Jay Overton, who has served as the director of golf at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Tampa Bay, Fla., for 30 years, becomes the resort’s host professional.
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Morton Joins Cleveland Golf/Srixon Advisory Board
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announces that Ken Morton Jr. of Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, Calif., has joined the Cleveland Golf/Srixon elite advisory board. Morton currently serves as the vice president of retail and marketing of Morton Golf, as well as the president of the Association of Golf Merchandisers.
Federación Dominicana de Golf To Join Ghin
The U.S. Golf Association announces that Federación Dominicana de Golf, the national governing body for golf in the Dominican Republic, will join the Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) service on Jan. 1, 2009, and become the second international golf association to subscribe to the network.
Bayonet Black Horse Retains Buffalo Communications to Publicize Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club in Seaside, Calif., retains Buffalo Communications to provide media-relations and publicity services to enhance its national profile following a multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation by the Bates Golf Design Group.
Goosen Debuts Eco-Friendly Polo Collection at PGA Grand Slam
AHEAD headwear and apparel endorsee Retief Goosen will debut the company’s new eco-friendly polo collection at this week’s PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. The new line is scheduled for delivery to golf shops in November.
Speaking of Golf Radio Show Host Tom Horan
Dixon Golf reports on Tom Horan‘s hole-in-one that was made with the eco-friendly Earth golf ball.
Fujikura Posts Triple Wins At PGA, LPGA & Champions Events
Fujikura wins the driver and all woods shaft brand count, which includes hybrids, at the Valero Texas Open, the Longs Drugs Challenge and the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship.
Shula’s Unlimited Golf Fall Promo By Golfpac Travel
Golfpac Travel announces that it’s travel feature of the week is “Shula’s Unlimited Golf Fall Promo.” For $101.65 a night, golfers who travel to Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes, Fla., in November or December can play unlimited golf on the Senator Course.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Zach Johnson Captures Texas Valero Open
Titleist brand ambassador Zach Johnson won the Texas Valero Open using the company’s Pro V1x golf ball and new 909D2 driver.
ACCRA AXIV wins at the Turning Stone Championship
Accra reports that the winner of the Turning Stone Championship used a TaylorMade Tour Burner 3-wood, custom fit with the Accra AXIV XE 80 shaft.
Victoria Hills to Hold Helicopter Ball Drop Benefiting Stetson University Golf Teams
Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., will hold a helicopter ball drop contest to benefit the Stetson University golf program on Saturday, Oct. 25, 8-8:30 a.m. The grand prize is an expenses-paid golf vacation to Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
Cybergolf adds White Witch Golf Course in St. James, Jamaica West Indies as its newest client
Cybergolf adds White Witch Golf Course in St. James, Jamaica, West Indies, as its newest client and will custom design and host the facility’s website and email marketing system.
ProLink to Open Operations in United Kingdom
ProLink Solutions announces it will open an office in the United Kingdom to serve markets in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Nike’s New Victory Red Irons Continue to Live up to Their Name with a Second Win
Nike Golf player Charl Schwartzel won the Masters Madrid playing Nike’s new Victory Red irons, which will hit the market on Nov. 1.
Indian Wells Golf Resort’s Players Course Receives 4 ½ Stars In 2008-2009 Edition Of Golf Digest’s Best Places You Can Play
Indian Wells Golf Resort‘s Players Course receives a 4.5-star rating in Golf Digest‘s 2008-2009 edition of “Best Places You Can Play” golf guide.
Softspikes® Pulsar™ Cleat Sweeps Again On Professional Tours
PrideSports reports that its Softspikes Pulsar won the the cleat count at the Texas Valero Open, and also earned victories at the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship and the Longs Drugs Challenge.
GustBuster® Receives SkyMall® Top Customer Rated Product Award
GustBuster is selected as one of eight “Top Customer Rated Products” in the SkyMall catalog.
Boccieri Golf Names Robert Grabeklis Regional Sales Director for The Heavy Putter
Boccieri Golf names Robert Grabeklis as regional sales director.
FEMCO Steel Shafts Expands Presence in Europe
Femco Steel Technology selects Lamkin International in Farnham Surrey, England, to represent and distribute its FST-branded shafts and the KBS Tour steel shafts. Lamkin International will distribute these shafts throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.
SeeMore Salutes Valero Texas Open Winner
SeeMore Putter Co. reports that the Valero Texas Open winner claimed his fourth PGA Tour title using its putter.
