International Network of Golf: Announces that attendees can save up to 50 percent in some categories by registering by Dec. 30 for the 23rd ING Spring Conference.
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Golf18Network Expands Roster With 3 New Courses
Golf18Network: Solution chosen for use by three golf courses this week.
TGA Premier Junior Golf Jumps 25 Spots In Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchise Companies Ranking
TGA Premier Junior Golf: Moves up to No. 295 on Entrepreneur’s 34th Franchise 500 ranking, the third straight year the national after-school junior golf enrichment program has made the list.
O’Connell, Wearner Join Swingbyte Advisory Board
Swingbyte: Announces that Chris O’Connell and Trent Wearner, both of whom are ranked among Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America, have joined the Swingbyte Professional Advisory Board.
Trophy Room Restaurant At ASU Karsten Taps Brosten As Executive Chef
ASU Karsten Golf Course (Tempe, Ariz.): Trophy Room Restaurant names Andrew Brosten as its new executive chef.
The STX Holiday Season Facebook Promotion Is Almost Over With Only Days Left To Register To Win The Soon To Be Released “Pitch Black” Putters
STX Golf: Company’s holiday Facebook promotion to win a new Pitch Black Series putter, which has never been seen, closes on Dec. 31.
Softspikes®/PrideSports Finishes With 50+ Wins In 2012 Season
Softspikes: Reports on product usage during the 2012 season, which included being worn during 19 win on the PGA Tour and 19 on the Web.com Tour.
Kris Spence: Architect finishes an extensive restoration of Roaring Gap Club, a Donald Ross-designed course, in Roaring Gap, N.C.
ScoreGolf: Introduces the Rhomb putter, which features a double rhomb pattern on the head to provide a visual aim pattern in both forward direction as well as crossways. Also, the head can be adjusted for weight and balance according to the player’s individual preferences.
PGA of America: Kerry Haigh has been named chief championships officer for the association. Haigh, who joined the PGA in 1989, was most recently the association’s managing director of Championships and Business Development. … International Association of Golf Tour Operators: Honors Tony Jacklin for his distinguished golfing career and contributions at the International Golf Travel Market 2012.
Madcapz To Exhibit At 2013 PGA Show
Madcapz: To introduce its upcoming spring line of women’s golf caps at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 24-26. Also, PGA Show attendees who place an order during the show will receive free shipping on their order.
Second Skin Shows Pride
Second Skin Garment Co.: Introduces its American Proud Collection, which includes as assortment of patriotic performance polos and pullovers.
AHEAD, Avendra Partner
AHEAD: Agrees to a multi-year strategic partnership with Avendra, which provides a wide range of procurement services to companies in many industries, including golf.
ProQuip Goes Repelling
ProQuip: Introduces a new water repellent-lined lambswool garment that features easy care performance and is machine washable.
Sunice Introduces New Jacket
Sunice: Debuts its 2013 Albany jacket from the Hurricane Collection. The jacket, a new style to the collection, is 25 percent lighter with 25 percent more stretch than other jackets in its category.
Loudmouth Golf Says Join The Club
Loudmouth Golf: Launches its Loudmouth eXclusive Club, a membership club in which members receive product each quarter.
Editor’s Note
The Apparel Wire will publish its last edition of 2012 on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The Apparel Wire will resume publishing in January. We wish you a happy and safe holiday season.
The Otter Company To Exhibit At 2013 PGA Merchandise Show – Will Showcase All-New 2013 Women's Collection, Full 2013 Outerwear Line
The Otter Co.: To debut its 2013 outerwear collection at the annual show in Orlando, Fla. The company’s expanded 2013 sweater collection includes the return of its rain sweater, the new Otter wind sweater and the new Otter quarter-zip wind sweater.
2012 Edition Of "The Business Of Golf – What Are You Thinking?" Sold Out
Golf Convergence: First printing of its “The Business of Golf – What Are You Thinking?” book has sold out. The book, now in its second printing, will be shipping on Jan. 14.
Want To Get Your Company In The Golf World & In The Green In 2013? Let Team Pca Be Your Caddie :) And Breaking News – Mr. Tom Watson – Inducted Into The 2012 Caddie Hall Of Fame By The WGA/PCA Team
Professional Caddies Association: Seeking to endorse companies and products in time for the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 24-26 in Orlando, Fla.
