Pro Club Cleaner reports on keeping the maintenance of its product easy for its clients.
BRIEFLY
The Wire reports that Jack Bacot, editor of Golfstyles Carolinas and anING executive board member, is back at his Charleston, S.C., home recovering from triple bypass surgery two weeks ago. Bacot expects to be in attendance at the ING Spring Conference in Pinehurst, May 21-25. … Stone Eagle Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., is selected among the "Top 10 Best New Courses of 2005" by Travel & Leisure golf magazine. … The National Sporting Goods Association is offering pre-publication discounts on its new 2005 brand share reports. The Footwear and Spring/Summer products are now available, and the Fall/Winter products will be available in April. … Ralph Stokes joins Golf & Tennis Pro Shop Inc., parent company of PGA Tour Superstore, as director of corporate sales. … Mark Larrabee, a 21-year PGA professional, has been named the new head professional at Eastman Golf Links in Grantham, N.H. … Tim Cusick, director of golf instruction at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Las Colinas, has been named Instructor of the Year by the Northern Texas PGA.
Fazio Unveils Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, Sarasota Ritz-Carlton Members
Course architect Tom Fazio unveiled his latest Florida design, The Members Golf Club, last week during grand opening ceremonies at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke finishes of a well traveled week concluding at the PGA show
Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke will perform at Golfweek‘s Golfest in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 4-5.
Changes To Entry Conditions For The 2006 Amateur Championship
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club announces that the entry form for the Amateur Championship now includes a number of significant changes to the exemption categories and also to the dates. This year’s championship will be played June 19-24.
Andrade-Faxon Charities For Children Donates $239,000 To Local Charities
Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon, through their Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children charity, report than more $239,000 has been distributed to 41 local children’s charities who applied for funding in Fall 2005. These contributions are in addition to a $100,000 donation to the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Red Cross for families residing in Rhode Island as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Etonic Introduces G>Sok-GT
Etonic introduces its G>Sok-GT that features a traditional last, enhanced outsole and Gore-Tex.
Correction
Graphite Design International did not report that the winner of the Buick Invitational used GDI product as printed in Thursday’s Briefly section of The Wire. The information was erroneously extrapolated by The Wire from a GDI press release.
Oklahoma’s Jimmie Austin Golf Course To Host 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links
Jimmie Austin Golf Course, at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, has been selected by the U.S. Golf Association as the site of the 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. The dates of the championship will be July 13-18.
George "Buddy" Marucci Named 2007 USA Walker Cup Captain
George "Buddy" Marucci, a 53-year-old career amateur who was runner-up to Tiger Woods in the 1995 U.S. Amateur, has been chosen to be captain of the 2007 U.S. Walker Cup squad.
Total Golf Adventures Becomes Partner With President’s Challenge On Physical Fitness
Total Golf Adventures announces that it has become a corporate partner of the President’s Challenge, a program of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Crescent Systems
Ironhorse Golf Club in Leawood, Kansas, installs Crescent Systems‘ Point of Sale System for its golf and food and beverage operations with integrated teesheet, inventory control and accounting exports.
True Temper Steel Dominates PGA and Champions Tours
Tiger Woods won the Buick Invitational using True Temper‘s Dynamic Gold in his irons. Also, Loren Roberts used its Tour Concept shafts en route to winning the Turtle Bay Championship.
Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II on-site at Running Horse G & CC – Construction of 18-hole championship course on schedule
Running Horse Golf and Country Club in Fresno, Calif., reports that designers Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II were on-site and that construction of its 18-hole course is on schedule.
Gives attendees free access to Internet, e-mail
DuPont will sponsor the Internet Café at the 2006 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 9-11, in Atlanta, Ga.
PGA TOUR Sunday
PGA Tour player predictions on the Super Bowl and a visit with University of Arizona alum Ted Purdy at his home in Phoenix, Ariz., highlight this week’s PGA Tour Sunday, which airs Sunday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on USA.
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute Completes Inaugural True Temper "Gold Certified" School Of Industry Experts
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute completes its inaugural True Temper gold certified school at its classroom at Orange County National Golf Center in Orlando, Fla.
Pinfire Golf Receives Overwhelming Response At The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show
Pinfire Golf reports on the reponse of its new Liberty, Spirit and Freedom model putters at the recent PGA Merchandise Show.
Eric Jones Players Tour Double Long Drive Victory with Alpha Driver
Eric Jones used Alpha Golf‘s C830.2 driver to win both the Senior and Open divisions at the 2006 Players Tour Orlando Stop.
ACCRA Premium Golf Shafts introduces new i Series graphite iron shafts at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show
Premium Golf Management Co. introduces the first ACCRA-branded graphite iron shaft.
