GolfNow: Launches a trio of software platforms – GolfNow Connect, an integrated, online tee time reservation management system; GolfNow Reservations, an online tee sheet booking engine, customer relationship management system, and point-of-sale software; and GolfNow One, a cloud-based, all-in-one golf course management software. … Magic Hour Media: Public relations and marketing agency changes name from Hiseman Limited. Also, the agency announces Heythrop Park golf resort in Oxfordshire, England; golf equipment and training systems firm Zen Oracle; Moor Allerton Golf Club in Leeds, England; Miami-style adventure golf company Adventure Golf Ltd,; and London signature golf course The Dye London as its newest clients. … David Toms Academy: Announces the dates of its Spring Break Junior Camp – March 24-28, Session I (9-11:30 a.m.), Session II (1:30-4 p.m.) – in Shreveport, LA. … Samsung Electronics America: Named an official patron of the PGA of America. The three-year multi-platform agreement spans the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup through 2016, featuring enhanced technological support that benefits the daily golfer, spectator and media at premier events.
USGA: Selects Waverley Country Club in Portland, OR, as the host site for the 2017 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. The dates for the championship, which will be the seventh USGA championship held at Waverley, are Sept. 9-14. The association also announces Wellesley (MA) Country Club as the host site of the 2016 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. The dates of the championship are Sept. 17-22. … The Manor House, Wiltshire, England: Ranked as the No. 1 course in Wiltshire and 92nd overall in England in the Top 100 Courses in England list published by Top100GolfCourses.co.uk.
Bridgestone Golf: Introduces its True Balance putters, the company’s first ever line of putters. The True Balance putters increase the golfer’s feel by realigning the putters’ fulcrum – the point of balance between the head and the grip. The balance point is less than 5 inches from the putter’s sole. … Bobby Jones: Celebrates the brand’s 25th anniversary with the unveiling of the Blackbird Series driver, designed by Jesse Ortiz. The company also unveils the Blackbird Series fairway woods and hybrids.
Honda Claasic: Zach Johnson and reigning Masters champion Adam Scott commit to the tournament, which will be held Feb. 27-March 2 at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. … R&A: Selects Carnoustie Golf Links as site for the Senior Open Championship in 2016. … eGolf Tour: Selects Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, MS as the second event of the four-tournament Million Dollar Championshil, Sept. 9-12. … LPGA: Announces that the Kia Performance Awards will continue for a third consecutive year. Kia will reward each of the four recipients of the 2014 Kia Performance Awards with a 2015 Kia K900. … Legends Tour: Adds two new tournaments to its 2014 schedule – the ISPS Handa Cup at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, MS, Sept. 25-28, and the Walgreens Charity Championship at The Seagate Country Club at The Hamlet in Delray Beach, FL, Nov. 6-9. … The ACE Group Classic: Announces that Tom Watson has committed to the Champions Tour event at The TwinEagles Club in Naples, FL, Feb. 11-16. Watson will compete in Naples for the first time since 2006.
Carolinas Golf Association: Announces the respective winners of the 2013 Richard S. Tufts Player of the Year award: Scott Harvey, of Greensboro, NC (Men); Dawn Woodard, of Greer, SC (Women); Rick Cloninger, of Fort Mill, SC (Senior Men); Ashley Rose, of North Augusta, SC (Senior Women); Tim Conover, of Holly Springs, NC (Junior Boys); and Reona Hirai, of Summerville, SC (Junior Girls). … Kenny Giannini Putters: Product was played by Chris Stroud and Charlie Beljan at the Humana Challenge, while Mark O’Meara played the G1Slimline at the Sony Open in Hawaii. … West Virginia Golf Association: Accepting resumes for its executive director position. Former executive director Ken Tackett accepted a position as rules official for the PGA Tour. … Colleton River Plantation Club / Bluffton, SC: Announces that Matt Lucchesi, director of golf, was named Player of the Year and David La Pour was named Teacher of the Year for the 2013 Carolina PGA Hilton Head Chapter, respectively.
Smart Bar USA To Exhibit At 2014 PGA Merchandise Show And Debut The “Fairway Tender”
Smart Bar USA: Introduces the Fairway Tender, a beverage cart amenity that features a touch-screen capture that dispenses mixed drinks at the touch of a button.
Play18 Solutions Announces Launch Of Cloud-Based POS And Retail Register
Play18 Solutions: Launches its cloud-based point of sale and retail register system.
Volvik Announces LPGA Tour Staff For 2014, Season Starts January 23 In Bahamas
Volvik: Announces its LPGA tour staffers, 11 players who will play different color and model golf balls throughout the season.
Volvik Announces Signing Of PGA Tour Winner Tim Petrovic To Professional Staff
Volvik: Signs Tim Petrovic, a one-time PGA Tour winner, to its tour staff.
Power Balance Technologies Inc. Announces The First Tee Partnership
Power Balance: Partners with The First Tee and announces the availability of a limited edition The First Tee wristband.
Loudmouth Golf Lands On The Green!
Loudmouth Golf: Hires Dennis Green as its executive vice president-general manager of sales and marketing. Green will lead the sales and marketing efforts in all channels, including international wholesale, online and licensing.
Golf Datatech, LLC & Yano Research Institute Ltd. Unveil The First U.S./Japan World Golf Market Report; Benchmark Study Highlights Key Trends In Estimated $8.8 Billion Equipment & Apparel Market
Golf Datatech, Yano Research Institute: Unveil the first U.S./Japan World Golf Market Report, a benchmark study designed to capture the true size and scope of the combined U.S. and Japanese retail golf markets.
Veritas Golf Hitting It Big At 61st Merchandise Show
Veritas Golf: Reports on the signing of its first accounts for The Cure RX1 and RX2 putters at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 22.
TaylorMade SLDR Makes Driver History In 2014 Golf Digest Hotlist Issue
TaylorMade Golf Co.: Recipient of nine gold medals in the 2014 Golf Digest Hotlist equipment issue. The new SLDR became the first drive to earn five stars in the categories of: Performance, Innovation, Look/Sound/Feel and Demand.
Winners Announced In Thirteen Categories Of The 21st Annual ING Media Awards
International Network of Golfers: Announces winners in 13 categories of the 21st ING Media Awards program on Jan. 22.
CourseTrends Chosen By 2 New Clients To Provide Their Website, Email Marketing And E-Commerce Solutions …
CourseTrends: To design and host the websites for Colfax Golf & Country Club in Colfax, WA and Woods Fort Golf Course in Troy, MO.
SkyGolf® Announces SkyPro® – The Most Advanced Swing Analyzer Now Featuring Putting Analysis And A New App With Redesigned User Interface
SkyGolf: To introduce the SkyPro app, which features a new putting analysis feature and redesigned user interface.
Mystical Golf’s Spring Stay-And-Play Package Offers Exceptional Value
Mystical Golf: Announces its spring stay-and-play package, which features golf at The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard courses in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Former Two-Time Major Winner Seen Sporting A ClubCrown Arkansas Razorback Design On His Driver
ClubCrown: Reports that a two-time major winner showcases its University of Arkansas Razorbacks wrap on its driver.
LPGA And Antigua Extend License Agreement Through 2016
The Antigua Group: Extends its licensing agreement with the LPGA through 2016.
