KemperSports announces that Steve Lesnik, co-founder and chief executive officer, will turn the title of CEO over to president and COO Steve Skinner.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems adds Mill Run Golf Club, a semi-private club located in Moyock, N.C., as its newest client.
Golf Course Architect and ASGCA Past President Ted Robinson Dies at 84
Theodore (Ted) G. Robinson, a past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, died Sunday, March 2, at his home in Laguna Beach, Calif., after a 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84.
Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma Golf Club Congratulates Norman On The Bartlett Award
Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma at Emerald Bay, Bahamas, reports on Greg Norman winning the Golf Writers Association of America’s Barlett Award. Norman designed the resort’s 7,001-yard, par-72 18-hole course.
Turf products corporation joins GCSAA Partner Recognition Program
PBI/Gordon Corp. pledges its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by committing to participate in the association’s Partner Recognition Program at the silver level.
CHAMP Spikes Wins First LPGA Event Of 2008
Champ Spikes reports that the winner of the HSBC Women’s Champions wore its upgraded Scorpion Stinger.
Also Unveiled is the Tour Burner TP Driver for Highly Skilled Players, which is Already Played on Tour
TaylorMade Golf introduces a new driver called Tour Burner, targeted at all players who want longer, tour-like distance.
TaylorMade Introduces Tour Burner Irons
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. introduces the Tour Burner iron, engineered to deliver improved performance to players, from tour pros to weekend players.
TaylorMade Introduces the Z TP Wedge
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. introduces its Z TP wedge, which features the company’s new Z groove that promotes increased spin to help stop the ball more quickly.
Peter Scott and Sunderland of Scotland Hire Glenn Dunleavy for the Colorado and Wyoming Markets
Daymond Willis Holdings hires Glenn Dunleavy to represent the the company in Colorado and Wyoming.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that the winning five-player Winter Shootout pro/am team from Canebrake Country Club in Hattiesburg, Miss., all use the putting aid.
YES! Golf Steps Up Advertising In 2008
Yes! Golf steps up its advertising in 2008 with a national print and online ad strategy.
Cobra Golf Introduces New 2008 King Cobra Speed LD Drivers And Fairways
Cobra Golf introduces its all-new King Cobra Speed LD drivers and Fairway Metals.
ING Spring Conference Will Conduct The Popular Small Groups Topics Breakfast In Atlantic City
The International Network of Golf will conduct the Small Groups Topics Breakfast during the ING Spring Conference, May 27-31 in Atlantic City, N.J.
Aquila Selects Cypress Golf Solutions As Technology Provider
Cypress Golf Solutions announces that Aguila Municipal Golf Course in Laveen, Ariz., has recently incorporated Cypress technology in its operations.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
The Carolinas PGA Section, in conjunction with the Golf League Network, has developed a plan to bring league play throughout North and South Carolina. Leagues can be centrally accessed at www.CarolinasGolfLeague.com and golfers will be able to manage their stats, scores, schedules and general league tasks. … The Glens Golf Group now offers an online reservation system to facilitate planning golf trips to Myrtle Beach, S.C. The booking system can be found at www.glensgolfgroup.com. … Rain Bird Corp. introduces its MI Series Mobile Controller, which helps golf course superintendents monitor and control golf irrigation systems over the Internet via cellular networks. … The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Las Vegas announces three-night packages, including a “Guys Golfaway Package,” that includes golf at TPC Las Vegas and Badlands Golf Club or Bears Best. For information, call 702-869-7717. … Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club in Pawleys Island, S.C., is offering a new golf package, “Road Trip.” To celebrate their appearance on the Golf Channel’s new reality series, “Road Trip: Myrtle Beach,” the “Road Trip” package lets golfers experience four courses featured on the show, including Pawleys Plantation. For information, go to www.pawleysplantation.com or call 800-367-9959. … CyberLinksGolf.com announces the re-launch of its Web site, which features more golf articles and adding Flash video to replace all Windows Media content.
» Tournaments
Sandy Lyle will make his Champions Tour debut at this week’s Toshiba Classic in Newport Beach, Calif. Lyle turned 50 on Feb. 9. … Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf‘s two-time reigning champion Jay Haas will pair with former Wake Forest teammate Curtis Strange when the tournament returns to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, April 21-27.
Summit taps Santana for VP role
Summit Golf Brands names apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new vice president, global manufacturing and sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear.
Wise joins SoS as western rep
Daymond Willis Holdings hires Mitch Wise to represent Sunderland of Scotland in Southern California and Arizona.
Alcocer joins Nicklaus Golf Apparel as sales rep
Jack Nicklaus Golf Apparel hires Chris Alcocer as its new sale representative for Southern California.
OGIO Files Lawsuit Against Callaway To Protect Patented Golf Bag Components
Ogio, in its effort to protect intellectual property, files papers with the State of Utah’s Federal District Court citing Callaway Golf Co. for patent infringement of Ogio’s Woode Club Management System.
