AHEAD: Signs Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam to an endorsement agreement. Sorenstam will exclusively wear AHEAD headwear during public, golf-related appearances.
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Troon Announces Updated Dress Guidelines At Daily-Fee Properties
Troon: Announces new dress guidelines accepted at its daily-fee golf properties. “While history and tradition have always added to golf’s appeal, the game has always embraced the evolution of golf attire in the name of both fashion and performance,” said Ryan Walls, senior vice president, operations, Troon. “It is important that our facilities adapt with golfers’ preferences by updating dress guidelines to ensure they always feel excepted and comfortable every time they visit.”
HIRZL Continues Domination Of Re/Max World Long Drive Championship
Hirzl: Worn by three winners and two runner-up finishers at the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship.
Trinka Tapped to Head AGIF
Asian Golf Industry Federation: Selects Tim Trinka to serve a two-year term as president.
Titleist To Showcase New Products And Technologies At 2013 PGA Merchandise Show
PGA Merchandise Show: Announces that Titleist will exhibit at the 60th annual show. Titleist also will provide professional testing opportunities Jan. 23 at the PGA Show Outdoor Demo Day at the Orange County National Golf Center.
Scott Bender Of Griffin Gate Golf Club Becomes Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Marriott Golf: Announces that Scott Bender, director of engineering and grounds at Griffin Gate Golf Club in Lexington, Ky., has become a certified golf course superintendent by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Polara Golf issues Official Statement on USGA's Proposed Rule 14-1b
Polara Golf: Dave Felker, inventor of the Polara Golf golf ball, issues an official statement on behalf of the company regarding the U.S. Golf Association’s and The R&A’s proposed ruling that would prohibit anchoring the putter in making a stroke.
KemperSports Selected to Manage Vista Mar Golf & Beach Resort in Panama
KemperSports: Selected by Grupo Shahani to manage the golf course and beach club at Vista Mar Golf and Beach Resort in San Carlos, Panama. In addition to managing resort amenities, KemperSports will also assist with the development of a future clubhouse and other planned amenities.
Free Golf & Family Fun – Marriott's Family Golf Festival Returns To Shadow Ridge Golf Club For Fifth Consecutive Year
Marriott Golf: Fifth Family Golf Festival will be held at Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 8.
Black Magic Wedge Helps Players Master the Lob Wedge
Black Magic Wedge: Reports on the role of the lob wedge in a golfer’s short-game success and how the company’s 60-degree hybrid wedge factors into the equation.
Nike Golf Adds Speed and Distance with VR_S Covert Irons
Nike Golf: Introduces the VR_S Covert irons, which includes a hidden cavity back and a NexCOR face.
3 More Courses Sign on to Cybergolf’s GolfRev Daily Deal System to Help Grow the Game and Increase Course Revenue
Cybergolf: GolfRev daily deal system selected for use by Palm Beach National in Lake Worth, Fla., Rancho Vista Golf Club in Palmdale, Calif., and Saddle Creek Golf Club in Lewisburg, Tenn.
KBS Launches Web Education Center for PGA Professionals
KBS Golf Shafts: Launches the Web Education Center designed to educate golf industry professionals on the KBS brand, how to fit with KBS shafts, and the key differences in the KBS product line.
Participating clubs include Angel Park, The Legacy, Stallion Mountain, Painted Desert and Las Vegas G.C.
OB Sports Golf Management: Las Vegas golf facilities announce the Toys Fore Golf program, which encourages area golfers to donate unwrapped toys in exchange for preferred green fees. Toys will be donated to HELP of Southern Nevada, and the program runs through Dec. 20.
“Golf: It’s A Crime”
Where To Play Golf: Latest radio show features Notah Begay III discussing his Play Golf Native America Day and also showcases Houston as its featured destination.
American Junior Selects Two Participants from The First Tee for Field
World Junior Golf Series: Selects Kaleb Lester, of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Marianne Li, of Seattle, Wash., from The First Tee to participate in the American Junior at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., Dec. 20-22.
System6 SQL New Products Drive 2012 Records
Crescent Systems: Reports that its second generation SQL new product has spurred record client upgrades, new clients and financial milestones in 2012.
GolfSwitch Impresses at IGTM with Their Latest Version of Direct Access 3.0
GolfSwitch: Launches version 3.0 of its Direct Access travel tool at this year’s IGTM in Vilamoura, Portugal.
AHEAD® Launches Corporate Division
AHEAD: Launches a new corporate division under the direction of Jeff Waller, senior director of global business development. AHEAD’s corporate offerings will consist of headwear and accessories featured on a dedicated website, and the corporate division will maintain its own inventory and customer service team.
Mike Bender Golf Academy Opens New World Headquarters at Magnolia Plantation
Mike Bender Golf Academy: To open its new world headquarters at Magnolia Plantation Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 1.
