Porterline, in an effort to streamline its business operations in the United States and Canada, announces the formation of its North American headquarters in Seattle, Wash. Porterline Inc., a travel golf bag manufacturer currently marketed by Visionary Golf Inc., will assume all business operations effective Aug. 1, including e-commerce for all its business, corporate and end-user markets.
Srixon Collects 5 Top 10s On 4 Tours Around The World
Srixon staff professionals collected five top-10 finishes on four tours around the world on Sunday.
Jerry Thompson, Mel Meineke Named To Executive Positions At Ginn Sports Entertainment LLC
Ginn Sports Entertainment names Jerry Thompson as senior vice president of tournament operations and appoints Mel Meineke as senior vice president of sponsorship and business development.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Three-Year Extension with The Legends Tour
BJ’s Wholesale Club announces a three-year extension with The Legends Tour, continuing its title sponsorship of the BJ’s Charity Championship through 2008.
Dormann to defend Golf For Women Magazine LPGA T&CP Championship title
The Golf For Women Magazine LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Championship will be held at Pinehurst Resort‘s No. 8 course in Pinehurst, N.C., July 24-26.
U.S. Kids Golf World Championship at Pinehurst Showcases Golf’s Future Champions on Game’s Hallowed Soil
The U.S. Kids Golf World Championship is set to begin July 27 at six courses in the Pinehurst, N.C., area.
The Carolinas Golf Group announces that two of its Georgia facilities have signed on to host One Club World Championship qualifying tournaments. Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson, Ga., will host a qualifying event on Aug. 26, while The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove in Waverly, Ga., will hold its qualifying tournament on Sept. 19. … ClubCorp enters into a long-term multi-property agreement with Endless Summer LLC to manage Carillon Beach Inn, Carillon Beach Club and Spa, the Sunrise/Sunset Condominiums, and the Carillon Beach Town Center — all located in Panama City Beach, Fla. The Inn, Club and Spa, and condominiums are scheduled to open by March 2007. The Town Center currently features several shops, boutiques and restaurants. … Canon U.S.A. Inc. enters into a sponsorship agreement with LPGA player Natalie Gulbis for the 2006 season.
Dunning Fall Debut At British
Dunning Golf staff players Zach Johnson and John Senden will premiere the all-weather Fall 2006 collection during this week’s British Open.
Donovan On Board at LIJA
Golf and sportswear company LIJA hires Judy Donovan to serve as sales manager, eastern U.S.
TGA And Garb Form Alliance
Total Golf Adventures forms an alliance with Garb Inc. to become the official provider of golf attire for participants and staff.
SureShot GPS Joins Forces with Golf Plus, Ltd.
SureShot GPS partners with Golf Plus Ltd. in a distribution and manufacturing agreement that will accelerate the penetration and growth of GPS technology.
C-Groove Technology Keeps Rolling on Tour
Yes! Golf reports that 17 winners on tours around the world this year have used its putters.
Pointe Royale Village & Country Club Partners with Club Prophet Systems for Golf Management Software
En Joie Golf Club in Endicott, N.Y., selects Club Prophet Systems for its golf management software.
Great Divider implements additional quality improving methods
Great Divider implements several new methods to help enhance the quality of its golf bags and travel covers.
Golfoholics launches company devoted to golf addicts
Golfoholics Inc., a new company dedicated to the shared passion of golfers all over the world, launches a new Web site, www.golfoholics.com.
BuffaloGolfer.Com’s Travelin’ Duff submits new article on Koehler Trip
BuffaloGolfer.com features a road trip journal to Koehler, Wisc., over Memorial Day weekend.
Renaissance Taking Place at ‘New’ Maggie Valley Club
Maggie Valley Club in Maggie Valley, N.C., announces a comprehensive renovation to its course and clubhouse that will total more than $7 million.
Morris Wins Amateur Golf Tour’s Mid-Season Championship
Lorcan Morris won the Amateur Golf Tour‘s first mid-season Carolinas Championship on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Scratch Golf Premium Wedges Hires Steve Zunich To Head Up Its Domestic And International Sales Efforts
Scratch Golf hires Steve Zunich as its vice president of sales and corporate communications.
Luke Donald Signs Multi-year Contract Extension With Mizuno
Luke Donald signs a multi-year contract extension with the Mizuno Corp. to continue serving as a company brand ambassador.
