Golfalot reports that its UK Price Index for July increased by 1.66 percent. Helping the index stay in positive numbers were fairway woods, sales of which rose by 9.9 percent, and carts (7.3 percent).
E-Z-GO Turf Maintenance and Shuttle Vehicles Equipped with New Kawasaki Gas Engine
E-Z-Go announces that its MPT turf maintenance vehicles and Shuttle personnel carriers are now equipped with a Kawasaki gas engine. The 13-horsepower, 401-cc Kawasaki engine is offered exclusively on E-Z-Go’s MPT 800 and MPT 1200 vehicles and the Shuttle 2, Shuttle 4, Shuttle 6 and Shuttle 2+2.
KZG Introduces the SP OSX Driver
KZG introduces the SP OSX, an offset driver designed specifically for golfers who tend to leave the club face open at impact or push the ball through the swing.
20 college scholarships awarded to children of GCSAA members
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America awards 20 $1,500 college scholarships as part of its Legacy Awards program. To be eligible, applicants must be a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member.
PerryGolf’s 2009 British Open by Sea Golf Cruise Starts at St. Andrews and Concludes at Turnberry
PerryGolf announces that its 2009 British Open by Sea Golf Cruise will begin at St. Andrews and conclude at Turnberry. PerryGolf will introduce a new vessel to its small ship luxury golf cruise options, adding the exclusive charter of the MS Andrea, a 105-passenger expedition-style ship.
Golf Architect Neal Meagher Completes Comprehensive Renovation Project For Fresno’s Belmont Country Club
Golf architect Neal Meagher completes an extensive golf course renovation project for the Belmont Country Club in Fresno, Calif. Belmont was constructed in 1956 as the second of 16 courses to be built by designer Bert Stamps.
IW Club Scheduled To Open August 15, 2008
The IW Club, the new clubhouse at Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, Calif., is scheduled to open Aug. 15.
Wilhelmina’s W7 Goes Low at LPGA STATE FARM CLASSIC
Three players of the newly-formed Wilhelmina 7 – seven LPGA players exclusively representing Wilhelmina Artist Management finished among the top 20 at the LPGA State Farm Classic, and five combined to shoot 55-under par for the tournament.
Zero Friction Golf Tees Help to Win the British Open
Excel Golf Products reports that the winner of the British Open used its Zero Friction performance tee.
PortaPro Video teams with Package Your Golf Lesson.com
PortaPro Video announces that Rodney Brown of PackageYourGolf Lesson.com has joined the company to upgrade the instructional capabilities at golf schools and golf resorts across the country.
ECCO Extends Contract with International Tour Star Thomas Bjorn
Ecco extends its endorsement agreement with European Tour player Thomas Bjorn. Under terms of the agreement, Bjorn will continue to exclusively wear Ecco golf shoes during all on-course activities and display the brand’s logo on the collar of his golf shirt.
Aldila leading wood, hybrid shaft manufacturer at Open Championship
Aldila reports that, according to Darrell Survey, it was the leading wood shaft and hybrid manufacturer at the 137th British Open.
Durable, dependable White Metal hybrid cup provides perfect solution for golf courses
White Metal Golf introduces its hybrid cup, which provides the benefits of both metal and plastic. A new aluminum base offers a corrosion-free finish, while the bright white replaceable crown remains firmly intact and never has to be repainted.
Nickent Driver Wins for 6th Time in 2008, This Time on LPGA Tour
Nickent Golf reports that the winner of the LPGA State Farm Classic used its 9-degree Nickent 4DX driver.
RIFE #1 on the Darrell Survey Again with 31 Putters in Play at the 3M Championship
Rife Putters reports that, according to Darrell Survey, it finished first with 40 percent of the field using a Rife putter at the 3M Championship.
Harrington Makes His Mark On Another Major.
Padraig Harrington‘s second consecutive victory at the British Open was just the beginning of a five-win worldwide sweep by Titleist golf ball users. Titleist was also the ball used by the winners on the PGA, LPGA, Champions and Nationwide tours.
Lija does big business
Lija is named a “Resort Top Seller” in the June and July issues of PGA Magazine.
BRIEFLY
Bobby Jones introduces a new men’s signature cologne this year. The cologne finds its unique appeal in the scents of the fairway – greens, clover and woods. Top notes include lush greens, sparkling citrus and coriander seeds. Middle notes feature sweet clover, emerald cypress and aromatic spices, and bottom notes are grounded in sueded woods and amber crystals. Retail prices for the cologne is $70. Bobby Jones also is introducing a golf bag watch set. The watch features a sporty molded urethane strap, deployment buckle and a stainless steel watch face. Just detach the watch face from the strap and clip on with the red fob to easily hang from any golfer’s bag. The set retails for $350.
Daiwa Golf Awards New U.S. Account
Daiwa Golf Co. adds Golfers Paradise in Fullerton, Calif., as one of its most recent accounts to offer premium Daiwa OnOff products.
Legendary Marketing’s Private Club Commander Adds Juliette Falls To Its Esteemed Client Roster
Private Club Commander adds Juliette Falls in Dunnellon, Fla., to its list of clients.
