KemperSports names Mike Connaughton as membership director of the newly-opened Vellano Country Club, a Greg Norman signature course in Chino Hills, Calif.
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PING introduces Tour-W Wedges
Ping releases its new Tour-W wedges that feature shot-making technology for players at every level. The new wedges will became available to the public on Oct. 1.
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The National Golf Course Advertising Association is formed by 22 independent golf industry business owners from around the nation, and launches its website (www.ngcaa.org). … Crystal Springs Resort in Hardyston, N.J., nears completion of nine additional holes designed by architect Roger Rulewich of the Golf Group Inc.. Recently completed is a distinctive 18-hole natural grass putting course. … For spring 2008, Harry Vardon Golf will present an exclusive new oxford butter pique fabric that is 100 percent 60/2 ply long staple cotton.
GNC adds women's wear for spring
Greg Norman Collection introduces a supplementary in-stock assortment of women’s wear for spring 2008. The group, named Women’s Essentials, consists of knit polos and outerwear that coordinate with the men’s tournament styles, yet tie back to the entire women’s collection seasonal color palette.
Appleby joins the Cutter & Buck team
Cutter & Buck signs PGA Tour player Stuart Appleby to a five-year endorsement agreement. Appleby will wear and endorse Cutter & Buck apparel, as well as work with the Cutter & Buck design team, consulting on product development from a professional tour player perspective.
Harry Vardon offers new fabric in '08
For spring 2008, Harry Vardon Golf will an exclusive new oxford butter pique fabric.
R&A Announces Grants Totalling £1.3 Million
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews announces a series of grants totalling £1.3 million and aimed at developing golf around the world.
Fujikura #1 Driver & Wood Shaft Brand at Japan Women's Open
Fujikura Composites America Inc. reports that it was the No. 1 driver and wood shaft brand at the Japan Women’s Open.
Bonfit America, Inc. Acquires Worldwide Rights To Popular Brush-t
Bonfit America Inc. acquires the worldwide manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights to Brush-t, the bristle brush plastic golf tee.
GolfTraxx
GolfTraxx will exhibit its products at the Northern California Fall Golf Show, Oct. 12-14.
Davis Love III Suffers Severe Ankle Injury
Davis Love III will not play any golf for a minimum of eight weeks after suffering a severe left ankle injury recently.
Greg Norman Collection Adds Women’s Essentials
Greg Norman Collection introduces a supplementary in-stock assortment of women’s wear for spring 2008. The group will be named Women’s Essentials.
Legendary Marketing President, Andrew Wood To Speak At Canadian Society Of Club Managers
Legendary Marketing president Andrew Wood will speak on winning membership strategies to improve club marketing at the Canadian Society of Club Managers in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
TMAX Gear Finds NYCA the Perfect Fit to Brand New Targa Tour Golf Glove
TMAX Gear hires NYCA to provide strategic and creative development for the national launch of a new tour-level TaylorMade golf glove.
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour launches January 2008
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour will launch its inaugural tour in January 2008. The tour has 14 dates secured, beginning with the Panhandle Junior Golf Classic in Milton, Fla., Jan. 5-6.
The New Mizuno MX-950 Hybrid Set Is A Tour de Force In Game Improvement Performance
Mizuno introduces the MX-950 hybrid-designed iron set.
AHEAD 2008 Men’s Authentics Line Features
AHEAD introduces its men’s Authentics 2008 spring collection. The hallmark of AHEAD’s Authentic line is its ability to coordinate easily with the golfer’s basic wardrobe of khaki, navy and black.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Selects ProLink GPS to Aid Player Strategy, Streamline Operations
ProLink Solutions announces that the Championship Course at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M., now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
GCSAA Class A superintendent recognized for his writing
Chris Carson has been honored with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America‘s Leo Feser Award for an article that appeared in the February 2007 issue of Golf Course Management magazine.
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The Army-Navy Alumni Match will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Pine Hill Golf Club in Pine Hill, N.J. A short-game competition will be followed by afternoon better-ball matches. … The Contra Costa Times will be the presenting sponsor of the Pitch-and-Putt contest at the Northern California Fall Golf Show, Oct. 12-14 in Pleasanton, Calif. … The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California will distribute free ball mark repair tools at the LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge, Oct. 4-7 in Danville, Calif. … Cornell Country Club in New York selects ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame announces that George "Bunky" Henry, Jack Lumpkin and Spencer Sappington have been selected for induction into the Hall of Fame on Jan. 12. … Cutter & Buck signs PGA Tour player Stuart Appleby to a five-year endorsement agreement. Appleby will wear and endorse Cutter & Buck apparel, as well as work with the Cutter & Buck design team, consulting on product development from a professional tour player perspective.
Nite Ize Inc. introduces the S-Biner, a double-sided carabiner that will allow a golfer to attach a golf towel and club head cleaner to the golf bag. … Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., will begin offering accommodations to golfers playing the Waccamaw Golf Trail, a consortium of 12 championship golf courses. Also, Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club names Jason Epstein as director of golf. … ClubCorp celebrates its 50th anniversary by opening its private clubs to the public during a one-day charity golf and dining event — "The ClubCorp Charity Classic: Celebrating 50 Years of Service" – on Oct. 19. All proceeds raised will be divided and donated to four separate charities — the Muscular Dystrophy Association, PGA Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and ClubCorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation. … Amelia National Golf and Country Club in Jacksonville, Fla., recently opened a new 25,000-square foot clubhouse facility that includes state-of-the-art fitness center, resort style swimming pool, golf shop, a dining room that seats 104 and a lounge that seats 48.
