Nakashima Golf announces the pre-launch of its Nakashima HTEC driver.
Former LPGA Commissioner Laupheimer dies at age 75
Former LPGA commissioner John D. Laupheimer died at The London Clinic in London, England, on Dec. 19 after a nine-year battle with cancer. He was 75.
Hall of Fame golfer to address superintendents in Atlanta this February
Nancy Lopez will be the keynote speaker at the 2006 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Education Conference‘s opening session on Feb. 9 in Atlanta, Ga.
CLUB GLOVE INTRODUCES THE NEW ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT FULL-SIZE HOT STEPPER STAND BAG
West Coast Trends Inc. announces the introduction of the Hot Stepper, a lightweight, full-size stand bag.
Lamkin Takes Hold on European Tour
Lamkin reports that the winner of the South African Open used its grips.
Rifle Brings Home Win at South African Open
Royal Precision reports that the winner of the South African Open used Rifle Flighted shafts in his irons.
SRIXON WINS 6TH AND FINAL EVENT OF THE 2005 SRIXON PGA TOURNAMENT SERIES
The winner of the Srixon PGA Tournament Series on Friday, Dec. 16, won with a Srixon Z-URS golf ball.
Nike Golf Continues To Inspire and Revolutionize Golf Fashion With Innovative Technology That Improves Both Appearance and Performance
Nike Golf reports on its golf fashion line.
Professional CLUBMAKERS’ Society Graduates 8 from Advanced Fitting School
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society announces eight graduates from its Advanced Fitting School, held Dec. 14-16.
Callaway Golf Signs Teen Sensation Morgan Pressel to Endorse Company’s Golf Clubs and Golf Balls
Callaway Golf Company announces the signing of Morgan Pressel to a multi-year contract to play and endorse Callaway Golf equipment.
TITLEIST PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE TO SPONSOR INAUGURAL GOLF FITNESS SUMMIT
The Titleist Performance Institute will sponsor the inaugural Golf Fitness Summit, March 9-11 at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla.
SMT Introduces A Golf Glove With An Unconditional Lifetime Warranty
SMT Golf introduces a leather golf glove with an unconditional lifetime warranty.
BRIEFLY
Monarch Dunes Golf Club located in Nipomo, Calif., will open for public play on Jan. 1. … Regions Financial Corp. announces a three-year agreement to be the title sponsor for the annual Champions Tour event played in Birmingham-Hoover, Ala. The tournament, formerly known as the Bruno’s Memorial Classic, will become the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets beginning in 2006. … The Pine Canyon Club in Flagstaff, Ariz., is listed among the "Top 10 New Private Golf Courses" in the January issue of Golf Digest. … Steven Schaller joins Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway Township, N.J., as director of golf.
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY KRAFT NABISCO CHAMPIONSHIP
Advance tickets are now on sale for the 35th Kraft Nabisco Championship, set for March 27-April 2, 2006, at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Professional Clubmakers’ Society
The Professional Clubmakers’ Society is offering a three-day Advanced Fitting School, Dec. 14-16 at the PCS International Headquarters in Louisville, Ky.
2005 MONDAY AFTER THE MASTERS CELEBRITY PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT SETS RECORD WITH $425,000 IN DONATIONS
Monday After the Masters tournament organizers announce that proceeds from the 2005 Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament totaled $425,000, breaking the 2004 record of $400,000.
Bill Thompson to Display His Panoramic View of Golf in Orlando
Photographer Bill Thompson announces he will display his work at the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., in late January.
MembersFirst Introduces New Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Services
MembersFirst Inc. announces the launch of FirstSearch, a complete suite of search engine optimization, submission and marketing services.
Daly-Donofrio receives William and Mousie Powell Award, Read honored with Heather Farr Award
LPGA Tour players Heather Daly-Donofrio and Amy Read are the recipients of the William and Mousie Powell Award and the Heather Farr Player Award, respectively.
Guerin Rife Putters Congratulates Dana Quigley on Player of the Year Honors
Guerin Rife Putters congratulates Dana Quigley on being named Champions Tour Player of the Year. Quigley uses the Guerin Rife Two Bar putter.