SkyGolf: Introduces the SkyCaddie Breeze rangefinder, which displays front, middle and back of the green distances from anywhere on the course without the touch of a button or aiming. Also, the Breeze is offered at Skygolf’s lowest price point ever.
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Golf Pride® Hires James Ledford As President
Eaton Corp.: Hires James Ledford as president for the company’s golf grip division. Ledford joins the Golf Pride team today, Monday, Sept. 17.
Slammin' Sam Beer Now Available At Pinehurst Resort
Slammin’ Sam Beer Co.: Adds Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, N.C., to its expanding list of establishments serving Slammin’ Sam, a craft-brewed premium American lager inspired by Sam Snead.
Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort Names Mark Hodgdon General Manager
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort (Destin, Fla.): Names Mark Hodgdon as general manager of the 2,400-acre resort.
FitGolf Performance Centers, The Golf Fitness Experts Offered A Stretch Tent Service At Green Valley Country Club’s Pro Amateur Event
FitGolf Performance Centers: Reports on its pre-round stretch services.
Ogio Debuts New Endurance Lightweight Golf Bag Collection
Ogio: Introduces its Endurance Lightweight Collection of golf bags. The collection consists of four men’s and two women’s cart and stand bags ranging in weight from a sleek 3.6 pounds to 4.8 pounds.
“Golf It’s A Crime”
Where to Play Golf: Syndicated radio show recently featured its “Golf: It’s a Crime” segment with anchor Mike Robinson. The show also featured segments on golf in Houston and Summerlin, Nev., along with interviews with Notah Begay III and Mike Calbot, the Golf Doctor.
Sun Valley Resort Begins Renovation Of 1st Hole On Trail Creek Golf Course
Sun Valley Trail Creek Course (Sun Valley, Idaho): Begins renovation of its par-5, 530-yard first hole. Among the changes will be a smaller re-designed green and fairway bunker, and a widened fairway landing area off the tee. The resort has also created a contingency hole to keep an 18-hole route intact through the project’s completion in July 2013.
Swinguru Golf Pro And Swing Catalyst Software Applications Now Integrated
Initial Force, Guru Training Systems: Announce the integration of their Swing Catalyst and Swinguru Golf Pro software systems, bringing 3D motion capture and video analysis together. The companies are demonstrating their software systems at the Golf Europe 2012 show in Augsburg, Germany.
Reynolds Plantation Resident Beats 67 Million-To-1 Odds With Two Aces In One Round At The Landing
Reynolds Plantation (Greensboro, Ga.): Reports on Roger Erickson, 68, acing The Landing’s No. 3 and No. 11 par-3 holes on Aug. 29.
For GolfTEC, Fiscal-Year 2012 Is Another Season Of Growth, Success, And Hitting The Business Sweet Spot
GolfTEC: Reports on its 2012 fiscal year, which included same-sales store growth for the third successive year.
Mystical Golf Redesigns Bunkers On Wizard Course To Enhance ‘Scottish Feel’
Mystical Golf: Enhances its Wizard Course in Myrtle Beach, S.C., by adding St. Andrews-style sod facing to five greenside bunkers and rebuilding 20 fairway hazards into pot bunkers.
Adidas Golf Introduces Adicross II Footwear
Adidas Golf: Introduces its new Adicross II shoe, which features strategically-placed square-shaped traction lugs and an updated outsole design to promote improved traction.
Omega Partners With 2012 Ryder Cup Magnificent Moments Charity Campaign
Omega: Tour staffer Michelle Wie’s artistic talents are now on display in Chicago as part of the 2012 Ryder Cup’s Magnificent Moments charity campaign and its city-wide “Tartan Art on the Avenue” exhibition of oversized golf balls decorated by local, international and celebrity artists. The campaign will raise money for two local charities – the Illinois PGA Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
Bag Boy’s T-2000 Travel Cover Receives Golf Digest Gold Medal
Bag Boy: T-2000 travel cover receives a gold medal on Golf Digest’s Hot List. The travel cover features a Pivot Grip handle that rotates 360 degrees to reduce arm and wrist strain.
Take The Polara Challenge And Shave Strokes Off Your Game … Guaranteed!
Polara Golf: Announces the Polara Challenge, guaranteeing golfer’s a lower inward nine score with its ball than their regular ball on the outward nine. If not? Polara Golf will refund your money.
Edwin Watts Golf Launches “Think Golf It’s Football” Season Campaign
Edwin Watts Golf Uinta: Introduces its Think Golf It’s Football campaign that enables consumers to enjoy special incentives by showing their team spirit when visiting one of the company’s five Utah-based golf retail stores.
FitGolf Performance Centers, The Golf Fitness Experts Offered A Stretch Tent Service At Green Valley Country Club's Pro Amateur Event
FitGolf Performance Centers: Reports on its pre-round stretch services.
"Golf It's A Crime"
Where to Play Golf: Syndicated radio show recently featured its “Golf: It’s a Crime” segment with anchor Mike Robinson. The show also featured segments on golf in Houston and Summerlin, Nev., along with interviews with Notah Begay III and Mike Calbot, the Golf Doctor.
Mystical Golf Redesigns Bunkers On Wizard Course To Enhance 'Scottish Feel'
Mystical Golf: Enhances its Wizard Course in Myrtle Beach, S.C., by adding St. Andrews-style sod facing to five greenside bunkers and rebuilding 20 fairway hazards into pot bunkers.
