For the 18th time in the last 14 competitions ProQuip Weatherwear makes its mark at the Ryder Cup, this week outfitting the 2008 European team.
TournEvents.com Goes User Friendly With New Features
TournEvents.com launches an updated, more user-friendly version of the website to assist event planners in the management and promotion of golf tournaments.
Orange County National’s Panther Lake and Crooked Cat Golf Courses Receive 4 ½ Stars by Golf Digest
Orange County National‘s Panther Lake and Crooked Cat golf courses in Winter Garden, Fla., receive 4.5-star ratings in Golf Digest‘s 2008 “Best Places to Play” guide.
Graphite Design’s Tour AD YSQ Hybrid Shaft Delivered Power, Precision to Nationwide Tour Champ
Graphite Design reports that the winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Albertsons Boise Open used its Tour AD YSQ shaft in his hybrid club.
Softspikes’® Pulsar™ And Black Widow™ Cleats Celebrate Another Weekend Sweep With Wins On The LPGA, Champions And Nationwide Tours
Softspikes reports that its Pulsar and Black Widow cleats were worn by the respective winners of the LPGA’s Bell Micro Classic, the Nationwide Tour’s Albertsons Boise Open and the Champions Tour’s Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn.
Cybergolf signs on Gamble Golf Resort in Brewster, WA. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Gamble Golf Resort in Brewster, Wash., as its newest client and will custom design and host the facility’s website and email marketing system.
ECCO Appoints Golf Sales Veteran As Technical Field Representative
Ecco hires Mike McHugh as technical field representative to oversee the company’s innovative Tech Van, clinic and demo day initiatives.
Mizuno Signs Stacy Lewis, One Of The Brightest Young Stars In Women’s Golf
Stacy Lewis signs a multi-year contract with Mizuno USA Inc. to serve as a brand ambassador. Lewis, who has played Mizuno equipment throughout her amateur and college career at Arkansas will also carry a staff bag and wear the Mizuno logo on her headwear.
Excel Tour Staff Continues to Grow
Excel Golf Products Inc. announces that, effective immediately, Bubba Dickerson will be a member of the Excel Golf Team through the 2009 season will use Zero Friction golf tees and Tocaré grip.
CHAMP Spikes Keeps Winning Streak Alive
Champ Spikes reports that the winner of the European Tour’s Mercedes-Benz Championship wore its metal Cermec Spike.
The Club at La Tour selects ClubPay for Payroll and Labor Management
The Club at La Tour in New Orleans, La., selects ClubPay for payroll and labor management.
GolfBallSelector.com
GolfBallSelector.com presents the Golf Player Challenge in conjunction with GolfObserver.com and Vancouver-based sports interactive company Exponentia.
Shivas Irons Society Provides Funding And Equipment In Support Of Bhutan’s Young Golfers
The Shivas Irons Society makes a $5,000 cash donation to the Bhutan Youth Golf Association.
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» Etcetera
Tee Time Magazine changes the subtitle of its fall issue to “Tee Time – a golf magazine for women … and a few good men” in hopes of attracting more male readers. … ClubTec will attend the HFTP National Convention and Tradeshow, Sept. 24-25 at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
» Tournaments
European Ryder Cup member Paul Casey‘s commits to play the HSBC Champions, Nov. 6-9 in Shanghai, China. … Tournament officials for the SAS Championship announce that title sponsor SAS has extended its commitment to the Champions Tour through 2013. The agreement is a four-year extension from 2010-2013 with an option for 2014 for the event held in Cary, N.C.
Golfpac Travel Invites You To “Tee It Up Southern Style” In Hilton Head
Golfpac Travel offers its “Tee It Up In Southern Style” travel package to Hilton Head Island, S.C. – a four-night, five-round special for $452 per person.
GCBAA Certified Builders List Grows to All Time High
The Golf Course Builders Association of America reports that the total number of certified builders (35) is at an all-time high for the organization.
Champions Tour Tournament Association Announces Bob Goalby as 2008 “Bruno Award” Winner
The Champions Tour Tournament Association announces that Bob Goalby has been named the 2008 winner of the Bruno Award. The award is presented annually to an individual judged to have made special and outstanding contributions to the Champions Tour.
Royal St. Kitts Golf Club Becomes First Caribbean Golf Course To Achieve Audubon Certification
Marriott Golf‘s Royal St. Kitts Golf Club in Basseterre, St. Kitts, becomes the first golf course in the Caribbean to achieve certification through the Audubon Coopoerative Sanctuary Program for golf courses.
Quagmire Golf Generates Positive Response to Spring 2009 Collection at PGA Fall Expo
Quagmire Golf reports on a successful showing at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Tom Stankowski Putts to Canadian Tour Victory with GEL Emerald
Tom Stankowski wins the Canadian Tour Championship using a new GEL Emerald putter.
