Golf Convergence: To provide an encore presentation of its strategic planning webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Participants, according to Golf Convergence, will learn eight steps to increase net operating income by more than 12 percent in 2011.
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USGA Announces Long-Term Apparel Agreement with Polo Ralph Lauren
U.S. Golf Association: Signs a five-year agreement with Polo Ralph Lauren that designates the company as the official apparel outfitter for the USGA and the U.S. Open Championship. Under the agreement, Polo Ralph Lauren will outfit all USGA committee members, staff and more than 5,000 volunteers at the U.S. Open.
Lexus And USGA Extend Partnership
U.S. Golf Association: Announces a multi-year renewal of its strategic partnership with Lexus, ensuring that Lexus will remain the exclusive automotive partner of the USGA and the official car of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateur.
Golf Digest Announces Golf Digest Rewards e-Commerce Program
Golf Digest: Announces its first-ever e-commerce site called Golf Digest Rewards, which will enable users to research, comparison shop and purchase equipment online and to earn cash back from their purchases.
Fayetteville’s “Golf On the Ready” Announces 2011 Special
GolfOnTheReady.com: Offering the Fayetteville Winter and Spring Special travel package, which is available through May 31 and features three rounds of golf and two nights accommodations for $209 per golfer. The Fayetteville, NC, area courses available for play include Anderson Creek, Bayonet at Puppy Creek and Cypress Lakes.
Xempt Player Series Provides New Opportunities For Hungry Pro Golfers
Xempt Player Series: Announces its formation. The series is designed to give assistance to players attempting to qualify for the PGA, LPGA and Champions tours. There will be 32 local qualifiers, five regional qualifiers and the $200,000 XPS Championship, Aug. 8-11. The championship winner will receive a $36,000 first-place check, along with a $50,000 stipend that will pay for tour qualifying school fees and a financial cushion that will provide support during their touring season.
Golf Channel Tournament Ratings Setting High Marks
Golf Channel: Ratings for the first three 2011 PGA Tour telecasts are up 33 percent over the same period 2010. The network’s largest gain was a 60 percent increase in ratings for the Bob Hope Classic.
Get Your Game On With Exotics CB4 Tour-Caliber Performance.
Tour Edge: Introduces the CB4 Tour driver, which features an ultra-thin crown and cup face that creates a lower center of gravity.
The Nicklaus Collections, designed and produced by Orrefors, consist of distinct styles accented with the iconic Golden Bear logo
Nicklaus Companies: To introduce the Nicklaus Collections, a line of elegant stemware and barware designed and produced by Orrefors, a world-renowned Swedish crystal glass manufacturer. The collection will consist of distinct styles accented with the iconic Golden Bear logo.
Abacus Debuts Spring 2011 Collection.
Abacus: Introduces its Spring collection, highlighted by the Grange wind anorak.
Swan Lake Golf Resort Hires Andy Mears As Golf Sales Manager
Swan Lake Golf Resort: Announces the hiring of Andy Mears as its golf sales manager.
Golf Digest Signs Rickie Fowler As A Playing Editor
Golf Digest: Announces that Rickie Fowler, 2010 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, has joined the magazine as an exclusive playing editor. Fowler will provide bylined instruction and feature content on a regular basis.
Golf a la Carte® TV Series Begins Production
Golf a la Carte Productions: Begins filming for the debut episode of “Golf a la Carte,” a golf lifestyle television series that features Annika Sorenstam.
Aldila unveils new RIP Beta, Gamma shafts at Demo Day, PGA Show Booth 1729
Aldila: Debuted its new RIP Beta, Gamma shafts at the PGA Merchandise Show’s Outdoor Demo Day on Jan. 26.
Sweetgrass Begins Countdown to Championship with Volunteer Call
Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass: LPGA Futures Tour event, scheduled for June 20-26 at Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris, Mich., is seeking more than 300 volunteers for the inaugural event.
100 Years of Banff Golf Kicks off Canadian Rockies Golf Destination 2011 Primer
Canadian Rockies Golf Consortia: To celebrate 100 years of golf in Banff this year with a commemorative book and a series of events.
Thousand Hills, Pointe Royale Join Branson’s Rising-Star Golf Destination Group
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB: Announces that Thousand Hills Golf Resort and Pointe Royale Resort and Golf Course have joined the Branson, MO., area’s new golf-destination cooperative.
Fayetteville's "Golf On the Ready" Announces 2011 Special
GolfOnTheReady.com: Offering the Fayetteville Winter and Spring Special travel package, which is available through May 31 and features three rounds of golf and two nights accommodations for $209 per golfer. The Fayetteville, NC, area courses available for play include Anderson Creek, Bayonet at Puppy Creek and Cypress Lakes.
Golf a la Carte® TV Series Begins Production
Golf a la Carte Productions: Begins filming for the debut episode of “Golf a la Carte,” a golf lifestyle television series that features Annika Sorenstam.
Thousand Hills, Pointe Royale Join Branson's Rising-Star Golf Destination Group
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB: Announces that Thousand Hills Golf Resort and Pointe Royale Resort and Golf Course have joined the Branson, MO., area’s new golf-destination cooperative.
