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Strategic Shaft Technologies will unveil its automated SST Pure shaft alignment system on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Golfsmith Clubmakers Association annual conference in Austin, Texas.

Dr. Bob Winters, a sports psychologist, announces his endorsement of the new Golf Ring practice aid. … The Glens Golf Group, located along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, S.C., promotes Jason Himmelsbach to director of golf sales for The Village at the Glens. … Golf & Tennis Pro Shop Inc., owner and operator of PGA Tour Superstores, announces the appointment of Arthur M. Blank to the company’s board of directors. Blank was also named chairman of the board, replacing Golf & Tennis Pro Shop founder Bill Hamlin, who has retired as chairman. Blank is co-founder of The Home Depot and owner and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons. … Pravets, Bulgaria: – Braemar Golf of St Andrews, a company providing golf course management, development, technical and marketing services has been selected to manage the golf facilities at Pravets Golf and Spa in Bulgaria. … American Golf becomes a supporting sponsor of the Northern California Fall Show in Pleasanton, Calif. … The Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation is expanding its Sticks For Kids youth program to China. GCBAA International member Forward Management Group plans to setup a test program the fourth quarter of this year and roll out the full program in China in 2009. … Golfsmith International Holdings Inc. appoints Sue E. Gove as its executive vice president and chief operating officer. … Joseph M. Schmidt, currently executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods, will assume the role of president and chief operating officer. The promotion will be effective Feb. 1, 2009. … The Ritson-Sole Golf School and Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., are offering the “Best Ever Golf School Package” through Feb. 27. For information, go to www.pawleysplantation.com or call 800.367.9959.

Second Skin will expand its product line for spring 2009, offering new natural fabrics with texture and feel. The women’s line has four different shirts and a pallet of colors offering mix and match capability throughout all categories.

FlightScope, a portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor, is featured in Tour Tempo VIP Golf Schools held at Alvamar Golf Course in Lawrence, Kansas, through October.