Pukka Headwear will formally launch its new seven7under headwear brand at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
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Scuti Grips To Introduce Eco-Friendly Grips At Upcoming PGA Merchandise Show
Scuti Grips will debut a line of eco-friendly grips at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The BigLite EFG golf grips for woods and irons will come in standard, mid-size and over-size versions.
PING celebrates 50th anniversary in 2009
Ping will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009, and will kick off its year-long festivities on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
Player’s Pass Signs Maxwell & Miller Marketing Firm To Handle New Promotional Programs
Player’s Pass, a provider of reduced-fee golf at golf courses nationwide, hires the Maxwell & Miller Marketing Firm to handle all new promotional programs for the company.
Player’s Pass Tops the $7 Million Mark In Funds Raised for High School Athletics
Player’s Pass passes the $7 million mark in charitable contributions for high school athletics, golf teams and junior golf.
GPS Industries Reports Worldwide Installations
GPS Industries reports on the installation of its Inforemer Management Solutions System at public, private and resort golf facilities worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2008, and plans for first quarter 2009.
Billy Casper Golf Selected to Manage Delcastle Golf Club (New Castle, DE)
Billy Casper Golf is selected to manage Delcastle Golf Club in New Castle, Del., and will invest more than $800,000 in clubhouse and course-related enhancements.
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear Launches Fall 2009
Jack Nicklaus Sportswear launches a rich autumnal collection featuring tonal diamond and argyle patterns with color ways inspired by the varied landscapes of four Jack Nicklaus-designed courses.
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Peter Millar will debut its 2009 fall collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, January 29-31, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. … Under Armour Inc. reports that based on preliminary estimates for the fourth quarter of 2008, it now anticipates net revenues in the range of $179 million to $180 million. Income from operations for the fourth quarter is estimated to be approximately $22 million to $24 million and diluted earnings per share is expected to be in the range of 16 cents to 18 cents a share. … Old Marsh Country Club in Wells, Maine, reports that it has been named among the “Best New Courses of 2008” by Golf Magazine. … Former Re/Max world champions Carl Wolter and Clayton Burger headline a group of 11 long drivers awarded special exemptions to the 2009 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship. … Annika Sorenstam will host the Annika Invitational, a 54-hole, stroke-play event featuring 60 of the top female junior golfers from around the world, Jan. 16-19 at Ginn Reunion Resort near Orlando, Fla. … Applications are now being accepted for Penn State‘s two-year Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program for the class beginning in September. There is an application fee of $35 and the deadline for applications is April 1. Applications can be obtained by calling 814.863.0129 or visit turfgrass.psu.edu/turfgrass_management. … Jeff Sheets announces the launch of Jeff Sheets Golf Design Inc., which is based in Austin, Texas. The focus of the new company is toward the designing, engineering and customizing of golf equipment. … Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Texas Hill Country names Ken Gorzycki as its director of agronomy.
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Ernie Els commits to play the Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Jan. 22-25 in Doha, Qatar.
Decorated Instructor Hank Haney Joins The SkyGolf Advisory Board, Maker Of SkyCaddie®, Golf's Leading Rangefinder
SkyGolf, maker of the SkyCaddie, adds noted golf instructor Hank Haney to its advisory board.
Sports Marketing Veteran to Lead KemperSports Marketing & Communications Agency
KemperSports hires Tom Valdiserri as senior vice president. Valdiserri will assume oversight responsibility for the sports marketing, public relations and event management businesses for both KemperSports and its public relations subsidiary, KemperLesnik.
Cybergolf adds Winghaven Country Club in O'Fallon, MO as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Winghaven Country Club in O’Fallon, Mo., as its newest client, and will custom design and host its Web site and e-mail marketing system for the facility.
Golf Digest Names YES! Golf's Interchangeable Hosel Putter Tracy III Plus To The 2009 Hot List
Yes! Golf reports that its soon-to-be-released Tracy III Plus made Golf Digest‘s 2009 “Hot List.” Yes! putters have made the list for five consecutive years.
Pukka® Headwear Set To Formally Launch Seven7under® Brand At 2009 PGA Merchandising Show
Pukka Headwear will formally launch its new seven7under headwear brand at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Player's Pass Signs Maxwell & Miller Marketing Firm To Handle New Promotional Programs
Player’s Pass, a provider of reduced-fee golf at golf courses nationwide, hires the Maxwell & Miller Marketing Firm to handle all new promotional programs for the company.
Player's Pass Tops the $7 Million Mark In Funds Raised for High School Athletics
Player’s Pass passes the $7 million mark in charitable contributions for high school athletics, golf teams and junior golf.
Dunning goes traditional in fall
Dunning will introduce its Heritage Classic collection of 100-percent mercerized cotton polos in an array of traditional fall colors at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Lindley wins inaugural Lija honor
Lija names LPGA player Leta Lindley as winner of its inaugural Tour Style Leaders Program grand prize, which is valued at $25,000.
Keri expands ’09 line
Keri Golf announces the debut of an expanded accessories line for 2009 that will feature a new shuttle duffel and bucket tote, alongside the classic sporty tote, as part of its Matty Collection.
Pukka’s new collection ready for PGA Show
Pukka Headwear will introduce its new Pukka Remix Collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. The collection is focused around 12 unique pieces of headwear.
