PrideSports reports that its Pulsar cleat was worn by the respective winners on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours.
ING Spring Conference’s Corporate Participation Is Up Thanks To Several Product Exposure Opportunities
The International Network of Golf reports that the number of corporate participants for the 18th ING Spring Conference, May 27-31 in Atlantic City, N.J., continues to grow above projections.
Ochoa relies on PING at Kraft Nabisco Championship for second straight major win
Ping staff pro Lorena Ochoa won the Kraft Nabisco Championship, her third win in four events this season and second straight major, with 14 Ping clubs in her bag.
‘Spring’ Into Action With Golf Package From Colonial Williamsburg’s Resort Collection
Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia and the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club announces its "Swing Into Spring Play Golf Package" that is available through June 12.
Phil Mickelson Expected To Debut Callaway Golf’s® New I-MIX™ Technology At Augusta
Phil Mickelson is expected to debut Callaway Golf‘s new I-Mix interchangeable driver system at this week’s Masters.
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.
U.S. Kids Golf Announces 2008 Summer Family Camp Schedule
U.S. Kids Golf announces its 2008 Family Camp schedule, which includes six opportunities for youth players to improve their games while spending time with family members.
Golf Odyssey Reveals Hidden Gems In Florida
Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel features Florida’s panhandle, or the “Redneck Riviera” as it’s often called, in its April issue.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems announces Glocester Country Club in Harmony, R.I., as its newest client.
Drought Tolerant Grass Meets ‘Green Building’ Standards
Environmental Turf reports on the new drought tolerant grass, UltimateFlora Zoysia.
GolfTalk Live Radio Show Begins Partnership with Myrtle Beach
The GolfTalk Live radio show begins a special six-month partnership with Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and courses in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., region.
Zero Friction’s Kenny Perry in Top 5% in Driving Distance
Excel Golf Products Inc. announces that Kenny Perry, a Zero Friction golf tee user since 2005, is ranked in the top 5 percent of the PGA Tour’s Driving Distance statistic.
Hershey Resorts’ Golf Package Targets Women
Hershey Resorts in Hershey, Pa., is offering a "Girls Gone Golfing” package that starts at $449 per night.
Clicgear USA Announces New Cart Accessories
Clicgear USA launches a collection of pushcart-related accessories. Available May 1, the collection includes wheel covers, storage hooks, shoe brushes, universal GPS holder and cart mittens.
Fujikura #1 Driver & Wood Shaft at LPGA’s First 2008 Major
Fujikura wins the driver and wood shaft brand count at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the LPGA’s first 2008 major championship.
River Landing Centerpiece of North Carolina Golf Next Three Months
River Landing in Wallace, N.C. , prepared to host several major golfing events during the next three months, including U.S. Open local qualifying for the seventh time in the last eight years.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Optic Nerve, a sport sunglass manufacturer, and parent company Mountain Shades Inc., will continue its partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the second consecutive year. Optic Nerve has produced a special edition Pink Ribbon sunglass called the Toby, which honors the memory of its founder and president’s mother, Toby Cotton. … Cap Cana, located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has been selected by Jack Nicklaus as one of up to 25 destinations worldwide to share the distinction of being a Jack Nicklaus Golf Club. Cap Cana becomes the 10th property to join the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, which was created as an exclusive access and reciprocity program for a limited number of elite Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses. … Coral Creek Club in Placida, Fla., announces the official grand opening of its new clubhouse to its members and their guests. … NASCAR drivers Elliott Sadler, Kyle Petty, J.J. Yeley and Brian Vickers will compete in the 2008 HorsePower Tee Shot Tour. The first event is set for Cabarrus Country Club in Concord, N.C., on May 15, along with the tour’s season finale on Oct. 8. … The Ontario PGA names Chris Miranda, executive professional of the Cambridge Golf Club, as its new president. Miranda takes over for outgoing president Kevin Purcell who held the presidency since March of 2006. … The committee for the Ted Rhodes Classic selects St. Andrews Golf and Country Club in West Chicago, Ill., as the 2008 site, Sept. 6-7. … CBS Sports will air two golf specials on Saturday, April 12 – “Links to Legends” (1:30-2:30 p.m. ET) and “Eighties at Augusta” (2:30-3:30 p.m. ET). … According to the National Golf Foundation, same-store rounds of golf played in the U.S. in February 2008 increased 10.4 percent compared to the same month last year. February’s result was more than enough to offset a decline in January, pushing year-to-date rounds played to growth of 3.4 percent over the year-ago period. … Troon Golf is selected to oversee operations at Paradise Ranch in Grants Pass, Ore. The development features three major components under Troon Golf’s professional management, including The Club at Paradise Ranch and Paradise Ranch Resort. … The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., earns ConventionSouth magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award. … SingleFit Golf introduces the Single Finger Golf Glove, which is designed to help prevent blisters and irritation on golfers non-glove hands. The SingleFit retails for $6.99. … Cherokee Hills Golf Club at Cherokee Casino Resort in Tulsa, Okla., is ranked among the top five public access courses in the state of Oklahoma as published in Golfweek magazine. … The Archer Group announces that Hale Irwin Golf Design will coordinate the design of its new course at The Coves at Round Mountain in Collettsville, N.C. … The Ontario PGA reports that Srixon Sports becomes the title sponsor of the Ontario PGA Assistants’ Summer Championship to be played at Paris Grand Golf Club on July 14. … Ginn Resports names Back 9 as the official headwear provider for the four 2008 Ginn-sponsored tour events. … The 2008 Stanford International Pro-Am, a new 72-hole LPGA event set for April 24-27 at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club in Aventura, Fla., partners with Audemars Piguet, Cadillac, Brooks Brothers and American Airlines. … TournEase, a free online golf event planner and support service, reveals its new custom website for golf tournaments and outings. … SkyCaddie GPS completes mapping of 2010 Ryder Cup course Celtic Manor in Wales and 2011 British Open venue Royal St. Georges in Kent, Scotland. SkyCaddie has now mapped 80 percent of the United Kingdom’s courses. … Course architect Brian Silva completes his first West Coast project, a $7.9 million refurbishment of Annandale Golf Club in Pasadena, Calif.
» Tournaments
Entries are now being accepted for the Georgia State Golf Association‘s Georgia Amateur Championship, July 10-13 at Idle Hour Club in Macon. Qualified players may enter online at www.gsga.org. The deadline is Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. ET. For information, contact 770.955.4272, 800.949.4742 or at info@gsga.org.
Cybergolf welcomes Deer Creek Golf Club in Overland Park, KS. as its newest client and will custom design and host the properties Web site and email marketing e-blast newsletter system for the club
Cybergolf adds Deer Creek Golf Club in Overland Park, Kansas, as its newest client and will custom design and host the property’s website and e-mail marketing e-blast newsletter system.
SLIGO apparel hits the US market!
Sligo makes its debut in the U.S. market.
Young Argentinean Wins On PGA Tour With Trion:Z
Trion:Z reports that the Zurich Classic champion sported a black/black Trion:Z bracelet en route to a final-round 68 and his first PGA Tour victory in just 12 starts.
