Michael Stewart, writer and host of “Where to Play Golf Radio” registered the phrase “America’s Lifelong Pastime” and is making it available for licensing. For information, contact Stewart at wheretoplaygolf@charter.net. … TerraVea introduces the Course Mapper GPS, a GPS mapping system developed for industry professionals. The Course Mapper GPS enables real-time sub-meter locates, measurements and inventories in the field, while working upon a detailed golf course basemap display. … Inventor Betty Bucher introduces the ScrambleScoop golf ball retriever that allows golfers to pick up grounded golf balls while in a moving cart. The retriever eliminates bending, leaning or Ì¢?å¬stretching. The ScrambleScoop retails for $16.95. … Sligo Wear Inc., maker of fashion-forward performance golf apparel, announces that its collection of apparel and accessories is now available at Golf Galaxy locations in the United States. Last month, Sligo Wear unveiled its 2010 spring line, a collection marks the debut of several key garments including a never-seen-before lifestyle collection. Part of this line includes track jackets and cotton jersey T-shirts that complement the existing golf line. … B·Skinz announces plans to expand its line of compression/spandex sports apparel styles for girls and women. The entire line, which includes spandex shorts, capris and ankle-length pants, is completely customizable in terms of color, patterns and inseam length. B·Skinz will debut a sports bra and spandex skirt later this fall.
The Greenbrier Classic, a new PGA Tour FedEx Cup event that will debut in 2010, announces several weekly badge options are now available for purchase. The Grounds badge ($147) provides tournament admittance for the entire week; the Benefactor badge ($275) includes entry to select air-conditioned hospitality tents, and premium food and beverage options; and the Alumni Tent badge ($495) is available to alumni and fans of West Virginia University, Marshall University, Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia. To purchase badges, visit GreenBrierShopping.com. … The ADT Golf Skills Challenge, NBC‘s situational golf competition featuring PGA Tour pros in a unique, shot-making format, will move to The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. The event will be taped on Oct. 26 and is scheduled to air on NBC Sports Dec. 26 and 27.
