Ashworth Inc. will supply product to seven junior golfers from the Future Collegians World Tour who will be among the players competing in the sixth Honda International Junior Golf Championship in Japan.
Gulf Coast Golf Foundation Making Golf & Its Life Lessons Accessible to Gulf Coast Kids
The Gulf Coast Junior Golf Tour, managed by the Gulf Coast Golf Foundation, conducts its Gulf Coast Junior Amateur Championship with Player of the Year determined in four age categories.
Golfalot UK Price Index Falls As USA Rallies
Golfalot.com reports that its Price Index fell 1.65 percent in the United Kingdom this month, while it rose 5.69 percent in the United States.
Follow the Ryder Cup shot by shot from Valhalla with uPro GPS
uPro‘s GPS technology will feature video flyovers, course images and shot measurement from this week’s Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.
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ClubTec CEO Don Williams will be a part of the panel “A Vision of Club Technology – Today and Tomorrow” at the HFTP Convention and Trade Show on Friday, Sept. 26. … Original LeRoy Neiman artist renderings of Ryder Cup captains Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo are being auctioned off on the Ryder Cup website, www.rydercup.com, through Sunday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the two captain’s paintings will benefit non-profit organizations. … Golf Mart renews its presenting sponsorship of the Northern California Fall Golf Show, Oct. 10-12 in Pleasanton, Calif. … Sawgrass Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., is ranked the state’s No. 1 golf resort and course in Travel and Leisure Golf‘s September issue, and No. 9 in the country. … GolfBug.tv launches its new weekly magazine program, “The Back 9 Show”, today, Wednesday. … Profile Products hires Gary Peterson as a Profile Golf business manager.
GFM announces latest apparel ratings
Golf Fitness Magazine announces its women’s performance apparel ratings in its September issue.
Quagmire Golf receives positive review
Quagmire Golf reports on a successful showing at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
FootJoy introduces line for any weather
FootJoy introduces a completely new, high-tech, performance outerwear/knit product line specifically developed for playing golf in any weather condition. The objective behind the new line is to make every day playable.
ProQuip to outfit European Ryder Cup team
ProQuip Weatherwear, for the 18th time in the last 14 competitions, will outfit the European team at this week’s Ryder Cup in Louisville, Ky.
Hollas branches out with new line
Hollas will expand its product line for spring 2009 and introducing two new fabrics – Cocona and MAPP (Merino Advanced Performance Programme) Tech, in addition to adding new fabrics to its successful XFC line.
Kate Lord introduces a new hat clip/ballmarker collection
Kate Lord introduces its new crystal hat clip/ballmarker collection by AHEAD. The new collection features 15 different motif Austrian crystal magnetic hat clips and ballmarkers.
McHugh joins Ecco staff
Ecco hires Mike McHugh as technical field representative to oversee the company’s innovative Tech Van, clinic and demo day initiatives.
Fujikura #1 Driver Shaft At U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Fujikura wins the driver shaft brand count at the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.
August Weather: Mother Nature Smiles on Golf Industry
Pellucid reports that August’s national weather recorded the best performance of the year in a key summer month with a 15 percent increase in Golf Playable Hours compared to the same period last year. The increase lifted the year-to-date weather results into the positive side with GPH now registering a 1 percent increase vs. 2007.
Devant Sport Towels Unveils SigNaGraph™ Personalized Towel Line
Devant Sport Towels unveils the SigNaGraph personalized towel, a Jacquard woven towel offering custom personalization on each individual towel. They are available in golf, beach, tennis or promotional towels.
Robert Karlsson Trusts Titleist From Tee-To-Green To Win Mercedes-Benz Championship
Titleist brand ambassador Robert Karlsson won the Mercedes-Benz Championship playing the Pro V1x golf ball and a full bag of Titleist equipment for his success.
Turnstile Publishing Company Wins Six FMA Awards
Turnstile Publishing Co. receives six awards at the Florida Magazine Association Awards, including the coveted Charlie Award for Best Redesign.
Golfweek.Com Selected As “Official Honoree” At Webby Awards
Golfweek.com, the online home of Golfweek magazine and host site for GolfweekTV, was recognized as an official honoree in the Sports Online Film and Video category at the 12th Webby Awards.
Hollas weaves Cocona, MAPP™ Tech fabrics into their Spring 2009 line
Hollas will expand its product line for spring 2009 and introducing two new fabrics – Cocona and MAPP (Merino Advanced Performance Programme) Tech, in addition to adding new fabrics to its successful XFC line.
The Golf Club at Cuscowilla Selects the Sustainable Epoch as ‘Preferred Golf Tee’
The Golf Club at Cuscowilla in Eatonton, Ga., selects Evolve Golf‘s Epoch as its preferred golf tee.
