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BRIEFLY

April 16, 2008

» Etcetera

Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Ken Griffey Sr. will serve as honorary chairman for the “Know Your Score” prostate cancer campaign, an initiative created earlier this year by Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and the National Prostate Cancer Coalition. … King Golf announces the release of its KG 19th Hole designer hat. … Golf Channel announces its broadcast team for The Ultimate Game at The PGA West Stadium Course, April 29-May 4 in La Quinta, Calif. Brian Hammons will serve as host, along with tournament co-creator Steve Bartkowski (on-course and player interviews), Dottie Pepper (on-course) and John Mahaffey (lead analyst).

» Tournaments

Retief Goosen commits to play the AT&T Classic, May 15-18 at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga.

BRIEFLY

April 15, 2008

Leah Wigger wore King Golf apparel en route to winning the Futures Tour’s American Systems International. … Tifosi Optics introduces the first in a series of Brittany Lincicome custom sunglasses as part of a multi-year agreement. The first piece is the Brittany Slip, which takes an existing model and adds color to the ear and temple pieces.

The Golf Club At The Resort In Fort Worth, Texas Signs On With Legendary Marketing’s Golf Marketing Commander™

April 15, 2008

Legendary Marketing signs The Golf Club at The Resort in Ft. Worth, Texas, as its newest Golf Marketing Commander full-service partner.

Cybergolf adds The First Green Foundation in Bellevue, WA. as its newest client

April 15, 2008

Cybergolf adds The First Green Foundation in Bellevue, Wash., as its newest client and will custom design and host the organization’s website.

Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort Readies for 2008 Golf Season

April 15, 2008

Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort in Tamarack, Idaho, sets May 23 as the opening of its 2008 golf season.

CHAMP Masters Augusta

April 15, 2008

Champ Spikes reports that the winner of the Masters played its Pro Stinger spikes en route to his first major. In fact, the top-three finishers all wore Champ products.

Flesch And Jimenez Finish In Top Ten At The Masters With Srixon Z-URC and Z-URS Golf Ball

April 15, 2008

Srixon staff professionals Steve Flesch and Miguel Angel Jimenez recorded top-10 finishes, respectively, at the Masters. Flesch played the Z-URC and Jimenez the Z-URS.

Golf Pride Starts Strong At The First Major Of 2008 As Leading Grip Choice At The Masters Golf Tournament

April 15, 2008

Eaton Corp. reports that, according to Darrell Survey, 86.2 percent of the Masters field played Golf Pride grips.

Aldila’s VS Proto™ helps LPGA’s top player qualify for LPGA Hall of Fame

April 15, 2008

Aldila reports that the women’s world No. 1 played its VS Proto shaft en route to winning the Corona Championship and qualifying for the LPGA Hall of Fame.

Turf Evolutions Adds Dealer in Boston, MA.

April 15, 2008

Turf Evolutions, a distributor and installer of synthetic and golf green products, adds Hi-Def Landscape Design in Boston, Mass., to its national dealer network.

PrideSports Captures 45th Straight Major Championship

April 15, 2008

PrideSports reports that the Masters was the 45th straight major championship in which the majority of the field played its stable of products, including Softspikes cleats.

Adams Golf Hybrids Rank #1 at the Masters

April 15, 2008

Adams Golf reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, it was on the hybrid equipment count at the Masters.

The David Leadbetter Golf Academy Congratulates Trevor Immelman on his 2008 Masters Victory

April 15, 2008

The David Leadbetter Golf Academy reports on Trevor Immelman‘s Masters victory, the first for the 28-year-old South African.

Nike Golf Athletes Finish 1, 2 and 3 at The Masters

April 15, 2008

Nike Golf reports on staff member Trevor Immelman‘s win at the Masters, followed by the second- and third-place finishes of fellow members Tiger Woods and Stewart Cink.

An Epic® Performance At The Masters

April 15, 2008

Grafalloy reports that the Masters champion used its Epic shaft in his driver, fairway wood and hybrid.

Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club Hires New Golf Instructor

April 15, 2008

Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Township, N.J., hires Kathy Hart Wood as its new golf instructor and teaching professional.

Give Dad A Great Golf Collectible For Father’s Day

April 15, 2008

Artist LeRoy Neiman has created the 2008 official Ryder Cup artwork, a painting that commemorates the 37th Ryder Cup, Sept. 16-21 in Louisville, Ky.

Mission Hills Golf Club Welcomes Jack Nicklaus for Presentation of “Lifetime Achievement Award”

April 15, 2008

Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, announces that Jack Nicklaus will be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the China Golf Association.

The Most Creative Promotion, Marketing And Strategic Planning Ideas Will Be Showcased At ING Spring Conference’s Tried, Tested & True Workshop

April 15, 2008

“Tested, Tried and True” will be one of the workshops offered at the International Network of Golf‘s annual Spring Conference, May 27-31 in Atlantic City, N.J. The workshop will highlight up to eight new concepts, presented by the creators or facilitators.

RIFE Putters Captures Its 3rd Consecutive Top 10 Finish At The Masters

April 15, 2008

Rife Putters reports the winner of the Zurich Classic used its Barbados putter to finish tied for eighth at the Masters.

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