Business

Marriott Golf: Announces plans for its fourth annual International Family Golf Festival program, a year-long series of one-day family golf events to be held at 32 Marriott Golf-managed destinations worldwide.

CourseTrends: To design and host website, email marketing and e-commerce for Dogwood Lakes Golf Club in Bonifay, FL.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Won a landmark legal victory with a jury verdict last week and entry of judgment Monday in South Carolina federal district court in a first-of-its kind trademark infringement case. Based on the jury’s verdict, judge Margaret B. Seymour of the U.S. District Court for South Carolina, entered judgment against Search Engine Optimization and web-hosting firm Bright Builders Inc. on counts for contributory trademark infringement and unfair trade practices for assisting with the construction and hosting of the website CopyCatClubs.com, an online business that sold counterfeit Cleveland golf clubs. The judgment included an award of $770,750 in statutory damages against Bright Builders and $28,250 in statutory damages against Christopher Prince who owned the website.

CourseTrends: Introduces its Ecommerce Automation module, which aids facilities with online store transactions.

Antigua: Licensing agreement with PGA of America extended to include 2012 Ryder Cup and 2011-12 PGA Championships.

GolfNow.com: Launches GolfChannelSolutions.com, which allows course operators and marketers to connect with players and travelers.

International Network of Golf: To hold its 21st ING Spring Conference, May 22-26, at the Innisbrook Resort, site of this week’s Transitions Championship.

Quagmire Golf: Signs endorsement agreements with former Women’s British Open champ Karen Stupples, LPGA rookie Gerina Piller and veterans Stephanie Louden and Diana D’Alessio.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon: Won a landmark legal victory with a jury verdict last week and entry of judgment Monday in South Carolina federal district court in a first-of-its kind trademark infringement case. Based on the jury’s verdict, judge Margaret B. Seymour of the U.S. District Court for South Carolina, entered judgment against Search Engine Optimization and web-hosting firm Bright Builders Inc. on counts for contributory trademark infringement and unfair trade practices for assisting with the construction and hosting of the website CopyCatClubs.com, an online business that sold counterfeit Cleveland golf clubs. The judgment included an award of $770,750 in statutory damages against Bright Builders and $28,250 in statutory damages against Christopher Prince who owned the website.

GolfNow.com: Launches GolfChannelSolutions.com, which allows course operators and marketers to connect with players and travelers.

Quagmire Golf: Signs endorsement agreements with former Women’s British Open champ Karen Stupples, LPGA rookie Gerina Piller and veterans Stephanie Louden and Diana D’Alessio.

DnA Golf: Announces a distribution partnership with Phoenix Suns Charities, making the organization the first referral partner in DnA Golf’s DnA Direct distribution model.

Divots Sportswear: Enters into a strategic partnership with the Georgia State Golf Association to become the official apparel partner of the GSGA.

Club Managers Association of America: Reports on its recent 84th World Conference and Club Business Expo, Orlando, FL, Feb. 24-28.