Former Augusta State University standout Lauren Smith has been named the women’s golf interim head coach. Smith, who began her duties on Monday, Jan. 7, replaces Laura Coble, who resigned on Nov. 27 after 16 months on the job.
EWGA Networking Breakfast for Female Golf Industry Leaders Hosted by Reynolds Plantation at 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
The second Executive Women’s Golf Association networking breakfast for female golf industry leaders will be held on Friday, Jan. 18 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
OGIO Revs Up Golf Sales Staff
Ogio announces the addition of six new sales representatives who bring with them a cumulative 99 years of industry experience. The six include, Tom Plungis (Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas); Brian Sparrow (North Carolina, South Carolina); Mack Carneal (western and central Florida); Hunter Martin (Virginia, Delaware and Maryland); Bill Carpenter (Iowa and Nebraska); and Mark Bearby (northern Illinois and Wisconsin).
ProLink Solutions to Exhibit Media-Rich Products, Revenue-Generating Advertising Opportunity at 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
ProLink Solutions will exhibit its products, services and advertising program at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
Callaway Golf Eyewear Launches State-of-the Art Collection for ’08
Callaway Golf Eyewear announces the launch of its eyewear collection for 2008. The collection will be unveiled will at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. The new Tour Authentic addition to the company’s X-Series features Flexon Memory Metal frames and special fit characteristics.
Q-Link’s Special Golf Packages At 2008 PGA Merchandise Show Offers Buyers Large Discounts With Maximized Profits
Q-Link will offer special golf packages at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. The packages, which feature discounts of up to 50 percent, will be available at the Q-Link booth.
Marriott Golf Promotes Tom Farris To Director Of Golf At Westfields Golf Club
Marriott Golf promotes Tom Farris to director of golf at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, Va.
Bushnell® Introduces Tour V2™ Laser Rangefinder
Bushnell Outdoor Products introduces its Tour V2 laser rangefinder. The hand-held distance measuring device features golf-grip touch points for enhanced feel and stability and is capable of ranging up to 300 yards to the flag stick without the need for reflectors.
Jim Furyk To Appear In Srixon Booth And At The PGA Equipment Forum During 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
Srixon staff pro Jim Furyk will appear at the company’s booth and at the PGA Equipment Forum during the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. Furyk will participate in the forum on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m, and then will sign autographs in the Srixon booth from 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Golf Fitness Magazine Invites All To Meet Their “Team” At The PGA Merchandise Show In Orlando, Fl.
Golf Fitness Magazine will participate in the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla., and adds to its editorial team with the addition of Karen Palacios-Jansen as managing editor of golf instruction and Auke Hempenius as fit fashion editor.
HiPPO Golf Expands Its HEX” Line
Hippo Golf Co. completes the lineup of HEX products with the introduction of its Progressive Iron set. The new irons will be unveiled at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
LPGA Adds Full-Field Tournament In Mobile Bell Micro LPGA Classic Coming To Alabama’s RTJ Golf Trail In September 2008
The LPGA announces the creation of the Bell Micro LPGA Classic, Sept. 8-14 at the Crossings Course at the Magnolia Grove location on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Mobile, Ala. The tournament is also scheduled for 2009 and 2010.
Natural Golf names Todd Ricard Chief Operating Officer
Natural Golf appoints Todd Ricard as chief operating officer.
PCA Worldwide Foundation
The The Caddie Foundation-Professional Caddie Association announces its Worldwide Caddie Hall of Fame Class of 2007, which will be inducted on Jan. 18 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. This year’s class features William “Bill” Thomas, Carl Eisenbrei, Jackie and Percy Hall, Frank Selva, Rick Schad and Kyle LaGrasso.
Ben Hogan Collection Expands Digitally, Internationally
The Estate of Valerie and Ben Hogan awards exclusive license rights of the Ben Hogan Avatar to McTee’s Champions, the company that manages The Ben Hogan Collection brand. The Ben Hogan Avatar will be a high-quality, multi-faceted digital representation of Ben Hogan, including his golf techniques, for use in several different digital mediums.
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear Debuts Fall 2008 at the PGA Merchandise Show
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear will launch its fall 2008 collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. Highlights for the new season include the expansion of Performance 18 into new product categories and the debut of Sport Fit.
Visually dynamic uPro GPS system debuts at 2008 PGA Show Booth #3219
The uPro GPS system will debut at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. The uPro offers color imagery and a flyover feature of every hole on the course.
I GOTCHA products at PGA Show Booth #2625
Pro Line Sports will exhibit its line of I Gotcha products at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
Tiger Shark launches Fatso putter grip
Tiger Shark Golf teams with Winn Inc. to develop the Fatso putter grip.
Swing Speed Radar® with Tempo Timer
Sports Sensors Inc. will demonstrate the Swing Speed Radar with Tempo Timer, which is endorsed by instructor Jim McLean will be demonstrated at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
