G. Buff White is named vice president of western sales for Harry Vardon Golf USA.
Lord Daniel Sportswear appoints new sales rep in Southeast
Lord Daniel Sportswear announces that Doug Applegate will represent all of Lord Daniel’s golf apparel lines to Georgia, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Imperial Headwear renews partnership with AGM
Imperial Headwear announces its partnership renewal with the Association of Golf Merchandisers for 2007. Imperial originally joined AGM in 1989 as its second vendor partner member.
PAHR headed for PGA Show
PAHR announces it will showcase its 2007 men’s and women’s apparel lines at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.
Puma signs Tanihara
Puma signs Hideto Tanihara to an endorsement agreement and will supply Tanihara golf footwear and apparel in 2007. Tanihara has won four tour titles in Japan and was second on the Japan money list in 2006.
Kate Lord Signs LPGA Tour Professional Brittany Lincicome
Ahead signs Brittany Lincicome to an endorsement deal to wear the Kate Lord apparel line and headwear on tour.
The Pines Golf Club Of Tucson, AZ Selects The CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution To Boost Their Internet Marketing Revenue.
The Pines Golf Club of Tucson, Ariz., selects CourseTrends‘ golf marketing solution.
Mitchell® Golf Organizes Panel Of PGA Members To Conduct Seminar At PGA Merchandise Show
Mitchell Golf organizes panel of six PGA professionals to conduct seminar at PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27.
FLGolf Reports On Latest Hole-In-One With Volvik Crystal
FLGolf reports on the latest hole-in-one made with the Volvik Crystal golf ball.
Hills/Forrest Busy At Home But Especially Abroad
Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates announces a series of new design commissions on both sides of the Atlantic.
John Allan Named President Of Q-Link USA; Former Director Of Sales To Lead Company Into New, Non-Golf Areas
Q-Link USA Inc. names John Allan as president. Allan had formerly been director of sales.
Zero Friction Golf Tees Land First Victory Of The 2007 Season At First PGA Tour Event
Excel Golf Products Inc. reports that the winner of the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship used its Zero Friction golf tee.
Garb Inc. To Launch Line Of Children’s In-Stock Basic Apparel At The 2007 PGA Merchandise Show
Garb Inc. will unveil its 2007 children’s golf and resort apparel line at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.
Golf Flagstick Advertising Enters Into Agreement With Standard Golf Company
Golf Flagstick Advertising enters into an agreement with Standard Golf Co. for the exclusive U.S. manufacturing of the new Advertising Flagstick and Advertising Putting Green Flagstick.
BuffaloGolfer.Com debuts BuffaloGolfer Live!
BuffaloGolfer.com debuts BuffaloGolfer.Live Web series.
Talbots Becomes A Supporting Sponsor For The EWGA
National retailer Talbots becomes a supporting sponsor for the Executive Women’s Golf Association.
Rife’s Island Series Barbados Putter Wins Golf Magazine’s Club Test
Rife Putters‘ Island Series Barbados putter wins Golf magazine’s club test.
Golf Digest Selects Sundance Course At A-Ga-Ming Among The Best New Courses In The Country
The new Sundance golf course at A-Ga-Ming Resort in Elk Rapids, Mich., has been selected by Golf Digest, as one of the "Best New Courses" in America.
BRIEFLY
Myrtle Point Golf Club in Powell River, British Columbia, appoints Total e Golf to manage golf operations. … The latest Golf Smarter podcast features an interview with club designer Tom Wishon. In the interview, Wishon says: "Golf clubs are not ‘one size fits all,’ yet that’s precisely the way they’ve been sold for decades. At least 80 percent of the people who play golf would play better and achieve lower scores if they would find a custom clubmaker who could build a set to match each golfer’s unique characteristics." … The February issue of Golf magazine features its 2007 reader survey and an interview with CBS analyst Nick Faldo. … The Mississippi Development Authority Division of Tourism announces Fiscal Year 2006 sales (July 1 2005-June 30 2006) at Mississippi public golf courses increased 8.6 percent over FY 2005.
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