Harrison Sports‘ new Mugen Prototype graphite shaft was used by Rory Sabbatini en route to his win at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
Player’s Pass Promotes Andy Mears To President, National Expansion Continues
Player’s Pass promotes Andy Mears to the position of president.
Jim Furyk and Proforce V2 Capture No. 1 in Driving Accuracy
United Sports Technologies reports that Jim Furyk used its UST Proforce V2 graphite shaft en route to a second-place finish at the Crowne Plaza Invitation at Colonial and leads the PGA Tour in Driving Accuracy Percentage, hitting a tour-leading 75.31 percent of fairways played this season.
Mackey is Named Director of Marketing at Olde Sycamore
Denise Mackey has been named director of marketing, memberships and events at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation in Charlotte, N.C.
Magique Golf Named as SDGA Guest Speaker
Sean Sheppard of Magique Golf has been named as a guest speaker in the summer semester at the San Diego Golf Academy‘s Phoenix, Ariz., campus.
The LPGA Foundation receives $1 million gift from Dolores Hope
The Ladies Professional Golf Association Foundation announces the receipt of a $1 million gift from Dolores Hope, wife of the late entertainer Bob Hope. It is the largest single gift bestowed to the LPGA Foundation since its creation in 1991.
Cobra Golf founder continues service on Advisory Council
Tom Crow, founder of Cobra Golf and former Australia Amateur golf champion, contributes $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
GolfTraxx
GolfTraxx expands its target audience to include users of stand-alone GPS devices.
Leonard, Azinger, And Clarke To Play In Buick Open
Former Buick Open champion Justin Leonard, Paul Azinger and Darren Clarke are among the early commitments to the Buick Open field. The tournament is scheduled for June 25-July 1 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.
17th Annual ING Spring Conference: Product Launches, Education & Great Trips For Prizes
The 17th ING Spring Conference next week at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y., will feature product launches from several companies, educational forums and networking opportunities.
Employment Ad
Gary Player Design seeks a plan production specialist.
Kissimmee Bay Country Club of Kissimmee, FL selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Kissimmee Bay Country Club in Kissimmee, Fla., selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution.
Timacuan Golf & Country Club Offers Father’s Day Gift Packs
Timacuan Golf and Country Club in Lake Mary, Fla., announces its Father’s Day gift packs.
AHEAD Offers U.S. Open Headwear, Apparel and Accessories
AHEAD will offer a wide selection of U.S. Open headwear, apparel and accessories at this year’s second major, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., June 14-17.
Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, WA. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online marketing e-blast system for the facility
Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. picks Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online marketing e-blast system for the facility.
Power Performance Rankings
Denis Watson moves up from 8th to 1st in the Power Performance Rankings with his victory at the Senior PGA Championship.
The Sizemore Collection Ships Into Exclusive Retailers
The Sizemore Collection announces that the company began shipping its spring and summer orders.
BRIEFLY
Andy Bischel of UNLV has been named the recipient of the 2007 Jan Strickland Assistant Coach of the Year Award, the Golf Coaches Association of America announces. … Bischel finished his ninth season with the Rebel golf program this year, helping lead them to 17 wins during his career. Also, the GCAA names Sam Korbe of Tulsa and Roberto Castro of Georgia Tech as co-recipients of the 2007 Byron NelÂåÂson Award. … Five associate members successfully completed all requirements and were elected regular members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects at the organization’s recent 61st annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. Attaining regular membership were Ty Butler (Charlotte, N.C.); George Clifton (Deland, Fla.); Paul Cowley (St. Simons Island, Ga.); Gil Hanse (Malvern, Pa.); and Brian Lussier (Morrisville, N.C.). … PGATour.com will air PGATour.com Live@the Memorial on the 12th hole, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today, and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. … Golf Punk magazine agrees to sponsor the Chart Hills Ladies English Open, July 5-7. … Nigeria confirms it will compete in the International Pairs‘ International Final, July 1-3 in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Duramed FUTURES Tour Ad Campaign "Playing For My Life" Breaks June 1st
The Duramed Futures Tour advertising campaign "Playing For My Life" is scheduled to start online June 1 with a series of banner ads and videos. The print campaign will begin running in major golf publications starting in July.
Five More Players Exempt For 2007 U.S. Women’s Open; 68 Now Fully Exempt
Five players — Beth Bader, Kyeong Bae, Hye Jung Choi, Sarah Lee and Angela Park — have earned full exemptions into the 2007 U.S. Women’s Open with the close of another exemption category. There are now 68 players fully exempt into this year’s championship.