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A Renewed Spirit in Golf – Dixon Golf Launches Ladies Ball
Dixon Golf: Launches its first eco-friendly women’s ball, the Dixon Spirit.
U.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson Becomes Second Major Winner Of 2012 To Earn A Berth In The 30th PGA Grand Slam Of Golf
PGA of America: Webb Simpson becomes second player to qualify for the 30th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 22-24 in Bermuda. Simpson joined Masters champion Bubba Watson after winning the U.S. Open.
Druh Belts & Buckles: Introduces a selection of national flag buckles for the countries of England, Scotland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, United States, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Thailand. … Vantage Golf: To outfit more than 1,700 volunteers at the John Deere Classic, July 9-15 in Silvis, Ill. The uniforms consist of three different polos in custom colors for the event.
IMG: Signs South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli, who announced he is turning professional, to a management and marketing agreement. Frittelli, who played collegiately at the University of Texas, will make his professional debut at this week’s BMW International in Cologne, Germany. … Telluride Ski Resort (Telluride, Colo.): Hires Michael Bratcher as the new general manager for the Telluride Ski and Golf Club.
Ryder Cup: Webb Simpson vaulted to third in the U.S. Ryder Cup point standings following his U.S. Open victory. The top eight players following the PGA Championship automatically qualify for the American squad. Jason Dufner is currently first in points (5,289.254), followed by Bubba Watson (4,798.395), Simpson (4,421.466), Phil Mickelson (4,107.108), Matt Kuchar (3,869.426), Hunter Mahan (3,537.370), Tiger Woods (3,499.413) and Zach Johnson (3,313.258).
The Nike Swoosh Shines as Carly Booth Secures Second LET Career Win with 14 Nike Clubs & 20XI Ball
Nike Golf: Tour staffer Carly Booth won her second Ladies European Tour title, the Ladies Scottish Open, playing a full complement of Nike equipment and the 20XI ball.
Softspikes'® Cyclone Wins U.S. Open
Softspikes: Cyclone cleat worn by the winner of the U.S. Open. Also, 47 percent of the plastic cleat-wearing field wore Softspikes product.
Callaway Golf Appoints Harry Arnett Senior Vice President Of Marketing
Callaway Golf: Appoints Harry Arnett as senior vice president, marketing. In this role, Arnett assumes leadership of the company’s global marketing, communications and go-to-market functions.
Polara Golf Sponsors The Ken Singleton Celebrity Golf Classic To Benefit Cool Kids Campaign
Polara Golf: To sponsor the Ken Singleton Celebrity Golf Classic, June 23-25 in Baltimore, Md. The tournament benefits the Cool Kids Campaign.
CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour Of Northern California Resumes Action With Start Of ‘Summer Series’ June 21
Junior Tour of Northern California: Opens its Summer Series with a two-day tournament at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, Calif., June 20-21.
Kids Play Free At National Golf Management Courses In Myrtle Beach, SC, Area
National Golf Management: Announces its Kids Play Free program for its 22 Myrtle Beach, S.C., area courses. Youth golfers age 16 and under will play free when accompanied by a paying adult through the end of 2012.
Essay Contest Winner To Receive Full Scholarship To Golf Academy Of America As Part Of A “Future With Impact” Promotion
Golf Academy of America: To award a full scholarship as the winning prize for the best essay in a “Future With Impact” promotion. Interested applicants must submit an essay that answers the question, “How would you grow and impact the game of golf?”
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.
June Pellucid Perspective: David Vs. Goliath Lawsuit Brewing In Web Tee Times Space
Pellucid: June issue of The Pellucid Perspective details the lawsuit involving two companies involved in the tee time marketing industry and reviews Callaway Golf’s performance in the first full quarter under Chip Brewer, the former Adams Golf CEO.
Linksoul Founder John Ashworth To Make Hundred Hole Hike For Charity
Linksoul: Chief Creative Officer John Ashworth will participate in the inaugural Hundred Hole Hike, walking and playing more than 100 holes on July 16 to benefit the San Diego-based After School All-Stars and North County Junior Golf Association.
USGA Announces Opportunity To Purchase 2013 U.S. Open Tickets
United States Golf Association: Announces that tickets are on sale for the 2013 U.S. Open, scheduled for June 10-16 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. The U.S. Open will be played at Merion for the fifth time, and the first since 1981.
Volunteer Applications Now Available For The 2014 U.S. Open Championships
United States Golf Association: Volunteer applications for the 2014 U.S Open Championships, June 9-22, 2014, in Pinehurst, N.C., are now available. The U.S. Open is scheduled for June 12-15 and the U.S. Women’s Open is June 19-22 and both championships will be played at Pinehurst No. 2.
NBC: Scored the best U.S. Open third-round rating since 2002 on Saturday, recording a 5.5 overnight rating and a 13 share, which was up 53 percent over last year and the best since a 6.4 rating / 16 share in 2002.
Golf Supply House: Completes the purchase of California-based Eagle One Golf Products. Golf Supply House will continue to operate the Eagle One Golf office and production facility in Anaheim, as well as its distribution center in Charleston, S.C. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
