Uplink Corp. reports generating $7.4 million is sales since the PGA Merchandise Show in late January.
LPGA adds Honda LPGA Thailand 2006 to schedule
The LPGA announces the addition of the $1.3 million Honda LPGA Thailand to its 2006 LPGA Tour schedule. The event will be played Oct. 20-22 at Amata Spring Country Club near Bangkok.
Golfweek Launches The First Ever Women’s Amateur Tournament Series
Golfweek launches the first women’s amateur tournament series with Golfweek’s Women’s Amateur Series. In 2006, the Women’s Amateur Series will consist of three regional scratch events, open to women over the age of 25 and held throughout the U.S.
Golfweek’s Golfest San Diego May 20 & 21 2006 Finalizes Program
Golfweek will hold Golfest San Diego at Del Mar Golf Center, May 20-21.
Environmental Institute for Golf welcomes PGA chief executive Steranka to represent PGA of America on Advisory Council
Joe Steranka, chief executive officer of the PGA of America, has been named to The Environmental Institute for Golf Advisory Council.
Intrawest Selects GPS Industries INFOREMER GPS Management System
GPS Industries Inc. reports that Intrawest‘s flagship resort in Quebec, Mont Tremblant, Canada, has signed to install the Inforemer GPS Management System.
Lamkin Wins Back-to-Back on LPGA Tour
Lamkin reports that the winner of Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill used its Crossline grips.
Clubhouse Renovation Adding Elegant Touch to MVC
The new Maggie Valley Club in Maggie Valley, N.C., announces its $6 million clubhouse renovation and redesign.
Bag Boy Company Introduces T-10 Travel Cover
The Bag Boy Co., a designer and manufacturer of golf bags, push carts and travel covers, unveils its T-10 Travel Cover, a combination hard top/soft sided design that provides protection for oversized clubs.
Midnight Golf On Europe’s Best New Course
Linna Golf in Vanajan Linna, Finland, announces a summer package from June 26-30 that offers midnight golf.
Golfalot.com Price Index Remains Level Over Last Month
Golfalot.com reports that its price index remains static with a 0.1 percent gain in the past month.
BRIEFLY
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission in Ohio announces that Reeves Golf Course will open its new nine to the public on June 3. … Sea Trail Golf Resort and Conference Center in Sunset Beach, N.C., names Chris Robertson as marketing coordinator. … Jamie McWilliams, creator of the first "Best and Worst Dressed" list for the pro golf tours, will stage and host a fashion show at the International Network of Golf‘s Spring Conference in Pinehurst, N.C. … The Greater Atlantic City Golf Association in New Jersey announces its 2006 early summer and fall "Always Turned On Golf Getaway Packages." Both midweek and weekend package options are available, and include a round of golf at any of the association’s courses.
Mother’s Day Treats Fairway Skins Well
Fairway Skins Co., maker of women’s golf gloves, reports brisk Mother’s Day sales.
Fairway & Green Expands Program
Fairway & Greene enlarges its In Stock Program by 60 percent for 2006-07.
Full Release Performance Grip from Feel Golf Continues Expansion on European Tours
Feel Golf expands the presence of its Full Release performance grip on the European tours.
Callaway to Sponsor Men’s Collegiate Match Play Championship
Callaway Golf agrees to sponsor the Callaway Golf Collegiate Match Play Championship, to be held at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 29-31. Invitation to the event will be based on 2006 NCAA Division I Championship finish.
Fairway & Greene Announces Dramatic Expansion To In Stock Program For 2006-2007
Fairway & Greene enlarges its In Stock Program by 60 percent for 2006-07.
UpLink Installs 26 Courses; Generates $7.4 Million in Sales Following PGA Show
Uplink Corp. reports generating $7.4 million is sales since the PGA Merchandise Show in late January.
Fairway Skins Ladies’ Golf Gloves a Mother’s Day Success
Fairway Skins Co., maker of women’s golf gloves, reports brisk Mother’s Day sales.
Hybrid Trifecta: Adams #1 On All Men’s Tours
Adams Golf reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, there were more hybrids in play last week on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours than any other manufacturer.
