The Charlotte, N.C., division of the Amateur Golf Tour prepares for its 12th season, which kicks off Feb. 4.
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Golf Magazine announces that it will present the "St. Joseph Pressure Challenge," a new reality special scheduled to air on CBS Sports in May, in which a cast of everyday golfers will battle Tour-like pressure in front of the cameras, spectators and a national viewing audience for the chance to win $250,000. … The Golf Coaches Association of America announces that Devon Brouse, head men’s and women’s coach and director of golf operations at Purdue, has been named the recipient of the Labron Harris Sr. Award. … Golf Range Magazine, the trade publication of the Golf Range Association of America, announces its annual "Top 100 Golf Ranges in America" for 2005. … Trick shot artist and golf Instructor Mike Calbot, known as "The Golf Doctor," recently returned from a two-week working golf tour of China. … Bassworx, Eclipse Sports and Entertainment and Golf Digest Schools will partner to produce a series of bass fishing and golf tournaments, featuring Bass Elite Tour angler Mike O’Shea. … The Osoyoos Golf and Country Club in Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada, nears completion of a final nine holes that will make it a 36-hole club.
Kye Power Inc.
Kye will present its 2006 line of contemporary women’s golf apparel at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29.
TaylorMade’s New r7 425 the No. 1 Driver Model in its PGA Tour Debut
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. reports winning the brand counts in drivers, fairway woods, irons, hybrids and putters at the Mercedes Championships.
Indoor Golf Game, Developed In Bar, Is A Hit
Front9 reports on the success of its golf dice game GOLO.
Swing Juice Energizes The Wide World Of Golf, Starting With Hawaii’s Sony Open
Swing Juice has been selected as the featured drink for the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Award Winning Butthead Covers, Inc. Returns to PGA Show with Many New Designs
Butthead Covers will return to the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, and introduce its new clubhead cover designs.
Golf Around the World
Golf Around the World will attend the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, and introduce Swing Coach Live, its new swing analysis software.
SPS Golf Management Solutions Announces Participation and an Invitation to View Their Completely Integrated Web-based Golf Course Management System at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show
SPS Golf Management Solutions will attend the PGA Merchandise Show and display its enhanced membership management features.
SoloRider
SoloRider will attend the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, and display its newest model.
NEW Cyberstar Nanospeed Driver The Latest Technology from Yonex
Yonex Corp. introduces its Cyberstar Nanospeed driver.
National Golf Coaches Association Announces 2006 Players And Coach Hall Of Fame Inductees
The National Golf Coaches Association will induct John Crooks, women’s coach at Campbell University, and Leta Lindley and Michele Redman into the NGCA Hall of Fame at its induction banquet, Jan. 10 in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Pam Tyska To Receive 2006 Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Awrd
Pam Tyska, women’s coach at Northern Illinois University, will receive the 2006 Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award at the National Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, Jan. 10 in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
UpLink adds Wireless Technology Sales Veteran to Management Team
UpLink Corp. announces that Mike Cronin has joined UpLink as vice president of sales.
Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions
Royal Hylands Golf Club and Brookshire Golf Club, both located in Indiana, upgrade to Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions‘s new Complete Web Marketing package.
ACCUSPLIT Announces Participation and Plans to Display its New Golf-Themed Activity Wellness Programs at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention
Accusplit will attend the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, and display its new golf-themed pedometers and activity wellness programs.
USGlove Company, Inc. Announces Their Participation and Promotion of the 100G Golf Glove at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention.
USGlove Co. will attend the PGA Merchandise Show to promote its new Cabretta golf glove, the 100G.
Golf Event Magazine Announces Participation and a special preview of its new publication at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention
Golf Event Magazine will attend the PGA Merchandise Show and unveil its new publication.
Platinum Golf Properties Launches Platinum Golf Academy
Platinum Golf Properties opens Platinum Golf Academy in Fountain Hills, Ariz.
Space Coast "Official Golfer’s Guide"
The Florida Space Coast Golf Association releases the inaugural edition of the "Official Space Coast Golf Guide," which includes information regarding area golf packages and hotel members.