Legendary Marketing announces the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, which operates seven academies in North America, as its newest client.
ALLGOLFTV Launches New Updated Station & Features 10% Off All Golfsmart Products
AllGolfTV launches an all new station platform with shows and infomercials from California Golf, APV Golf and Red Eye Golf.
Aldila #1 wood shaft manufacturer on PGA, Nationwide Tours
Aldila reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, it was the No. 1 wood shaft manufacturer on the PGA and Nationwide tours last week.
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» Etcetera
Dogwood Trace Golf Course in Petersburg, Va., will open to the public on April 24. The course will begin accepting tee times on April 17 at 804.732.5573. … Former Cincinnati Red Ken Griffey Sr. and University of South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier commit to play in the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Tournament on Monday, April 14 at The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. … TaylorMade-adidas Golf agrees to continue its support of the TaylorMade Ontario PGA Tournament of Champions. … Four-time Masters champion Arnold Palmer will be the guest on XM 146’s “Fairways of Life Show with Matt Adams”. The show airs each week, one hour before the PGA Tour Network‘s live weekend coverage. … The nationally-syndicated “Golf America” television show will feature The Preserve Golf Club near Biloxi, Miss. … The 11th American Red Cross 2008 Classic Golf Tour will kick on May 19 at Galloway National Golf Club in Galloway Township, N.J. … EnZo Golf Shafts Inc. launches its new website, www.enzogolfshafts.com, and reports its initial product lines will not be available until mid-April. … CBS Sports will air live coverage of the Masters on Saturday-Sunday, April 12-13. Third-round coverage will air Saturday, April 12, 3:30-7 p.m. ET; final-round coverage, Sunday, April 13, 2:30-7 p.m. ET. Highlights of early-round play will be shown Thursday-Friday, April 10-11 from 11:35-11:50 p.m. ET. … Wild Rock Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, Wisc., the latest design by Hurdzan & Fry, is set to open May 1. … The Golf Course Builders Association of America reports that its 2008 Membership Directory is now available. The directory is available to non-members for $100. To order, call 402.476.4444 or e-mail paul_foley@gcbaa.org.
» Tournaments
The EDS Bryon Nelson Championship pre-qualifying deadline is Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m. CT. The qualifying entry fee is $200 and open to professionals and amateurs with a handicap of 2 or less. An entry form and online sign-up is available at www.ntpga.com. For information, go to 212.420.7421. … Sherri Steinhauer (1999 and 2004), Hee-Won Han (2003), Gloria Park (2002) and Michele Redman (1997) commit to play the Sybase Classic, set for May 15-18 in Clifton, N.J. … The SemGroup Championship, set for May 1-4 in Broken Arrow, Okla., reports that the current field features eight of the top-10 players on the 2007 LPGA money list and 84 of the top 100.
ProQuip inks Stadler to multi-year deal
ProQuip signs Craig Stadler to a multi-year endorsement agreement. Stadler will wear ProQuip’s new Ultralite II rain suit, and Silk Touch and Aquasoft Windshield products in competition through 2009.
18th Couture makes its golf market debut
18th Couture enters the golf apparel market with more than 41 signature pieces. The collection offers an eclectic, yet natural look with durable nylon and Lycra fabrics providing an apparel line that truly fits any body.
FootJoy’s clean sweep
FootJoy reports that the respective winners on the PGA, LPGA, Nationwide, Champions and European tours this week wore its shoes. Johnson Wagner wore the Classics Tour to win the Shell Houston Open.
ECCO Named ‘Official Footwear Sponsor’ of 2008 Golf Town Amateur Tour
Ecco becomes the official footwear sponsor of the 2008 Golf Town Amateur Tour, scheduled for April 29-Sept. 30 at premier clubs throughout Ontario, Canada.
P&T makes positive splash
Page & Tuttle reports on the positive reception of its 2008 Resort Line during the spring sales season.
Welcome to America
Sligo makes its debut in the U.S. market.
ProQuip Signs Craig Stadler To Multi-Year Endorsement
ProQuip signs Craig Stadler to a multi-year endorsement agreement. Stadler will wear ProQuip’s new Ultralite II rain suit, and Silk Touch and Aquasoft Windshield products in competition through 2009.
Evolve Golf’s Epoch Performance Tee Used by Winner of Shell Houston Open
Evolve Golf reports that the winner of the Shell Houston Open played its Epoch tee.
Yes! Wins On Champions Tour
Yes! Golf reports that Mark Wiebe played its Natalie belly putter en route to a wire-to-wire victory at the Cap Cana Championship.
Graphite Design Drives High Finishers at PGA, LPGA Tour Stops
Graphite Design reports that a pair of top-four finishers at the Shell Houston Open and two runners-up at the LPGA’s Kraft Nabisco Championship played its shafts.
Treetops Resort Earns GOLF Magazine’s Silver Medal Resort Status
Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Mich., is named a Silver Medal Resort by Golf Magazine. It’s the eighth consecutive time the resort has earned the biennial award.
Aldila blisters competition with wins on PGA, Champions, LPGA Tours
Aldila reports that the respective winners on the PGA, Champions and LPGA tours played its shafts. The winner of the Shell Houston Open used its NV shaft.
Wintergreen Resort Unveils Remodeled Tuckahoe Course
Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Va., unveils the renovated Tuckahoe nine of its Stoney Creek Golf Course. The Tuckahoe nine was added to the original 18 holes in 1998, and will officially open in late May.
Golf Pride Is The Grip Of Choice For Top 30 Finishers At The Shell Houston Open
Eaton Corp. reports that the majority of the field at the Shell Houston Open played Golf Pride, including 26 of the top 30 finishers.
18th Couture provides functional, stylish and luxurious designer apparel for women at affordable prices
18th Couture debuts into the golf apparel market with more than 41 signature pieces.
High Five For FootJoy
FootJoy reports that the respective winners on the PGA, LPGA, Nationwide, Champions and European tours this week wore its shoes.
