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Total Golf Adventures franchise acquired by Tony Meyers in Ohio

Total Golf Adventures: Tony Meyers acquires his second TGA franchise in Ohio, the latest located in Stark County. Total Golf Adventures provides K-8th grade students access to golf through its national at-school, after-school golf enrichment program

YES! Golf To Exhibit At the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show

Yes! Golf: Putter manufacturer will introduce three new c-groove models at the PGA Merchandise Show in January. The new putters, Morgan and Mollie, feature multi-material head construction, while the Donna II features a plumber neck hosel.

Club Glove Takes Stance Against Online Discounting

Club Glove: The company announces a new distribution policy aimed at minimizing excessive online discounting by limiting sales to only e-tailers that also have a brick-and-mortar location.

Antigua’s New Holiday Delivery Hits Shelves and Is Available Now

Antigua: Company adds an additional golf apparel delivery for the holiday season. This is the first time Antigua has offered this special holiday delivery to its accounts and it caters to the demand from its Sun Belt, as well as to its northern accounts and will begin shipping for holiday 2009.

ForeTees: The online tee time provider will host an educational seminar for golf professionals, general managers and golf committee members of Chicago area clubs on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Medinah Country Club.

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ShopRite LPGA Classic: The event will return to the LPGA schedule after a three-year absence. The 54-hole tournament will offer a $1.5 million purse and be held June 18-20 at the Seaview Resort’s Bay Course in Atlantic City, NJ. … LPGA: The launches LPGA Outside the Ropes, an outreach program to elevate tour players’ significant off-course activities. The community and charitable activities primarily are designed to benefit tournaments and title sponsors.

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Connoisseurs Scotland: The agency is offering travel packages in which golfers can play the sites of the 2009 and 2010 Open Championships – Turnberry Resort’s Ailsa Course and St. Andrews’ Old Course. For information, visit LuxuryScotland.co.uk.

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The 57th PGA Merchandise Show Offers The Industry A Blueprint For Growth In 2010

The PGA of America: The PGA of America and PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions announces the general scope of the 57th annual industry gathering that is expected to bring together more than 1,000 golf vendors and some 40,000 golf business professionals from around the world to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando.

Golf Digest: In association with the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, creates the Golf Digest Scholars. Golf Digest and Hank Haney will select a male and female golfer to receive up to a four-year scholarship to the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy. Interested participants must apply by Dec. 31 and submit an essay of 100 words or less. For information, go to GolfDigestScholars.com. … Winn Grips: Manufacturer becomes the official partner of American Junior Golf Association and title sponsor of the Winn Grips Heater Farr Classic. Also, the company will debut the Winn Junior Cup Challenge, a tournament series featuring select events across the country. … Cool Golf Marathon: The 11th annual charitable event raised more than $39,900 for the Irving Healtcare Foundation. The charitable event, held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Dallas, TX, featured seven Northern Texas PGA members and one former chairman of the board of Four Seasons Resort and Club playing five rounds of golf from dawn until dusk to reach the set goal of making 100 “Birdies for Barry.” The event was named after long-time club member and friend Barry Roberts, who recently passed away of cancer. … Patriot Golf Day: The third annual event, which benefits the Folds of Honor Foundation and the families of wounded and fallen military veterans, raised more than $1.9 million nationwide. … PGA of America: The organization presented a $10,000 donation to the Bayou District Foundation Junior Golf Program. The funds help support the curriculum, equipment and instructors that are committed to supporting and expanding youth golf access in New Orleans.

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TAKE THE “TOUGH TEST” WITH GOLFORLANDO

GolfOrlando: Offering a Tough Test golf package that features a five-night stay and five rounds on five of Orlando’s toughest courses. Rates start at $490 per golfer.