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Golf Digest Magazine Ranks Kaua’i Golf Resorts ‘Best in North America’

Golf Digest ranks Kaua’i golf resorts among its “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America” 2009 rankings. The Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort and Spa jumped from No. 32 in 2007 to No. 16 this year, while the Kaua’i Marriott Resort and Beach Club in Lihue ranked No. 60 for second successive time.

James Kingston Wins Mercedes-Benz Championship With Titleist.

James Kingston‘s win at the European Tour’s Mercedes-Benz Championship led a four-win weekend for Titleist golf balls. Jiyai Shin, Josh Teaterand and Thaworn Wiratchant won on the LPGA, Nationwide and Asian tours, respectively.

CHAMP® Spikes Wins BMW Championship

Champ reports that, according to Darrell Survey, the BMW Championship winner and that of the 68 percent of the field who wore Champ spikes, half were plastic cleat wearers.

AGCP Offering Training

The Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals announces the availability of OptimalFlight Certification and Advanced hands-on training classes on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Bag Boy® “Pushes” Golfers To “Walk The Course” For Health

The Bag Boy Co., maker of golf cart and bags, will sponsor two October events that encourage golfers to walk the course. During the week of Oct. 5, Bag Boy will support the health benefits associated with pushing golf clubs, while also helping raise funds for worthy charities.

2009 Golfathon a Rousing Success at China's Mission Hills Golf Club

Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, announces that the 2009 Golfathon had more than 2,800 participants. The Golfathon was founded in 2004 to celebrate Mission Hills’ recognition by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest golf club. From May 1 to Aug. 31, men and women from 21 countries submitted scores on nine of the club’s courses, and more than 25,000 rounds of golf were played.

Celebrity Cruises Named 'Official Cruise Line' of the EWGA

The EWGA names Celebrity Cruises as its official cruise line. As a supporting partner, the company will offer specials to EWGA members on all Celebrity cruises, including Celebrity’s newest ships – the Solstice and Equinox.

Golf Digest Magazine Ranks Kaua'i Golf Resorts 'Best in North America'

Golf Digest ranks Kaua’i golf resorts among its “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America” 2009 rankings. The Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort and Spa jumped from No. 32 in 2007 to No. 16 this year, while the Kaua’i Marriott Resort and Beach Club in Lihue ranked No. 60 for second successive time.

CHAMP® Spikes Wins BMW Championship

Champ reports that, according to Darrell Survey, the BMW Championship winner and that of the 68 percent of the field who wore Champ spikes, half were plastic cleat wearers.

Bag Boy® "Pushes" Golfers To "Walk The Course" For Health

The Bag Boy Co., maker of golf cart and bags, will sponsor two October events that encourage golfers to walk the course. During the week of Oct. 5, Bag Boy will support the health benefits associated with pushing golf clubs, while also helping raise funds for worthy charities.

TaylorMade Performance Labs Now on Facebook and Twitter

TaylorMade Performance Labs joins social networking sites Facebook and Twitter in an effort to keep golfers abreast of company news, updates and provide fitting tips from their certified PGA professionals. TMPL’s Twitter name is “taylormadepl” and its Facebook page can be accessed by searching “TaylorMade Performance Labs.”