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Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute Graduates Another Class of Club Performance Fitting Specialists
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute completes another class of club performance fitting specialists on Nov. 15 at its Orlando, Fla., school.
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Pronghorn, located 40 miles outside of Bend, Oregon, announces that Riley Cranston has been appointed director of golf for Pronghorn. … North Carolina men’s coach John Inman announces the signing of Philip Chauncey from Durham, N.C., and Michael Sedacca from Orlando, Fla. … Former Lamar and Oklahoma coach Gregg Grost and retired Furman coach Willie Miller will be inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America’s Hall of Fame and Providence’s Joe Prisco will receive the Honor Award at the GCAA Hall of Fame Reception and Awards Banquet on Jan. 25 at the Hilton Dayton Beach Ocean Walk Village in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Upright Golf expands its line of playing aids with the Upright Golf Caddy. … The Pines at Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, N.C., opens to members and daily fee golfers on Friday, Nov. 25.
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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, The Wire will not be published on Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25. The staff of the Golf Press Association wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Chinese Government Launches Major Crackdown on Counterfeit Golf Products
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (Acushnet Company, Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf, MacGregor Golf, Nike, PING and TaylorMade-adidas Golf) announced that the Chinese government has launched a major new offensive against manufacturers and retailers of counterfeit golf equipment in China.
2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention Education Conference Adds Best Practices & Roundtables to More Than 100 Seminars, Jan. 26-28
The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention education conference will grow to more than 100 seminars, Jan. 26-28, in the Orange County Convention Center and is being organized by a collaborative effort of PGA Golf Exhibitions, The PGA of America, the Association of Golf Merchandisers and leading golf organizations.
2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention Education Conference Adds Best Practices & Roundtables to More Than 100 Seminars, Jan. 26-28
The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention education conference will grow to more than 100 seminars, Jan. 26-28, in the Orange County Convention Center and is being organized by a collaborative effort of PGA Golf Exhibitions, The PGA of America, the Association of Golf Merchandisers and leading golf organizations.
NEW WEDGE TECHNOLOGY BECOMES A TV STAR
F2 reports on the success of its infomercial.
Saddle Creek Resort Named One of America’s Top-40 Residential Courses by Golfweek
Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., has been named to Golfweek‘s list of "America’s Best Residential Golf Courses" for 2006.
ClubTec announces Installation
ClubTec announces that Bishops Bay Country Club in Middleton, Wisc., has selected WebTec, the ClubTec Web site product.
Golf Industry Expert and Author Bradley S. Klein Is Keynote Speaker for NorCal PGA Annual Meeting
The Northern California Section of the PGA announces that Bradley S. Klein, architecture editor of Golfweek and founding editor of SuperNews, will be the afternoon keynote speaker at the 2005 NCPGA Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Dec. 5 at Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, Calif.
San Luis Rey Downs Golf-Tennis Resort & Country Club signs on with Cybergolf
San Luis Rey Downs Golf-Tennis Resort and Country Club in Bonsall, Calif., signs on to use the Cybergolf e-commerce tools package.
Daymond Willis Holdings Announces State of the Art Rainwear Technology
Daymond Willis Holdings, who recently acquired the licensing rights to Sunderland of Scotland, Lyle & Scott and Penfold Golf, announces it has developed rainwear technology under the Penfold brand.
Eagle Creek Golf Club Selects Dawn Lafferty As Director of Sales
Eagle Creek Golf Club in South Orlando, Fla., names Dawn Lafferty as its director of sales.
TPC OF MYRTLE BEACH SELECTED AS "2005 SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF COURSE OF THE YEAR" BY SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF COURSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
TPC of Myrtle Beach was selected as the 2005 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Area Golf Course Owners Association.
More Interaction on "New" GolfersGuide.com
Golfer’s Guide magazine re-launches its Web site with easier navigation and more regional and national golf coverage.
Lamkin Grips Signs Meng & Associates
Lamkin Corp. selects Texas-based Meng & Associates Inc. for public relations support in building brand awareness.
Innovative, New OneUp Dual Strap By IZZO Makes Carrying Golf Clubs Easier Than Ever Before
IZZO Golf announces the introduction of its OneUp Dual Strap for golf bags.
PLANS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH THE FIRST TEE OF GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Former LPGA commissioner and longtime Cincinnati resident Charlie Mechem, Joe Louis Barrow Jr., executive director of The First Tee, and PGA Tour player Steve Flesch announce plans for a long-term partnership with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission to establish The First Tee of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky.
SST PUREd players on Tour combine for $55 million in ’05
PGA and Champions tour players using SST Pure shaft alignment technology have reportedly combined to win more than $55 million.
Sorenstam Victory Caps Another Record-Setting Season
Callaway Golf staff pro Annika Sorenstam closed out the 2005 regular season on the LPGA Tour by earning her 10th win of the season at the ADT Championship.
