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Launcher Tee and the New Dura Launcher Practice System

Tee-Guard Corp. announces the release of the new Pro Pack 12 Series, a special package developed for WalMart.com. Each package consists of a snap hook durable vinyl bag that attaches to a golf bag, and four styles from the unbreakable, high performance Launcher Tee series.

BRIEFLY

Under Armour Inc. posted third quarter profits on strong sales gains, but it slightly lowered its full-year outlook due to the economic environment. In the third quarter, net revenues increased 24.1 percent to $231.9 million from $186.9 million a year ago. Third quarter net income increased 28.1 percent to $25.7 million, or 51 cents a share, from $20.0 million, or 40 cents, a year ago. … Kentucky State Parks add the “Chip Shot” golf package now available at 10 parks across the state. The “Chip Shot” package includes overnight lodging and 18 holes of golf with a cart for $59 a person from Nov. 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. From April 1 through Oct. 31, 2009, the cost will be $79 per person, based on double occupancy. … The Junior Golf Association of Arizona unveils its Linkster Golf Program, created for youth golfers ages 5-14, that offers instruction through clinics and one-on-one sessions with seasoned PGA and LPGA golf instructors. … Phelps/Atkinson Golf Design is overseeing extensive renovations to a pair of Spokane County (Wash.) owned courses. Construction started Sept. 15 at Liberty Lake Golf Course, a 50-year-old layout that is undergoing a $4.5-million facelift due to be finished in spring 2010. Also, work began Sept. 2 at Hangman Valley Golf Club on tee, bunker and regrassing work. are the emphasis at 40-year-old Hangman Valley, where renovations are expected to cost about $750,000 and plans are to reopen in spring 2009. … Newark Country Club in Newark, Del, retains Colin Mack-Allen as its general manager.

You gotta “Believe”

Golf Town introduces its exclusive Founders Club “Believe” line of ladies equipment and accessories with a portion of proceeds benefitting breast cancer research.

Q-Link worn at Frys.com Open

Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc., developer and manufacturer of Q-Link bracelets and pendants, confirms that its SRT-3 products were worn by 19 players in the Frys.com Open field, including two top-20 finishers.

2009 LPGA Player Executive Committee named

LPGA Tour members elect their representatives for the 2009 LPGA Player Executive Committee. Helen Alfredsson, Michelle Ellis and Stacy Prammanasudh were elected to three-year terms that begin immediately. They join current committee player directors Pat Hurst, Juli Inkster, Angela Stanford and Sherri Steinhauer.

USGA Announces Executive Committee Nominations For 2009

James F. Vernon of Pasadena, Calif., is nominated to serve a second one-year term as president of the U.S. Golf Association by the USGA’s Nominating Committee. The election of officers and the full 15-member USGA Executive Committee will take place Feb. 7 at the USGA’s annual meeting in Newport Beach, Calif.

Fayetteville Golf is “On the Ready”

The Fayetteville (N.C.) Area Convention and Visitors Bureau partners with GolfSwitch to help plan golf trips to the Fayetteville area with a custom golf reservation and package builder found online at GolfOnTheReady.com or by calling 800-577-3787. Six Fayetteville-area courses and seven hotels are included in the cooperative.