P3ProSwing: To introduce a new online-play feature for its simulator. “Now P3ProSwing users will be able to play golf online against one another, playing on any of our 41 virtual golf courses and competing with players from around the world,” said Jay Russo, managing partner of P3ProSwing.
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Caroline Hedwall, Ladies European Tour Player Of The Year, Joins Adams Golf Tour Staff
Adams Golf: Signs Caroline Hedwall, the 2011 Ladies European Tour Player of the Year, to an endorsement agreement. Hedwall will play a full bag of Adams clubs, including the Speedline Fast 12 LS driver and fairway wood, the Idea Super XTD hybrid and the Idea Pro a12 irons.
SKLZ Introduces Line Of Self-Guided Golf Fitness Training Tools
SKLZ: Introduces self-guided training products with an assortment specifically designed for golf. Products include the Trainerball Golf exercise ball and the Trainermat Golf training mat.
Thor Guard Presentation At PGA Show to Highlight Ways PGA Professionals Can Enhance The Safety Of Golfers, Staff
Thor Guard: To hold a 30-minute presentation, led by Thor Guard president Robert Dugan and director of weather Greg Quinn, on Friday, Jan. 27, in the Business Solution Zone.
Adams Golf To Make Many Aspirational Golfers Happy With Idea Black CB3 Irons
Adams Golf: Introduces the Idea Black CB3 irons, which are made of forged 8620 steel and designed to add forgiveness from the 4 iron through gap wedge.
World’s First Markerless 3D Golf Swing Analysis System: New Version 2.0 At PGA Show 2012
Guru Training Systems: To introduce version 2.0 of its Swinguru Pro, a 3D golf swing analysis system.
Non-Golf Companies Dominate The TV Advertising Categories Of The 19th Annual ING Industry Honors
International Network of Golf: Announces the finalists in the 19th ING Industry Honors’ TV commercial category. The winner will be announced on Jan. 27 at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Keller Golf Course (Maplewood, Minn.): To be renovated by Richard Mandell Golf Architecture. Mandell, which was selected through the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, will begin the renovation in the fall and the course will re-open in May 2014. … Celebration Golf Management: Signs a long-term lease for RedTail Golf Club in Lake County, Fla. The firm is leasing RedTail Golf Club, a Dave Harman-design, from Starwood Land Ventures with an option to acquire the course and facilities. … Affiniti Golf Partners: Reaches a management agreement with Cross Creek Country Club in Mt. Airy, N.C.
Pearl ProSports Inc.: Introduces the Pearl putter, a customizable rules-conforming putter that includes a special tool that allows lie angle adjustability from 65 degrees.
The Ben Hogan Award: Launches Facebook and Twitter initiatives to provide the latest information and updates. Visit Ben Hogan Award on Facebook and @BenHoganAward on Twitter.
Ralph Lauren Corp.: Announces the re-signing of Luke Donald, Jonathan Byrd, Webb Simpson, Matteo Manassero, and rookie Morgan Hoffmann to multi-year agreements. As part of the renewed agreements, Donald, Manassero and Hoffmann will serve as brand ambassadors for RLX Golf, while Byrd and Simpson represent the Polo Golf collection. … Kikkor Golf: Signs LPGA player Ryann O’Toole to an endorsement agreement. … Dorfman Pacific: Hires Dave Hegedus as national sales manager, golf division. Previously, Hegedus worked at Team Effort, Inc. … American Society of Golf Course Architects: Selects Bill Kubly, golf course builder and chief executive officer of Landscapes Unlimited, as its 2012 Donald Ross Award recipient. The award, presented to an individual who has made a positive contribution to golf and golf course architecture, will be award on April 29 during the association’s annual meeting. … MedjetAssist: Announces that 16-time PGA Tour champion Jim Furyk will be the company’s national spokesperson through 2013. MedjetAssist is a medical evacuation and repatriation membership program. … The R&A: Appoints Johnnie Cole-Hamilton as its new executive director of championships as part of a wider management reorganization. Also, John Murray, currently vice president – golf; finance at IMG, has been named the organization’s new executive director of finance. … Golf Course Builders Association of America: Names Jim Kirchdorfer Sr. as the recipient of its Don A. Rossi Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the game of golf and its growth and who have inspired others by example. It is named for Don A. Rossi, who served as executive director of the National Golf Foundation from 1970 to 1983, was instrumental in forming the National Golf Course Owner’s Association and served as executive director of the GCBAA from 1984 to 1990. … Legends Golf and Country Club (Clemont, Fla.): Promotes Lee Williamson to head golf instructor.
Georgia State Golf Association: Accepting entries for the 24th Georgia Four-Ball Tournament, March 23-25 at Southern Hills Golf Club in Hawkinsville and Houston Lake Country Club in Perry. This event is open to two-man teams with players who are GSGA members, have a combined USGA Handicap Index of 4.0 or above and a maximum differential of six strokes. The deadline is Feb. 29. … eGolf Professional Tour: Has been granted an exemption into the European Tour’s King Hassan II Trophy in Agadir, Morocco, to be contested at Golf du Palais Royal on March 22-25. The exemption will go the eGolf Tour member who accumulates the most earnings through the first two events of the 2012 season – the Palmetto Hall Championship (Feb. 15-18) and Oldfield Open (Feb. 22-25). … Texas Junior Golf Alliance: Created by the Texas Golf Association, the Northern Texas and Southern Texas Sections of the PGA of America and the Houston Golf Association to simplify qualifying for the Legends Junior Tour’s statewide high profile events. Entry eligibility for Legends Junior Tour events will now be determined by a statewide points list.
Cutter & Buck Renews Agreement As Official PGA Of America Partner
Cutter & Buck: Extends an agreement with the PGA of America as the lead apparel partner for its spectator events, including the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and the Senior PGA Championship.
Can't Get Enough Advantage(tee)s?
Zero Friction: Reports on its ZFAdvantage tees.
Harrison Sports To Unveil New Shotmaker® Models, Shafts And 3-New Drivers At PGA Show
Harrison Sports: To showcase its latest products, including Shotmaker inserts, new shafts and three Hathaway V4 drivers.
Glove It's New Golf Accessories Reflect Runway Trends
Glove It: Introduces 15 new runway-inspired fashions for golf gloves and bags with metallics, animal prints and plaids among the new collection highlights.
Golf Pride® Launches Grip Giveaway Sweepstakes
Golf Pride: Launches its Grip Giveaway Sweepstakes on Facebook. One winner will be chosen every week through April 12 to receive a full set (13) of Golf Pride grips.
Ping Sponsors $5,000 "Skins Game" Putting Contest At PGA Merchandise Show
Ping: To host a $5,000 Putting Skins Game for PGA professionals. The contest will utilize the features of the company’s iPing putter app, including the recently released Skins Game function, to crown a champion.
Professional Golf Coach Sean Foley Signs With PSP Golf As Lead Endorser Of "The Little One" Club
PSP Golf: Signs golf instructor Sean Foley to an endorsement agreement. Foley, who will endorse The Little One training club, will appear in the company’s booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 28.
PowerBilt's New Grand Slam® Lineup Is About "Fitting Clubs To Your Game" – At Unmatched Pricing
PowerBilt: Introduces the new Grand Slam lineup set – driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, putter and bag – for $399.99. There are also open stock clubs that allow golfers to add clubs to fit their game.
