Grafalloy reports that the winners of the Champions and Nationwide tours used its ProLaunch Red shafts.
Ogio’s Vision Proves Award-worthy
Ogio‘s Shling-enabled golf bag, the Ogio Vision, has been honored with Golf Illustrated Magazine‘s 2006 "Editor’s Choice" award.
Volvik PROsPECT ball wins again!
Volvik Golf Balls reports on its new Prospect ball that was used by the winner of the inaugural Ohio Champions tournament.
Srixon names its regional and national sales representatives of the year
Srixon names its regional and national sales representatives of the year — Bob Schultz (southern regional), Glenn Salwak (central regional), Jay Gallo (northeast regional), Ken Maly (national and western regional) and Raymond Alain (Canadian regional).
Three Srixon Staff Players Among 10 To Make The Cut In All Four Majors
By virtue of their performances at the PGA Championship, Srixon staff professionals Jim Furyk, Robert Allenby and Miguel Angel Jimenez are three of only 10 players that made the cut in all four major championships.
Bentley Kinetics Announces K-Vest Demo Day Program For PGA/LPGA Professionals
Bentley Kinetics Inc. schedules instructional K-Vest demo days for PGA and LPGA golf professionals. Demo days are scheduled in New York, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Atlanta, among other markets.
Softspikes Dominates The Field At Reno-tahoe Open And WGC – Bridgestone International
Softspikes reports that more than two-third of the fields at the Reno-Tahoe Open and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational used its cleats. Also, Pulsar was the No. 1 choice among plastic cleat wearers at both events.
LifeLock Identity Theft Service Protecting Golf Coaches
LifeLock, which deals with identity theft prevention, will partner with the Golf Coaches Association of America to offer protection to its members.
PGA of America, PGA Golf Exhibitions Welcomes the Return of Callaway Golf Company to 2007 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention
The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions welcome the return of the Callaway Golf Co. in an expanded role during the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show and Convention held January in Orlando, Fla.
Trion:Z Breaks Tradition In Its First Major Win
Trion:Z reports that its ionic/magnetic bracelets were worn by the winner of the Jeld-Wen Tradition.
Idea Pro: #1 Hybrid At Nationwide, Champions Tour Events
Adams Golf reports that its Idea Pro was the most played hybrid on the Champions and Nationwide tours last week, and was the No. 2 hybrid at both the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and Reno-Tahoe Open.
AGT Relocates National Championship to Palmetto Dunes
The Amateur Golf Tour selects Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head, S.C., as the host site for its 2006 National Championship.
IROD Delivers Victory on LPGA Tour
United Sports Technologies reports that the first- and second-place finishers at the Wendy’s Championship for Children used its IROD Hybrid shaft.
Walter J. Travis Cup decided in Lookout Point’s favor
Lookout Point Golf Club of Fonthill, Ontario, Canada, ends the three-year reign of Stafford Country Club and wins the 2006 Walter J. Travis Cup.
Accupath Putters Sales Continue to Increase
Tour Golf Products Inc. announces continued sales increases for its 2006-introduced line of Accupath putters.
Bonfit America, Inc. Announces Specials For 2006 Fall PGA Expo
Bonfit America, makers of the Brush-T and the golf game Qolf, will offer a series of special deals exclusively for buyers and retailers attending the 2006 Fall PGA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 13-14.
Bridgestone Invitational Becomes A Swooshfest With Woods Prevailing
Tiger Woods defeated fellow Nike Golf tour staff member Stewart Cink on the fourth playoff hole at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger signs on through 2009
The LPGA and the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic announce that the tournament extends its relationship with the LPGA through 2009.
Bridgestone Golf Worldwide Tour Team Comes Up Aces At Reno-Tahoe Open
Bridgestone Golf staff player Will Mackenzie recorded his first PGA Tour victory at the Reno-Tahoe Open and used its Tour B330-S golf ball.
BRIEFLY
The Golf Channel will run a special replay of Sunday’s U.S. Amateur Championship 36-hole match play final on Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 8-10 p.m. ET. The replay will also feature interviews with finalists Richie Ramsay and John Kelly. â?¦ CBS Sports‘ coverage of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday, Aug. 27, scored a 6.2/13 average household overnight rating/share, up 19 percent from last year and 107 percent from 2004. â?¦ Dunning Golf staff player Bob Estes finishes second at the Reno-Tahoe Open. â?¦ The Tiger Woods Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary and reports it has reached an estimated 10 million young people through various programs including the Tiger Woods Learning Center, the Start Something character development program, and the TWF Programmatic Grants and Youth Clinics. â?¦ Graphite Design International reports that its YS-6 model was used by the driving accuracy leader at the Reno-Tahoe Open. â?¦ Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa, Calif., will host one of the 128 local qualifying events for the Pinnacle Exceptional Driver Championship on Saturday, Sept. 9.
