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.
Saddle Creek Hosts 2008 Northern California Golf Association Senior Championship
Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., will host the 47th Northern California Golf Association Senior Championship, May 5-6.
ProQuip Congratulates Tour Ambassadors Craig Stadler And Ian Woosnam For Top Finishes At Liberty Mutual Legends Of Golf
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.
Natural Golf now offering Joe D Bands ™ Golf Fitness Training System
Natural Golf now offers the Joe D Bands Golf Fitness Training System, which combines the strength techniques of a football player with the flexibility and rotational exercises of a golfer.
Cybergolf adds Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook, IL. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook, Ill., as its newest client and will custom design and host the property’s website and e-mail marketing newsletter system.
