The 2008 Golf Yellow Pages, celebrating its 15th anniversary, is being delivered to more than 16,500 U.S. golf facilities and is available for purchase at golfyellowpages.com.
RT Technologies Midas Shaft Earns First 2008 PGA Tour Win At Nationwide Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am In North Carolina
RT Technologies reports that the winner of Nationwide Tour’s BMW Charity Pro-Am played its Midas hybrid shaft.
PortaPro Video’s 360-degrees bullet camera enhances teaching forever
PortaPro Video reports on its 360-degree video system, which features a miniature bullet camera that rotates 360-degrees and will enhance the way the golf swing is taught and learned.
Editor’s Note
The Wire acknowledges Memorial Day, so we will not publish again until Tuesday, May 27. The staff of the Golf Press Association hopes you have a safe and healthy vacation.
Bag Boy® Named ‘Preferred Push Cart of the AJGA’
Bag Boy Co. reports that it has been named the “Preferred Push Cart of the AJGA” by the American Junior Golf Association.
BRIEFLY
Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Fla., receives the Green Lodging destination certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. … Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Fla., promotes Carlos Puerto to events director. … “Cypress Tree Odyssey: Making Sense of Trials & Tests On & Off the Golf Course,” written by Todd Dufek is currently available. The book combines a one-of-a-kind allegory set on the Monterey Peninsula of California with thoughts about the Christian spiritual walk and the challenges men and women face on the golf course. The book is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and borders.com. … JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa reports that it has been ranked No. 10 in Condé Nast Traveler‘s annual survey of “Top 100 Golf Resorts in the USA.”
Trion:Z goes to a wide look
Trion:Z launches its new Broadband line of ionic/magnetic wristbands.
Gogie Girl headed to LPGA Championship
Gogie Girl has been selected by the Wegman’s LPGA Championship to provide 600 hats for its women volunteers.
Hershey Golf Courses Work Toward Prestigious Audubon Certification
The four courses in the Hershey Golf Collection have enrolled in the Audubon International program that will lead to each of the Hershey, Pa., layouts being certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Golf Consulting Services to Distribute ProLink GPS System in Spain and Portugal
ProLink Solutions partners with Golf Consulting Services to install the ProLink system at golf courses and resorts throughout Spain and Portugal.
Rife Putters – Money Back Guarantee Putting Experience
Rife Putters Carolinas sales representative/golf professional Glen Coombe will hold his next putting clinic at Jefferson Landing on the New River near Jefferson, N.C., Saturday, May 31.
Player’s Pass Names James McAfee Ambassador in Dallas/Fort Worth
Player’s Pass appoints James McAfee as its ambassador in the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
Adams Golf Hybrids Rank #1 on PGA, Nationwide and Champions Tours
Adams Golf reports that it won the hybrid counts on the PGA, Nationwide and Champions tours last week.
Marriott U.K.’s Forest of Arden (Ireland) selects Golf Fusion’s Interactive “CLUB MANAGER”
Marriott’s Forest of Arden in Ireland selects Golf Fusion‘s interactive club manager software.
Wegman’s LPGA Championship provides Gogie Girl hats for 600 women volunteers
Gogie Girl has been selected by the Wegman’s LPGA Championship to provide 600 hats for its women volunteers.
Win The Ultimate Golf Trip And Play For The USA!
Nicklaus Golf will partner with Dillard’s department stores, May 24-June 22, to give amateur golfers the chance to win a golf experience at www.jniiusa.com. Ultimately, one two-person team will win a four-day trip to play against teams from around the world in the Jack Nicklaus International Invitational Tournament of Champions.
Lake Las Vegas Resort Golfer Natalie Gulbis’ Best Friend; Get Great Deals at Nicklaus, Weiskopf Vegas Courses
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on how Natalie Gulbis‘ best friend on the LPGA Tour is retiring and how Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf courses at Lake Las Vegas Resort can be played for great rates.
Lance Two-Man Championship is July 12-13 at New Venue
The Lance Two-Man Team Championship, a staple on the Charlotte, N.C., golf calendar, is moving to July 12-13 at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation.
2008 Ball Buyer’s Guide In The June Issue Of Golf Tips
Golf Tips magazine features its 2008 Ball Buyers Guide in its June issue.
Seaview Resort & Spa To Host Play Golf America Day
Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway, N.J., will host the Philadelphia PGA Section’s Play Golf America Day on Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
