The Royal Liverpool Golf Club reports lengthening its course by 122 yards to 7,258 yards for The Open Championship, July 20-23.
Rife Putters’ Aussie Blade Captures A Victory On The European Tour
Rife Putters reports on the performance of its Rife GR6 Aussie blade putter at the BMW Asian Open.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that its product will be the featured training aid at the Vision Putting Academy.
UST Wins with ‘Less’ on LPGA Tour
United Sports Technologies reports on the performance of its Low Carb graphite shaft at the LPGA Florida’s Natural Charity Championship.
Lamkin Dominates Top Florida’s Finishers
Lamkin reports on the performance of its grips at the LPGA Florida’s Natural Charity Championship.
SMT Golf Signs On To Sponsor The LDA Tour’s Texas Shoot-Out
SMT Golf agrees to become a sponsor for the Texas Shoot-Out, a Long Drivers of America members only event, May 3-6 in Dallas, Texas.
Bonfit America, Inc. Unveils Internet Retail Store At www.Bonfit.com
Bonfit America Inc. unveils www.bonfit.com, an internet-based retail store where consumers can purchase the full-line of company products.
Intellistrand Creates New Interactive Mapping Technology For Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Web Site
Intellistrand LLC, a developer of city, state and leisure portal Internet sites, launches a new interactive map component for Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday‘s Web site.
Technology Training Associates announces agreement with Fairfield Glade Community Club of Fairfield Glade, TN to deliver the Jonas Club Management System
Fairfield Glade Community Club in Fairfield Glade, Tenn., selects Technology Training Associates‘ fully-integrated Jonas Software system to integrate all clubs and property owner’s association’s management systems.
Golfweek’s Golfest Chicago April 29 & 30, 2006 Adds Chip Beck To Program And Finalizes Schedule
Golfweek will hold Golfest Chicago to Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Ill., on April 29-30. Celebrity appearances from Chip Beck, Dennis Walters, Peter Johncke and Suzy Whaley are scheduled.
Marriott Golf Announces John Kajfasz As New Faldo Golf Instructor At Seaview Resort & Spa
Marriott Golf names John Kajfasz as senior Instructor at The Faldo Golf Institute at Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway Township, N.J.
Counterfeit Golf Club Sellers Convicted and Jailed
A golf club distributor and a retail golf shop owner in Shanghai were both convicted of selling counterfeit products bearing registered trademarks of members of the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, Nike, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co.).
Izzo Golf enters the winner’s circle on the Nationwide Tour
Izzo Golf reports on the performance of its Dual Strap at the Nationwide Tour’s Athens Regional Foundation Classic.
TPC Of Myrtle Beach Named A Five-star Course In Golf Digest’s "Best Places To Play" Ranking
The TPC of Myrtle Beach (S.C.) was selected as a five-star golf course in Golf Digest‘s 2006 "Best Places to Play" ranking in its May issue.
Ahead Introduces New High Performance Rain Jacket and Pants
Ahead introduces a new rain jacket and pants under the ACARE Weather umbrella.
Will Nicholson retiring
Hootie Johnson, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announces that Will Nicholson is retiring as chairman of both the Masters Competition Committees and Rules Committee.
Golfweek’s Golfest Premieres At The Commerce Bank Championship
Golfweek‘s Golfest Long Island becomes an official event of the Commerce Bank Championship, June 19-25.
BRIEFLY
K Dreyer Golf Apparel hires Joel Ballard to represent the company in Georgia. … Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm proclaims June as "Play Golf Michigan Month." … CBS Sports will air the inaugural LPGA Ginn Clubs and Resorts Open Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30, from 1:30-3 p.m. … PinkCaddi reports that actress Catherine Bell will wear its apparel at this week’s BMW Pro-Am Tournament at The Cliffs in South Carolina. … The Territory, a golf and country club community near Duncan, Okla., retains Buffalo Communications to provide media relations and publicity services.
Orange County National Announces Special Stay And Play Package For May
Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla., offers a special "Stay and Play Package" for selected dates in May. The package is valid May 11-18 and May 21-31.
ING Spring Conference Has Attracted Several Major Sponsors, Product Launches
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf, Visit Wales Tourism and American Ironwoods are among the major sponsors for the 16th ING Spring Conference, set for May 21-25 in the Pinehurst, N.C., region.
