Eaton Corp. reports that, according to Darrell Survey results, 52 out of the 63 golfers who completed the U.S. Open used its Golf Pride grips.
EWGA’s Annual Fundraising for Charity Tops $500,000
The Executive Women’s Golf Association reports that nationwide charitable contributions in 2005 topped the $500,000 mark.
AccuFLEX Golf’s Icon HL #1 Hybrid Shaft Model On The Nationwide Tour Again
AccuFlex Golf reports on the performance of its Icon HL shaft on the Nationwide Tour at the Rex Hospital Classic.
Gaylord adds business development officer, Ben Hogan Award winner
Gaylord Sports Management hires Tim Ummel to be its director of business development, and signs a management agreement with 2006 Hogan Award winner Matt Every of the University of Florida.
SunBuster Sport Enhancement Eyewear (S.E.E.) Captures A Top 5 Finish At The U.S. Open
Innoventions Enterprises, makers of the SunBuster Sport Enhancement Eyewear, reports on the perfomance of its eyewear at the U.S. Open.
GolfGym Goes Two For Two At Recent Golf Industry Conference
GolfGym reports on the performance of its product at the International Network of Golf Conference‘s long drive contests in Pinehurst, N.C.
BRIEFLY
Graphite Design International reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, three top-five performers in driving accuracy at the U.S. Open played GDI shafts in their drivers. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., is offering special "Summer Value Rates" that start at $144 per room, per night for stays Sunday-Thursday evenings, or from $159 per room, per night on Friday or Saturday nights. The special rates are available through Sept. 24. … Edgmont Country Club in Edgmont, Pa., will host the 29th Edgmont Classic, a two-player tournament benefiting local chapters of the Special Olympics. on Sept. 9.
Chart Hills’ New Clubhouse Taking Shape
Chart Hills successfully stages the first round of the European Tour‘s qualifying school despite being hit by a fire last September.
Golfalot.com Price Index Maintains Level Of Previous Months
The Golfalot.com price index, which tracks the average price of golf equipment from UK retailers, maintains level of previous months.
UpLink Congratulates Turning Stone Resort & Casino as Host of the 39th PGA Professional National Championship
UpLink Corporation congratulates Turning Stone Resort & Casino on being selected as the host of the 39th PGA Professional National Championship, to be held June 22nd – 25th in Vernon, NY.
2006 U.S. Ryder Cup
The weekly points list for the 36th Ryder Cup is released.
PGA Master Pro Shim La Goy set to play a 100-hole Marathon
PGA Master Professional Shim La Goy of Orinda Country Club, will help celebrate the centennial of Sutter VNA & Hospice by playing a minimum of 100 holes of golf in a day.
Precision Shafts Prevail at 106th U.S. Open
The winner of the U.S. Open reportedly played Precision-brand shafts in his irons.
I.R.I. Golf Group Named New Managing Operator For The Raven Golf Club At South Mountain
I.R.I. Golf Group L.L.C. chairman, Jeff Silverstein, announces a agreement to lease and manage the operations of the Raven Golf Club at South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona.
Major Accomplishment
Cobra staff professional Geoff Ogilvy captures the 106th U.S. Open Championship at Winged Foot for his second victory of the season and first career major.
Major Victory for Ogilvy, Titleist
Geoff Ogilvy won the U.S. Open playing the Titleist Pro
V1x golf ball and was one of 12 out of the top 14 finishers using Titleist
golf balls.
Top Players at U.S. Open Play Lamkin Grips
Lamkin reports on the performance of its grips at the U.S. Open.
Harrison Captures Fifth at 106th U.S. Open
The fifth place winner at the U.S. Open Championship at Winged Foot Golf Course used Harrison graphite shafts in his driver and hybrid club.
Aldila posts major victory at the U.S. Open with the VS Proto
The 106th U.S. Open Champion used the Aldila VS Proto shaft in his King Cobra X/Speed driver.
Nickent’s 3DX #1 Hybrid on the PGA Tours U.S. Open Week
Nickent Golf claims the #1 position for hybrids in play on the PGA Tours this U.S. Open week, and had a 2nd place finish at the Open by the #3 player on the PGA Tour.
