United Sports Technologies reports that the Canadian Open champion played a Titleist 909 D2 driver with a UST AXIV Core graphite shaft.
RIFE Captures its 6th Victory of the 2008 Season at The Senior British Open
Rife Putters reports on Bruce Vaughan‘s win at the Senior British Open using its Antigua putter, while the second-place finished used the Cayman model. This was the sixth win by a player on the Champions Tour using a Rife putter.
Junior Golfers Selected To Play Walmart First Tee Open At Pebble Beach
Seventy junior golfers from The First Tee have been selected to play in the Champions Tour’s Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, Aug. 29-31.
CHAMP Spikes Keeps Winning Streak Alive
Champ Spikes reports that the winner of the RBC Canadian Open wore its only hybrid spike, the ProStinger.
Pine Hill Golf Club Promotes Steven George To General Manager
Pine Hill Golf Club in Pine Hill, N.J., promote Steven George to general manager, and will oversee all primary operations for the club.
Golf Pride Ranks Top Grip Choice Among The Field At 2008 RBC Canadian Open
Eaton Corp. reports that 92 percent of the top-30 finishers at the RBC Canadian Open played Golf Pride grips.
Aldila’s NV™ Hybrid shaft propels winners to victories on Champions, LPGA, Nationwide Tours
Aldila reports that the winner of the Senior British Open played its NV Hybrid shaft. The respective winners of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational and Evian Masters also played the NV Hybrid shaft.
Gogie Girl headwear lands in major retail stores
Gogie Girl is now available in leading retail stores throughout the country, including Golfsmith, Edwin Watts and PGA Tour Superstores.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Belk Inc. announces an exclusive partnership with PGA Tour player D.J. Trahan, who will endorse Pro Tour, the company’s private label golf brand for men. … Lohmann Golf Designs begins a an aggressive, three-month greens-renovation project at Jefferson City Country Club in Jefferson City, Mo. … Stewart Cink with 4,906.065 points heads the U.S. Ryder Cup points list through the RBC Canadian Open. Steve Stricker currently sits in the eighth and final automatic qualifying position with 2,5667.568 points.
» Tournaments
John Daly accepts a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Wyndham Championship, Aug. 14-17 in Greensboro, N.C. … Hireko Golf debuts its stainless steel Caiman fairway woods that feature variable crown thickness. … Amelia River Golf Club in Amelia Island, Fla., upgrades its golf carts to an all-electric fleet featuring Prolink Global Satellite Positioning systems. … Findlay Country Club in Findlay, Ohio, selects ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … The Papa John’s One Club World Championship 2008 is scheduled for Aug. 18th at The Standard Club in Duluth, Ga. Participants can register online at www.oneclubgolf.com.
Coastal Players Tour: Wilmington Island Classic
July 29 – July 29 | Wilmington Island Club, Savannah, Ga. www.coastalplayerstour.com.
Coastal Players Tour: Wilmington Island Classic
July 29 – July 29 | Wilmington Island Club, Savannah, Ga. www.coastalplayerstour.com.
Set Sail For A Tropical Weekend Getaway – Seaview Resort And Spa To Host “Golfballs In Paradise”
Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway, N.J., in conjunction with the Jersey Shore “Parrott Head” Club, announces limited spots for the “Golfballs in Paradise” weekend tournament.
Jim Furyk Relies On ProQuip Weatherwear In Top 5 Finish At The British Open
Jim Furyk, a tour ambassador for ProQuip weatherwear, posted a top-five finish at the British Open.
Geoff Mangum’s PuttingZone to Appear at the Las Vegas PGA Merchandise Show Aug. 26-27, 2008 – Booth 868
Geoff Mangum‘s PuttingZone will participate in the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc. To Name Two New Golf Fitness Industry Experts To Its Prestigousadvisory Team Panel.
Golf Fitness Magazine Inc. expands its advisory team with the addition of two golf fitness leaders – Dr. Coy Roskosky joins to provide advice on the latest developments in golf fitness, biomechanics and injury prevention, and golf swing flexibility instructor Roger Fredericks joins as an advisor and contributor.
Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc. Wants Your Press Releases.
Golf Fitness Magazine Inc. announces that will include a listing of non-profit golf-related fundraising events and tournaments on its website at www.golffitnessmagazine.com.
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club Announces Autumn Vacation Package
Colonial Williamsburg, Va. announces its “Autumn at the Golden Horseshoe” package, which is available from Sept. 7 through the month of November.
Jian Crowned Faldo Series Asia Champion of China
Jian Chuan Lin of Guangdong secured himself a place in the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final following a convincing five-shot victory in the third China Championship at Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China.
Second golf course at The Woodlands on track for August debut
Woodland’s Village in Nipomo, Calif., will enhance its golf experience with The Challenge at Monarch Dunes Golf Club, a 12-hole par-3 golf course that will open Aug. 29.
2008 RE/MAX WLDC Regional Rounds Start In St. Louis, Seattle
Regional qualifying tournaments for the 2008 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship begins at two sites the first weekend of August.
