Business

Aquila Property Co., a South Florida-based real estate investment and management firm, agrees to purchase Binks Forest Golf Club, located in Wellington, Fla., plans to restore the property. Aquila also hires KemperSports to operate the 18-hole layout.

Ogio reports on the reasons for recording exponentially higher sales in cart bags in 2006 than in any year in the last decade.

Arnold Palmer enters into the luxury golf and lifestyle market with Palmer Premier, a golf and luxury lifestyle design model that focuses on course design and club operations.

Club Car extends relationships that will ensure that its golf cars and utility vehicles will continue to used at The Ryder Cup and on the PGA European Tour.

SeeSwing showcased its golf swing analysis tools at the recent PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

C-Thru Grips announces that the company is now under new management following a limited asset purchase. NMK LLC of Atlanta, Ga., plans to focus on expansion of C-Thru Grips through increasing corporate awareness and focusing on distributor and OEM bases in addition to retail sales channels.

PG Professional Golf introduces its new name and expanded line of golf products at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.

A number of Wales-based companies will participate in the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla. International Business Wales, the international trade and investment arm of the Welsh Assembly Government, has teamed up with Visit Wales and Ryder Cup Wales to ensure that the country has a strong presence at the show.

Great Divider announces the opening of its Original Equipment Manufacturer Design Lab. "The design lab basically consists of a small group of independent young designers and myself," said Joseph "Jos" Erwin, Great Divider president. "We feel that by using fresh, young designers who have never worked in the industry before, we unlock a potential for more creative ideas and in the long run believe it will help impact the golfer’s enjoyment of the game."

Great Divider announces the opening of its Original Equipment Manufacturer Design Lab. "The design lab basically consists of a small group of independent young designers and myself," said Joseph "Jos" Erwin, Great Divider president. "We feel that by using fresh, young designers who have never worked in the industry before, we unlock a potential for more creative ideas and in the long run believe it will help impact the golfer’s enjoyment of the game."

Golf Flagstick Advertising enters into an agreement with Standard Golf Co. for the exclusive U.S. manufacturing of the new Advertising Flagstick and Advertising Putting Green Flagstick.

Excel Golf Tee Inc. renames the company to Excel Golf Products to reflect its new 2007 product introductions.

Strategic Wellness Group announces plans to launch its new retail business opportunity at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.

Excel Golf Products Inc. develops another division exclusively for the manufacturing and distribution of Tocare Golf Grips.

Excel Golf Products Inc. develops a new division, exclusively for the manufacturing and distribution of Tocare Golf Grips.

Vertical Communication Technologies, a provider of relationship marketing solutions to private clubs and organizations, announces

that effective immediately it will be conducting business as VCT.

The Trump Organization withdraws from its relationship with the U.S. Pro Golf Tour, a subsidiary of Greens Worldwide Inc., due to management changes at GRWW and the USPGT.

Kye Power Inc. relocates corporate headquarters and design studio.

Kye Power Inc. relocates corporate headquarters and design studio.

KemperSports chairman and chief executive officer Steve Lesnik announces a number of officer changes at the Illinois-based golf and hospitality management and sports marketing and communications organization.