyGolf LLC announces that its SkyCaddie GPS rangefinder received the only gold rating among six GPS rangefinders tested by Golf Digest for the 2009 “Hot List.”
PrideSports Captures PGA And LPGA Q-Schools
PrideSports reports that it led the brand count at the respective PGA and LPGA Qualifying Tournaments, and that the winner of both events wore PrideSports products.
Aldila’s VooDoo helps elevate PGA Tour Q-School winner to ’09 Tour
Aldila reports that one of the PGA Tour qualifiers at PGA Tour National Qualifying Tournament used its VooDoo shaft with S-core Technology.
YES! Golf’s Donna Putter Wins Back-To-Back Titles
Yes! Golf reports that its recently-introduced C-Groove Donna putter was used by the respective recent winners of the Nedbank Golf Challenge and the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
BRIEFLY
Allan W. Small of Fairmount Country Club in Chatham, N.J., is elected to a one-year term as president of the Metropolitan Golf Association. … Golf Channel promotes senior vice president Shannon O’Neill to general manager, New Media Group. O’Neill’s responsibilities include the day-to-day management of all new media operations including product, content, marketing, strategy and technology. … Fore! Reservations announces the product release of Fore! Marketing that will help automate a golf course’s e-mail marketing program and is designed to work with the Fore! Reservations software. … Imperial Headwear, a manufacturer and marketer of headwear, becomes a premier corporate partner and preferred headwear supplier of The First Tee. … Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck in Colts Neck, N.J., names John J. Roberts as general manager and COO. … Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Fla., is ranked as one of America’s top 25 public courses in America in Golf World‘s 2008 annual readers survey. … King Golf announces that it will attend the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29-31. King Golf’s second appearance will include the exhibition of its 2009 KGKouture clothing line and KG One putter. … Weibring-Wolfard Golf Design announces the opening of Wichita Falls Country Club, located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The dates for the opening are Dec. 6-7.
Sun Mountain introduces 2009 collection
Sun Mountain introduces a new 2009 collection, WeatherShield, which features its water resistant, windproof and stetchable RainFlex shell bonded to a soft and warm fleece lining.
Gay re-ups with Sligo
Brian Gay, who won the 2008 Mayakoba Classic, signs a new apparel endorsement contract with Sligo Wear Inc. Gay will wear the company’s 2009 line in each of his PGA Tour appearances.
Legendary prepares for PGA Show unveiling
Legendary Headwear will introduce its new products at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. Legendary will unveil a multitude of newly-updated styles and colors centered around three particular new styles – the technology driven CapDriver, the 4-way stretch PerfectFit Sport series and the Eco-Sustainable BTEK bamboo driver cap.
Hipp earns Canadian honor
Linda Hipp, founder and principal designer of Lija, has been named “Executive of the Year” by ScoreGolf in the magazine’s annual Canadian Equipment and Business Awards.
Briefly
Pink Tee Inc. announce a new line of golf gifts geared toward women golfers, including crystal ball markers, ball marker-earring sets, satin tee pouches and golf inspired jewelry.
Sweetgrass Golf Club Makes Ideal Holiday Gift
The Island Resort and Casino in Harris, Mich., announces its 2009 stay-and-play packages, including the “Perfect 4-Some” package, which includes golfers’ choice of two or three nights at the resort and three rounds of golf.
Golfing Magazine working with the Faldo Golf Institute
Golfing Magazine partners with the Faldo Golf Institute, and will publish Institute instructor tips in its holiday issue and throughout 2009.
Nike’s Winningest SQ Driver Franchise Adds the New SQ Dymo Drivers to Further Spark its Winning Streak on the PGA Tour
Nike Golf introduces the newest additions to its SasQuatch driver franchise – the new SQ Dymo and the SQ Dymo² drivers, which represent the first generation of custom-tuned drivers within the SQ family.
Golf Swing’s Biggest Myth: “Keep Your Head Down,” Says Reynolds Golf Academy Director Charlie King
Charlie King, the director of instruction at the Reynolds Golf Academy at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga., releases his new e-book, “You’re NOT Lifting Your Head.”
