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.
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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.
En-Joie Golf Club Partners with Club Prophet Systems for Golf Management Software
En-Joie Golf Club selects Club Prophet Systems for its golf management software.
Canyon Ridge Club in Rising Fawn, GA. selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing newsletter/e-blast system for the facility
Canyon Ridge Club in Rising Fawn, Ga., selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing newsletter/e-blast system for its facility.
Rockroller Signs Tim Clark To Endorse Its Training Products
Rockroller, maker of a tee-to-green training system, signs Tim Clark to endorse its training products.
CG4 Irons Chosen As Best In Latest Iron Test
Cleveland Golf reports that its CG4 irons have been selected by Rankmark as a "Best of the Best" award winner in the iron category for its August 2006 edition.
Boccieri Golf Expands Sales Staff for the Heavy Putter
Boccieri Golf promotes Andrew Crum to national sales director, and names Tom Waniewski and Ken Bauco as regional sales directors.
Accu-Length Continues International Expansion By Signing Distributor Agreement With DMT Sports Of South Africa
Accu-Length signs an agreement with DMT Sports to be the
exclusive distributor of Accu-Length products in South Africa.
A New #1: Adams Golf Hybrids Claim Top Spot On PGA Tour
Adams Golf reports that, according to Darrell Survey, its Idea lineup of hybrids accounted for more than 26 percent of the total hybrids in play at The International and won the hybrind count.
Tiger Shark retains Golf Marketing Services, celebrates 35th
Tiger Shark Golf retains Golf Marketing Services to handle its public relations duties.
IROD Hybrid Rocks The INTERNATIONAL
United Sports Technologies reports that the winner of The International played an Irod Hybrid graphite shaft in his TaylorMade rescue club.
Wright Balance Golf Academy Congratulates Kevin Stadler For Winning the Nationwide Tour’s Xerox Classic
The Wright Balance Golf Academy reports on student Kevin Stadler‘s victory at the Nationwide Tour’s Xerox Classic in Rochester, N.Y.
Never Compromise Introduces Exchange Technology
Never Compromise introduces the GM2 Exchange line of putters that feature a customized weighting system.
Nickent Golf’s 3DX Hybrids #1 Performer on Nationwide Tour
Nickent Golf reports that, according to Darrell Survey, its 3DX hybrids led the hybrid club count at the Nationwide Tour’s Xerox Classic and that it leads the Nationwide Tour in hybrid usage, victories and top-10 finishes in 2006.
Dimplit announces new, lower prices…
Dimplit Inc. reduces its suggested list prices on the Dimplit 1070 golf ball and GripBite all-weather glove made especially for wet conditions.
Announcing The Inaugural Harmon Brothers Teaching Summit
The Harmon Brothers Teaching Summit will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 6-9.