GPS Industries Inc. reports the installation of its Wi-Fi-powered, advertising-enhanced GPS systems at six international golf destinations, including Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club in British Columbia, Canada.
Red White & Blue Invitational To Be Held At Mystic Dunes Golf Club
Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Fla., will host the inaugural Red White & Blue Invitational on Sunday, July 1.The deadline for entry is Thursday, June 28.
Golfweek’s Coverage Of The NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Golf Championships Takes College Golf To A New Level
Golfweek.com reports that its live video streams from the 2007 NCAA Golf Championships drew more than 462,000 page views during four days of men’s and women’s competition.
Feel Golf’s Dart Thrower Wedges Win Prestigious Baggy Award from Golf Illustrated
Feel Golf‘s Dart Thrower wedges receives a Baggy Award by Golf Illustrated magazine in the outstanding achievement product category.
KZG Launches Traveling Fitters Program
KZG initiates the KZG Traveling Fitter Program, designed to bring a Tour Fit level of personalized custom clubfitting to golfers of any skill level.
Boccieri Golf Wins ‘Stevie’ Award For Magazine Ad
Boccieri Golf, maker of the Heavy Putter, was honored at the 2007 American Business Awards for its magazine advertisements.
Dennis Walters To Appear At The 2007 U.S. Women’s Open
Trick-shot artist Dennis Walters and his dog Benji Hogan will give an exhibition on Wednesday, June 27 at 1 p.m. on the driving range of Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., as part of the Catch the Spirit program at the U.S. Women’s Open.
Golfalot.com Price Index In UK & USA Both Rise By 1%
Golfalot.com reports that the price index in the United Kingdom and United State rose by 1 percent in June.
Marriott Golf Unveils Nick Faldo Designed Championship Course At Cottonwood Hills Golf Club
Marriott Golf, in partnership with Cottonwood Hills LLC, unveils the Nick Faldo-designed Championship Golf Course at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club in Hutchinson, Kan.
GolfGym Becomes a Sponsor For "The Mulligan Man"
Golf Gym becomes a sponsor for Eric Tracy, a.k.a. The Mulligan Man, who entertains at charity golf events throughout southern California.
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ClubTec reports that Fox Den Country Club of Farragut, Tenn., has selected its WebTec community websites and hosting product. Also, Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, Fla., moves to ClubTec’s SQL club management solutions. … Bob Hope Chrysler Classic officials announce that SilverRock Resort will make its debut as a tournament course in the 2008 Classic. … Gil Morgan, Larry Laoretti and Fuzzy Zoeller commit to play in the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, July 13-15. … Avendra renews its contracts with its five founding customer partners — ClubCorp, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Global Hyatt Corp., InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott International — through 2010. … Luxottica Group will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Oakley for a cash purchase price of $29.30 per share, together with the purchase of all outstanding options and other equity rights at the same price per share less the exercise price. The total purchase price will be approximately $2.1 billion. … Alexis Thompson, the youngest to ever qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open at 12-years of age, will be featured on the Golf Channel‘s "Golf Central Primetime," Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
International organization honors Adidas Golf
Adidas Golf wins a Best of the Best Award from Red Dot for its Tour360 II golf shoe. Adidas Golf’s shoe was one of 43 products out of 2,548 submissions chosen for the award.
Nike Golf turns in record fiscal year
Nike Golf announces national sales award recipients for fiscal year 2007.
Arkins joins Bobby Jones team
Bobby Jones announces that Christian Arkins has joined the company as menswear director of design.
Proforce V2 LD Shaft Top Tennessee Shoot-Out
Horsepower Golf reports that the Proforce V2 Long Drive shaft was used by the second-, third- and fourth-place finishers at the Tennessee Shoot-Out long drive competition.
adidas Golf Wins red dot Design Award
Adidas Golf wins a Best of the Best Award from Red Dot for its innovative Tour360 II golf shoe. Adidas Golf’s shoe was one of 43 products out of 2,548 submissions chosen for the award.
Tim Gillis Named Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Graphite Design
Graphite Design announces that Tim Gillis has been named vice president of sales and marketing.
Nike Golf Announces National Sales Award Recipients for Fiscal Year 2007
Nike Golf announces national sales award recipients for fiscal year 2007.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Ad Council Join LPGA to Promote Healthy Living
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its contract with the Ad Council joins the LPGA to launch a new series of national public service advertisements designed to prevent childhood obesity by encouraging physical activity among children.
Technology Training Associates (TTA) expands Jonas Territory to Caribbean and Central America
Technology Training Associates, a provider of Jonas Club Management Solutions, expands into the Caribbean and Central America.