Adams Golf reports that the winner of the Cialis Western Open played an Idea Pro hybrid for his breakthrough victory on the PGA Tour.
UST’s IROD Shaft Wins U.S. Senior Open
United Sports Technologies reports that its IROD Hybrid graphite shaft was used by the winner of the U.S. Senior Open.
Bear Brook Golf Club in Newton, NJ selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution
Bear Brook Golf Club in Newton, N.J., selects CourseTrends to implement its golf marketing strategy.
As Recovery Continues, Golf Course Owners Seeing ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
At the 11th National Golf Course Owners Association’s Multi-Course Leadership Retreat owners and operators expressed optimism about the state of the game and prospects for growth.
Haas Continues Charles Schwab Cup Lead
Jay Haas maintains his lead over second-place Loren Roberts in the Charles Schwab Cup standings through the U.S. Senior Open.
Cart Wheels Showcased at Fall 2006 PGA Expo and Tournament
Cart Wheels announces the launch of its specialty wheel covers at the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 13-14.
GCAA Announces Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars for Division I, II
The Golf Coaches Association of America‘s All-America Scholars Committee announces the Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars for Division I and II.
Champ Spikes Continues 75th Anniversary Celebration With Wins On Two Continents
Champ reports that the winners of the Cialis Western Open and European Open, respectively, wore its spikes. Also, six of the top 10 finishers at the Western Open wore Champ spikes.
Etonic Introduces ST-GT for Women
Etonic expands its women’s golf footwear line by introducing the ST-GT golf shoe.
Junior Boys’ Championship schedule
The Golf Association of Philadelphia‘s Junior Boys’ Championship final has been set for 8 a.m., Friday, July 28, at Philadelphia Country Club.
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings: As Of 7-10-2006
U.S. Women’s Open champion Annika Sorenstam continues to lead the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings through July 10.
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CORRECTION
The location of Amelia Island Plantation was incorrectly reported in the Monday, July 10, issue of The Wire. Amelia Island Plantation is located in Amelia Island, Fla.
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The Golf Channel announces that six-time major winner and golf analyst Nick Faldo will join its team of broadcasters, and will serve as the network’s main analyst for PGA Tour coverage. … Imperial Headwear Inc. announces that Richard (Rick) White has joined the company as its new chief executive officer. … Turner Network Television will air 28 hours of coverage of the 135th British Open, July 20-23. TNT’s coverage begins on Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 a.m. ET/PT with a preview show, followed by exclusive coverage of the first round. The network will air exclusive coverage of the first and second rounds from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday-Friday, July 20-21, respectively, and early coverage of the third and fourth rounds from 7-9 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 22, and 6-8 a.m. ET on Sunday, July 23. … Cutter & Buck-sponsored Annika Sorenstam and Pat Hurst finished first and second, respectively, at the U.S. Women’s Open. … LPGA player Brittany Lincicome will appear on ESPN2‘s "Cold Pizza" today, Wednesday, at 10:45 a.m. ET. Also, LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens will be interviewed on CNBC‘s "Morning Call," live via satellite at 11:45 a.m. ET. … Graphite Design International reports that the company’s YS-6 won the wood shaft model count at the Cialis Western Open, according to the Darrell Survey. … Construction is underway on the 2006 Golf Magazine Dream House, located at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, N.C. The planned 5,150 total-square-foot home is scheduled to be completed and open for public tours in October. Also, the house will be available for purchase for $4,695,000.
Long Driver Dempsey Logs On for ClubmakingFORUM ‘Direct Talk’
ClubmakingForum.com will host a Direct Talk chat event featuring Pat Dempsey, president of Horsepower Golf and 2002 Re/Max World Long Drive Senior Champion, today, Tuesday, at 8 p.m. CT.
Golf Pride Launches New Interactive Web Site To Give Consumers Hands-on Golf Grip Advice
Golf Pride unveils a redesigned Web site.
PGA Tour Announces Ford Senior Players Championship Winner And Nationwide Tour Leading Money Winner Will Earn Spots In The Players Championship
The PGA Tour announces that the winner of the Ford Senior Players Championship and the Nationwide Tour’s leading money winner will be eligible to play in The Players Championship beginning in 2007.
Grafalloy ProLaunch Claims Back-to-back U.S. Senior Open Titles
Grafalloy reports that for the second straight year the winner of the U.S. Senior Open had ProLaunch graphite shafts in his in his driver and hybrid club.
Celebrate the Ryder Cup with British Golf Links
Sports Media Group announces a discount program for purchases of "British Golf Links," originally released in 1897 and written by Horace Hutchinson.
Golfer Makes Two Holes-in-one On Two Consecutive Day With Dimplit 1070 Golf Ball
Amateur Mike Grute made a hole-in-one on consecutive days using the Dimplit 1070 golf ball.
Hills/Forrest breaks ground on first Canadian design, plus major renovation at Naperville CC
Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates break ground on an original design at Garden River Golf Club near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, and a major renovation of historic Naperville Country Club in Naperville, Ill.
Club Prophet Systems Supports Cost Cutting Program
Club Prophet Systems announces plans to enhance LastMinuteGolfer.com‘s cost cutting program for its participating golf courses.