E-Z-Go pledges its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America‘s Partner Recognition Program at the silver level.
Golf Town Announces Nationwide Annual Re-Grip Event
Golf Town, a Canadian golf retailer with 34 locations, announces its annual re-grip event, providing discounts of 50 percent off regular price on all Golf Pride, Lamkin and Winn grips, Jan. 31-Feb. 28.
LIJA by Linda Hipp Adds Von Maur Department Store Chain as Premier Account
Lija expands its list of non-golf premier lifestyle accounts to include upscale retail chain Von Maur.
Aldila’s NV shafts victorious on Nationwide, Champions Tours
Aldila reports that the winner of the Panama Movistar Championship used its NV shafts in all of his woods.
PrideSports Captures Buick Invitational
PrideSports reports that its Pulsar and Black Widow cleat models outdistanced the plastic cleat competition by a ratio of more than 2-1 in player usage at the Buick Invitational.
Rick Jacobson Renovating East Course At Indian Lakes
Course architect Rick Jacobson will renovate the East Course at Hilton Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Ill.
UST® Aces Competition at Qatar Masters
United Sports Technologies reports that the winner of the Qatar Masters played its Proforce V2 shafts in his Titleist driver and 3-wood.
EWGA President Speaks at NGCOA Annual Conference on How to Attract & Retain Women Golfers
Karen Furtado, the 2008-2009 president of the board of directors for the Executive Women’s Golf Association, will speak at the National Golf Course Owners Association‘s annual conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Adams Golf Wins 11th Consecutive Hybrid Count on PGA TOUR
Adams Golf reports that, according to Darrell Survey, it finished January as the No. 1 hybrid played in all four PGA Tour events, and that Adams Golf hybrids accounted for more than 26 percent of the total hybrids in play at the Buick Invitational.
Golf Course Managers Are Raving About AQUA-PHYD® Water And Soil Treament Technology
Aqua-Phyd reports on its new water and soil treatment technology that improves water efficiency.
Funk Takes Early Lead in Charles Schwab Cup Points Race
Fred Funk continues to lead the Charles Schwab Cup, and his 60 points ahead of Jerry Pate, who won the Turtle Bay Championship on Sunday. Allen Doyle, Bernhard Langer and Loren Roberts round out the top five.
BRIEFLY
Kevin Streelman signs an exclusive representation agreement with Icon Sports Management Ltd. Streelman, who won three times on the Gateay Tour in 2007, tied for 29th at the Buick Invitational. … The nationally-syndicated television show “Golf America” will feature , the nationally syndicated television show will feature the Saguaro Course at the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Ft. McDowell, Ariz. … Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Fla., initiates a personal greeting program to welcome new visitors and golfers the club. … Tiger Woods increased his lead in the U.S. Ryder Cup point standings with his victory at the Buick Invitational. Woods has 4,366.627 points. … The LPGA Golf Clinics for Women announces that MetLife will serve as the program’s premier sponsor.
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The Wyndham Championship unveils its new logo. The championship is set for Aug. 14-17 at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Quench Wench!
Upcoming guests "Where To Play Golf" radio show include author Michael Murphy, Texas golf writer Art Stricklin and PGA of America president Brian Whitcomb.
Future Collegiate World Tour To Stop At Plantation Golf Resort & Spa
The Future Collegiate World Tour will host the Plantation Inn Open, Feb. 23-24 at the Plantation Golf Resort and Spa in Crystal River, Fla.
Clicgear USA Announces 2007 Top Retail Customers
Clicgear USA presents its top retail customer awards for 2007.
DeLozier Named Partner of Global Golf Advisors
Henry DeLozier, vice president of golf for Pulte Homes, is named a principal of Global Golf Advisors, an international golf consultancy that provides a range of consulting and support services to golf course owners, operators and the investment community.
Team Brown Steps Up To Support Child Golf Phenom As He Receives Bruce Edwards Spirit Award At PGA Show In Orlando
Friends of the Brown’s Foundation, a Lakewood Ranch, Fla., non-profit underwrote 5-year-old golfer and cancer survivor Kyle Lograsso‘s attendance at the PGA Merchandise Show. Lograsso received the Bruce Edwards Spirit award from the Professional Caddies Association.
Old Macdonald -Tom Doak’s New Challenge at Bandon Dunes
Architect Tom Doak begins work on Old Macdonald, a new 18-hole design to be located at Bandon Dunes in Bandon, Ore., The course is scheduled to open in July 2010.
Chenoweth Golf Course in Summit County, Oh has chosen Golf Tax, LLC to determine if their golf course realty valuation and subsequent property taxes are accurate and fair.
Chenoweth Golf Course in Summit County, Ohio, chooses Golf Tax LLC to determine if its golf course realty valuation and subsequent property taxes are accurate.
Infiniti Golf sees strong interest in new offerings
Infiniti Golf reports on the interest for its new club offerings, including its xMOI driver, which features a 460cc triangular head.
