Nike Golf discovers that an unauthorized manufacturing variance occurred and that a number of drivers fell out of Nike Golf’s approved engineering specifications. There is no impact on the safety or durability of the product, but the company is implementing the Nike Golf SUMO2 Conformance Program, which recommends to golfers that they send their purchased SUMO² drivers to Nike Golf in exchange for a new SUMO² driver.
Prestigious Ross Award to Highlight ASGCA’s 61st Annual Meeting in Atlanta
The 61st American Society of Golf Course Architects meeting will be April 27-May 2 and Dr. Michael Hurdzan will receive the association’s Donald Ross Award.
BRIEFLY
Ballfinders.com, in conjunction with its Ballfinder Scout product, announces a promotion to send two people to see the Masters’ practice and first two rounds. For information, go to ballfinders.com. … Landscapes Unlimited of Lincoln, Neb., will collaborate with Jeff Brauer on the $3.67-million renovation of Weeks Park Golf Course in Wichita Falls, Texas. … Simmlands Insurance continues as title sponsor of the 2007 Ontario PGA Seniors Tour. … The London Golf Show and Today’s Golfer will award "The Ultimate Golf Prize" at this year’s show, April 26-29. The prize includes a free year’s golf membership; a week’s five-star holiday; personal golf lessons from one of the U.K.’s leading coaches; a full set of top-of-the-range clubs; an electric golf trolley; a personally-tailored outfit from a leading designer; a rangefinder; a waterproof suit, umbrella, shoes, cap, glove and balls. … Trophy Golf Management officially changes its company name to Trophy Golf & Resorts to better reflect the company’s current business portfolio and where it is headed in terms of new business providing development, consulting and management services to recreational real estate, lodging properties and resorts. … Long Drivers of America announces that junior long drive champions Justin James and Jamie Sadlowski will be featured during March on "Sports Stars of Tomorrow," a national TV sports program that spotlights emerging athletes. … Writer Lou Hays publishes "Make Your Golf Dream A Reality," which illustrates basic golf fundamentals in an easy-to-understand format and shows golfers how to achieve lower scores with the swing they already possess. … Entries will close on March 21 for the Georgia State Golf Association‘s 10th Georgia Women’s Match Play Championship, April 12-14 at Sunset Hills Country Club in Carrollton. Qualified players may enter online at the GSGA Web site at www.gsga.org. … Indiana University will host the Hoosier Women’s Golf Camp, June 8-9 and 15-16. Topics to be covered in the camp include the short and long game, video analysis, team building and understanding of teammates. The Hoosier Golf Coaches Clinic will be July 13. For information, contact Clint Wallman at cwallman@indiana.edu or 812-856-5280.
Etonic Worldwide Names Tom Elwell CEO
Etonic Worldwide hires industry veteran Tom Elwell as the company’s CEO.
SMT Clubheads Continues To Dominate
SMT Golf reports that the second-, third- and fourth-place finishers at the Sleephaven Longdrive International in Adelaide, Australia, used its clubheads.
Adams Golf Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Financial Results
Adams Golf reports net sales of $13.1 million for its fourth quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2006, as compared to $9.7 million in the comparable period of 2005.
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort Announces Rates, Stay-and-Play Packages for 2007
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., announces its 2007 golf and stay-and-play package rates.
Evian Masters moves to a Sunday finish
The LPGA and the Evian Masters announce that this year’s tournament will conclude on Sunday instead of the traditional Saturday finish for the mid-summer event in Evian-Les-Bains, France. The event now will be played July 26-29.
PCA Opening another branch/partner in the UK
Golf Scene Ltd. partners with the Professional Caddies Association to produce a new PCA Caddies Training Manual.
GolfTraxx
GolfTraxx‘s latest software release for Palm, LifeDrive, Treo 650, Treo 680 and Treo 700P devices now comes in two configurations.
Golden Horseshoe Offers Offers Summer Junior Golf Programs
The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and Spotswood Course in Williamsburg, Va., announce their junior golf programs, starting in late June through early August.
Airport National Golf Course of Cedar Rapids, IA selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Airport National Golf Course of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution.
Crystal Mountain Resort Selects Resort & Golf Marketing
Resort & Golf Marketing has been selected by Crystal Mountain Resort to assist in its public relations and promotional efforts.
BRIEFLY
Cutter & Buck signs PGA Tour player Heath Slocum to an endorsement agreement throughout 2007. Terms of the contract were not announced. … Max Out Golf secures two U.S. patents for its Integrated Golf Measurement System (IGMS). The patents cover the Max Out Golf performance-fitting process. … Course-guide specialist 3DEagleView expands its portfolio of courses by signing four-time Ryder Cup venue The Belfry. … The World Series of Golf, a tournament that combines golf and the wagering of poker, is set for May 13-17 at Primm Valley Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev. The tournament features a purse of $750,000 and will be aired on NBC.
Champions Tour: AT&T Champions Classic
March 16 – March 18 | Valencia Country Club, Valenica, Calif.
Futures Tour: Greater Tampa Duramed Futures Classic
March 16 – March 18 | Summerfield Crossings Golf Club, Riverview, Fla.
Lija inks Bakken, Tucker to extensions
Lija extends its endorsement agreements with tour pros Katie Bakken and Kristina Tucker.
Champ on winner’s feet at PODS
Champ reports that the winner of the PODS Championship used its spikes.
Countryside Golf & Country Club in Naples, FL selects TTA and Jonas Software
Countryside Golf and Country Club in Naples, Fla., selects Technology Training Associates to provide and install the fully-integrated Jonas Software system to manage all aspects of the club operations.
USGA Members Offered First Chance For 2008 U.S. Open Tickets
The U.S. Golf Association announces that USGA members have the chance to buy week-long ticket packages for the 2008 U.S. Open before they go on sale to the general public. The 2008 championship will be played at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., June 9-15.
