Nicklaus Companies: Procraft Heritage Creations is selected as the exclusive licensee of the Nicklaus Companies for golf shop design and fixtures. “Our partnership with his company will provide us with an opportunity to be involved in the design and fabrication of golf shops and specialty millwork for each existing and new Nicklaus Design client,” said Mike Sieverson, president of Procraft Heritage Creations.
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Hearn Remake Of Flossmoor Country Club Is Golf Magazine’s Renovation Of The Year
Raymond Hearn Golf Course Designs: Firm’s remake of the 110-year-old Flossmoor Country Club in suburban Chicago was selected as the 2009 Renovation of the Year by Golf Magazine.
Timacuan Golf Club To Host PGA Pro-Pro Series Tournament
Timacuan Golf and Country Club: Will host a PGA Pro-Pro Series tournament on Tuesday, Jan. 26, prior to the start of the PGA Merchandise Show. Timacuan is located in Lake Mary, FL.
New Blog On Tour Resource Center Focuses On 1st-Tee Jitters
Tour Resource Center: Blog written by Michael Riggs, author of “One Way Golf,” focuses on first tee jitters.
Tony Jacklin Appearing At Prestwick’s PGA Booth
Prestwick Golf Group: Tony Jacklin, a two-time major winner, will appear at the company’s booth at the PGA Merchandise Show on Jan. 29. The Prestwick Golf Group manufactures tailored outdoor furnishings for golf courses and country clubs.
New Footwear Innovation From Adidas Golf Proves Performance Lives Closer To The Ground
Adidas Golf: Introduces advanced THiNTech, a new low-profile footwear system that improves stability, balance and footwork. “In fact, it’s a better way to build golf shoes, focused on reducing platform thickness to improve overall product performance,” said Dave Ortley, senior director of global footwear for Adidas Golf.
Sunice Names Industry Veteran Arnie Cunningham Director Of PGA Tour Promotions
Sunice: Outerwear brand names Arnie Cunningham as the company’s director of PGA Tour promotions.
Fore! Reservations Previewing New Products & Services At PGA Merchandise Show
Fore! Reservations: Announces plans to preview new products, software features and services at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
Tifosi Optics: PGA Merchandise Show Promotion
Tifosi Optics: Maker of golf-specific sunglasses will give free product and extra discounts for orders written at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
Hoffman Estates Park District (Suburban Chicago) Wins Gold Medal Award In National Parks And Recreation Competition
Hoffman Estates Park District: The Illinois district, which features an 18-hole golf course, wins the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management,
Fujikura Introduces New Shafts For 2010
Fujikura: Introduces its line of new shafts for 2010 – the FitOn Max Series, the Motore F3 and the Motore Speeder, which won the first week it was put in play on the European Tour at the Barclays Singapore Open.
French Lick Resort Announces 2010 Golf Packages
French Lick Resort: Indiana resort announces its 2010 golf packages, which include the Donald Ross Experience that includes two rounds on The Donald Ross Course and an overnight stay at the West Baden Springs Hotel.
Antigua Announces 2010 Tour Staff
Antigua: Apparel brand announces its 2010 tour staff, which includes PGA Tour players Notah Begay III, Craig Bowden, Billy Mayfair, Kevin Streelman and Jerod Turner; LPGA players Brittany Lang, Dorothy Delasin, Stacy Prammanasudh, Alison Walshe and Wendy Ward; and Nationwide Tour players Scott Sterling and DJ Brigman.
Abacus Spring/Summer 2010 Products
Abacus: Introduces its spring and summer 2010 products.
Williams Sports Powered by Williams Formula One Team Technology Set To Exhibit At The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show
Williams Sports: Announces plans to participate in next week’s PGA Merchandise Show and Demo Day, Jan. 27-30 in Orlando, FL.
Speaking Of Golf™ Radio Announces Guests For Saturday, January 23rd Show
Speaking Of Golf: Announces the guest lineup for its Saturday, Jan. 23, show. Among those on the Asheville, NC., based show will be Ed Several, vice president and general manager, PGA Golf Exhibitions Group, and world long drive champion Sean “The Beast” Fister.
GolfAchiever Brings Golf Simulation To The PGA Show Starting At $6K
GolfAchiever: Company will showcase its simulator, GA Sim, at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
Luke Donald Signs New Club Deal With Mizuno
Mizuno: Luke Donald extends a long-standing relationship by signing a new multi-year agreement with Japanese manufacturer Mizuno. The contract is Donald’s third with Mizuno.
Visit Wales, Almost Golf, Free Drop Added As Sponsors For ING At PGA Show
International Network of Golf: Association adds Almost Golf, Visit Wales and Free Drop Innovations as sponsors for its ING Hospitality Room at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL.
National Golf Club Repair: Launches its website, NationalGolfClubRepair.com, that provides customers a simple method for selecting which golf club repair service is needed. A broad range of shaft and grip manufacturers have partnered with the company, and turnaround time on the clubs, once received, is three days. … Tex-Net: Partners with McScot Golf to offer lighting design and construction for driving ranges and golf course applications. … Rain Bird: Introduces a full line of new Hose-End Nozzles and Quick Connect Couplers, which allow users to customize the flow rate of applications. … Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Announces the respective winners of the 2009 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards. The national winners include (facility, location, chapter): National Resort and Overall – Terry Stratton, Little River (Calif.) Inn Golf and Tennis, GCSA of Northern California; National Public – Jim Brown, CGCS, Newport Dunes Golf Club, Port Aransas, Texas, Gulf Coast GCSA; National Private – Roger Stewart, CGCS, TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minn., Minnesota GCSA; and International – Brett Morris, Ph.D., Sea Temple Golf Club, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. … Landscapes Golf Group: Agrees to provide management services for Kearney Country Club in Kearney, NE. … Golf Hole Hall of Fame: Organization dedicated to recognizing the top golf holes in the world is launched, along with a website, GolfHoleHallofFame.org. Holes will be inducted into one of two categories – Legendary and Honorary. “I was good in math, but not to the degree necessary to calculate the variables at play here,” said Forrest Richardson, one of the founders of the program. “In essence, each nominated golf hole is evaluated based on a series of criteria, and each of those are weighed against separate sets of variables such as how recently the reviewer visited the golf hole, how many reviews are completed and ultimately how many agree on the category and acceptance.” Holes will be based on (1) Strategy, (2) Enjoyment, (3) Memorability, (4) Aesthetics, and (5) Acclaim. … Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy: Hires PGA Professional Zach Parker and Travis Bobbitt as the newest members of its coaching staff at the new junior golf academy based at Cypress Ridge Golf Club near San Luis Obispo, CA. … Edge Golf Group: Announces the sale of The Cotton Ranch Club to The Town of Gypsum, CO. Located near Vail, the 18- hole course was designed by Pete Dye in 1997. … Town Talk Headwear: Hires Mona Sagan as sales representative for north and central Florida.. … Sligo Wear: Three-time PGA Tour winner Brian Gay will visit the Canadian apparel brand’s PGA Merchandise Show booth on Jan. 29 in Orlando, FL. … Iconic Sports: Hires Susan Kay and Jerry Kay as sales representatives for California and Arizona. Also, Iconic will interview for other territories at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, FL. … Legends Golf and Resort: The Myrtle Beach, SC, destination is offering its March Golf Madness package. Stay at the Scottish-style resort for three nights and play two rounds of golf for as low as $499 per golfer. The package runs March 1-31.
