United Sports Technologies reports that it was the No. 1 wood shaft and hybrid wood shaft brand at the Tour Championship.
ProLaunch Red Notches Victory
Grafalloy reports the winner of the Oregon Classic used its ProLaunch Red shaft.
C-Thru Grips® Partners With Sweet Spot Golf To Produce Complete Custom Product
C-Thru Grips partners with Sweet Spot Golf to provide its S’Cool Color line of clubs with custom color-coordinated C-Thru Grips. Also, C-Thru Grips will create an exclusive design of labels especially for Sweet Spot Golf and collegiate labels in solid team colors with a single logo at thumb placement.
Dunning Golf Staff Players Claim Nationwide Tour Win and Second Place at PGA Tour Championship
Dunning Golf reports that staff players Kyle Thompson, at the Oregon Classic, and Zach Johnson, at the Tour Championship, placed first and second, respectively, while competing in the company’s complete playing systems.
Golfweek Opens Registration For ProScratch National Championship Presented By Resort Suites
Golfweek opens registration for the ProScratch National Championship. The event, featuring teams of professionals and amateurs, will be held Dec. 12-14 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
4DX Driver Wins Oregon Classic, Nickent Clubs finish 1-2-2 at event
Nickent Golf reports that the winner of the Oregon Classic used its 4DX driver.
BRIEFLY
Dublin Toyota will be the presenting sponsor of the On The Green Putting Green at the Northern California Fall Golf Show, Oct. 12-14 at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Calif. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples Fla., receives two prestigious awards from the meetings industry — the Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings magazine and the 2007 Award of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine. … Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter Springs, Fla., begins an extensive renovation and expansion project on the club’s grill.
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Secrets Revealed Prior To PGA Tour’s Arrival
Golf Vacation Insider publishes a special report on Turning Stone Resort and Casino in advance of this week’s Turning Stone Resort Championship.
Course Superintendents Stay Close to the Vine of Knowledge at the 2007 Institute & Trade Show set for The Course at Wente Vineyards
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California will hold the Golf Course Superintendent’s Institute, Sept. 24-25 at The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Calif.
Rob Arluna Joins Nike Golf as Director of Marketing
Nike Golf appoints Rob Arluna to the position of director of marketing, effective Oct. 1.
Local PGA Professional, Tom Gawinski, Brings Unique Youth Golf Program To Columbia, SC Schools
Tom Gawinski acquires the rights to the Columbia, S.C., territory for Total Golf Adventures, an at-school, after-school golf program.
Laurel Cove Selects VCT’s MarketReach
VCT Corp. announces that Tentara Partners has chosen its MarketReach to manage leads and new sales activity at Laurel Cove, an 1,100-acre community development located in College Grove, Tenn.
Pinnacle Goes Double Platinum With Introduction Of New Flagship Golf Ball Models
Pinnacle introduces its new Platinum Feel and Platinum Distance golf ball models.
ProQuip Keeps U.S. Solheim Cup Team Dry And Warm During Victory In Blustery Sweden
ProQuip outfits the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup team in rainsuits and windshields in blustery Halmstad, Sweden.
BRIEFLY
Michael Clark, 14, of Swartz Creek, Mich.; Patrick Wiggins, 9, of Gastonia, N.C.; Kyle Sterbinsky, 11, of Yardley, Pa.; and Lonnie Smith, 12, of Bellaire, Texas, won their respective age divisions at the Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip and Putt National Championships on Saturday in Orlando, Fla. … GolfVisions Management Inc. will lease Village Green Golf Course in Mundelein, Ill., for a minimum of five years, assuming operations effective Jan. 15, 2008. … Gulf Harbour Country Club in Whangaparaoa, New Zealand, selects IMG as the golf course designer to lead its renovation and upgrade program. … Ruth’s Chris Steak House will be the presenting sponsor of the 50-Foot Putting Challenge at the Northern California Fall Golf Show, Oct. 12-14 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Calif.
K-Motion Interactive Promotes John Scheffler To Director Of K-Vest Education
K-Motion Interactive announces that John Scheffler has been promoted to director of golf swing training and education.
Tuscany Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV. selects Cybergolf to custom redesign and host the properties Web site
Tuscany Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev., selects Cybergolf to custom redesign and host the property’s website.
2007 PGA Fall Expo – An Unqualified Success Industry attendance increases 16%, PGA Golf Professional attendance up 14% & manufacturer participation grows by 12%
Officials for the PGA Fall Expo, held Sept. 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nev., report on the event’s success, in which industry attendance, PGA golf professional attendance and manufacturer participation were up by 16, 14 and 12 percent, respectively.
Golfweek Releases Annual College Preview Issue
Golfweek releases its annual college preview issue, which hit newsstands on Sept. 8.
SeeMore Introduces New mSeries Putters
The SeeMore Putter Co. introduces its mSeries putters, which feature 100 percent milled heads and the SeeMore RifleScope Technology.
