The 33rd Haggin Oaks Golf Expo in Sacramento, Calif., extends an invitation to all PGA golf professionals and their courses to participate in this year’s Expo, April 25-27.
Zzeus Convertible Golf Bag
Clubmaxx Golf Bags introduces its new ZZeus convertible golf bag, which can go from a carry/stand bag to cart bag in seconds and features unique Four-Way Stability System technology.
Menswear Sales Up, Luxury Retailers Also See Gains
Bowler & Blake reports on retail sales analysis performed by MasterCard‘s SpendingPulse unit that showed luxury retail sales gained 7.1 percent (adjusted to remove jewelry sales), and menswear gained 2.3 percent for holiday sales period of Oct. 1-Dec. 15.
Three Mississippi Courses Earn ‘America’s Best’ Acclaim from Golf Digest; One of them is Named ‘America’s Best New Bargain’
The Mississippi Development Authority Division of Tourism announces that three of the state’s golf courses — Fallen Oak, The Preserve and The Dogwoods at Hugh White State Park — have been voted among America’s Best New Courses for 2007 by Golf Digest.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Moves into LPGA Headquarters
The Duramed Futures Tour moves into its new headquarters office, transitioning from its previous location in Lakeland, Fla., to the LPGA’s headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. The LPGA acquired the Duramed Futures Tour in July.
Callaway Golf and TaylorMade Golf Reach Patent Settlement
Callaway Golf Co. and TaylorMade Golf Co. jointly announce reaching a settlement and patent license agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, each company will have specified rights to make products under patents owned by the other. Technologies at issue include high moment of inertia drivers, undercut irons and golf balls.
Adams Golf Extends Endorsement Deal With Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey
Adams Golf extends its endorsement contract with PGA Tour player Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey, who has been a part of the Adams Golf tour staff for the past year and will continue to wear the Adams Golf hat, carry the tour staff bag and play the company’s hybrids.
The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corp., a provider of information solutions to business and professional customers worldwide, will be the primary corporate partner to Masters champion Mike Weir. The five-year sponsorship agreement begins in January, and Weir will wear the Thomson logo on the front of his hat as he competes on the PGA Tour and internationally.
Reynolds Plantation Director Of Instruction Charlie King Featured In Golf Magazine
Charlie King, the director of instruction at the Reynolds Golf Academy at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga., has one of the feature articles in the January issue of Golf Magazine. King provides insight on how golfers can add 20 yards to their drives.
Six Newcomers Named In England Under 21 Squad
The English Golf Union names six players not previously included in any England squad for its 2008 Under-21 squad — Billy Britton, Andrew Cooley, Sam Matton, James Robinson, Tom Shadbolt and Michael Swan.
Golfalot Price Index: UK & USA Prices Increase In The Run Up To Christmas
The Golfalot Price Index in the United Kingdom increased by 0.44 percent with all categories having a slight increase, and only shoes (2.35 percent) and carts (1.61 percent) falling in price in the lead up to Christmas.
The Golfing Machine® 3-D Impact Bag™ World Debut At Demo Day and 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
The Golfing Machine LLC, a learning system and authorization program for professional golf instructors, debuts its first teaching and training aid, the Golfing Machine 3-D Impact Bag. The instructional aid is a three-dimensional wedge, calibrated at a specific angle to complement a variety of golf stroke concepts found in the golf instruction textbook, "The Golfing Machine."
Topdressing equipment company joins GCSAA Partner Recognition Program
Tycrop supports the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by participating in the association’s Partner Recognition Program at the program’s Silver level.
Polo Ralph Lauren To Present Fall 2008 Golf Collections at PGA Merchandise Show
Polo Ralph Lauren will showcase its fall 2008 golf collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. The collection will feature all of the Ralph Lauren Golf apparel lines — Polo Golf, Ralph Lauren Golf and the RLX Golf line.
EGU And ELGA Regional Development Officer Network Expands
The English Golf Union and English Ladies’ Golf Association appoint two new regional development officers — Steven Peet, who will work in the East with Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Jason Budd, who will work with Durham and Northumberland.
Environmental stewardship efforts of superintendents, facilities recognized
The Marvel Golf Club in Benton, Ky., and its golf course superintendent, Christopher S. Gray, have been named the overall winner of the 2007 Golf Course Superintendent Association of America/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf awards.
PCS Golf Technology Conference Hosts Dennis Walters Performance
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society announces that golf shot artist Dennis Walters will perform at the PCS Golf Equipment Professional Technology Conference’s Demo Day on Sunday, Jan. 13.
Tour Concept and Miura Golf Announce Component Alliance
True Tempers‘ Tour Concept clubmaker network forms an alliance with Miura Golf, a component head manufacturer, and its network of specialty fitters. This affiliation is expected to elevate the custom fitting programs for both companies by expanding their premium component offerings.
Golf Convergence Presents “Sobering News” to Ann Arbor City Council Regarding Viability of Golf Courses
Golf Convergence announces its report to the Ann Arbor, Mich., City Council regarding the viability of its municipal golf courses.
Adams Golf Signs Two-Time PGA TOUR Winner, Aaron Baddeley
Adams Golf expands its tour staff with the addition of Aaron Baddeley, a two-time PGA Tour champion and the 18th-ranked player in the world. As part of his contract, Baddeley will wear the Adams Golf hat, carry the tour staff bag and is expected to start the year playing the company’s line of Insight fairway woods.
