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Golf Equipment Counterfeiter Receives Jail Time

For the second time in less than a week, Acushnet Co., which is comprised of the Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands, played an integral role in shutting down an online seller of Titleist counterfeit products. Gareth Lee of Portsmouth, England, was sentenced by the Portsmouth Crown Court to two-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the sale of counterfeit products.

» Etcetera

Adams Golf launches three new golf bags – a lightweight carry bag (Hornet), a traditional carry bag (Falcon) and a cart bag (Hercules). Each is offered in multiple colors and will begin shipping on Oct. 1. … The fourth Maui Charity Classic is set for Oct. 24-26 at Ka’anapali Golf Resort. The event benefits Maui’s Lahainaluna High School athletic program and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research. For sponsorship and registration information, contact Thad Daber at 864-363-6340 or thad_daber@hotmail.com. … Edel Golf introduces three offers three unique putter designs that can be built specific to golfers’ needs – basic, variable weight and variable loft (Vari-Loft). All Edel Golf putters are precisely milled from a block of 303 Stainless Steel and are available in six head shapes. … The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., and the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kan., partner to creation of the upcoming display for Dwight D. Eisenhower, a member of the Hall’s 2009 Class of Inductees. … The Tom Weiskopf-designed Forest Dunes Golf Club in Roscommon, Mich., is selected as the best public course in America in a national vote by readers of GolfWorld magazine.

» Tournaments

NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice will serve as tournament host for the Nationwide Tour’s Stonebrae Classic, April 15-18 at TPC San Francisco Bay at Stonebrae. Also, the Jerry Rice 127 Foundation is the primary beneficiary of the charitable proceeds. … Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer commit to play the European Tour’s Volvo World Match Play Championship, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Malaga, Spain.

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Nike launches new tour premium shoe

Nike Golf introduces its new Nike Tour Premium footwear that blends premium performance with a high-end look and feel. Nike Golf staffer Stewart Cink will wear the shoes at this week’s Tour Championship, and the shoes will be available at retail on Oct. 1.

Victoria Hills Golf Club Designated 'Certified Audubon Sanctuary'

Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., is designated a Certified Audubon Sanctuary by Audubon International for environmental stewardship. To attain certification, Victoria Hills maintains environmental practices in six key areas – environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction, water conservation and water quality management.

North Carolina's Hyler Nominated To Serve Term As President Of The USGA

The U.S. Golf Association announces that James B. Hyler Jr. of Raleigh, N.C., has been nominated to serve a one-year term as president of the association. The election of officers and the 15-member USGA Executive Committee will be held Feb. 6, 2010, at the USGA’s Annual Meeting in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.