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Jacobsen Extends Contract With Srixon®
Srixon: Extends its endorsement agreement with Peter Jacobsen, a multiple winner on the PGA and Champions tours. Jacobsen will host Srixon’s national advertising campaign and played a combination of Srixon and Cleveland equipment.
"8th Anniversary Special"
Where To Play Golf: Eighth anniversary radio show is now available online.
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.
Lake Charles
Where To Play Golf: Radio show interviews Alan Heisser with the Cops & Jocks Celebrity Golf Classic and showcases up-and-coming golf destination Lake Charles, La., with Megan Hartman of the Lakes Charles and Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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.
AHEAD Announces Partnership with Annika Sorenstam
AHEAD: Signs Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam to an endorsement agreement. Sorenstam will exclusively wear AHEAD headwear during public, golf-related appearances.
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.
