JumboMax Grips: To debut three sizes of its super-oversized grips. The company says the grips “help eliminate many of the problems associated with the golf swing caused by improper gripping of the club and the resulting loss of control.”
Business
Prodigy Headwear Welcomes PGA Tour Veteran Duffy Waldorf
Prodigy Headwear: Announces that PGA Tour player Duffy Waldorf has become a brand ambassador.
Pellucid Helps Orange County National GC Find Their “Inner Golf Consumer”
Pellucid Corp.: Completes a “Voice of the Local Golfer” survey for Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla. The survey seeks to help course operators better understand its customers.
Science and Motion Sports: Announces that its Instructor Certification Program being held at next week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando is sold out.
AJGA Names Sundog Official Eyewear
Sundog Eyewear: Chosen by the American Junior Golf Association to be the provider of its official eyewear. “It is a wonderful opportunity to educate young golfers about the need to protect their eyes on and off the course,” said Gary Makar, Sundog Eyewear marketing manager.
Golfers Incorporated Names Steve Sacks As National Sales Manager
Golfers Incorporated: Names Steve Sacks as its national sales manager.
Zero Friction Expands Partnerships
Zero Friction: Announces partnerships with 10 tours and organizations for 2011, including the PGA Tour, the American Junior Golf Association and The First Tee.
Golf Datatech Releases Key Findings From Past 11-Months Of Golf Apparel Market Reports
Golf Datatech: Announces key findings from the past 11 months of the company’s Golf Apparel Market Reports, representing the January-November 2010 time period. The study is a prelude to Golf Datatech’s release of the first Golf Apparel Market annual report.
Mitchell Golf Partners With Academy ForeGolf At PGA Merchandise Show
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.: Announces a partnership with ForeGolf in a new unique venture at the 58th PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.
Three Successful Courses In ‘Get Golf Ready In 5 Days’ Program Are Finalists In ING Industry Honors
International Network of Golf: Announces the three courses that are finalists in the 18th ING Industry Honors’ Player Development category.
Keiser University College Of Golf Takes Education Message To 2011 PGA Show
Keiser University College of Golf: To promote golf education by showcasing the university’s new Port St. Lucie, Fla., campus and curriculum.
PGA Show Attendees Have First Chance To Hit New PGA Tour-Grade Nippon Shaft Products
Nippon Shaft: To showcase its new N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 shaft, which has been in development for the past 18 months with input from PGA Tour players.
Sara Brown From Golf Channel’s “Big Break” To Appear At Divots Sportswear Booth During PGA Show
Divots Sportswear: Announces that LPGA player Sara Brown, a two-time Golf Channel “Big Break,” will conduct an autograph session at the company’s booth on Friday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.
Quagmire Golf Inks Tour Players To Endorsement Deals
Quagmire Golf: Signs PGA Tour players Tag Ridings and Joe Affrunti to endorsement agreements, while extending current agreements with Australian Aron Price and Canadian Brennan Webb.
Quad Cities Courses Headline New Roster Of Courses To Partner With Golf Channel’s GolfNow.com
GolfNow.com: Adds three courses in the Quad Cities region – Swan Creek Golf Club in Avon, Ill., and Eagle Ridge Resort’s North and South Courses in Galena, Ill. – to its network of more than 2,200 courses using the web-based service.
Trion:Z Staffer And LPGA Tour Professional Brittany Lincicome To Make An Appearance At 2011 PGA Merchandise Show
Trion:Z: LPGA staffer Brittany Lincicome will hold an autograph session at the company’s booth on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 2-3 p.m.
AccuSport Announces New System Integration With P3Pro Swing
AccuSport International: Announces a partnership with P3Pro Swing, the makers of the P3Pro Claret, Classic and Golf Digest Swing Analyzer simulator systems. Under the agreement, users will be able to connect a Vector launch system to their P3Pro system and report measured ball performance information directly on the screen. The launch angle information will be used to depict shot performance.
Take A Swing With EnergyCare USA!
EnergyCare USA: Will exhibit its holistic line of sports, health and wellness products.
SandBaggers To Exhibit 50 Non-Traditional Golf Shoes For Women
SandBaggers: To exhibit its extensive line of women’s golf shoes and sandals, including a slip-on, sock-free, golf shoe featuring metallic rainbow diamonds, replaceable Champ spikes and StepSaver orthotics.
Tex-Net, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary During PGA Show
Tex-Net: Maker of barrier netting for golf to celebrate its 25th anniversary at the show, and anticipates adding new worldwide markets in 2011.
