For the fourth consecutive week, United Sports Technologies reports that its shafts were used by a tour winner, most recently at the LPGA’s Ginn Open.
March Golf Weather Declines Significantly
Pellucid reports that March’s weather posted a 21 percent decline in Golf Playable Hours for the month compared to the same period last year. The negative month means the first quarter finished 10 percent lower in GPH compared to the same period in 2007.
GreenFix Golf and Q1 Golf
GreenFix Golf and Q1 Golf report that 38 new courses signed up for the GreenFix Ball Mark Elimination System last week.
California Golf Industry Forms Alliance
The California Alliance for Golf, bringing together the major components of California’s golf industry to represent the positive interests of golf in the state, is formed.
Ochoa and new PING putter on record-setting roll
Ping reports thats pro Lorena Ochoa added its Redwood ZB putter to her bag to begin the season.
Troon Golf To Manage Don Golf & Country Club
Troon Golf has been selected to manage Don Golf and Country Club, located near Stanitsa Starocherkasskaya, Russia. The agreement contributes to the company’s growing international portfolio and marks the first facility managed by Troon Golf in Russia.
Bettinardi Signs National Letter Of Intent To Play Golf At Marquette
Sam Bettinardi of Chicago Christian High School accepts a scholarship offer to play golf next year at Marquette.
Legendary golf inventor Jim Flood joins Tiger Shark team
Tiger Shark adds golf inventor Jim Flood to its research and development team.
The Best Of Golf Tips 2008 On Newsstands Now!
Golf Tips announces that its "The Best Of Golf Tips" edition, a compilation of instruction articles and quick tips that have been published the last several years, is currently on the newsstand.
Pukka acquires upstart headwear brand
Pukka Headwear, designer and manufacturer of golf headwear, announces its acquisition of upstart headwear brand Seven7under from John Bond. As a part of the acquisition, Pukka adds Bond as vice president of sales.
FootJoy offers new, lighter line
FootJoy introduces its new FJ SuperLites, a new category of men’s golf shoes. They are developed to be the lightest category of shoes in FootJoy’s lineup. The suggested retail is $90 and will be available this month.
Campaign brings together junior golf and apparel industry
AllGolfTV and GreenFees launch a nationwide contest for high school girls to compete for a chance at being involved in a national campaign aimed at junior golf and the golf apparel industry.
Hi-Tec celebrates Earth Day with new shoe
Hi-Tec launches a women’s version of its earth-friendly shoe, the Enviro, as part of its new Fusion Collection.
Trigelle a popular sight at LPGA’s first major
Trigelle collection turns out en masse at the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
Club Car Revving Up Eco-Friendliness
Club Car reports on its efforts to be more environmentally conscious by reducing energy use and costs while decreasing its environmental impact throughout its operation.
Barenbrug attains GCSAA Silver Partner status
Barenbrug USA pledges its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by participating in the association’s Partner Recognition Program at the silver level.
Back To Back. Better Than Ever.
Titleist reports on Boo Weekley and Tom Watson winning on the PGA and Champions tour, respectively, using the Pro V1x (Weekley) and Pro V1 (Watson).
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that eight of the top 11 finishers at the Verizon Heritage, including champion Boo Weekley are users of the putting aid.
Srixon’s Furyk Finishes Fourth At Verizon Heritage
Srixon staff player Jim Furyk finished fourth at the Verizon Heritage, his third top-10 finish of the season, while fellow Srixon players John Rollins and Robert Allenby tied for 14th.
Graphite Design Stretches Unprecedented Japan Tour Streak in First Event of 2008
Graphite Design reports that, according to Darrell Survey it won graphite wood shaft count on the Japan Tour for the 159th consecutive event.
