The Golfalot Price Index reports that figures in the United Kingdom held firm in January with a very minor fall of 0.02 percent over the month. On the rise were fairway woods (1.2 percent), irons (1.9 percent) and shoes (2.2 percent).
Where To Play Golf TV Special….
"Where To Play Golf" announces plans to air its show and film a television special from the Maine Lobster Festival in July.
M.G. Orender Joins ProLink Solutions Board of Directors
ProLink Solutions, a provider of Global Positioning Satellite golf course management systems and on-course advertising, names M.G. Orender, past president of the PGA of America and a PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame inductee, to its board of directors.
GolfStyles Live Receives ING Award As Best Golf Radio Show in America
"GolfStyles Live" receives the Best Golf Radio Show award at the International Golf Network Media Awards in Orlando, Fla.
Rife Putters Notches Its First Victory of the 2008 Season at The MasterCard Championship
Rife Putters reports that the winner of the season-opening MasterCard Championship used its GR6 Series Mr. Beasley putter. The winner ranked seventh in Putts Per GIR (1.609 average) and tied for eighth in Putts Per Round (28 average).
Golfalot UK & USA Price Indices Hold Firm In January
The Golfalot Price Index reports that figures in the United Kingdom held firm in January with a very minor fall of 0.02 percent over the month. On the rise were fairway woods (1.2 percent), irons (1.9 percent) and shoes (2.2 percent).
UST Proforce Wins Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
United Sports Technologies reports that the winner of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic used the UST Proforce V2 shaft design. Overall, UST graphite shafts took first-, second- and third-place and claimed six of the top 10 money positions.
PerryGolf Joins Virtuoso Network as Preferred International Golf Travel Provider
PerryGolf joins Virtuoso as a preferred tour operator providing international golf and luxury lifestyle experiences to the consortium of luxury travel agents who generated more than $4.2 billion in 2007 sales.
Graphite Design Claims Second Straight Hybrid Model Count on PGA TOUR
Graphite Design announces that, according to Darrell Survey, its YS-Hybrid 85 placed first in the graphite hybrid shaft model count at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
CHAMP Spikes Wins Abu Dhabi
Champ Spikes‘ Scorpion Stinger were worn by the winner of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff Professional Fred Funk Wins MasterCard Championship in 2008 Champions Tour Season Opener
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Tour Staff professional Fred Funk wins the MasterCard Championship playing TaylorMade’s TP Red golf ball.
keri golf Introduces 2008 ‘mk’ Accessories Collection
Keri Golf introduces its 2008 accessories collection, featuring an expanded range of totes and headcovers.
Jack Nicklaus and Others Inducted into PCS Hall of Fame
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society announces this year’s PCS Hall of Fame inductees — Richard Bogdan, Seymour Dunn, Robert Roseburg and Jack Nicklaus.
PrideSports Unveils INSIGNIA … Golf’s First 2-Piece, Lead-Free Golf Tee
PrideSports unveils the Insignia golf tee, a two-piece, lead-free golf tee that is environmentally friendly. The tees utilize significantly less wood to manufacture, generating 80 percent less waste than a traditional golf tee.
Player’s Pass Announces Plan to Hire Ten New Ambassadors for March 2008
Player’s Pass, which markets a discount golf membership program at golf courses nationwide, announces plans to hire 10 additional ambassadors by March.
Rocky Gap Garners Wine Enthusiast Magazine Award of Distinction Award
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., receives Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Award of Distinction.
Championship Sunday For Titleist
D.J. Trahan and Martin Kaymer use the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball en route to winning on the PGA and European tours, respectively.
The Spa At Plantation Now Open At The Plantation Golf Resort And Spa In Crystal River
The Spa at Plantation opens at The Plantation Golf Resort and Spa in Crystal River, Fla.
BRIEFLY
PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., completes an extensive renovation of the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. The renovations and redesign were officially unveiled on Tuesday. … Martin Nowicki joins the PGA instructional team at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y. … Matthew Galvin, executive vice president and a principal of the Monroe Township, New Jersey-based RDC Golf Group, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Golf Course Owners Association. … Dr. Robert K Winters launches his new website, DrBobWinters.com, which provides free content and demonstrates to athletes, performers and business people that achieving success goes beyond physical preparation. … Segway Inc. will receive from the Association of Private Clubs and Directors its New Product of the Year award for the x2 Golf transporter. The presentation will take place on Jan. 31 at Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Fla. … G. Alan (Al) Katz is named recipient of the 2008 Georgia State Golf Association‘s Bill Todd Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a GSGA volunteer. … Chelsea Information Systems Inc. demonstrate its hosted (ASP) Reservation Service at the 2008 Golf Industry Show, Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla.
TOURNAMENTS
John Cook and Jeff Sluman commit to play the ACE Group Classic, Feb. 15-17 in Naples, Fla.
Where To Play Golf TV Special….
"Where To Play Golf" will air its radio show and film a television special in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in March.
