The Teaching Network approves the OptoSmart Laser Line Putting Trainer as an endorsed training aid.
Excel Golf Products Proudly Introduce Their New Revolutionary Tocare Grip Line
Excel Golf Products Inc. develops another division exclusively for the manufacturing and distribution of Tocare Golf Grips.
Golf Pride® Unveils New 2007 Grip Series, Highlighting Unprecedented Technology, Durability And Styling
Eaton Corp. introduces its latest line of Golf Pride brand grips for the 2007 season.
2006 Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament Sets Record With $450,000 In Donations
Monday After the Masters tournament officials announce that proceeds from the 2006 Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament totaled $450,000, breaking the previous high of $425,000 in 2005.
BRIEFLY
The U.S. Pro Golf Tour names Steve Thorwald as new tour director of the California Players Tour. The Callifornia Players Tour will conduct 16 regional events in 2007, with purses of $125,000. … Travel + Leisure Golf names Ballyneal in Holyoke, Colo., as the course of the year for 2006, and lists Bayonne Golf Club in Bayonne, N.J., Erin Hills Golf Course in Hartford, Wisc., and Pinnacle Point Golf Club in Mossel Bay, South Africa among the top 10 new courses of the past year. … Golf Range Magazine announces its annual listing of the "Top 100 Golf Ranges in America." This year’s list is available in the November/December issue and online at www.GolfRange.org. … Jim McLean Golf Schools Canada launches the Jim McLean VIP Tour Club, which enables Jim McLean enthusiasts to save $75 off every golf school or 15 percent off any private lesson taken within a 12-month period. … Shoemaker Ecco extends its endorsement agreement with Colin Montgomerie. Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Montgomerie will wear Ecco golf shoes exclusively during all on-course activities, appear at Ecco functions and participate in product development.
Rife Putters Make Golf Digest’s Hot List For The 2nd Year In A Row
Rife Putters reports that it has made Golf Digest‘s "Hot List" for the second straight year. Rife’s Aussie Blade putter made the list.
Intercontinental Doha Appointed Official Hotel Of Commercialbank Qatar Masters
The InterContinental Doha, one of Qatar’s five-star hotels, has been appointed official hotel for the 10th Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Jan. 25-28.
Golf Industry Mourns The Loss Of One Of Its Own
H. Harold MacNeill, founder of MacNeill Engineering/Champ Spikes, died on Friday, Jan. 5.
Correction
Mark Studer was elected president of the Pennsylvania Golf Association for 2007.
Lucas Glover Joins Nike Golf Tour Staff
Nike Golf signs Lucas Glover to a multi-year endorsement agreement. Glover will represent Nike Golf in clubs, ball, footwear, glove, bag, headwear and accessories.
Michas Joins Forefront As Director Of Product Design
ForeFront Holdings names Luke Michas as director of product design.
Face Forward Technologies Announces The Acquisition Of Hamilton Putters
Face Forward Technologies announces the acquisition of Hamilton Putters and will introduce the new f2 Hamilton Series putters at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.
Infiniti Golf Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Infiniti Golf celebrates its 20th anniversary with the announcement that it will introduce new driver, iron and wedge models for 2007.
Verdina Sizzles On Golf For Women’s Hot List In The January/February 2007 Issue
Verdina reports its inclusion in Golf for Women‘s "2007 Hot List" in the January/February issue.
Adams Golf Signs LPGA Star And HSBC Women’s World Match Play Champion, Brittany Lincicome
Adams Golf signs its first LPGA player, Brittany Lincicome.
Benjamin Makes Hole-In-One With Volvik ST 446 Ball
FLGolf Inc. reports on the latest hole-in-one made with the Volvik ST446 ball.
Iconic Sport Featured In Prestigious International Textile Manufacturer’s Annual Catalogue.
Iconic Sport reports that selected garments from its line will be featured in the 2007 Zoom Catalogue, an apparel industry publication published by Swiss-based Schoeller Textil AG.
Stage Set For Richest-Ever Commercialbank Qatar Masters
Commercialbank Qatar Masters reports on what will be its richest-ever tournament, Jan. 25-28.
Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund Offers Two-for-One Golf And Ski Cards For 2007 Seasons
The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund, with the Vermont Golf Association, introduces 2-for-1 golf and ski discount cards.
Golf Foundation Of Texas Signs Meng & Associates
The Golf Foundation of Texas has selected Meng & Associates Inc. of Georgetown, Texas, for public relations support.