“4 Yards More”: Company’s golf tee ranked No. 1 in distance in Golf Test USA’s 2009 Comprehensive Test and will be the official tee sponsor of the Indoor Demo Days at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show.
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Heritage Golf Group Names Dean Alexander Head Golf Professional At Atlanta National Golf Club
Atlanta National Golf Club: Dean Alexander is promoted to head golf professional after having served as the club’s teaching pro the past two years.
Dixon Earth Named Official Golf Ball For City Of El Segundo, Calif.
Dixon Golf: Earth golf ball named the official golf ball for the city of El Segundo, CA. In the city’s efforts to go green, it will set up Dixon Golf recycling centers at various area golf courses where used golf balls can be exchanged for credits toward the purchase of new Dixon Golf balls.
SeeMore Welcomes Putting Instructor Pat O’Brien To PGA Show Booth 521
SeeMore Putters: Noted putting instructor Pat O’Brien, who works with Zach Johnson on the PGA Tour, will appear in the company’s booth at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show.
Wales’ Celtic Manor Resort Celebrates Record 2009
Celtic Manor Resort: Host venue of the 2010 Ryder Cup reports a record 2009 for leisure visitors, selling more than 20,000 room nights compared to 2008.
TaylorMade Golf Tour Staff Professional Martin Kaymer Wins Abu Dhabi Championship Playing Penta TP Golf Ball
TaylorMade: Tour staff pro Martin Kaymer played TaylorMade’s new Penta TP golf ball to win the Abu Dhabi Championship. The win marked the Penta TP’s first worldwide tour victory.
From The Caddie-Yard To The PCA Hall Of Fame Caddie-Castle
Professional Caddie Association: Announces its class of 2009 inductees into the PCA Worldwide Caddie Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held at the PGA Merchandise Show, Friday, Jan. 29.
Merion Plans “Green” Operations Center
Merion Golf Club: Construction is underway on a new, sustainable, 24,000 sq.ft. Operations and Turf Maintenance Center. The center will serve two golf courses, including the historic East Course.
Timacuan Golf Club A Big Hit After Hosting $10,000 Scramble Event Monday
Timacuan Golf Club: Held the Timacuan $10,000 Scramble, which was won with an 18-under-par 54 by the foursome of Matt Kleinrock, Jeff Dennis, Tyler Brown and Chase Baldwin on Monday. Timacuan is located in Lake Mary, FL.
Judy Dickinson Joins EWGA Foundation Board of Directors
EWGA: Former LPGA player Judy Dickinson has joined the 2010 EWGA Foundation board of directors. Dickinson played on the LPGA for 23 seasons, winning four times, and was president of the LPGA from 1990-1992.
AHEAD Named Exclusive Licensee For Golf Digest Recognition Co-Brand Program
AHEAD, Golf Digest: The companies announce that AHEAD will be the exclusive licensee of Golf Digest’s logoed golf course recognition program. As the exclusive licensee, AHEAD will offer its customers the opportunity to co-brand its hats, apparel and accessories with the Golf Digest logos.
Meet The Spring In Abacus Soft Shells And Fleece
Abacus: Introduces its soft shell jackets and fleece as part of its 2010 spring/summer collection.
Guaranteed 20 Yards Longer – Exotic XCG-3 Fairway Wood Turns Heads With Unrestrained Innovation
Tour Edge: Claims its Exotic XCG-3 fairway wood is 20 yards longer – guaranteed – than any other fairway wood in use. The XCG-3 combines a titanium cup-face and crown with a tungsten sole.
Tour Resource Center PGA Show Special – Free Access This Week
Tour Resource Center: Holding a PGA Merchandise Show promotion in which readers can have free access to the company’s website free, which offers tournament information and instructional tips, Jan. 27-31.
New Show And Instructor Debuts On TheGolfersNation.com
TheGolfersNation.com: The site’s TGN Fitness Center adds a second contributor to its roster, Ben Shear, director of golf performance at Athletic Edge. Shear’s first episode on TGN Fitness Center airs tonight, Tuesday, at 8 p.m. ET.
Arcadia Resorts International To Unveil Their Newest Eco-Friendly Golf Resort At 2010 PGA Show In Orlando, Florida
Golf Fitness Magazine: Reports on Arcadia Resorts International, which will unveil its newest golf resort at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Letarte To Exhibit At 2010 PGA Merchandise Show For The First Time
Letarte: Apparel brand to make PGA Merchandise Show debut this week, and will debut its 2010 collection of sportswear, cover-ups and swimwear, which the company says blends “a bohemian island essence with chic global aesthetics.”
Crystal Clear® Grip Corp. Announces Participation And Launch Of Crystal Clear New Hybrid Golf Grip at PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, FL. 2010.
Crystal Clear Grip: Will introduce its new hybrid golf grip series at the PGA Merchandise Show. The grips consist of any graphic design on soft artificial leather that is embedded in the center of a standard rubber grip.
LPGA.com: Website posted a strong 2009 according to numbers released by the tour on Monday. The tour’s official website registered a 10 percent increase in traffic, with more than 8 million unique visitors. The average time spent by a user rose in 2009 to 11 minutes, 46 seconds per visit. … GolfDieHard.com: Announces a format change and will focus on amateur golf news, golf entrepreneurs and general golf strategy information to break 100.
E-Z-Go: Introduces the TXT 48 fleet golf car, which features a 48-volt DC drivetrain and exclusive TruCourse Technology system that allows golf course operators to tailor the vehicle’s performance to match the unique topography and conditions of their course. … Putting Arc: Reports that the win total for known Putting Arc users for 2009 was 151. Also, it will exhibit at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show and introduce its T3 and MSIII models in a new Charity Pink version. … World Golf Hall of Fame: Offering a new, museum-wide audio tour, “Voices from the Hall,” featuring more than two-and-a-half hours of exclusive content from more than 35 Hall of Fame members. Through an audio guide device, visitors can experience more than 175 numbered stops within the museum, highlighting personal stories and anecdotes from Hall of Fame members that have been collected over the last 10 years the Hall of Fame has been in St. Augustine, FL. … Business Golf International: Commissioned to create, execute and manage a “virtual golf club” for the benefit of Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members. The International Links Golf Club will be available to the enrolled members of Delta SkyMiles and feature a virtual golf club clubhouse that offers numerous portals/links to member services and benefits. Also, there will be information on approximately 300-plus “home” golf course facilities – one or more quality facilities that are located in close proximity to each of the more than 250 airports in 71 countries around the world served by the new Delta (the result of the combined Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines). … 1PageGolf.com: This one-page website is a resource for golf-related entrepreneurs and small businesses to showcase products or services. The site currently is offering ad inventory through Dec. 31, 2013. … Twist Tee: Announces its newest offering, which provides a consistent tee height and features a threaded shaft that is easily twistable to position the ball at the ideal height for any driver face.
