Leupold: New GX-4i2 rangefinder cleared by The R&A for use in competition when the chrome faceplate is attached and a Local Rule permitting the use of distance-measuring devices is in effect.
Tin Cup Releases New “Jackpot” And “Eightball” Golf Ball Stencils
Tin Cup Products: Releases its new Jackpot and Eightball designs to expand its Lucky series of golf ball marking stencils.
Jason Straka, of Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, Presents Seminar To Golf Course Superintendents Association Of Cape Cod
Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design: Principal Jason Straka presented a seminar, “Designing to Protect Water Resources,” at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Cape Cod on Feb. 26.
Tef Tee™ Momentum Builds For 2014 Season
Tee Direct: Reports on the usage of its Tef Tee on professional tours during the 2014 season.
Nippon Shaft Introduces World’s Lightest Constant-Weight Steel Shaft
Nippon Shaft: To introduce N.S. Pro Zelos 7, a 100-percent steel shaft aimed at golfers whose 7-iron swing speeds measure 75 miles-an-hour or less.
Bridgestone, Freedom Golf, Razor Golf, WGAT Among Companies Committed To ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Bridgestone Golf, Freedom Golf, Razor Golf and World Golfers Amateur Tour USA commit to participate in the 24th ING Spring Conference, June 1-4 in Atlantic City, NJ.
Troon Expands Into France With Agreement To Manage ChÂteau D’augerville
Troon: Selected to manage ChÂteau d’Augerville, located in the Augerville-la-Rivière region, just one hour south of Paris.
Northcroft Golf: Signs Sam Torrance to an endorsement agreement. Northcroft Golf provides solutions to golfers who struggle with back-, knee- or hip-related injuries. … Braemar Golf: Seeks to fill the position of golf course superintendent for the Taghazout Bay Resort, just north of Agadir, Morocco.
Celebration Golf Club / Orlando, FL: Installs the Visage GPS unit to its golf cart fleet. The Visage system tracks a golfer’s scorecard that can be emailed a golfer’s email address, features a leaderboard so players can keep track of their score and other players in real time, and allows course managers, marshals and restaurant staff to control cart activity.
World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum: Enters into a multi-year strategic partnership with Ping, which will become a partner and the equipment supplier of the Hall of Fame. Visitors to the Hall of Fame will be able to use the latest in Ping equipment throughout the St. Augustine, Fla., facility, including its Golf Simulator, the 18-hole, natural-grass putting course and its 132-yard Challenge Hole.
Hopkins Golf: Introduces VL Pro, a line of three-piece golf balls.
USGA Handicap Seminar
March 17 – March 17 | Rainier Golf and Country Club / Seattle, WA Highlights of The USGA Handicap System manual,…
USGA Handicap Seminar
March 15 – March 15 | Hillcrest Country Club / Boise, ID Highlights of The USGA Handicap System manual, 2012-2015, with…
Black Magic Wedge Available At Golf Fest San Diego
Black Magic Golf: To exhibit its HWedge hybrid wedge at Golf Fest San Diego, March 14-15 at Oaks North Golf Course.
The First Tee Of Orange County Announces Its Participation In The PGA Champions Tour 2014 Toshiba Classic
The First Tee of Orange County, CA: To have an on-site presence at this week’s Champions Tour Toshiba Classic. A booth to promote the Orange County chapter will be located at the tournament’s entrance and be open today, Friday, through Sunday.
Future Champions Golf Providing More Opportunities For Junior Golfers In Las Vegas
Future Champions Golf: Expands its national tour to include the Vegas Series, a trio of tournaments in the Las Vegas, NV region.
Multiple 2014 Golf Packages At Shanty Creek Resorts Available For Booking
Shanty Creek Resorts / Bellaire, MI: Announces its 2014 golf packages that are available for booking.
“Southwest Florida”
Where To Play Golf: Features Southwest Florida golf destinations in Southwest Florida on this week’s radio show.
United States Golf Association: Announces the eight players who will represent the USA in the 2014 Curtis Cup Match, June 6-8 at St. Louis (MO) Country Club. The players are Kyung Kim, 19, of Chandler, AZ (USC); Alison Lee, 19, of Valencia, CA (UCLA); Erynne Lee, 21, of Silverdale, WA (UCLA); Ally McDonald, 21, of Fulton, MS (Mississippi State); Annie Park, 18, of Levittown, NY (USC); Ashlan Ramsey, 18, of Milledgeville, GA (Clemson); Mariah Stackhouse, 19, of Riverdale, GA (Stanford University); Emma Talley, 19, of Princeton, KY (Alabama). … Wolf Hollow Country Club / Water Gap, PA: Hires Bill Lee as the club’s PGA head golf professional. … Folds of Honor: Names John Kim as vice president of digital communications. Kim will be responsible for all digital content regarding the Folds of Honor mission as well as growing, maintaining and engaging audiences on all Folds of Honor digital platforms. Prior to joining the Folds of Honor team, Kim served as the coordinating producer for PGA.com/Turner Sports based in Atlanta, GA.
Toshiba Corp.: Extends its title sponsorship of Champions Tour’s Toshiba Classic through 2017. Toshiba is the tour’s longest-running title sponsor.
