SST obtains injunctive relief against Elta Golf.
Get Ahead At www.Aheadweb.com
Ahead launches its new Web site at www.aheadweb.com.
BRIEFLY
The Commerce Bank Championship names former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason as its honorary chairman for the tournament, June 19-25 at the Red Course at Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow, N.Y. … Linda Martin has been named the new lady captain at Hill Barn Golf Club in West Sussex, England. … Golf course architect Peter Harradine selects Western Pozzolan‘s Lassenite ATS as the preferred soil amendment for Al Hamra Village in the United Arab Emirates. … SouthWood Golf Club in Tallahassee, Fla., to host Florida State University Seminole Athletic Day on Saturday, May 13, from 2-5 p.m. ET. … ECCO staff player Aaron Baddeley wore its exclusive World Class Collection golf shoes en route to winning the Verizon Heritage. … TeeTime.com announces that Tee Time Magazine, a New England women’s golf magazine, will print in full color. … This week’s Golf Smarter podcast features a conversation with author and motivational speaker Michael J Russ. … Danish shoemaker ECCO partners with retailer Golf Galaxy Inc. to support Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation-affiliate Golf For the Cure through the third Women’s Only Event, being held April 25 at all Golf Galaxy locations.
BunkerShot.com announces Golf Only Search Engine
BunkerShot.com announces its golf-only search engine.
Champ Hits The Jackpot With Two Wins In One Week
Champ reports on the performance of its golf spikes at the Verizon Heritage and Takefuji Classic in which the winners reportedly wore the company’s spikes.
Darby Creek Golf Course in Marysville, Ohio. selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and Online Marketing system for the facility
Darby Creek Golf Course in Marysville, Ohio, selects Cybergolf to design and host a Web site and online marketing system for its facility.
Search Is On To Find Next Golf Super Star With Launch Of Two Total Golf Adventures Programs In Michigan
Total Golf Adventures licenses two new territories — to Jeff Van Putten in southeast Michigan and Richard Coatta in Oakland, Mich.
Crescent Systems
The Heritage Golf Club in Wake Forest, N.C., adds Crescent Systems‘ Fine Dining program to its suite of software programs.
Golfalot Launches Golf Equipment Price Comparison Service For USA
Golfalot launches its golf equipment price comparison service in the United States.
BRIEFLY
Arnold Palmer and Gary Player will meet Kermit Dannehl and Joe Cheves in The Villages Shoot Your Age Championship, May 1-7 at the Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club at The Villages, Fla. Dannehl is the Guinness World Record holder for shooting his age or below, while Cheves holds a PGA world record for the number of strokes he has shot below his age (17). … ClubCorp donates more than $19,500 in proceeds from its 14th annual Lobster Feast.to the United Service Organizations. … Big Stakes Match Play LLC co-owners Steve Bartkowski and Jim Thomas and Wynn Las Vegas chairman and CEO Steve Wynn announce that the final two rounds of The Ultimate Game will be played at the Wynn Las Vegas Golf Course and Country Club in 2007 from June 6-8. … PGA Tour player Vijay Singh will appear on NBC‘s "The Apprentice," Monday, April 24, from 9-10 p.m. ET. … Auburn sophomore Margaret Shirley has been named to the Southeastern Conference’s Women’s Golf Good Works Team as announced by the league office. Senior Maria Martinez has also been named the Golfweek Player of the Week after winning the SEC Championship individual title and helping to lead the Tigers to their second consecutive conference title. Shirley, a Roswell, Ga., native, earned the honor through her devotion to community service. … The Leaderboard instructional aid helps Aaron Baddeley to a win at the Verizon Heritage. … NGCOA Canada and Optima launch national research initiatives on golfer satisfaction to help promote golf in Canada. The data collected will enable Canadian golf operators to provide goods and services specifically tailored to golfers based on their feedback. … Sea Trail Golf Resort and Conference Center, located in Sunset Beach, N.C., will be the site of the Carolinas Golf Association‘s local event for those seeking to qualify for the U.S. Open. The U.S. Open qualifier will be held May 16 on The Jones Course at Sea Trail. … Brian Kelley has been named associate golf professional at Lake of Isles in North Stonington, Conn. … Etonic names Steve Cisco as sales representative for Tennessee. … Jimmy Bell has been promoted to director of sales at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Orlando, Fla.
Champ Reports Two Wins
Champ reports that the winners of the PGA Tour’s Verizon Heritage and LPGA’s Takefuji Classic wore the company’s golf spikes.
McFarlane Represents K Dreyer
K Dreyer Golf Apparel hires Jacqueline McFarlane, who will represent the company in Michigan. McFarlane will be based in Livonia, Mich.
FootJoy Sweepstakes Begins
FootJoy announces the FootJoy LT Series/Toyota FJ Cruiser Sweepstakes in which a new 2007 FJ Cruiser will be awarded. The promotion runs through May 14.
Deadline For Current Pricing Is Today As 16th Annual ING Spring Conference Nears
Deadline for current pricing for the 16th ING Spring Conference, May 21-25 in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, is today, Tuesday, April 18.
Imperial’s new DDI (Distinct Design by Imperial) is taking the Golf Market by Storm
Imperial Headwear reports on the success of its DDI (Distinct Design by Imperial) program.
Heritage Winner Relies on Pro V1 Golf Ball, Cameron Putter for First Career Victory
The winner of the Verizon Heritage used the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball and Scotty Cameron by Titleist Newport putter.
Srixon’s Jim Furyk Earns Second At Verizon Heritage Srixon Collects
Srixon staff professional Jim Furyk finished second at the Verizon Heritage. Furyk played a full bag of Srixon equipment, including the Z-UR prototype ball, W-506 driver, I-506 irons and Srixon wedges.
Classics Of Golf’s "US Amateur" Slipcase Named Taylor Box Company’s "Box Of The Month"
Classics of Golf announces that the slipcase for its new three-volume set "The United States Open: This History and Personal Recollections of Its Champions" has been selected as Box of the Month by Taylor Box Co. of Warren, R.I., manufacturer of the slipcase.
2006 U.S. Ryder Cup
Jim Furyk moved to fifth in the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup point standings after a second-place finish at the Verizon Heritage.
Tour Golf Introduces Tour Master III Wedges
Tour Golf Products Inc. introduces four new Tour Master III wedges.