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Olde Mill (Southwestern, VA) Capital Enhancement Program Update

Olde Mill, a resort and residential community located in Laurel Fork, Va., near Roanoke, Va., and Winston-Salem, N.C., C celebrating its $12 million renovation – reports that the first phase of its $12 million enhancements is nearly complete.

GolfOrlando’s Play All Day Special

GolfOrlando offers a “play all day” package in which golfers who travel to Orlando, Fla., before Dec. 31 receive one free room night at the new Fairfield Inn SeaWorld with four rounds of play-all-day golf rates. The package starts at $380 per golfer.

Adidas Eyewear unveils a new modern look line

Adidas Eyewear launches its new 2010 men’s golf-specific sunglasses, the retego. The line was designed in collaboration with PGA Tour player Justin Rose and features a modern, athletic style.

Adidas Golf to debut Tour360 4.0

Adidas Golf debuts its new Tour360 4.0 golf shoe at this week’s Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. The shoe brings golfers lower to the ground for improved overall balance, weight transfer, stability, power and consistency.

Pukka, Breast Cancer Foundation ink licensing deal

Pukka Headwear announces a licensing contract with the National Breast Cancer Foundation through its Caps for a Cause Program. The program enables courses and corporate partners to show their support by placing the signature pink ribbon on any Pukka cap.

Golf World, AGM join forces on awards

Golf World and the Association of Golf Merchandisers partner to streamline the entry process for their two industry award programs – Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops and the AGM’s Front Nine Awards. Although both awards will share a common entry form, each program will continue to have its own set of judging criteria.

Sligo Wear now sold in Golf Galaxy

Sligo Wear, 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.

AHEAD off to strong start for 2010

AHEAD reports that bookings for 2010 are up versus last year in both headwear and apparel. Booking is up versus previous year with the new performance polos and outerwear leading the way in apparel. AHEAD added apparel to its product line in 2004.

Just Fore You to donate to cancer research

Just Fore You, maker of golf-inspired jewelry, will donate 10 percent of sales of all pink-opal Tee & Ball Bangle bracelets and rings to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

GolfOrlando's Play All Day Special

GolfOrlando offers a “play all day” package in which golfers who travel to Orlando, Fla., before Dec. 31 receive one free room night at the new Fairfield Inn SeaWorld with four rounds of play-all-day golf rates. The package starts at $380 per golfer.