Callaway Golf Co. is named the winner of the 2006 Better Business Bureau International Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, topping a field of more than 1,000 international businesses.
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Jimmy Fund Golf, the oldest and largest grassroots golf program for charity in the country, this season raised $5.9 million for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. … Lake of Isles‘ North Course in North Stonington, Conn., is listed as one of Golf Magazine‘s "Top 100 Courses You Can Play" in its September issue. … The Caulfeild Apparel Group announces the addition of Daniela Cote as its new rep for the Alberta, Canada, province. Cote will represent all of the company’s brands, which include Izod G, Fidra, Sun Mountain Outerwear and Cutter & Buck. … Dunning Golf extends its endorsement agreement with John Senden. Under terms of this multi-year agreement, Senden will wear the company’s golf apparel exclusively during all on-course activities and help in product development. … ECCO introduces its spring/summer 2007 U.S. collection of classic and causal model men’s golf shoes featuring four completely new styles alongside seven returning favorites. … The Golf Channel‘s "The Big Break VI: Trump National" will begin with a 90-minute premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 10 p.m. ET. Also, tonight, Tuesday at 8 ET, The Golf Channel will premiere "Countdown to 2007," a 10-week series of specials designed to prepare viewers for a new era of PGA Tour coverage and relive some of the greatest golf moments of the past. … The Mississippi Development Authority announces that several state golf courses have been selected to Golf Magazine‘s "Top 100 Courses You Can Play 2006-2007" — Dancing Rabbit (No. 32) and Grand Bear (No. 90). … CNL Income Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust focused on lifestyle properties, acquires Bear Creek Golf Club in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area from Bear Creek DFW Associates Ltd.. CNL Income Properties has leased the club’s two 18-hole courses to an affiliate of Billy Casper Golf LLC for operation under a 22-year triple-net lease. … Graphite Design International reports that, according to the Darrell Survey, its shaft models were used by two top-four finishers at the 84 Lumber Classic.
Bobby Jones becomes benefit provider
The Bobby Jones Co. becomes a benefits provider for the Executive Women’s Golf Association, offering discounts on the Bobby Jones women’s collection to EWGA members.
ECCO debuts early ’07 lines
ECCO introduces its spring/summer 2007 U.S. collection of classic and causal model men’s golf shoes featuring four completely new styles alongside seven returning favorites.
Dunning, Senden extend relationship
Dunning Golf extends its endorsement agreement with John Senden. Complete terms were not released, but according to the multi-year agreement Senden will wear Dunning Golf apparel exclusively during on-course activities and help in product development.
Bite headlines at World Am
Bite Footwear reports that it was the No. 1 selling shoe at the PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Aug 28-Sept. 1.
Dates Set For 2007 Wendy's Champions Skins Game
The Wendy’s Champions Skins Game will celebrate its 20th year by returning to Wailea Golf Club in Maui, Hawaii, Jan. 13-14.
ECCO debuts early '07 lines
ECCO introduces its spring/summer 2007 U.S. collection of classic and causal model men’s golf shoes featuring four completely new styles alongside seven returning favorites.
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – As Of 9-18-06 WgwrId Rank Change Name Country Events TotalPoints AveragePoints 1673 1 0…
Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – As Of 9-18-06 WgwrId Rank Change Name Country Events TotalPoints AveragePoints 1673 1 0…
Nor Cal Open Pro-Am set for Saddle Creek Resort
The Northern California PGA announces that the Northern California Open Pro-Am will be held Sunday, Sept. 24, at Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif.
Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle, TX selects the CourseTrends Core Golf Marketing Solution to boost their Internet Marketing Revenue
Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle, Texas, selects the CourseTrends core golf marketing solution to boost its Internet marketing revenue.
July Decline in Rounds in Stark Contrast to Month’s Favorable Weather
Pellucid Corp. reports the industry suffered a setback in July with the combination of declining rounds against the backdrop of more favorable weather compare to year-ago. Golf Datatech reports a 1 percent decrease in rounds played for the month while Pellucid showed a 9 percent favorability in Golf Playable Hours for the period.
Key West Golf Club Re-opens October 1st
Key West Golf Club in Key West, Fla., is set to re-open on Oct. 1 after damage and salt water intrusion from Hurricane Wilma last year forced a redesign. Environmental Turf Inc.‘s salt tolerant Seadwarf Seashore Paspalum turfgrass was used in the redesign.
Casey Goes For HSBC Double In Shanghai
Paul Casey, winner of the HSBC World Match Play Championship, commits to play in the HSBC Champions even in Shanghai, China, Nov. 9-12.
SureShot GPS Wins "Editor’s Choice Award" from PC News Weekly
SureShot GPS receives an "Editor’s Choice Award" from PC News Weekly.
TaylorMade Introduces r7 TP Iron
Taylor Made Golf Co. introduces a new tour-caliber player’s iron, the r7 TP.
TaylorMade Introduces r7 Iron
Taylor Made Golf Co. introduces the r7 iron.
TaylorMade Introduces the rac Satin TP Wedge
TaylorMade Golf Co. introduces its new rac Satin TP, a wedge identical to the rac Black TP, save for its satin finish.
Scratch Golf Officially Launches "JLM" Series Wedges At 2006 Las Vegas PGA Fall Expo
Scratch Golf announces the launch of its JLM wedge series.
