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Upcoming GolfTEC Franchise Webinars

GolfTEC: Director of franchise sales Cory Collins will conduct a series of webinars outlining the benefits of owning a GolfTEC franchise. The webinars will begin on Dec. 16.

2011 PGA Merchandise Show Offers the Strongest Representation of Golf Equipment Vendors

PGA Merchandise Show: Reporting its strongest representation of golf equipment manufacturers for this year’s show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla. “2011 is looking to be a banner year for our industry’s annual catalyst of the new golf season,” said Allen Wronowski, president of the PGA of America. “The exciting product launch plans by golf’s top equipment companies at the PGA Merchandise Show offers a tremendous opportunity for PGA members and retailers to learn first-hand the newest products and merchandising strategies to build business and their customers’ enjoyment of the game.”

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Shut Down Five Websites for Selling Counterfeit Golf Products as Part of “Operation In Our Sites”

U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group: Reports that the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center have obtained court orders seizing the domain names of five websites that are accused of selling counterfeit golf equipment and violating U.S. copyright law.

Second Skin Returns To PGA Merchandise Show

Second Skin Garment Co.: Parent company of the Second Skin and Hollas golf apparel brands will return to exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show. The company seeks to increase its presence in the U.S. market.