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.
OGIO Luggage Collection Outlasts Extreme Frequent Flyers
Ogio introduces its luggage collection.
Free Golf Coaching Proves A Success For Start And Stay
The English Golf Union and English Ladies’ Golf Association report on the success of its Free Golf Coaching campaign.
Bobby Jones Appoints Christian Arkins As Menswear Director Of Design
Bobby Jones announces that Christian Arkins has joined the company as menswear director of design.
Stonebridge Golf Club located in Claremore, OK. pick Cybergolf to host their Web site and email marketing system for the facility
Stonebridge Golf Club, located in Claremore, Okla., selects Cybergolf to host its website and e-mail marketing system.
18th Annual ING Spring Conference To Be Hosted By Atlantic City CVA And Sheraton Hotel
The International Network Of Golf will hold its 18th ING Spring Conference, May 27-31, 2008, in Atlantic City, N.J.
C-Thru Grips Offers Free Custom Hybrid Golf Club
C-Thru Grips and Magique Golf join to offer a custom-fitted hybrid club with a C-Thru Grips golf grip.
