Quagmire: Apparel brand’s polos and hats, distributed in player gift bags, will be worn by Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes at this week’s Bob Hope Classic. Jan. 20-24 in La Quinta, California.
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Lija Dresses Up For PGA Show
Lija: Apparel brand will debut its fall 2010 collection at the PGA Merchandise Show. The company says the collection reflects “on the idea that in the midst of uncertainty and chaos in the world around us, it is time for a new simplified kind of luxury in fashion.”
Heritage Captures Golden Bear At His Best
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear: Will launch the brand’s Heritage collection at the PGA Merchandise Show. The collection reflects “pieces that [Jack] Nicklaus actually wore and was photographed in during the 60s, 70s and 80s,” according to the company.
PowerBilt® Puts Nitrogen Gas In Irons
PowerBilt: Company introduces its new nitrogen-charged irons that also feature a proprietary Apollo steel shaft, which weighs only 85 grams – much lighter than a conventional steel shaft and slightly more than graphite.
Bushnell® Golf Rangefinders Win Hackers Paradise Readers Choice Award For Top Distance Measuring Device Of 2009
Bushnell: Company’s line of golf rangefinders earn honors in The Hackers Paradise’s 2009 Readers Choice Awards, including the Yardage Pro XGC that was voted the No. 1 distance measuring device.
UST Mamiya's Innovative Shafts Bring Home Win At Sony Open
UST Mamiya: Winner of the Sony Open in Hawaii played the company’s Proforce AXIVCore Tour Black model in his driver (69-gram, X-flex) and the Frequency Filtered Putter Shaft.
Dan Koehler Named Director Of Global Sales And Marketing For Golf Pride®
Golf Pride: Appoints Dan Koehler to director of global sales and marketing, effective Jan. 1.
David Hunter Named Director Of Field Marketing For Cleveland® Golf
Cleveland Golf: Promotes David Hunter to the newly created position of director of field marketing.
Iconic To Hold "Sun-Smart Giveaway" At PGA
Iconic Sport: To help celebrate its fifth anniversary, apparel brand will feature a daily drawing for Iconic UPF 50+ sun protection apparel and accessories at the PGA Merchandise Show. Iconic will offer a fun, informative, five-question quiz, and FAQ sheet on sun-smart behavior and cancer risks of sunburn and sun exposure.
AB Golf Designs Debuts Updated Bling Line Of Head Covers At PGA Merchandise Show, Booth #2555
AB Golf Designs: To launch its updated Bling line of headcovers geared toward women golfers at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Swing Bling, the centerpiece of the collection, along with the new Think Pink style from the Have a Heart line, will be donated to the Mauer Foundation to assist in breast health education programs.
Industry Veteran Warren Schmidt Named General Manager of TL Golf Services
TL Golf Services: Warren Schmidt, a sales veteran in the golf industry for 15 years, is named sales manager. Schmidt will handle sales efforts under the TL Golf Services umbrella throughout the Greater Philadelphia, PA., area and region.
2010 Ryder Cup Host Celtic Manor Resort To Exhibit At 2010 PGA Merchandise Show (Booth #1873, Visit Wales)
Celtic Manor Resort: Host of the 2010 Ryder Cup will exhibit at the upcoming show in conjunction with Visit Wales.
Tabi Swings Into U.S. With Fashionable And Functional Golf Apparel
Tabi: Canadian women’s apparel brand to exhibit and will have Canadian LPGA player Lorie Kane in its Orange County Convention Center booth on Thursday, Jan. 28 to sign autographs.
Innovative Concepts LLC Becomes An Official Partner Of The 2010 Adams Golf Pro Tour Series
Innovative Concepts: Training aid manufacturer becomes an official partner of the 2010 Adams Golf Pro Tour Series.
Fourteen Golf Seeks To Expand It Sales Force
Fourteen Golf: Company is expanding its sales force and will use the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show as a venue to meet with perspective independent sales executives.
Early Masters Field Announced
Masters: Announces that 91 players have been invited for the 74th Masters, including 42 U.S. players, 49 from 19 countries outside of the United States, six amateurs and 16 first-time participants.
Performance In The Clutch
Titleist: Ryan Palmer posts a one-stroke win at the Sony Open in Hawaii playing the Pro V1 golf ball. Titleist brand ambassadors Steve Stricker and Davis Love III placed third and fifth, respectively.
Golfing Magazine Comes Out With A State Of The Industry Feature In Its Winter Issue
Golfing Magazine: Winter issue features a look golf’s state of the industry. “It is probably one of the best editorial features we have ever had and it is certainly one of the most informative,” said Landers, publisher.
The Louisiana Mississippi Golf Course Superintendents Association In Starkville, MS. Becomes Cybergolf’s Newest Client
Cybergolf: Louisiana Mississippi Golf Course Superintendents Association in Starkville, MS., selects Cybergolf to design and host its website.
Bob Hope Classic Distributes $1.538 Million In Charitable Funds From 2009 Classic
Bob Hope Classic: Distributed $1.538 million in charitable proceeds from the 2009 Classic to Eisenhower Medical Center and 36 other charities.
