Srixon announces that staff professional Jim Furyk is now playing its W-506 driver in addition to the Z-UR prototype golf ball and forged wedges.
Former USGA President Fred S. Ridley Named Recipient Of The 2006 PGA Distinguished Service Award
Fred S. Ridley of Tampa, Fla., who recently concluded his term as the 58th president of the U.S. Golf Association, has been named recipient of the 2006 PGA Distinguished Service Award, the highest annual individual honor bestowed by the PGA of America.
LDA Adds Luster To The Diamond In The Desert Classic
The Long Drivers of America increases the purse for the Diamond in the Desert Classic, March 3-4 at The Palms Golf Club in Mesquite, Nev.
UpLink Leads "How to Profit from Technology" Educational Session at Golf Industry Show
UpLink Corp. will lead the Golf Industry Show educational session, "How to Profit from Technology," today, Thursday, in Atlanta, Ga.
W-Series Woods Get Thin To Win
Cleveland Golf announces the expansion of its W-Series line with the addition of the W-Series Launcher Ti460 driver and steel fairway woods for women.
Cleveland Golf Introduces New Sticks For ’06
Cleveland Golf introduces its latest offering of clubs due for release in Spring 2006, including the CG4 Tour irons and "Designed By" putter line.
SemGroup Announced As Presenting Sponsor Of 2006 John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic
Officials for the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic announce the commitment by SemGroup to be the presenting sponsor for the annual LPGA event, scheduled Sept. 4-10 at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.
Golfweek’s Golfest Premieres In Houston March 4 And 5, 2006
Golfweek will hold Golfest Houston at BlackHorse Golf Club in Houston, Texas, March 4-5.
First GPS Superintendent Management and Maintenance Vehicle Tracking Application Debuts at Golf Industry Show, Booth 1949
UpLink Corp. will introduce its GPS superintendent management and maintenance vehicle tracking application at the Golf Industry Show, today through Feb. 11 in Atlanta, Ga.
Golf Intelligence Acquires StarPlan
Golf Intelligence announces the acquisition of StarPlan Data Systems and all of its assets including the Eagle handicapping and tournament management systems.
Edwards Cruises In For Twice The Fun
Trick-shot specialist David Edwards will perform twice a day at the London Golf Show, April 27-30.
ShopRite Classic Increases Purse To $1.5 Million
The LPGA’s ShopRite Classic announces that its purse will be raised to $1.5 million in 2006, an increase of $100,000. The increase will make the ShopRite Classic will be the richest 54-hole event on the LPGA Tour.
Shoprite LPGA Classic And Wakefern Food Corporation Present Record $1.8 Million To Tournament Charities
The LPGA’s ShopRite Classic and its title sponsor, Wakefern Food Corp., present a record $1,804,140 in proceeds from the 2005 tournament to 57 beneficiaries.
Harris Teeter Senior Tour’s 8th Season Starts Soon
The eighth season of the Harris Teeter Senior Amateur Golf Tour kicks off a 22-tournament schedule on Feb. 22.
ACCRA Premium Golf Shafts Dominate Driving Stats at the FBR Open in Phoenix
Premium Golf Management Co. reports on the performance of its product at the FBR Open.
BRIEFLY
Grace Park, winner of the 2004 Kraft Nabisco Championship and five other LPGA titles, launches her new Web site, www.gracepark.us. … Glenmore Country Club, located just outside Charlottesville, Va., announces that director of golf Kandi Comer was selected by the PGA of America for its President’s Council on Growing the Game.
PerryGolf’s 2007 British Open by Sea Tour Features Golf at Five Spectacular Links Courses Leading to the Championship at Carnoustie
PerryGolf is now accepting reservations for its July 15-22, 2007, tour onboard the Clipper Adventure and golf at five links courses prior to the 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie, Scotland.
Cleveland Golf Announces HiBORE Driver
Cleveland Golf introduces its HiBore driver.
DMI Promotes Waits To Executive VP/COO
Datrek Miller International promotes Max Waits to executive vice president and chief operating officer effective immediately. Waits had served as COO and interim chief financial officer for the past four months.
DivnickGolf Introduces Telescopic Shafts for Chest and Belly-Length Putters
DivnickGolf introduces telescopic shafts for chest and belly-length putters.