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.
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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.
3 More Courses Sign On To Cybergolf’s GolfRev Daily Deal System To Help Grow The Game And Increase Course Revenue.
Cybergolf: GolfRev system chosen for use by Las Vegas Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev.; Mississippi National Golf Club in Gautier, Miss.; and Old Silo Golf Club in Mt. Sterling, Ky.
Boxgroove Adds Fairwood Golf & Country Club
Boxgroove: Adds Fairwood Golf and Country Club, in Renton, Wash., to the selection of private courses Boxgroove members can play.
CourseTrends Chosen By 2 New Clients To Provide Their Website, Email Marketing And E-Commerce Solutions …
CourseTrends: To design and host the websites for The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville, Ark., and Frenchman’s Bend Golf and Health Club in Monroe, La.
Numbers Behind The West Michigan Golf Show
West Michigan Golf Show: Reports on the upcoming 25th anniversary show, Feb. 8-10 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
3 More Courses Sign On To Cybergolf's GolfRev Daily Deal System To Help Grow The Game And Increase Course Revenue.
Cybergolf: GolfRev system chosen for use by Las Vegas Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev.; Mississippi National Golf Club in Gautier, Miss.; and Old Silo Golf Club in Mt. Sterling, Ky.
Boxgroove Adds Fairwood Golf & Country Club
Boxgroove: Adds Fairwood Golf and Country Club, in Renton, Wash., to the selection of private courses Boxgroove members can play.
Joe Steranka, TaylorMade-Adidas Golf, SNAG And SwingSmart Among ING Industry Honors Winners
International Network of Golf: Announces that TaylorMade-Adidas Golf took home three first-place finishes, and retired PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka was honored for his service at the ING Industry Honors on Jan. 25.
Leupold® Partners with Birdies for the Brave® to Help Support Military Members and Their Families
Leupold: Partners with Birdies for the Brave, a PGA Tour-supported military outreach program, to help in its mission of raising funds and awareness for eight national military specific nonprofits. Throughout 2013, Leupold will also be sponsoring the Leupold Challenge – a closest to the pin contest at all fundraising events.
CMAA ClubSolutionsSM Announces Preferred Provider Relationship With Wortham Insurance, Risk Management & Benefits
Club Managers Association of America: ClubSolutions is chosen by Wortham Insurance, Risk Management & Benefits. Wortham will work with CMAA ClubSolutions to provide CMAA member-managed clubs in Texas with Insurance, risk management and employee benefit solutions.
Back9Network & USA TODAY Sports Forge Online Content Syndication Agreement
Back9Network, USA Today Sports: Announce a content syndication agreement in which select Back9Network coverage and content will be available online at USAToday.com. Back9 in 90, a daily online video update on the day’s golf events, is among the initial content offerings.
PGA PerformanceTrak Reports 6.4% Growth in Golf Rounds Played in 2012; Largest Single Year Percentage Increase Since 2000
PGA of America: PGA PerformanceTrak reports golf rounds played in 2012 were up 6.4 percent compared with 2011 data, representing the largest single year percentage increase in rounds played since 2000. Also, golf fee revenue was up 6.6 percent, leading to an estimated $700 million economic boost.
