Black Magic Wedge: Reports on its 56-degree hybrid sand wedge, which features no hosel on the face design.
John Malinowski Named Director Of Golf At Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club
Billy Casper Golf: Managed Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club in Ocean Pines, Md., names John Malinowski as its new director of golf.
Bo-Mee Lee Wins Second JLPGA Title, 4th Win In 2012 For Yonex
Yonex: Tour staffer Bo-Mee Lee won the Japan LPGA’s Ito En Ladies Tournament using the Yonex EZone series line of clubs with Yonex Rexis NP Tour shafts.
Antigua Golf Unveils Spring 2013 Men’s Collection
The Antigua Group: New palette of bright accent colors are introduced for the spring 2012 golf wear collections. “For spring 2013, the focus of pop accent colors on less conspicuous fabrications throughout the collections shows off the styling and design features of the individuals garments,” said Sean Gregg, director of product development for Antigua.
Ryo Ishikawa Wins In Japan, Secures 2013 PGA Tour Card
Yonex: Tour staffer Ryo Ishikawa won the Japan Golf Tour’s Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters to become the youngest player in JGTO history to reach the 10 career victory mark at the age of 21 years, 4 months and 24 days.
Holiday Toy Drive At LedgeStone Country Club And Ozark Mountains Christmas Highlight Year-End And Special Golf Rates In Branson (Mo.)
Branson (Mo.) Area Golf: Reports that LedgeStone Country Club is conducting its annual Toy Drive through Dec. 22. Golfers will receive a free green fee, Sunday through Thursday, with the donation of a toy.
GOLF 20/20 Announces Golf’s Charitable Impact of $3.9 Billion
Golf 20/20: Announces that golf’s charitable impact was $3.9 billion in 2011, according to a study conducted by the National Golf Foundation.
Laura Davies Wins ISPS Legends Tour Open Championship; Countdown To French Lick Resort In 2013
French Lick Resort (French Lick, Ind.): Reports on the inaugural The Legends Championship that it will host Sept. 23-29. The Legends Tour event will feature a prize purse of $550,000.
FlGolf, Inc. Announces The Arrival Of Their Latest Design – The Holiday Snowman!
FlGolf: Announces the Holiday Snowman design for its Crystal Golf low compression, 2-piece ball.
European Young Gun Wins Barclays Singapore Open With Project X
True Temper Sports: Project Pxi shafts were played in the irons and Project X Black shaft in the hybrid of the European Tour’s Barclays Singapore Open winner.
Glittering Line-Up For Gary Player Invitational Charity Golf Event At The Fairmont Zimbali Resort
Gary Player Invitational: Annual charity event that benefits The Player Foundation is set for Nov. 22-25 at Zimbali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The field will include Gary Player, four-time Champions Tour winner Roger Chapman and actors Jack Wagner, Angie Everhart and Brian McFadden.
PGA National Resort & Spa Announces “Bear Trap Package”
PGA National Resort and Spa (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.): Announces the new stay-and-play Bear Trap Package commemorating the notorious three-hole stretch (Hole Nos. 15-17) on its Champion Course. The minimum two-night package starts at $299 per night, per person.
The Golf Championships, Inc. Names Kent Atherton As CEO
Armada Sports and Entertainment Inc.: Selects Atherton Communications, a sports media advisory firm, to lead its wholly owned subsidiary, The Golf Championships Inc., and appointed Kent Atherton to serve as the acting chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1.
Edwin Watts Golf Swings In The Season With A Holiday Kick-Off Event, November 16 & 17, At The Southlake Store
Edwin Watts Golf Shops: To hold a Holiday Kick-Off Event, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17, at its Southlake, Texas, store.
Edwin Watts Golf’s Green Friday Extravaganza Returns To Charlotte Area Stores On Friday, November 16
Edwin Watts Golf Shops: To kick off the holiday shopping season with a three-day Green Friday event Nov. 16-18 at its two Charlotte, N.C., area locations – in Concord and Pineville.
GolfSwitch Unveils Version 3.0 Of Its Reservation System Direct Access
GolfSwitch: Unveils version 3.0 of its Direct Access travel tool. The upgraded web application allows travel companies, tour operators, hotels, call centers and other golf course partners to book live tee times on either their own contracted courses or on all courses connected to the GolfSwitch Network.
Could Aromatherapy Have Aided Most Recent PGA Tour Winner?
Swing Trust Oil: Reports on its aromatherapy swing aid, which reportedly helps reduce tension, build confidence and overcome fear.
Fourteen Golf Clubs Were Played By Two Top-10 Finishers At The LPGA Lorena Ochoa Invitational
Fourteen Golf: Wedges, irons and fairway woods were played by two top-10 finishers at the LPGA Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
Golf Datatech Reports Rounds Played At Record High Levels For 2012
Golf Datatech: Announces that rounds played in 2012 have increased significantly and are trending toward record-high levels for the year. According to company spokesman Tom Stine, golf rounds played in the U.S. through the first nine months “are at an all-time high in terms of percentage increase, up 7.5% over 2011.”
FarmLinks At Pursell Farms (AL) Introduces ‘Christmas Party At The Farm’ Package
FarmLinks at Pursell Farms (Sylacauga, Ala.): Announces its Christmas Party at the Farm package designed for eight or more people. The holiday package provides a unique venue for a group dinner and one-night weekend accommodations through Dec. 24 in the resort’s luxury cottages for just $199 per person.
