The Long Drivers of America announce that the total purse for the 2006 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship will be $500,000, the largest in long drive history.
Wee Golf
Wee Golf, a maker of children’s upscale apparel, will introduce its new collection of outerwear at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29.
BRIEFLY
Danish shoemaker ECCO introduces its Spring/Summer 2006 Canadian men’s collection of classic, causal and sport model golf shoes featuring two completely new styles. … Stuart Appleby, winner of the Mercedes Championships is a user of the Leaderboard Total Golf Training System, which he helped to develop. … CBS Sports enters its 56th year broadcasting golf and announces a 24-tournament schedule that features more than 140 hours of coverage. Included in the schedule are the Masters, PGA Championship, the McDonald’s LPGA Championship and Ford Senior Players Championship. Also, CBS’ Jim Nantz has been named the 2005 National Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Nantz also won the award in 1998. … Gene Blum has been named general manager at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club in Tampa, Fla. … Claude Harmon Sr., the late head professional at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., will become the 13th inductee into the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Jan. 26 at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Yes! C- Groove Dianna Makes Golf Digest Putter Hot List
Yes! Golf reports that its C-Groove putter Dianna is listed on Golf Digest‘s 2006 Hot List of blade putters.
Hi-Tec Golf Continues to Support Innovation at Upcoming 2006 PGA Show.
Hi-Tec Golf will attend the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, and display its CDT Power footwear line.
The Golfer’s Footprint Announces PracticeRange.com as a GFi Swing Trainer Retail Distributor
The Golfer’s Footprint adds PracticeRange.com to its growing list of online pro-shops that sell the company’s Swing Trainer.
Henry Medical Center Named Primary Charity Of The Atlanta Charity Championship Hosted By Nancy Lopez
The LPGA’s Atlanta Charity Championship hosted by Nancy Lopez announces a partnership in which Henry Medical Center and its Foundation in Henry County, Ga., will be the primary beneficiary of charitable proceeds from the tournament.
Titleist Launches Golf Fitness Web Sites For Both Golfers And Professionals
Titleist launches two member-based golf fitness Web sites.
GolfGym Presents The Body Balance For Performance Golf Fitness Academy TV Show In Southwest Florida
GolfGym will be the presenting sponsor for the "Body Balance for Performance Golf Fitness Academy" television show that began Jan. 10 and will air at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in Naples, Fla.
NGCOA Financial Benchmarks Program Adds Participants Throughout U.S.
The National Golf Course Owners Association reports on the expansion of its Financial Benchmarks Program.
Smarter Lessons Designated as PGA.com Preferred Technology for Lesson Scheduling and Management
Turner Sports Interactive and Expand Technologies Inc. announce that Smarter Lessons has been designated as a PGA.com preferred technology for lesson scheduling and management.
Tour Golf Catalog Set to Debut
Tour Golf Products announces that its complete 2006 component golf catalog will be distributed in early February and will feature more than 100 new products.
Dilla Golf Apparel Company Launches at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show
Dilla Golf Apparel will launch its inaugural collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29.
Golf Channel Big Winner for Next PGA TOUR Deal
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem announces that The Golf Channel will become the exclusive cable television home for the PGA Tour’s official money events beginning in 2007. In the new contract, 48 PGA Tour events per year will be televised by the cable network.
Environmental stewardship efforts of superintendents, facilities recognized
Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose, Calif., and its certified golf course superintendent, Alan R. Andreasen, have been named the overall winners of the 2005 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards.
Callaway Golf Company to Broadcast Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2005 Financial Results
Callaway Golf Co. will release its fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Lamkin Showcases Newest Grip Innovations at PGA Merchandise Show
Lamkin will display its newest innovations in golf grip technology at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29.
Appleby Wins 2006 Mercedes Championship with New Zen Putter
Stuart Appleby won the Mercedes Championships using a new Zen putter.
Bette & Court Introduces SWING-Tech at 2006 PGA Show
Bette & Court will debut its SWING-Tech fabric for its women’s line at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29.
SunBuster Sports Enhancement Eyewear and GustBuster Umbrellas Set to Attend The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show
Innoventions Enterprises, makers of SunBuster Sports Enhancement Eyewear, will attend the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, and unveil its newest innovations.
