Ashworth Inc. retains Kurt Salmon Associates Capital Advisors as its financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. The golf apparel company, which also owns The Game headwear line, reported a third-quarter loss of $9.6 million, or 65 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million, or 39 cents, a year ago. … For the first time in more than 10 years, Hickey Freeman will wardrobe the U.S. Ryder Cup players in tailored clothing and neckwear for the opening and closing ceremonies of the tournament. Also, Hart Schaffner Marx will provide navy blue worsted wool blazers for the rules officials to wear.
Orange County National Announces August Winners For Play Hard – Win Big Summer Promotion
Orange County National in Winter Garden, Fla., announces the winners of its “Play Hard-Win Big Summer Promotion” for August. The five-month promotion with prizes up to $5,000 monthly, gives golfers an opportunity to win golf, lodging and merchandise each month throughout the summer.
Schmidt-Curley Golf Design Announces First Canadian Project
Schmidt-Curley Design partners with Nick Faldo, current captain of the European Ryder Cup team, on its first Canadian design project at British Columbia’s Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
Cybergolf signs on Heron Lakes Golf Club in Portland, OR. as its newest client
Cybergolf signs Heron Lakes Golf Club in Portland, Ore., as its newest client and will custom design and host the facility’s website and email marketing newsletter system.
Troon Golf Launches Environmental Management Initiative
Troon Golf launches its Troon Golf Environmental Management Initiative, a voluntary initiative that sets rigorous performance goals for Troon Golf-managed courses by combining three distinguished environmental programs together.
Three Professionals Earn International Victories Playing Graphite Design Shafts
Graphite Design reports its shaft models were used by the respective winners of the Japan Tour’s Fujisankei Classic, the European Seniors Tour’s Casa Serena Open and the Ivobank EuroPro Tour’s Brooks Brothers Classic.
Nike Golf Introduces Two New Men’s Styles of Tour-Performance Footwear
Nike Golf introduces two new men’s styles of tour-performance footwear – the new Nike Air Zoom Elite II, a second generation of the original Nike Air Zoom Elite shoe, and the more classic Air Zoom Tour, which represents Nike’s interpretation of a saddle golf shoe.
Puakea Golf Course Ranked No. 14 in Hawaii by GOLF Magazine
Puakea Golf Course, located in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, is ranked No. 14 among Hawaii’s best public access courses in Golf Magazine‘s September issue.
Topic Set for 2008 Institute: What’s More Important than Water?
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California will host its 2008 Institute on Sept. 15-16 at The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Calif. The educational conference is titled “What’s More Important Than Water.”
ClubPay to Attend HFTP National Convention and Tradeshow
ClubPay, a single source provider of payroll, timekeeping and human resource management tools specifically for clubs, will attend the HFTP National Convention and Tradeshow, Sept. 24-25 at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
NGL kicks off season with a party and coverage will be broadcast on ALLGOLFTV!
AllGolfTV announces it will broadcast coverage of the National Golf League’s “Suds on the Green” event on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Q-Link Claims Top-Three Finish at BMW Championship
Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc., developer and manufacturer of the Q-Link products, reports that its SRT-3 was worn by a top-three finisher at the BMW Championship.
Omaha Country Club To Host 2013 U.S. Senior Open
The U.S. Golf Association announces that Omaha Country Club in Omaha, Neb., has been selected as the site for the 2013 U.S. Senior Open. The dates of the championship will be Aug. 1-4.
EWGA – San Francisco Chapter selects Golf Fusion’s Interactive “CLUB MANAGER”
The Executive Women’s Golf Association’s San Francisco chapter selects Golf Fusion‘s interactive club manager.
CHAMP Spikes Wins On EUPGA & Duramed Futures Tour
Champ Spikes reports that the winner of the Omega European Masters wore its Scorpion Stinger Spikes.
Volvik announces latest hole-in-one
FlGolf Inc. reports that Jean-Pierre Ely of Orlando, Fla., mad a hole-in-one on July 21 playing the Volvik VIK-3 golf ball.
Fort Mill Golf Club Unveiled After Year-Long Renovation
Fort Mill Golf Club in Ft. Mill, S.C., unveils the results of a $3 million renovation program.
Nationwide Tour And Christmas In October Announce New Event In Kansas City Area
The Nationwide Tour and Christmas In October announce a new Nationwide Tour event will be played in the greater Kansas City area beginning in 2009. The Christmas In October Classic will be played Aug. 17-23 at the Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate in Overland Park, Kansas.
Aldila #1 wood, hybrid shaft at 3 consecutive FedExCup events
Aldila reports that it was the No. 1 wood and hybrid shaft brand at all three FedEx Cup playoff events.
Ralph Dunning Introduces Classic-Inspired Golf Apparel Collection for Spring 2009
Dunning Golf introduces its spring 2009 golf collection of 45 styles, which features premium performance fabrics distinctively styled with clean lines and proper fits.
