Nike Golf: Signs Dylan Frittelli to an endorsement agreement. Frittelli will sport Nike Golf head-to-toe, play a Nike bag and clubs.
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Golf Gulf Shores Offers Chance to Win Free Foursome in SEC Beach Fest Alumni Golf Scramble
Gulf Shores Golf Association: Offering a chance to win a free foursome valued at $1,600 in the inaugural SEC Beach Fest Alumni Golf Scramble, Aug. 23-25.
Affiniti Golf Partners To Manage Griffin Country Club
Affiniti Golf Partners: Retained to manage Griffin Country Club in Griffin, Ga.
French Lick Resort Hosts LPGA National Championship in August
French Lick Resort (French Lick, Ind.): To host the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Championship on the Donald Ross Course, Aug. 20-22.
Swingbyte Wireless Golf Swing Analyzer Empowers Golfers With Real-Time Swing Data Delivered to Their Mobile Device
Swingbyte: Wireless golf swing analyzer is now available to golfers in the U.S. and Canada.
Golfpac Travel Free Replay Package Serves Up Golf All Day On Several Orlando Courses
Golfpac Travel: Announces its Orlando Free Replay package, which features free replay rounds at select Orlando, Fla., clubs and three nights’ accommodations.
PING Junior Interclub Concludes Fourth Season and Expands to New Markets
Ping: Reports that Junior Golf University expands the Ping Junior Interclub into three new states for the 2012 summer and fall season. The PJI provides junior golfers (ages 12-18) with the opportunity to compete as a member of a team.
Golf Pride® Ranks Number One Grip Choice At The U.S. Open
Golf Pride: Grips were used by 83 percent of all players at the U.S. Open, according to Darrell Survey.
Pebble Beach site of inaugural Seve Ballesteros Legends Tournament
Seve Ballesteros Legends Tournament: Inaugural event, which will benefit the late Seve Ballesteros’ foundation, will be held at the Peter Hay Course in Pebble Beach, Calif., Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
Branson (MO) Golf Destination Offers New, Peak-Season Values
Branson Area Golf (Branson, Mo.): Announces its new, peak-season packages, including Juniors Play Free programs and twilight specials.
Graphite Design Announces the Winner of the U.S. Open Played a Graphite Design Shaft
Graphite Design: Tour AD DI shaft played in the hybrid of the U.S. Open winner.
Golf18Network Expands Roster with 48 New Courses
Golf18Network: Selected for use by 20 golf courses during the past week, bringing the network’s total number of courses across North America to 960.
Billy Casper Golf: Partners with the Chicago Park District to open Clocktower Café, adjacent to the Waveland Clocktower on the north side of Chicago.
TGA Premier Junior Golf Franchise Acquired by Brad Kirkpatrick in North Seattle
TGA Premier Junior Golf: Announces that Brad Kirkpatrick has acquired a TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise in north Seattle.
STX Golf Launches National Broadcast Campaign Featuring “Skylar Chase”
STX Golf: Launches a broadcast campaign featuring the 2012 putter line and fictional character Skylar Chase.
Boxgroove Adds Riviera Golf Club
Boxgroove: Adds Riviera Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, to the selection of private courses Boxgroove members can play.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Kiawah Island, S.C.): Confirms that it is in the initial planning stages to determine the economic viability of constructing up to a 150-room hotel on the West side of the island on the site of the former Kiawah Island Inn. The resort is also studying the feasibility of constructing a number of four-bedroom golf cottages adjacent to The Ocean Course. The resort has engaged three architectural firms to present style concepts and site plans for redeveloping both sites, the West Beach area of Kiawah Island, and the East side of the island near The Ocean Course.
Sniper Putters: Introduces its new putter, which features a unique hosel that combines traditional with a center shaft position.
Tommy Hilfiger To Sponsor The Golf Club At Chelsea Piers
Tommy Hilfiger Group: Announces its sponsorship of the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers in New York. The two-year sponsorship deal includes prime advertising placement for the spring 2012 golf campaign featuring reigning PGA champion Keegan Bradley.
Kentwool Named Official Golf Sock Of Hundred Hole Hike
Kentwool: To provide two pairs of its Tour Profile sock to participants of the Hundred Hole Hike, an initiative that supports charitable fundraising by golf marathoners who will play and walk at least 100 holes in one day.
