Ecco hires Mike McHugh as technical field representative to oversee the company’s innovative Tech Van, clinic and demo day initiatives.
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Mizuno Signs Stacy Lewis, One Of The Brightest Young Stars In Women’s Golf
Stacy Lewis signs a multi-year contract with Mizuno USA Inc. to serve as a brand ambassador. Lewis, who has played Mizuno equipment throughout her amateur and college career at Arkansas will also carry a staff bag and wear the Mizuno logo on her headwear.
Excel Tour Staff Continues to Grow
Excel Golf Products Inc. announces that, effective immediately, Bubba Dickerson will be a member of the Excel Golf Team through the 2009 season will use Zero Friction golf tees and Tocaré grip.
CHAMP Spikes Keeps Winning Streak Alive
Champ Spikes reports that the winner of the European Tour’s Mercedes-Benz Championship wore its metal Cermec Spike.
The Club at La Tour selects ClubPay for Payroll and Labor Management
The Club at La Tour in New Orleans, La., selects ClubPay for payroll and labor management.
GolfBallSelector.com
GolfBallSelector.com presents the Golf Player Challenge in conjunction with GolfObserver.com and Vancouver-based sports interactive company Exponentia.
Shivas Irons Society Provides Funding And Equipment In Support Of Bhutan’s Young Golfers
The Shivas Irons Society makes a $5,000 cash donation to the Bhutan Youth Golf Association.
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» Etcetera
Tee Time Magazine changes the subtitle of its fall issue to “Tee Time – a golf magazine for women … and a few good men” in hopes of attracting more male readers. … ClubTec will attend the HFTP National Convention and Tradeshow, Sept. 24-25 at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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European Ryder Cup member Paul Casey‘s commits to play the HSBC Champions, Nov. 6-9 in Shanghai, China. … Tournament officials for the SAS Championship announce that title sponsor SAS has extended its commitment to the Champions Tour through 2013. The agreement is a four-year extension from 2010-2013 with an option for 2014 for the event held in Cary, N.C.
Devant Sport Towels Unveils SigNaGraph™ Personalized Towel Line
Devant Sport Towels unveils the SigNaGraph personalized towel, a Jacquard woven towel offering custom personalization on each individual towel. They are available in golf, beach, tennis or promotional towels.
Golfweek.Com Selected As "Official Honoree" At Webby Awards
Golfweek.com, the online home of Golfweek magazine and host site for GolfweekTV, was recognized as an official honoree in the Sports Online Film and Video category at the 12th Webby Awards.
Hollas weaves Cocona, MAPP™ Tech fabrics into their Spring 2009 line
Hollas will expand its product line for spring 2009 and introducing two new fabrics – Cocona and MAPP (Merino Advanced Performance Programme) Tech, in addition to adding new fabrics to its successful XFC line.
The Golf Club at Cuscowilla Selects the Sustainable Epoch as 'Preferred Golf Tee'
The Golf Club at Cuscowilla in Eatonton, Ga., selects Evolve Golf‘s Epoch as its preferred golf tee.
Orange County National's Panther Lake and Crooked Cat Golf Courses Receive 4 ½ Stars by Golf Digest
Orange County National‘s Panther Lake and Crooked Cat golf courses in Winter Garden, Fla., receive 4.5-star ratings in Golf Digest‘s 2008 “Best Places to Play” guide.
Graphite Design's Tour AD YSQ Hybrid Shaft Delivered Power, Precision to Nationwide Tour Champ
Graphite Design reports that the winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Albertsons Boise Open used its Tour AD YSQ shaft in his hybrid club.
Softspikes'® Pulsar™ And Black Widow™ Cleats Celebrate Another Weekend Sweep With Wins On The LPGA, Champions And Nationwide Tours
Softspikes reports that its Pulsar and Black Widow cleats were worn by the respective winners of the LPGA’s Bell Micro Classic, the Nationwide Tour’s Albertsons Boise Open and the Champions Tour’s Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn.
Mizuno Signs Stacy Lewis, One Of The Brightest Young Stars In Women's Golf
Stacy Lewis signs a multi-year contract with Mizuno USA Inc. to serve as a brand ambassador. Lewis, who has played Mizuno equipment throughout her amateur and college career at Arkansas will also carry a staff bag and wear the Mizuno logo on her headwear.
Shivas Irons Society Provides Funding And Equipment In Support Of Bhutan's Young Golfers
The Shivas Irons Society makes a $5,000 cash donation to the Bhutan Youth Golf Association.
Golfpac Travel Invites You To “Tee It Up Southern Style” In Hilton Head
Golfpac Travel offers its “Tee It Up In Southern Style” travel package to Hilton Head Island, S.C. – a four-night, five-round special for $452 per person.
GCBAA Certified Builders List Grows to All Time High
The Golf Course Builders Association of America reports that the total number of certified builders (35) is at an all-time high for the organization.
Champions Tour Tournament Association Announces Bob Goalby as 2008 “Bruno Award” Winner
The Champions Tour Tournament Association announces that Bob Goalby has been named the 2008 winner of the Bruno Award. The award is presented annually to an individual judged to have made special and outstanding contributions to the Champions Tour.
