Eaton Corp. reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, 82.7 percent of the field at the Buick Invitational played Golf Pride grips.
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R&A Golf Course Committee Issue Turfgrass Climate Map
The R&A Golf Course Committee launches a worldwide climate map, to provide guidance on grass species selection. The climate map can be viewed at The R&A’s best practice Web site and shows the parts of the world where warm or cool season grasses are most appropriate. It also defines the Transition Zone where neither warm nor cool season species grow to their optimum potential.
ECCO Shoes Launches Major Promotional Campaign Around 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Shoemaker Ecco announces a widespread promotional campaign that includes its first-ever U.S. network television commercials highlighting the company’s status as the official footwear supplier of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. In cooperation with key retailers, the company is also sponsoring contests coinciding with the tournament.
Hilldale Golf Course Upgrades to Legendary Marketing's Golf Marketing Commander Product for Integrated Marketing and Web Solutions
Hilldale Golf Course in Hoffman Estates, Ill., upgrades to Legendary Marketing‘s new Golf Marketing Commander product.
A really big show
Nick Price Apparel reports record sales at last week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The company launched its full sportswear line at the Show.
BRIEFLY
The Professional Golfers Associations of Europe introduces its PGAsE Prestige Collection and a new Corporate Partnership arrangement. A limited number of distinguished courses and resorts around the world are being invited to join the Prestige Collection, which ensures visitors to the courses and resorts a "Stamp of Excellence," a high standard of accommodation, service and golfing experience.
Introducing Epic Featuring Patented Nanofuse Technology
Grafalloy introduces a new shaft technology, Epic, featuring proprietary Nanofuse Technology. The company’s Research and Development directive was to create a shaft technology combining the very best performance benefits of a steel shaft with the lightweight and feel advantages of graphite.
Woods Wins Fifth Buick Invitational, Seventh Consecutive on Tour to Stay in Pursuit of Byron Nelson’s Record
Tiger Woods began his 2007 season by winning his seventh consecutive PGA Tour title and his fifth Buick Invitational victory. Included in his bag was Nike Golf‘s 15-degree SasQuatch 2 fairway wood, along with the SasQuatch Tour driver, a 19-degree Ignite T40 fairway wood, Nike Blades, 56- and 60-degree Nike wedges, and the improved Nike One Platinum ball.
Kraft Nabisco Championship Invites Top Amateurs, Professionals To Rancho Mirage For 2007 Tournament
The Kraft Nabisco Championship announces that sponsor invitations have been extended to six of the nation’s top amateur golfers and seven of the world’s leading professional golfers, including 17-year-old Michelle Wie. The 2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship will be held March 26-April 1 in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Putnam National Upgrades to Legendary Marketing’s Golf Marketing Commander Product for Integrated Marketing and Web Solutions
Putnam National in Mahopac, N.Y., upgrades to Legendary Marketing‘s new Golf Marketing Commander product.
Nick Price Apparel Reports Record Sales At 2007 PGA Show
Nick Price Apparel reports record sales at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 25-27.
Columbus’ Richard Wilson Receives GSGA’s Bill Todd Award
Richard Wilson was named the recipient of the Georgia State Golf Association‘s Bill Todd Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a GSGA volunteer.
Funk Jumps To Third In Charles Schwab Cup Standings With Record-Breaking Win At Turtle Bay Championship
Fred Funk jumped to third in the Charles Schwab Cup standings with his record-breaking 11-shot victory at the Turtle Bay Championship. Hale Irwin continues to lead the Charles Schwab Cup with a 41-point lead over Tom Kite.
Clean Sweep: Adams Golf Claims #1 Hybrid On PGA, Champions And Nationwide Tours
Adams Golf reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, it won the hybrid counts on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours last week. At the Buick Invitational, Adams Golf hybrids accounted for more than 24 percent of all the hybrids in play.
Proceeds benefit philanthropic efforts of golf management industry
The 2007 Golf Industry Show silent auction is open online at auction.golfindustryshow.com. The silent auction is a collaboration of golf associations for golf course superintendents, owners, club managers, architects and builders. Proceeds from the auction support environmental stewardship programs, player development programs, grants and scholarships to advance the club management industry.
TaylorMade Tour Staff Professionals Retief Goosen and Fred Funk Register Victories While Using the TaylorMade TP Red Golf Ball
Retief Goosen and Fred Funk, who both switched to the TaylorMade TP golf ball this month, won their respective tour events on Sunday. Goosen won the Commercialbank Qatar Masters, his 14th European Tour victory, while Funk won the Turtle Bay Championship by a record 11-shot margin.
BRIEFLY
The Professional Golfers Associations of Europe introduces its PGAsE Prestige Collection and a new Corporate Partnership arrangement. A limited number of distinguished courses and resorts around the world are being invited to join the Prestige Collection, which ensures visitors to the courses and resorts a "Stamp of Excellence," a high standard of accommodation, service and golfing experience.
Woods Wins Fifth Buick Invitational, Seventh Consecutive on Tour to Stay in Pursuit of Byron Nelson's Record
Tiger Woods began his 2007 season by winning his seventh consecutive PGA Tour title and his fifth Buick Invitational victory. Included in his bag was Nike Golf‘s 15-degree SasQuatch 2 fairway wood, along with the SasQuatch Tour driver, a 19-degree Ignite T40 fairway wood, Nike Blades, 56- and 60-degree Nike wedges, and the improved Nike One Platinum ball.
Putnam National Upgrades to Legendary Marketing's Golf Marketing Commander Product for Integrated Marketing and Web Solutions
Putnam National in Mahopac, N.Y., upgrades to Legendary Marketing‘s new Golf Marketing Commander product.
Columbus' Richard Wilson Receives GSGA's Bill Todd Award
Richard Wilson was named the recipient of the Georgia State Golf Association‘s Bill Todd Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a GSGA volunteer.
