Ogio: Reports golf sales revenue grew 48 percent in 2012 and that at last week’s PGA Merchandise Show future order backlog has grown by 68 percent in 2013.
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GolfSwitch Adds Twenty Five New Courses Using Their Platform Of Services
GolfSwitch: Software solutions chosen for use by 25 courses throughout the United States, Portugal, Spain and Canada in January.
Successful 60th PGA Merchandise Show Has Industry Enthusiastic About The Business Of Golf In 2013
PGA of America: Reports on the recently completed PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., and announces a change in the day pattern for the 2014 show. Next year’s PGA Merchandise Show will be held Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 21-24.
Concord, N.C., Edwin Watts Golf Shop Honored With Platinum Award From Association Of Golf Merchandisers
Edwin Watts Golf Shops: Concord, N.C., store, receives a Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers. To be considered for a Platinum Award, golf shops were judged on the following criteria: creative ideas, revenue-generating initiatives, promotions and visual displays.
Global Turf Equipment To Exhibit At 2013 Golf Industry Show, Booth #4351
Global Turf Equipment: To exhibit at the Golf Industry Show, Feb. 6-7 in San Diego, Calif.
CourseTrends Chosen By 2 New Clients To Provide Their Website, Email Marketing And E-Commerce Solutions …
CourseTrends: To design and host the websites for Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah, Ga., and Bow Island Golf Club in Bow Island, Alberta, Canada.
GolfNow’s Deal Caddy Social Commerce Site Generates $3.6 Million In Revenues For Operators In 2012
GolfNow: Deal Caddy, a social commerce website that helps courses market rounds, products and stay-and-play offers, generated $3.6 million in revenues for participating courses in 2012.
Golf Genius Software: Chosen as the software provider for The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, and will incorporate its GolfLeagueGenius product throughout the organization’s network of facilities.
Swingbyte’s Video Integration Fuels 350 Percent Increase In Orders for 2.0 Version of 3-D Wireless Swing Analyzer
Swingbyte: Announces that pre-orders for version 2.0 of its 3-D wireless swing analyzer taken at last week’s PGA Merchandise Show increased 350 percent over orders at the 2012 show.
GolfNow's Deal Caddy Social Commerce Site Generates $3.6 Million In Revenues For Operators In 2012
GolfNow: Deal Caddy, a social commerce website that helps courses market rounds, products and stay-and-play offers, generated $3.6 million in revenues for participating courses in 2012.
Ping Signs World-Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps To Play Its Custom-Fit Clubs
Ping: Signs world-champion swimmer Michael Phelps to an endorsement agreement to play a full set of the company’s custom-fit clubs.
Swingbyte's Video Integration Fuels 350 Percent Increase In Orders for 2.0 Version of 3-D Wireless Swing Analyzer
Swingbyte: Announces that pre-orders for version 2.0 of its 3-D wireless swing analyzer taken at last week’s PGA Merchandise Show increased 350 percent over orders at the 2012 show.
Royal Cup Coffee Commits As CMAA’s Official Coffee
Club Managers Association of America: Announces a five-year agreement with Royal Cup Coffee, which will become the association’s coffee provider. Royal Cup will provide coffee service daily to the attendees of the upcoming 86th World Conference and Club Business Expo in San Diego, Calif., February 7-11, and at CMAA’s annual events.
FitGolf Performance Centers Hosted: “It’s The Arrow, Not The Indian – The Science Behind Club Fitting” Presented By Jim Yenser, Master Club Fitter And Club Maker.
FitGolf Performance Centers: Reports on its first Winter Series seminar, which was led by clubfitter Jim Yenser.
Industry Veterans Hammock, Diehl Launch Covenant Golf Management
Covenant Golf Management: Boutique full-service golf course management company launched by Kevin Hammock and Gary Diehl. CGM will concentrate on courses located in the East and Southeast regions of the U.S.
Cybergolf’s SuperSite Platform Connects Golf Courses Directly To Golfers Helping To Retain Existing Golfers And Attract New Players
Cybergolf: SuperSite platform chosen for use by Dunes West Golf & River Club in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ari.; and Stallion Mountain Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev.
Golf18Network Expands Roster With 7 New Courses
Golf18Network: Solution selected by seven golf courses during the past week.
Royal Cup Coffee Commits As CMAA's Official Coffee
Club Managers Association of America: Announces a five-year agreement with Royal Cup Coffee, which will become the association’s coffee provider. Royal Cup will provide coffee service daily to the attendees of the upcoming 86th World Conference and Club Business Expo in San Diego, Calif., February 7-11, and at CMAA’s annual events.
FitGolf Performance Centers Hosted: "It's The Arrow, Not The Indian – The Science Behind Club Fitting" Presented By Jim Yenser, Master Club Fitter And Club Maker.
FitGolf Performance Centers: Reports on its first Winter Series seminar, which was led by clubfitter Jim Yenser.
Cybergolf's SuperSite Platform Connects Golf Courses Directly To Golfers Helping To Retain Existing Golfers And Attract New Players
Cybergolf: SuperSite platform chosen for use by Dunes West Golf & River Club in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ari.; and Stallion Mountain Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev.
