Nike Golf previews its new Unitized putter line at the PGA Championship. The Unitized’s head and shaft are designed and engineered as one piece, and will be available in four models — the Tiempo, Retro, Neo and the Techno.
Jim Furyk To Play In 2006 HSBC World Match Play Championship
Jim Furyk confirms that he will play in the HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Club, Sept. 14-17.
Volvik Crystal Golf Ball Aces
Volvik Golf Balls reports on the latest holes-in-one made with its balls.
Srixon’s Jim Furyk Now Ranked Third In World
Srixon staff professional Jim Furyk has moved to third in the world, up four spots from the beginning of the season when he put a full arsenal of Srixon golf clubs and golf ball in his bag.
Horsepower Golf’s Pat Dempsey Sings Another Tune
Horsepower Golf owner Pat Dempsey has been selected to sing the Star-Spangled Banner and O Canada on Friday, Aug. 18, before the Toronto-Baltimore baseball game.
Bionic Gloves Launches "Hands-on Golf" Video Podcast
Bionic Golf Gloves introduces a video podcast, a golf tip program that allows viewers to interact by making suggestions for future tips via video phone or e-mail.
Tony Jacklin Opens World Golf Hall of Fame Exhibit at National Museum Of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History in Dublin
World Golf Hall of Fame member and four-times European Ryder Cup captain Tony Jacklin officially opened the new exhibit, "World Golf Hall of Fame and Waterford Crystal Present: A Tribute to The Ryder Cup," at the National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History at Collins Barracks in Dublin, Irelnd, on Wednesday night.
Spirol – By Design
Glenbrae Golf launches a new version of its Spirol Seamless Lambswool knitwear. The range, named "Spirol – By Design" will be available in crew and V neck styles in a choice of three colors — stone, ochre and olive — selected from the woollen industry color forecast palette for Autumn-Winter 2006-07.
GolfweekTV To Provide Daily Video Coverage From The PGA Championship
Golfweek will provide online video reports of the PGA Championship through its GolfweekTV network. GolfweekTV will air daily reports from its print and Web writers, along with "Conversations with Peter Kessler."
Idea a2/a2OS Hybrid Irons Lead Retail Sales For Fifth Consecutive Month
Adams Golf reports that the Idea a2/a2OS hybrid iron sets led off course golf specialty retail sales for June, according to the latest market share results from Golf Datatech. The company’s hybrid iron sets previously topped iron sales in the months February-May of this year.
Local Pro To Launch Total Golf Adventures Programs In Livingston, Ingham Counties
Total Golf Adventures that Justin Rankin, a PGA Class A teaching pro, has acquired the license to run TGA programs in Michigan’s Livingston and Ingham counties.
Mississippi Coast Open Field Is Set – Steve Wilson Seeking Coast "Slam"
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Golf Association‘s Coast Open field is set and features a purse of $10,000.
Goetz and Meyer Named NHSGCA PowerBilt Players of the Year
Christian Goetz of Burgettstown, Pa., and Kelsey Meyer of St. Louis, Mo., were named National High School Golf Coaches Association PowerBilt Players of the Year for boys and girls high school golf. This is the second year of the awards program, which honored 43 boys and girls as all-Americans and players of achievement.
GSGA Competitions Advisory
Entries will close in one week for the 18th Georgia Public Links Championship, which will take place Sept. 16-17 at Stonebridge Golf Club in Rome, Ga.
Golfalot.com Price Index Reverses Trend With Slight Rise In August
Golfalot.com‘s Price Index reverses trend with a slight rise (0.3 percent) in August.
World Golf Hall of Fame to Open Special Exhibit in Celebration of 2006 Ryder Cup
The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., will unveil a special exhibit in honor of the 2006 Ryder Cup on Friday, Aug. 25. The exhibit, "A Tribute to The Ryder Cup," will feature stories of Hall of Fame members who have participated on or captained Ryder Cup teams over the years.
BRIEFLY
Total e Integrated announces that Westview Golf Club in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, has selected Total e Golf to operate its reservation and pro shop management. … The Bear Invitational, a competitive amateur tournament for mid-amateurs aged 25 and over, launches of a new tournament Web site, www.thebearinvitational.com. The Bear will be played at Cimarron Hills Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Texas, Oct. 20-22. … Westhampton Country Club in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., chooses to use ClubTec‘s software solutions. … The Golf Channel‘s "Golf With Style: Global Challenge" will return with a new host, new format and a cast of familiar faces when it airs on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The new look show will feature two former Big Break contestants facing off in nine-hole matches with a variety of resort-style amenities up for grabs, including upgraded room accommodations and spa packages. … The Ladies Champions Tour for golf professionals 45 years of age and older announces that it has changed its name to the International Senior Ladies Golf Tour. In order to distinguish the new tour from the men’s Champions Tour, the ISLGT agreed with the PGA Tour to rename the circuit. … Turner Network Television and PGA.com announced that they have teamed up with Txtstation to launch a multi-platform viewer’s poll and sweepstakes in conjunction with the PGA Championship. Each day viewers will be asked to interact using their cell phone or via PGA.com and submit their votes to poll questions. … Preferred Hotel Group‘s new Preferred Golf initiative showcases its member collection of golf destinations to travel agents, meeting planners, golf tour operators and the traveling public. An initial roster of 33 resort members is expected to expand.
Glenbrae Upgrades Spirol
Glenbrae Golf launches a new version of its Spirol Seamless Lambswool knitwear. The range, named "Spirol – By Design" will be available in crew and V neck styles in a choice of three colors — stone, ochre and olive — selected from the woollen industry color forecast palette for Autumn-Winter 2006-07.
Pukka, C&B Team Up
Pukka Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom headwear, signs a three-year licensing agreement with Cutter & Buck Inc.
Pukka Headwear Partners With Cutter & Buck On Headwear Licensing Agreement
Pukka Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom headwear, announces the signing of a three-year licensing agreement with Cutter & Buck Inc.
