Total Golf Adventures forms an alliance with Garb Inc. to become the official provider of golf attire for participants and staff.
Infiniti Golf Hot Shot XS utility wood awarded Golf Test USA Seal of Excellence
Infiniti Golf reports that its Hot Shot XS utility wood has recently been awarded the Golf Test USA Seal of Excellence, according to independent testing.
AccuFLEX Golf Captures Its 12th RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship and Sets Two New World Records
AccuFlex Golf reports that players using its shafts won a 12th World Long Drive title and set two new world records at the Re/Max World Junior Finals held last weekend in Roanoke, Texas.
BRIEFLY
Bushnell Outdoor Products reports that, acoording to the Darrell Survey, its family of laser rangefinders were used by more than 95 percent of the field at last week’s Cialis Western Open. … Author David M. Baum‘s "Planning the Ultimate Golf Vacation," a 40-page book co-written with the editors of Golf Odyssey: The Insiders Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel, is now available to be downloaded at www.golfvacationinsider.com/plan or ordered in print through Amazon.com for $27.95. … The Sean Fister Classic returns to Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 13-14. This pro-am competition will pair local amateur golf teams with internationally known long driving professionals. … Dunning Golf staff players Zach Johnson and John Senden will premiere the all-weather Fall 2006 collection during this week’s British Open. … The Northern California PGA announces its inaugural Pro-Am Triple Play. The series will include three pro-am events with the first kicking off on Monday, Aug. 21 at Orinda Country Club in Orinda, Calif. … In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., will roll back the clock to 1996 with summer specials at its golf course. Available through Sept. 30, golfers can play 18 holes for $59 per person Monday through Friday, including cart. … Time Warner Cable announces that Ben Crenshaw will serve as a company spokesperson. During the three-year representation agreement, Crenshaw will promote cable, high-speed internet and digital phone services. … One hundred golf event coordinators are expected to attend a hospitality day at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md., on Sept. 8. The day, hosted by Eclipse Sports will include a 45-minute seminar introducing the "18 Steps to a Successful Golf Fundraiser." … Golf and sportswear company LIJA hires Judy Donovan to serve as sales manager, eastern U.S.
ADT Championship Tickets Go On Sale Via Revamped Web Site
Tickets to the ADT Championship, Nov. 16-19 in West Palm Beach, Fla., the culmination of the LPGA’s new playoff system, are now available online.
Lamkin Grips Top the European Tour
Lamkin reports that three of the world’s top five ranked players heading into the British Open use its grips.
Rosie Jones to Make Legends Tour Debut at BJ’s Charity Championship
Rosie Jones will make her Legends Tour debut at the BJ’s Charity Championship, which will be played Aug. 4-6 at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Mass.
Play Golf America Sets Participation Records for First Half of 2006
The PGA of America reports Play Golf America participation records for the first half of 2006.
Exotics takes 2nd place at John Deere Classic!
Tour Edge reports that the second-place finisher at the John Deere Classic used its Exotics fairway wood.
2006 RE/MAX Junior World Long Drive Champions
The Long Drivers of America announces winners of the Re/Max Junior World Long Drive Championship, July 14-15 at the Trophy Club Country Club in Roanoke, Texas.
The Professional CLUBMAKERS’ Society Names Pappas As Senior Director
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society names Kim Pappas as senior director of business and conference affairs.
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday And Nature Valley Granola Bars Agree To Three-year Partnernship Agreement
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Nature Valley agree to a three-year partnership agreement that will make Nature Valley the "Official Energy Bar of Myrtle Beach Golf."
Dramatic desert course at New Giza to be set on hills overlooking the Pyramids
Thomson Perrett & Lobb wins the contract to design the championship course at New Giza near Cairo, Egypt.
Kenny Perry To Play In Buick Open
Kenny Perry commits to play the Buick Open, scheduled for July 31-Aug. 6 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.
Element 21 Golf Company’s International Space Station Golf Program Approved by NASA
Element 21 Golf Co. reports that NASA has approved its "Eagle One Mission" in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Alan B. Shepard Jr.’s, historic Apollo 14 Mission.
Gary Player Design Debuts In Canada
Gary Player signs an agreement with Havaday Developments Inc. to design two golf courses in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
AccuFLEX Golf Staff Player, Song-Hee Kim, Captures 4th Victory Of The Season On The Futures Tour
AccuFlex Golf staff player Song-Hee Kim, celebrated her 18th birthday by winning her fourth Futures Tour event of the season.
One Weekend, Five Top-10 Finishes For Zero Friction Golf Tees
The Excel Golf Tee Co. reports that four of the top 10 finishers at the John Deere Classic used its Zero Friction golf tee.
GolfTees.com Reports 2nd win on the Champions Tour in a Row
Name It Golf Inc reports that Bobby Wadkins won the Ford Senior Players Championship using personalized tees from GolfTees.com.
Dickson Joins F&G
Fairway & Greene appoints Bryan Dickson as the new sales representative for the Pacific Northwest, effective July 15.
