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CMAA Releases 2009 Compensation & Benefits Report

The Club Managers Association of America releases its “2009 Compensation & Benefits Report,” a biennial study that examines compensation trends for key staff members at clubs. More than 850 CMAA members from throughout the country participated in the survey.

Abacus expands in North America

Abacus, the official apparel provider for the European Solheim Cup Team, signs with Caulfeild Apparel to distribute Abacus sportswear in Canada and the United States.

Tastes Of The Garden State Features Regional Chefs, Wente Wines

The Annika Foundation‘s fundraising Annika Experience will include the “Tastes of the Garden State,” a culinary showcase of abundant, locally-grown produce and meats, presented by award-winning regional chefs and wines from California’s Wente Vineyards.

» Etcetera

Tin Cup Products releases its new Tin Cup Personal Imprinting System that allows buyers to create a personalized ball marker using a logo of their choice. For information, visit Tin-Cup.com. …Greg Norman Collection introduces a new technical advancement, ION 75 Titanium, that is available in two of the company’s performance polos from the spring 2010 line. “ION 75 Titanium is a technology that generates negative ions as a result of a specially designed knitting process,” says Michael J. Setola, CEO/president of GNC. “Golfers and non-golfers alike will benefit from a polo that actually balances the ions in the human body and unsurpassed benefits available from a garment.” Also, Greg Norman Collection sales rep Mark Ziminsky is named the 2009 Salesman of the Year by the San Diego Chapter of the PGA of Southern California. … University of Nevada-Las Vegas men’s coach Dwaine Knight will be inducted into the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame on Oct. 15, along with golfers Jimmie Bullard, a longtime Las Vegas PGA of America professional; Edward Fryatt, a Las Vegas junior, high school, collegiate and international professional champion; and Jack Sheehan, a nationally-renowned golf author and personality. … Club At Old Hawthorne in Columbia, Mo., selects ClubTec‘s WebTec Web site product. WebTec allows members to securely login to view statements and make online payments. … Perry Arthur, teaching professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson, Texas, receives the 2009 Cleveland Golf/Srixon/Club Car Northern Texas PGA Player of the Year Award and wins the Ben Hogan/NTPGA Stroke Play Average Award. … Keystone Ranch Resort‘s “September Swings Stay and Play” package offers guests two rounds of golf free with their hotel stay. Rates for the package start at $148 per night based on double occupancy. The offer is valid through Oct. 4. For information, visit KeystoneResort.com. … Big Shots Titans at the Tee, which pairs golf’s best long drivers with celebrities and sports legends in a challenge that tests power, skill and accuracy, airs Sunday, Sept. 20 and 27 on FOX Sports. The competition was contested at the Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Lake of Isles course in Ledyard, Conn. … Cleatskins Golf releases its Pink Ribbon edition to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. Cleatskins is an accessory that slips over golf shoes to turn them into street shoes and allow golfers to go from the course to the clubhouse. … Stan Sayers, director of instruction at McGetrick Golf Academy in Denver, receives the 2009 Colorado Teacher of The Year Award. … Rain Bird, manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, names the six finalists for the Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition. The finalists can be viewed at IUOWFilm.com. Winners will be named on Sept. 23. … The Nationwide Tour announces its 17th and 18th Greatest Moments. In 2008, D.A. Points secured his 2009 PGA Tour card when he eagles the 72nd hole to help force a playoff with Matt Bettencourt. Points nearly repeats the feat on the first playoff hole, but settles for a birdie to win and move up 25 spots to 15th, assuring his card for 2009. Also in 2008, the tour announces $1 million purses for the Nationwide Tour Players Cup and Nationwide Tour Championship. … Weszty Golf announces discounts are available at its retail site, WestzyGolf.com. … Victory Ranch Club, a residential western lifestyle community in Park City, Utah, announces the opening of what will of the Victory Ranch Golf Club. … American Golf becomes a supporting sponsor of the Bay Area Fall Golf Show, Oct. 23-25 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Calif. Attendees at the show will receive a free round from American Golf, a par-3 membership at San Ramon Golf Club and a one-year subscription to Golf Digest.

» Tournaments

The P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship reports that more than $194,000 has been raised to benefit local Rogers, Ark., charities. This includes cash contributions totaling $125,000 to five Northwest Arkansas charities benefiting local women and children in need, and additional funds raised through the tournament’s charity ticket program.

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CMAA Releases 2009 Compensation & Benefits Report

The Club Managers Association of America releases its “2009 Compensation & Benefits Report,” a biennial study that examines compensation trends for key staff members at clubs. More than 850 CMAA members from throughout the country participated in the survey.

Rickie Fowler Signs Multi-Year Equipment Deal With Titleist

Titleist agrees to a multi-year equipment deal with Rickie Fowler, the world’s top-ranked amateur who turned professional following last week’s Walker Cup. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but Fowler will play a full complement of Titleist product. Fowler will make his professional debut at the Nationwide Tour’s Albertsons Boise Open.