Tiger Shark reports on the acceptance of oversized putter grips on the PGA Tour, and the effect it has had on company sales.
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Micke Grove Golf Links in Lodi, CA. selects Cybergolf
Micke Grove Golf Links in Lodi, Calif., selects Cybergolf to custom design and host the property’s website and e-mail marketing e-blast newsletter system for the club.
Bradenton Yacht Club in Palmetto, FL selects TTA and Jonas Software
Bradenton Yacht Club in Palmetto, Fla., has selects Technology Training Associates to provide and install the fully-integrated Jonas Software system to manage all aspects of the club operations.
Graphite Design Claims Hybrid Shaft Model Count at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Graphite Design claims the hybrid shaft model count at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The YS-Hybrid 85 was the week’s most-played, according to Darrell Survey.
Sun Valley Resort Announces Tennis, Golf Packages
Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, announces several value-laden spring and summer golf and tennis packages.
Bonfit Sport Unveils the QOLF® 9-Hole Backyard Golf Game
Bonfit Sport introduces the Qolf 9-Hole Backyard Golf Game. Similar to setting up a croquet course or bocce court, Qolf can be set up in any size yard, field or playground for nine holes of actual short game golf play.
Golfers flock to PortaPro Video booth at Demo Day, PGA Show
PortaPro Video reports on the response to its hands-free video analysis system at the PGA Merchandise Show and Demo Day last month in Orlando, Fla.
Golf Industry Veteran Jeff Jackson Joins Powerbilt
PowerBilt names Jeff Jackson as its new director of product development.
Aldila’s DVS lifts Allianz Championship winner to second Champion’s Tour win
Aldila reports that the winner of the Allianz Championship used its new DVS shaft.
World Famous Drummer Dom Famularo To Give Kickoff Speech At ING Spring Conference
World-renowned drummer Dom Famularo will give the kickoff speech at the 18th International Network of Golf Spring Conference, May 28 at the Atlantic City Sheraton in Atlantic City, N.J.
UST Sells ACCRA Brand
United Sports Technologies announces the sale of its high-end Accra shaft brand to Canadian-based Premium Golf Management Co. Per the terms of the sale, PGMC acquires all inventory, trademarks and distribution rights for Accra and assumes responsibility for both tour support and OEM sales. UST will continue to design, manufacture and ship graphite shafts for the Accra brand.
LIJA by Linda Hipp Debuts Six Vibrant Collections for Fall 2008
Lija introduces six vibrant collections for fall 2008, fusing sport, leisure and fashion with unique color stories, chic details and an expanded range of outerwear across more than 200 pieces.
Newest Trend on Champions Tour – Interchangeable Shafts
Alpha Golf reports that Champions Tour players in the Allianz Championship field were playing the Alpha C830.4 Plasma driver with M-Fit Moveable Shaft technology.
Strong Newstand Demand For Golf Tips Magazine Exceeds Original Growth Projection
Curtis Circulation Co., Golf Tips‘ national newsstand distributor, announced in January that strong sales of the magazine during 2007 fueled an expansion into 3,706 new dealers for 2008 – a 26.5 percent increase in the number of points of sale.
Playoff Performers
Steve Lowery captured the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in a playoff over Vijay Singh. Lowery becomes the second straight Pro V1x playoff winner on the PGA Tour, following J.B. Holmes‘ win at last week’s FBR Open.
Vibrancy highlights Lija's fall line
Lija introduces six vibrant collections for fall 2008, fusing sport, leisure and fashion with unique color stories, chic details and an expanded range of outerwear across more than 200 pieces.
Graphite Design Claims Hybrid Shaft Model Count at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Graphite Design claims the hybrid shaft model count at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The YS-Hybrid 85 was the week’s most-played, according to Darrell Survey.
Bonfit Sport Unveils the QOLF® 9-Hole Backyard Golf Game
Bonfit Sport introduces the Qolf 9-Hole Backyard Golf Game. Similar to setting up a croquet course or bocce court, Qolf can be set up in any size yard, field or playground for nine holes of actual short game golf play.
Aldila's DVS lifts Allianz Championship winner to second Champion's Tour win
Aldila reports that the winner of the Allianz Championship used its new DVS shaft.
The Putting Arc
Putting Arc reports that SAM PuttLab analysis of Iron Archie’s putting stroke is now available on its website.
