Cizen USA Inc., a global distributor and manufacturer, reaches an agreement as the licensee for all of the Nicklaus Golf Equipment Co. brands in Japan.
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Organizers of the Par-3 Shootout announce that the event at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Mich., will take a one-year hiatus in 2007 and return in 2008. The hiatus from 2007 competition will allow tournament organizers time to secure a multi-year sponsorship agreement. … Sector Sports & Associates LLC, announces the selection of Simpson & Partners to assist in the development of environmentally-friendly programs for the sports industry under Simpson’s ACES (American Carbon Emissions Solutions) program.
Upright Golf Introduces their Clubholder!
Upright Golf, a division of Egli & Associates Inc., introduces its Upright Clubholder, which fits in a golfers hand and attaches to any stainless steel shaft.
StoneTree Golf Club in Novato, Calif. selects Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online email marketing e-blast system for the facility
StoneTree Golf Club in Novato, Calif., selects Cybergolf to custom design and host a new Web site and online email marketing e-blast system for its facility.
PGA Professional Dean Wilson Plays A Zero Friction Golf Tee At The Verizon Heritage And Secures His Second Top-10 Finish Of The Season
Excel Golf Products Inc. reports that Zero Friction professional staff member Dean Wilson tied for 10th at the Verizon Heritage.
New ReelFit Styles Introduced
FootJoy introduces two new ReelFit golf shoes. The shoes are built on a new speed saddle pattern in two colorways: a white smooth with brown tumbled saddle and a white smooth with white tumbled saddle.
Uplink Breaks Record For 3rd Quarter
UpLink Corp. reports record-breaking company sales for its third quarter.
First Episode Of New Golf Life Series Launches April 23
Golf Life, an independent golf lifestyle television series, will debut its first episode of the 2007 season today, the week of April 23. Highlights of the first episode include a rare behind-the-scenes look at a major equipment launch and golf tips from Jim Furyk and Fred Funk.
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A PGA Play Golf America Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson, Texas. … SAP, a business software company, will sponsor the American Junior Golf Association‘s SAP Junior Open, June 11-14 at Red Tail Golf Club in Avon, Ohio. … Fallen Oak Golf Course in Biloxi, Miss., will host the second Governor’s Cup of Mississippi Golf Tournament on Monday, May 7. … Pat O’Brien has been named the teaching professional at Lakewood Country Club in Dallas, Texas. Among O’Brien’s best-known students are Ryder Cup teammates Zach Johnson and Vaughn Taylor. … Golf Value Marketing launches the Golf Value Club (www.golfvalueclub.com), a low-cost annual golf benefit program intended to provide members significant savings on spending for golf, travel, rental car and various other golf discounts.
Edwin Watt’s Golf 60-Store Retail Chain Joins Team of e21 Dealers
Element 21 Golf Co. announces that Edwin Watt’s Golf has joined the list of dealers carrying e21’s Emc2 line of equipment.
SkyGolf Announces Technology Partnership With LPGA
SkyGolf announces technology partnership with LPGA.
Trion:Z Gets Its Weekly Win At Hilton Head
Trion:Z reports that the winner of the Verizon Heritage Classic wore a red and yellow ionic/magnetic bracelet.
St. Joe Lands Three Courses in 2007/08 ZAGAT Survey of ‘America’s Top Golf Courses’
Camp Creek, SouthWood and Victoria Hills — award-winning golf properties developed by The St. Joe Company — appear in the 2007/08 ZAGAT Survey of "America’s Top Golf Courses."
Education A Major Focus At 17th ING Spring Conference at Turning Stone Resort & Casino June 3-7; Registration Deadline Has Arrived
The 17th ING Spring Conference, June 3-7 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y., will focus on education. Also, registration entries must be faxed or postmarked by today, Friday.
South Carolina And Myrtle Beach Area Selected As Top United States Golf Vacation Destinations Among Avid Golfers
South Carolina and the Myrtle Beach area were selected as the most desired golf vacation sites in the "Serious Golfer Travel & Resort Study" by Golf Datatech LLC.
NCAA’s Top Ranked Division I Golf Team – Arizona State University – Utilizing K-Vest Technology
Bentley Kinetics Inc., developer of the K-Vest golf instructional system, reports that members of the top-ranked Arizona State University golf team have been using its product.
Hubert Green, Curtis Strange to Become Members of World Golf Hall of Fame at Fall 2007 Induction Ceremony
Hubert Green and Curtis Strange will become members of the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2007. Green was selected in the Veteran’s category, while Strange was elected on the PGA Tour ballot.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fourth Women’s College Coaches’ Poll Of 2007
Florida Southern received six of seven first-place votes and is No. 1 in the Golf World/NGCA Division II Women’s Coaches’ Poll.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fourth Women’s College Coaches’ Poll Of 2007
Methodist is a unanimous No. 1 in this week’s Golf World/NGCA Division III Women’s Coaches’ Poll.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fourth Women’s College Coaches’ Poll Of 2007
Arizona State received 24 of 27 first-place votes and is No. 1 in this week’s Golf World/NGCA Division I Women’s Coaches’ Poll.