ProQuip: Launches its new Trophy Suit weatherwear that features the same fabric technology used for the European Ryder Cup team rain suit.
“Augusta Chicks”
Where to Play Golf: Newest show features an interview with Texas golf writer Art Stricklin, who discusses Augusta National’s decision to accept two new women members and the upcoming Ryder Cup.
Rife Putters Announces The Hiring Of Two New Sales Reps In The New England And Southern Ohio Territories
Rife Putters: Hires two sales representatives – Chris Armbruster (southern Ohio) and Scott Hinding (New England).
Villas Of Grand Cypress Orlando Gearing Up To Host Science Of Golf Instruction And Club Fitting Conference
Science of Golf Instruction and Club Fitting: Convention, scheduled for Sept. 23-25, will feature Fred Griffin, director of Grand Cypress Academy of Golf in Orlando, Fla., as a lead speaker. The conference is designed primarily as an educational seminar, centered on FlightScope’s 3D technology for golf.
Golf Road Warriors Storm The Beaches And Golf Courses Of Myrtle Beach
The A Position: Golf Road Warriors, a group of five journalists, will visit and provide real-time content from Myrtle Beach, S.C., next week. The quintet will report on The Tradition Golf Club, Willbrook Plantation, Pawleys Plantation, Grande Dunes Resort Club, Pine Lakes and Myrtle Beach National.
Golf Staff Promotions Announced At CordeValle
CordeValle (San Martin, Calif.): Names Nick Bailey as the new director of golf and promotes Ray Otis to head golf professional.
STX Golf Receives Golfing Magazine’s 2012 Players Award For Both The Xform 1 And Xform 2 Putters
STX Golf: Reports that its recently-released Xform 1 and Xform 2 putters have received Golfing Magazine’s 2012 Players Award.
Wintergreen Resort To Undergo $12 Million In Improvements
Wintergreen Resort (Wintergreen, Va.): Announces that nearly $12 million will be invested in facilities and infrastructure improvements at the resort. As part of the renovation, the Devils Knob golf course and facilities will be privatized, and access will be available to members, their guests and registered resort guests starting with the spring 2014 season.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Rory McIlroy Captures Deutsche Bank Championship In All-Pro V1x Showdown
Titleist: Tour staffer Rory McIlroy won the Deutsche Bank Championship using Titleist equipment from tee through green. In McIlroy’s bag were the company’s prototype 913D3 driver and prototype 913Fd fairway metals.
VCT Names Timothy Hill Senior Advisor, Member Experience
VCT: Timothy Hill joins the company as senior advisor, member experience for the Northeast Region.
MST Golf To Maintain A Strong Presence And Active Role In The Prestigious Sime Darby Lpga Malaysia Tournament 2012
MST Golf: Continues its sponsorship of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, Oct. 11-14 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MST Golf’s support includes being the official retailer and provider of tour services support.
The USA Flag Ball By Crystal Golf: This Summer’s Winner, Hands Down.
FlGolf Inc.: Introduces the USA Flag logo ball by Crystal Golf. The logo features the American flag spread across the lower 48 United States.
Golf Convergence’s Recent Study On Ownership Of Golf Course Customer Information Provides Surprising Results
Golf Convergence: Conducted a study on ownership of golf course customer information, and who actually holds ownership if a third-party organization operates the course or a food and beverage concession.
Black Diamond Announces Fall Rates For “Black Diamond Experience”
Black Diamond Ranch (Lecanto, Fla.): Announces fall stay-and-play rates for the Black Diamond Experience, which includes two rounds of golf on Tom Fazio’s The Quarry, The Ranch and The Highlands courses. The package begins at $399 per person.
BelongSuite: Adds Club Member Connect to its family of products. Club Member Connect, founded by The Targeted Group, is an online member social network platform.
“Hawaii” Radio & TV Special
Where To Play Golf: Highlights golf on the Hawaiian islands on its latest internet radio and television special.
Golfersskin – The Sunscreen Of Choice For More Of The Best Players In The World.
Golfersskin: Internal company reports claim 162 PGA Tour players as users of its sunscreen.
Mobile Warming Gear Selects Buffalo Communications To Promote Heated Golf Outerwear
Mobile Warming Gear: Retains Buffalo Communications to implement a public relations program and consult on marketing and sales initiatives.
ForeTees Usage Continues To Grow With Leaps And Bounds!
ForeTees: Company reports more than 53 million logins to its tee time system – or an average of 30,000 times per day – by its 500 member clubs nationwide.
College Golf Takes Center Stage In Golfweek’s Sept. 7 Preview
Golfweek: Magazine’s Sept. 7 issue will feature the annual College Preview, which will include more than 17 pages of feature stories, analysis and rankings.
