The PGA Merchandise Show announces programs to grow the business of golf in today’s economy at this year’s show, Jan. 29-31.
Centennial Golf Club Named Best Golf Course In Southern Oregon
Centennial Golf Club in Medford, Ore., is named the “Best Golf Course” in the Mail Tribune‘s annual reader’s poll published on Oct. 26.
RIFE Captures its 10th Victory of the Season and Finishes as the #1 Putter on the Champions Tour for 2008
Rife reports on its performance on the Champions Tour in 2008.
BRIEFLY
Tehama announces new layers to its outerwear collection. Tehama introduces the Colorblock Windshirt with its spring 2009 collection. This half-zip pullover features innovative color-blocking (black/oriental red or navy/baltic) and retails for $90. New for women is the Coco Quilted Microfiber Vest and is available in black, chalk and brick. The garment features front and side-panel quilting, matte nickel zipper pulls and retails for $79. … The Golf Coaches Association of America names Randy Lein of Arizona State as the inductee of its 2008 Hall of Fame class. Lein will be officially honored at the GCAA Hall of Fame Reception and Awards Banquet Monday, Jan. 26 at the Doubletree at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Fla. … Van Zandt Country Club in Canton, Texas, selects ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions.
Schmidt-Curley-Designed Plantation Course at Siam Country Club (Pattaya, Thailand) to Host 2009 LPGA Tournament
Schmidt-Curley Design announces that its Plantation Course at Siam Country Club in Pattaya, Thailand, will host an LPGA tournament, Feb. 26-March 1.
New GolfTalk Live Blog Makes Commenting a Breeze
“GolfTalk Live” launches its new blog at www.golftalklive.net. The blog is written by Tony Leodora, host of the award-winning weekly radio show in Philadelphia.
Dream Shot Golf Announces the “Dream Shot Golf Trail” Marketing Initiative
Dream Shot Golf announces the formation of the “Dream Shot Golf Trail” marketing program. Under this program, all courses participating will benefit from a pool of funds generated by the Dream Shot program that will be used specifically to drive additional rounds to those courses.
Justin Lowe of Louisiana Grabs egolf AGT’s National Title with a 3 under par total!
The Amateur Golf Tour reports on Justin Lowe winning the the AGT national title in Hilton Head, S.C.
uPro Hand-Held Golf GPS Device Unveils New Experience-Enhancing Software
uPlay LLC introduces its new, improved software with additional features that enhance the experience for its hand-held golf GPS device.
PrideSports Captures PGA and Champions Tour Wins
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that the winner and three of the top-five finishers at the Ginn Sur Mer Classic, and the winner and 22 of the top-28 finishers at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship used PrideSports products.
Holtgrieve Named 2011 USA Walker Cup Captain
Jim Holtgrieve, a player on three victorious U.S. Walker Cup teams and an individual triumph at the inaugural 1981 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, has been chosen to be captain of the 2011 U.S. Walker Cup squad.
YES! Golf Wins The LPGA Tour Hana Bank·Kolon Championship
Yes! Golf reports that the winner of the LPGA Hana Bank-Kolon Championship used its C-Groove Abbie putter.
Q-Link Continues PGA Tour Expansion at Ginn Sur Mer Classic
Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc., developer and manufacturer of Q-Link, reports that its SRT-3 products were worn by 19 golfers in the Ginn Sur Mer Classic field, including four top-20 finishers.
Titleist Wins The World Over With Six More Golf Ball Victories
Titleist reports on six winners with its Pro V1 balls on international tours.
Top Finishers Rely On Golf Pride Grips At The Ginn Sur Mer Classic
Eaton Corp. reports that 28 of the top 30 finishers who competed in the Ginn sur Mer Classic were Golf Pride users.
Ryan Palmer and Zero Friction Win
Excel Golf Products reports on staff player Ryan Palmer winning the Ginn sur Mer Classic with its Zero Friction golf tees.
Linda Hipp, LIJA Founder, Honored as One of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs
Linda Hipp, founder and principal designer of lifestyle apparel brand Lija, is recognized in the 10th annual Profit W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs by PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success magazine.
UST® Launches New AXIVCore Shaft with a One-Two Finish at Ginn
UST reports that its new Proforce AXIVCore Shaft Series was used by the first- and second-place finishers at the the Ginn sur Mer Classic.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff Professionals Retief Goosen and Ryan Palmer Claim Victories
TaylorMade-adidas Golf reports on staff professionals Retief Goosen and Ryan Palmer winning on the Asian and PGA Tour.
Pukka adds to sales staff
Pukka Headwear announces the additions of sales representatives Deb Pickering, John Anderson, Eric Christie, Carlos Varona and Bill Donlan.
