Henry Lange has been named president of Women’s Golf Unlimited, a subsidiary of Adams Golf. Lange, formerly a regional vice president of sales for Adams Golf, will oversee the day-to-day operations of Women’s Golf Unlimited and its two major brands, Lady Fairway and Square Two.
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Cristie Kerr Joins UST Tour Staff
United Sports Technologies announces that Cristie Kerr has joined the UST tour staff. Kerr, who played UST in her Ping driver last year, will play the Proforce V2 in 2007.
PGATour.com to roll out enhanced three-channel broadband player for LIVE@ franchise
The PGA Tour and Turner Sports New Media announce that PGATour.com will roll out an enhanced three-channel broadband player for the popular LIVE@ franchise, giving fans unprecedented broadband video access to signature par-3 holes from of the Tour’s tournaments.
Butterfield Trail Golf Club Launches Official Web Site
The Department of Aviation in El Paso, Texas, and KemperSports launch the Butterfield Trail Golf Club’s official Web site.
A Top-10 Finish At The FBR Open Insures A Masters Invitation For Zero Friction Staff Player Dean Wilson
Excel Golf Products staff player Dean Wilson tied for eighth at the FBR Open and secured an invitation into the Masters. Wilson used the Zero Friction golf tee at the FBR Open.
AccuFLEX Golf Introduces First Iron Shaft Featuring Nano-Technology
AccuFlex Golf introduces its new nano-technology Evolution iron shafts.
Crescent Systems
Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb., upgrades its Crescent Systems software system.
Mountain Brook Golf Club of Golf Canyon, AZ selects the CourseTrends Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Mountain Brook Golf Club of Gold Canyon, Ariz., selects the CourseTrends golf marketing solution to boost its Internet marketing revenue.
Zelocity Wins International Network of Golf Industry Honors Award For Product Ingenuity
Zelocity‘s PureContact golf performance monitor and AccuLength‘s adjustable junior golf clubs tied for first in the "Product Ingenuity — Emerging Companies" category of International Network of Golf‘s Industry Honors at last month’s PGA Merchandise Show.
Las Vegas PGA Pro Named Top 100 Teacher by Golf Magazine
GolfLasVegasNow.com profiles Mike Davis, director of instruction for Walters Golf Academy and named by Golf Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Teachers" in America.
Golf Pride Grips Becomes Presenting Sponsor Of The Ultimate Golf Camp Odyssey: Two Weeks Touring Southern California’s Top Courses
Golf Pride becomes the presenting sponsor of the two-week SoCal Swing golf camp for ages 11 to 17, which is produced by the Southern California PGA and Total Golf Adventures.
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Trigelle becomes the official apparel sponsor of Jeong Jang, currently No. 7 on the LPGA money list. … Edgemont Country Club in Edgemont, Pa., and the GTAA announce a three-hour educational seminar that addresses aspects of producing a successful golf tournament. The seminar will be held Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, ET. The speaker is Phil Immordino, chairman of GTAA Phoenix in Arizona. … Edwin Watts Golf becomes sponsor of the weekly Golf Smarter podcast through 2007. … Stratton Golf University at Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont opens Golf U’s Spring Training 2007 on May 5, with two-day programs starting at $349 – 30 percent off of the summer session rate. … Golf Channel will air live coverage of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am today, Thursday, and Friday, from 3 to 6 p.m. Each round also will re-air in its entirety beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Also, the Champions Tour’s Allianz Championship will air Friday- Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. ET. … Ginn Sports Entertainment announces that junior golfer Vicky Hurst of Melbourne, Fla., has received a sponsor’s exemption to the second Ginn Open, April 9-15, at Ginn Reunion Resort near Orlando, Fla. ….Ernie Els, winner of 15 PGA Tour tournaments, including three majors, will be recognized for his career achievements by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association at their 56th National Awards on Monday, June 18, at the Hilton Rye Town in Rye Brook, N.Y. Els will receive the Gold Tee Award, the MGWA’s highest honor. … The Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association, announces the selection of 100 NRPA facilities to implement its "Sticks for Kids" program. Over 1,000 sets of clubs supplied by U.S. Kids Golf, a youth golf equipment manufacturer, have been sent to NRPA facilities in 39 states and three international U.S. military bases. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., has been named to Golfweek‘s list of "Best Resort Courses in 2007." … Three-time Re/Max Long Drive champion and Dunlop-sponsored professional Sean "The Beast" Fister is appearing regular on Golf Channel regularly throughout February to promote the Momentus Power Hitter practice driver in a special promotional package that also features Dunlop’s Loco balls. … Original Penguin, a division of Perry Ellis International Inc.,signs Aaron Baddeley to three-year endorsement contract, and becomes the official clothing sponsor on the PGA Tour.
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
February 8 – February 11 | Pebble Beach Golf Links, Poppy Hills and Spyglass Hill Club, Pebble Beach, Calif. www.pgatour.com
European Tour: Maybank Malaysian Open
February 8 – February 11 | Saujana Golf and Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.europeantour.com
Trigelle finds 'perfect match'
Trigelle becomes the official apparel sponsor of Jeong Jang, currently No. 7 on the LPGA money list.
Henry Lange Named President Of Women's Golf Unlimited
Henry Lange has been named president of Women’s Golf Unlimited, a subsidiary of Adams Golf. Lange, formerly a regional vice president of sales for Adams Golf, will oversee the day-to-day operations of Women’s Golf Unlimited and its two major brands, Lady Fairway and Square Two.
Golf Pride Grips Becomes Presenting Sponsor Of The Ultimate Golf Camp Odyssey: Two Weeks Touring Southern California's Top Courses
Golf Pride becomes the presenting sponsor of the two-week SoCal Swing golf camp for ages 11 to 17, which is produced by the Southern California PGA and Total Golf Adventures.
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
February 8 – February 11 | Pebble Beach Golf Links, Poppy Hills and Spyglass Hill Club, Pebble Beach, Calif. www.pgatour.com
Golfers, Now You Can Take Your All-Important Short Game On The Road… Inside Your Luggage
Short Game Travel Clubs Inc. introduced its 4-in-One Golf Club System at last month’s PGA Merchandise Show. The practice club system features gap, sand and lob wedges and a putter that separate into two sections, thus allowing the traveling golfer to pack these clubs into standard 21-inch luggage.
United States Golf Academy At Swan Lake Resort Offers 2007 PGA Professional Package
The U.S. Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind., invites PGA golf professionals and their guests at courses and clubs in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan this winter to experience and teach at its new state-of-the-art indoor teaching facilities.
