Jencess Software & Technologies Inc. announces that Kelly Shubert has joined the company as director of operations.
Dates Set For 2007 Wendy’s Champions Skins Game
The Wendy’s Champions Skins Game will celebrate its 20th year by returning to Wailea Golf Club in Maui, Hawaii, Jan. 13-14.
Rifle Project X Wins HSBC World Match Play Championship
Rifle reports that the winner of the HSBC World Match Play Championship used its Project X shafts in his irons.
Dates announced for 2009 Solheim Cup
The LPGA announces that the 2009 Solheim Cup will be played from Aug. 21-23 at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill.
First Hole-In-One
Volvik reports on the latest hole-in-one made with its Crystal golf ball.
Bill Forrest Named PGA Of America National Teacher Of The Year
Bill Forrest, director of instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been named the PGA of America‘s Teacher of the Year.
Butterfield Trail Golf Club which opens in 2007 in El Paso, TX. selects Cybergolf to design and host a web site and online marketing e-blast newsletter system for the facility
Butterfield Trail Golf Club, which opens in 2007 in El Paso, Texas, selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing e-blast newsletter system for its facility.
Digital Golf Partners with Venus Golf and Debbie Steinbach
Digital Golf forms a strategic partnership with Venus Golf to promote women’s golf.
Paul Casey Uses His Nike Golf Arsenal to Romp to Resounding Victory at HSBC World Match Play Championship in Pre-Ryder Cup Week
Nike Golf‘s Paul Casey won the HSBC World Match Play Championship.
Ben Curtis Trusts Titleist From Tee-to-Green For Second Win of the Year
Titleist reports that Ben Curtis won the 84 Lumber ClassicM/b> playing its Pro V1x golf ball and a full bag of Titleist golf clubs.
Callaway Golf Is 2006 Winner of BBB International Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
Callaway Golf Co. is named the winner of the 2006 Better Business Bureau International Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, topping a field of more than 1,000 international businesses.
BRIEFLY
Jimmy Fund Golf, the oldest and largest grassroots golf program for charity in the country, this season raised $5.9 million for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. … Lake of Isles‘ North Course in North Stonington, Conn., is listed as one of Golf Magazine‘s "Top 100 Courses You Can Play" in its September issue. … The Caulfeild Apparel Group announces the addition of Daniela Cote as its new rep for the Alberta, Canada, province. Cote will represent all of the company’s brands, which include Izod G, Fidra, Sun Mountain Outerwear and Cutter & Buck. … Dunning Golf extends its endorsement agreement with John Senden. Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Senden will wear the company’s golf apparel exclusively during all on-course activities and help in product development. … ECCO introduces its spring/summer 2007 U.S. collection of classic and causal model men’s golf shoes featuring four completely new styles alongside seven returning favorites. … The Golf Channel‘s "The Big Break VI: Trump National" will begin with a 90-minute premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 10 p.m. ET. Also, tonight, Tuesday at 8 ET, The Golf Channel will premiere "Countdown to 2007," a 10-week series of specials designed to prepare viewers for a new era of PGA Tour coverage and relive some of the greatest golf moments of the past. … The Mississippi Development Authority announces that several state golf courses have been selected to Golf Magazine‘s "Top 100 Courses You Can Play 2006-2007" — Dancing Rabbit (No. 32) and Grand Bear (No. 90). … CNL Income Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust focused on lifestyle properties, acquires Bear Creek Golf Club in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area from Bear Creek DFW Associates Ltd.. CNL Income Properties has leased the club’s two 18-hole courses to an affiliate of Billy Casper Golf LLC for operation under a 22-year triple-net lease. … Graphite Design International reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, its shaft models were used by two top-four finishers at the 84 Lumber Classic.
Bobby Jones becomes benefit provider
The Bobby Jones Co. becomes a benefits provider for the Executive Women’s Golf Association, offering discounts on the Bobby Jones women’s collection to EWGA members.
ECCO debuts early ’07 lines
ECCO introduces its spring/summer 2007 U.S. collection of classic and causal model men’s golf shoes featuring four completely new styles alongside seven returning favorites.
Dunning, Senden extend relationship
Dunning Golf extends its endorsement agreement with John Senden. Complete terms were not released, but according to the multi-year agreement Senden will wear Dunning Golf apparel exclusively during on-course activities and help in product development.
Bite headlines at World Am
Bite Footwear reports that it was the No. 1 selling shoe at the PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Aug 28-Sept. 1.
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – As Of 9-18-06 WgwrId Rank Change Name Country Events TotalPoints AveragePoints 1673 1 0…
Nor Cal Open Pro-Am set for Saddle Creek Resort
The Northern California PGA announces that the Northern California Open Pro-Am will be held Sunday, Sept. 24, at Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif.
Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle, TX selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle, Texas, selects the CourseTrends core golf marketing solution to boost its Internet marketing revenue.
July Decline in Rounds in Stark Contrast to Month’s Favorable Weather
Pellucid Corp. reports the industry suffered a setback in July with the combination of declining rounds against the backdrop of more favorable weather compare to year-ago. Golf Datatech reports a 1 percent decrease in rounds played for the month while Pellucid showed a 9 percent favorability in Golf Playable Hours for the period.