Bionic: Recently hosted the four winners of its Get the Grip contest held earlier this summer. The four winners received round-trip airfare to and a two-night’s stay in Louisville, a round of golf each at Covered Bridge, and tours of Bionic’s headquarters and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.
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McConnell Golf: Reports on the McConnell Golf Trail, which spans across the Carolinas and includes the Old North State Club in New London, N.C., and Musgrove Mill in Clinton, S.C.
The Otter Company Debuts All-New 2013 Women’s Outerwear Collection – ‘Bold, Bright, Pretty’
The Otter Co.: Announces its new women’s 2013 outerwear collection for golfers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Wishon O/S Series Putters
Tom Wishon Golf Technology: Introduces its O/S series putter in oversized mallet and heal-to-weighting models.
Deutsche Bank Championship Sponsorship Extended Through 2016
PGA Tour: Deutsche Bank extends its sponsorship of the Deutsche Bank Championship by four years, through 2016. This week’s tournament, the second of four FedEx Cup Playoff events, celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Tef Tee™ Continues To Perform On The Champions Tour™
Tee Direct: Tef Tee was used by four top-10 finishers at the Champions Tour’s Boeing Classic, according to internal reporting.
The Sea Pines Resort Announces New Clubhouse For Heron Point, Ocean Course
Sea Pines Resort (Hilton Head, S.C.): Announces plans for a new golf clubhouse serving its Heron Point and Ocean golf courses. Completion of the 16,000 square-foot clubhouse is scheduled for late 2013.
KemperSports Staffer Amy Pendergast Named 2012 PGA Merchandiser Of The Year For Resort Facilities
KemperSports: Amy Pendergast, PGA head professional and director of retail for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, has been named the 2012 PGA Merchandiser of the Year for resort facilities.
A Stunner You Cannot Afford To Miss!
Asia Pacific Golf Summit: Paul H.T.M. van de Camp, chief executive officer of Dutch Docklands, which designed the floating golf course in the Maldives, will speak at the annual summit.
FitGolf Performance Centers, The Golf Fitness Experts Has Started Its Planning For This Year’s “Winter Seminar Series” For The 2012-2013 Winter
FitGolf Performance Centers: Sixth Winter Seminar Series will be launched in mid-November.
In Fiamme – Fine Italian Golf Apparel – Now At Red Run Golf Club
In Fiamme: Italian golf apparel now available at Red Run Golf Club golf shop in Royal Oak, Mich.
Gulf Shores Golf Courses (AL) Ready For Labor Day Weekend
Gulf Shores (Ala.) Golf Association: Nine member courses suffered no significant damage from Tropical Storm Isaac and are scheduled to be open for Labor Day weekend play.
Middle Atlantic PGA Professionals Support Patriot Golf Day Over Labor Day Weekend
Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America: Supporting Patriot Golf Day with nearly 200 golf facilities throughout the region holding activities and collecting donations for the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Mizuno Selects Matrix Ozik Program 130 Iron Shafts In Performance Fitting System
Matrix Shafts: Ozik Program 130 iron shaft becomes a standard offering in Mizuno’s Performance Fitting System.
Boxgroove Welcomes Desert Hills Golf Club
Boxgroove: Signs Desert Hills Country Club in Green Valley, Ariz., to its portfolio of private courses Boxgroove members can play.
Monarch Beach Golf Links Unveils Enhanced Crown Club Loyalty Program And New Stand Up Paddle Board Marketing Program
Monarch Beach Golf Links (Dana Point, Calif.): Introduces a new loyalty program called the Crown Club, where Southern California golfers receive preferred rates and benefits. The rate starts at $149 and Crown Club members can play the course for preferred cardmember rates year round.
In observance of Labor Day, The Wire will not publish on Monday, Sept. 3. The Wire will resume publication on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Starting Time® Announces A Most Successful PGA Expo 2012 With Their Award Winning My Mini Golf Program In Las Vegas.
Starting Time Golf: Exhibited its My Mini Golf line at the recent PGA Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., and reports a positive reception to the training aid.
Recession Identified Top Facilities, Management Teams According To Global Golf Advisors’ DeLozier
Global Golf Advisors: Principal Henry DeLozier recently spoke to the Greater Southwest Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America in Scottsdale, Ariz., about the effects of the current recession on course management. “Tough times require top performances from top performers because there is no margin for error,” DeLozier said.
Oban Devotion Hybrid Wins The Web.com News Sentinel Open
Oban Composites: Devotion Hybrid was played by the Web.com Tour’s News Sentinel Open winner.
