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Fujikura Composites America, Inc.

Fujikura Composites America Inc. reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, it was the No. 1 driver shaft brand at the British Open, U.S. Bank Championship, HSBC Women’s World Match Play Championship and Price Cutter Charity Championship.

BRIEFLY

Entries will close for the Georgia State Golf Association‘s 10th Senior Women’s Championship, set for Aug. 20-21 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, will close on Wednesday, July 25. For information, call 800-949-4742 or email info@gsga.org. … Mi Hyun Kim commits to play in the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship, Sept. 3-9 in Rogers, Ark. … Reigning champion Tom Jenkins commits to play the SAS Championship, Sept. 21-23 in Cary N.C. … Groove Equipment Ltd. signs former Australian Amateur champion David Gleeson, who will used the GEL Ruby model putter for the first time at the British Open Championship. … Golfer Mortgages now offers its lending services and consultation to the continental U.S. Golfer Mortgages serves real estate clients including first time home buyers, golf vacation home purchasers, and premium residential and commercial clientele. … Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore, with stores in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, S.C., will hold free golf clinics for juniors on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer. The beginner clinics will be held 5:30-6 p.m. and 7-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Intermediate clinics will be held 6:15-6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. … The newest Motion Golf studio opened July 21 in White Plains, N.Y. Previously only available for use by TaylorMade-sponsored golfers and PGA teaching pros, the Motion Golf Imaging system is now available to the public. Also, Motion Golf names Derwynne Honan as director of its new studio in Syosset, NY. … Ginn Resorts introduces its "Ginn Golf Challenge" — five rounds of signature golf in four days on five courses at two luxury resorts. It’s available for $630 per golfer until Dec. 31. … Entries are currently being accepted for the Northwest Club Challenge, set for Sept. 15-16 at Plantation Golf Club in Destin, Fla. Entries close Aug. 22 and is the event is open to all amateur golfers and each team consists of four members from the same club. To enter, go to www.fsga.org. … The U.S. Golf Association has published two supplemental research documents relating to the February 2007 proposal to change groove regulations. These research reports cover 1) a statistical analysis of PGA Tour data; and 2) the effect of rough height on groove performance. These reports can be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org/equipment/notices/PGA_Tour_Skill_Rankings.pdf and www.usga.org/equipment/notices/LongRoughHeightReport.pdf. Any questions regarding these reports should be directed to Dick Rugge at 908-781-5490 or drugge@usga.org. … The fourth Birdies for Kids Fundraiser will be held Aug. 20 at Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas. All proceeds will benefit the NTPGA Junior Golf Foundation’s Golf-In-School Program and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. For information, go to www.active.com/donate/birdiesforkids07. … Dynalign Golf LLC announces that its Golf Shotmaker Manual is now available on Amazon.com. … GolfTracker releases its new stand-alone system, GolfTracker Asset Manager 1.0. This system helps golf course managers maximize the efficiency of their equipment and personnel through the use of GPS technology and detailed, web-based reporting. … The Golf Channel‘s "Playing Lessons from the Pros" series will celebrate its 100th episode with Annika Sorenstam on July 25 at 9 p.m. ET.

Eva Longoria joins with the Callaway Golf Foundation and Entertainment Industry Foundation for the Callaway Golf Foundation Challenge to drive breakthroughs in ovarian cancer

Award-winning actress Eva Longoria has been named the lead ambassador for a new public service campaign, created in partnership between the Callaway Golf Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, aimed at raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer prevention. Longoria will appear in both TV and print public service announcements to encourage women to better understand their risks for the disease and to urge them to get involved in the cause.

PG Professional Golf

PG Professional Golf becomes an official distributor for Accusport’s Vector Pro Launch Monitor.

Power Performance Rankings

R.W. Eaks, with his victory at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, moved from seventh to third in the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour. Loren Roberts remains No. 1.