Scott Sackett, a top-100 golf instructor, will appear in the Zelocity booth on Friday, Jan. 18, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
AccuSport Announces New Vector Pro Software Release
AccuSport International Inc. announces a new software release, available beginning Jan. 17, for its Vector Pro Launch System.
UST® Introduces New Proforce V2 Constant Weight Iron Shafts
United Sports Technologies introduces the next evolution of Proforce Series, the Proforce V2 95 Constant Weight iron shafts.
Tiger Shark unveils Optix Tour, Blade putters & Fatso grip at PGA Show Booth #2117
Tiger Shark will unveils its Optix Tour and Blade putters, along with its Fatso grip at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
BRIEFLY
Rocket Tour Golf reports that Daniel Chopra won the Mercedes-Benz Championship while using Rocket Tour’s retro-inspired knit pom pom head covers. Chopra used a stylish combination of flag colors in both the Rocket Sox and the Skinny Stick styles — royal blue and yellow, and green, orange and white. … PowerBilt introduces its WMD, a.k.a. Weapon of Mass Distance, driver that is USGA compliant. … Golf Smarter introduces Golf Smarter Tips, short podcasts offering focused instruction on various aspects of the game. They are available at GolfSmarterTips.com.
Lija creates new program for tour members
Lija launches the 2008 Lija Tour Style Leaders, a unique apparel sponsorship program designed to expand the on- and off-course style opportunities available to members of the LPGA, Futures and Ladies European tours.
GN Collection extends tournament program
Greg Norman Collection announces the continuation of its tournament program for another year and introduces an exclusive custom tournament website program.
Trigelle announces ’08 sales force
Trigelle announces its new sales force for 2008 — Nicole Dibble (west coast regional sales manager); Kara Faust (sales rep for Florida); Rhonda Howard (sales rep for southern California); and Kimberly McAvoy (sales rep for Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico).
Buster Grips Receives Approval from PGA Partners Club Testers
Buster Grips, a reverse taper golf grip, receives approval by PGA Partners Club testers. More than 77 percent of the testers gave the grip a positive rating.
Nationwide Tour Announces $1 Million Nationwide Tour Players Cup In West Virginia
The Nationwide Tour announces that the tour’s West Virginia tournament will conduct the first Nationwide Tour Players Cup beginning in 2008. The event will a unique 144-player eligibility criteria and a $1 million purse.
BugBand Delivers Proven Protection Against Pesky Insects — without Synthetic Pesticides
BugBand will debut its four-ounce camouflage pump spray insect repellent at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
New USGA Grants For Juniors And Individuals With Disabilities
The U.S. Golf Association awards 45 new grants, totaling $870,176, for the final quarter of 2007 to support golf programs across the nation for economically disadvantaged juniors and individuals with disabilities.
2008 Nationwide Tour Schedule To Feature Record $18.9 Million And First $1 Million Events
The Nationwide Tour releases its 2008 schedule, which features 30 events in 22 states and five countries outside the United States. Total prize money will total $18.95 million.
Paula Creamer to launch her 2008 Sundog Eyewear Collection at PGA Show
LPGA player Paula Creamer will launch her 2008 Sundog Eyewear Collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
AHSF tackles renovations in Oslo, Dallas and Naples
Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates add three refurbishment projects – in Oslo, Norway; Naples, Fla.; and Dallas, Texas – to its portfolio of 130 renovations worldwide. In Norway, ground was broken this fall on a major renovation of Oslo GolfKlubb, the country’s oldest course that will reopen in July.
Franklin Golf Expands Executive Team
Clarkston, Mich.-based Franklin Golf, a golf management and marketing company, adds Frank Guastella as director of operations/marketing. Guastella, a 24-year PGA member and master professional, will oversee Franklin Golf’s public course-managed properties.
Schmidt-Curley Design Recognized by Golf Digest’s 2007 Rankings of America’s Best New Courses
Schmidt-Curley Design reports that Golf Digest named Canyon River Golf Club in East Missoula, Mont., as a "Best New Public Course Under $75," and the Donald Ross Course at French Lick in French Lick, Ind., as a "Best New Public Remodel" in its 2007 rankings of America’s Best New Courses.
SST PURE® Technology Exhibited at PCS Technology Conference
Strategic Shaft Technologies will exhibit its SST Pure Shaft Alignment System at the PCS Golf Equipment Technology Conference in Palm Harbor, Fla., Jan. 12-15.
Former President Bush To Receive 2008 USGA Bob Jones Award
George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, has been chosen to receive the U.S. Golf Association‘s 2008 Bob Jones Award. Presented annually since 1955, the USGA’s highest honor is given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf.
Classic Accessories Announces Participation and New Fairway Golf Car Accessories at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
Classic Accessories reports its plans to show new Fairway golf car accessories at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. Classic Accessories designs, manufactures and sells innovative textile products that cover, protect and organize outdoor gear.
