Nike Golf: To unveil its newest products during a new Nike Golf Experience on the show floor and announces plans for participation in Demo Day on Jan. 25.
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Concession Golf Club: To host the second Archie Griffin Celebrity Classic on March. 5-6 in Sarasota, Fla. Proceeds will benefit The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. … Neal Meagher: Completes an extensive course renovation project for the San Luis Obispo Country Club in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The course was originally designed by Bert Stamps in 1959. Meagher redesigned and renovated 46 fairway and greenside bunkers along with a complete reconstruction of the existing ninth green. … Troon: Chosen by Orascom Hotels and Development to manage its facilities at Taba Heights and El Gouna in Egypt. … Dutch Docklands Group: Reduces the list of golf design candidates for the unique Maldives Floating Island project from 24 to six. The floating island will feature the Royal Indian Ocean Club.
Sensosolutions: Introduces a new version of SensoGlove, a digital golf glove. The advanced glove, that features a small, sweat-proof 1.2-inch LED digital monitor that analyzes the pressure of the swing through highly responsive sensors, now offers a longer battery life and increased sensitivity.
The Targeted Group: Club Member Connect, a private online social community, is chosen for use by Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Club Member Connect allows the club and its members to communicate about upcoming events, golf conditions and other club services.
Safeway Classic: Officials announce that local Portland, Ore., children’s charities would benefit from $1 million in proceeds raised from this year’s tournament. This was the sixth consecutive year and seventh total that the LPGA tournament generated more than $1 million for charity. … BMW Championship: Earns the Best Title Sponsor Integration award by the PGA Tour at the tour’s Tournament Advisory Council meetings on Dec. 10.
Somerby Golf Club Receives "Top 100" Honor From Golfweek Magazine
Somerby Golf Club: Ranked among Golfweek’s Best Residential Courses top 100 list. Somerby is located in Rochester, Minn.
Starting Time® High-Performance Tees, The Tips™, Adds Extra Yardage To Improve Golf Scores
Starting Time: Reports on its Tips performance tee, which features eight tips for the ball to sit and produces less friction and better spin control. The tee comes in three sizes and colors.
Scor™ Golf To Exhibit At The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show; Also Participate At The Outdoor Demo Day
Scor Golf: To exhibit its Scor416i line of scoring clubs at the annual Orlando, Fla., show and participate at the Outdoor Demo Day on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
John Deere Classic Name Earns "Best Of" Award At PGA Tour Tournament Advisory Council Meetings
John Deere Classic: Recipient of the Most Engaged Community award by the PGA Tour at the tour’s Tournament Advisory Council meetings on Dec. 10. With a population of 375,000 in the Quad Cities area, the John Deere Classic, held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., drew more than 100,000 spectators in 2011.
Golf Car Solar To Introduce New "Zero Cost" Thin Film Solar Golf Cart Kit At 2012 PGA Merchandise Show In Orlando.
Golf Cart Solar: Announces a new zero cost golf cart solar panel program, which will be unveiled at the annual Orlando, Fla., show, that provides solar panels for golf carts at no cost to the end user customer.
P3ProSwing™ In Use At Canadian Golf Academy
P3ProSwing: Simulator now in use at the Academie de Golf Performance in LaParirie, Quebec, Canada.
Fix With Mix® Offers Golfers Personal Sand-and-Seed Dispenser
Starting Time: Introduces the Fix with Mix, a personal sand-and-seed dispenser for golfers needing to repair fairway divots.
Upside Down Putter Grip Helps 2010 FedEx Cup Champ Shine At President’s Cup
Feel Golf: SBST reverse-taper putter grip was played by a member of the victorious U.S. Presidents Cup squad and will be introduced at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-28 in Orlando, Fla.
Association Of Golf Clubfitting Professionals (AGCP) Introduces New Website
Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals: Launches its redesigned website, which provides easier navigation and functionality.
Ping Brings New “Skins Game” Feature To iPing App For iPhone & iPod Touch
Ping: Updates the iPing app for the iPhone and iPod touch, adding a Skins Game gaming feature.
AboutGolf Congratulates Luke Donald On Being Named 2011 PGA Tour Player Of The Year
AboutGolf: PGA Tour simulator user Luke Donald was voted PGA Tour Player of the Year, and won both the PGA and European tour money titles.
Shadow Ridge Golf Club Recognized Among Golfweek’s 2012 Best Resort Courses
Marriott Golf: Announces that Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., is ranked No. 96 on Golfweek’s 2012 Best Resort Courses list.
Science and Motion: Held a SAM PuttLab technical workshop for 51 coaches attending the National Golf Coaches Association and Golf Coaches Association of America conventions in Las Vegas, Nev.
Club Glove Microfiber Caddy Towel Used By Winner Of 2011 Franklin Templeton Shootout
Club Glove: Microfiber Caddy Towel was used by a member of the winning Franklin Templeton Shootout team.
