The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co., reports that the Panyu District Court convicted the defendant Tan Jian of selling counterfeit golf clubs. Tan was sentenced to four years and three months in jail and was ordered to pay a fine of approximately $16,667. Tan has filed an appeal to the conviction.
Fusion – The Answer To Function And Fashion!
HiTec introduces its 2008 Fusion Collection, which offers balance of fashion and function with a splash of color to create trendy styles that cross generational boundaries. This collection is the first introduction to Ion Mask, which delivers waterproofing with no loss of breathability.
‘EWGA at the U.S. Women’s Open’ Fundraiser Includes Chance to Play with LPGA Legend Patty Sheehan
The Executive Women’s Golf Association Foundation will host its sixth "EWGA at the U.S. Open" event in June. Among the activities are a Thursday, June 26, dinner and silent auction, and a Friday, June 27, golf tournament and awards luncheon.
Publications And New Products Can Still Be Entered Into ING Conference Awards Program
The Internatioal Network of Golf is still accepting publication and product entries for the ING Spring Conference’s awards program, which will be held as part of the conference, May 27-31 in Atlantic City, N.J.
Wintergreen National Amateur Golf Championship Sponsored by Club Car Returns to Resort Courses
Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Va., will host the second Wintergreen National Amateur Championship, June 6-8.
Feel Golf Announces New international Relationships with Increased Sales
Feel Golf Co. reports that during the first quarter 2008, the company established new international distributor relationships in several countries and increased quarterly, year-over-year international sales by more than 38 percent.
GreenFix Golf and Q1 Golf
GreenFix Golf and Q1 Golf report that 40 new courses signed up for the GreenFix Ball Mark Elimination System last week.
Sonocaddie Announces P3 Event for Pro Shops
Club Champ Golf, the North American master distributor of Sonocaddie, announces the "P3 Sale Event," enabling golfers to purchase a Sonocaddie at the pro shop and use it right out of the box.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems reports that client Ewa Beach Golf Club has upgraded its current system by adding the Crescent Tee Query. This program is an interface that will link the club’s tee sheet with several online golf reservation system websites.
Head To The Water For The World’s Best Golf In The May Issue Of Golf Tips Magazine
Golf Tips magazine highlights the best island golf destinations in its May issue.
GolfLogix Offers Free Demo Unit to US Golf Courses
GolfLogix Inc. announces a new demonstration program offering free GolfLogix GPS-8 units to U.S. golf courses.
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The Phillip Kreymer Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Lantana Golf Club in Lantana, Texas, on Monday, Sept. 29. For information, contact Stayci Runnels at 940.728.4653 or go to www.strengthforphillip.com.
Gogie Girl backs Berry charity cause
Gogie Girl selects the Halle Berry Celebrity Classic as one of the 2008 charity events it will share a percentage of its profits. The Classic benefits the Jenesse Center, the oldest domestic violence intervention center in south central Los Angeles.
Patmore rejoins Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec announces that Duncan Patmore rejoins the company as product and marketing director. Also, global brand president Tony Linford has left the company.
Sorenstam dons Gogie Girl in first ’08 win
Gogie Girl reports that Annika Sorenstam wore its headwear en route to winning the inaugural Stanford International Pro-Am.
ProQuip’s Stadler, Woosnam place top three at Legends
ProQuip reports that staff ambassadors Craig Stadler and Ian Woosnam, and their respective team partners, finished second and third, respectively, in the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
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Imperial Headwear Inc. acquires California-based Merge Left Inc., a headwear marketer and distributor to the growing collegiate and military markets. Merge Left founder and president Jon Saferstein will remain in that capacity with the company and continue to lead the business in these important distribution channels. … Shano unveils its most extravagant golf accessory to date, the platinum and diamond golf ball marker. The platinum is surrounded by more than ½-carat of white VS diamonds, and the piece measures 1-inch in diameter and 1/10-inch in thickness. The ball mark retails for approximately $10,200.
Fujikura Dominates Driver Shaft Brand Count in First Quarter
Fujikura reports it was the No. 1 driver shaft brand at 95 percent of all U.S. tour events, including the PGA, LPGA, Champions and Nationwide, through the first quarter of 2008 competition.
Mission Hills Golf Club Kicks Off 2008 Golfathon
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, announces plans for its fifth Mission Hills Golfathon, held May 1-Aug. 31.
PerryGolf’s 2009 British Open by Sea Golf Cruise Starts at St. Andrews and Concludes at Turnberry
PerryGolf will introduce a new vessel to its small ship luxury golf cruise options for the "2009 British Open by Sea," which begins in St. Andrews, Scotland, and concludes at Turnberry, site of the 138th Open Championship.
