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.
Business
Quagmire Golf Adds Spark to Staff Player Roster with Women’s Tour Stars
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 Secures Verdict Against Counterfeiter And Web Host/SEO Company
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 Website Connecting Golf's Largest, Most Active Community with Course Operators, Marketers
GolfNow.com: Launches GolfChannelSolutions.com, which allows course operators and marketers to connect with players and travelers.
Quagmire Golf Adds Spark to Staff Player Roster with Women's Tour Stars
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.
Etonic Renews Partnership With Rally For The Cure®
Etonic: Renews its partnership with Rally for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness program benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. As an official partner for 2011, Etonic will provide golf and running footwear for Rally for the Cure golf and tennis events.
Phoenix Suns Charities Becomes First Referral Partner For DnA Golf
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.
Heritage Golf Group Names Brad Sliauter Head Golf Professional At The Legacy Club At Alaqua Lakes
Heritage Golf Group: Names Brad Sliauter as head golf professional for The Legacy Golf Club at Alaqua Lakes in Longwood, FL.
Gateway Pro Tour Announces V1 Pro Sponsorship Agreement
Gateway Pro Tour: Announces that V1 Pro, maker of the V1 Pro Digital Coaching System, is the tour’s newest sponsor.
Inverness Country Club, Tonto Verde Golf Club Achieve Clubhouse Of The Year Honors
Golf Inc. Announces the respective winners of its Clubhouse of the Year competition – Inverness Country Club (Birmingham, AL), New Clubhouse category; Tonto Verde Golf Club (Rio Verde, AZ), Remodel/Renovation category.
Etonic Renews Partnership With Rally For The Cure®
Etonic: Renews its partnership with Rally for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness program benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. As an official partner for 2011, Etonic will provide golf and running footwear for Rally for the Cure golf and tennis events.
Divots Sportswear Named Official Apparel Partner Of The Georgia State Golf Association
Divots Sportswear: Enters into a strategic partnership with the Georgia State Golf Association to become the official apparel partner of the GSGA.
CMAA Presents Successful World Conference And Club Business Expo
Club Managers Association of America: Reports on its recent 84th World Conference and Club Business Expo, Orlando, FL, Feb. 24-28.
Escondido Golf Club Implements ClubPay As Payroll & Labor Management Partner
ClubPay: Chosen as the full service payroll processing and labor management provider for Escondido Golf Club in Horseshoe Bay, TX.
Science and Motion Sports: Reports on its upcoming Level 1 Instructor Certification Programs, the first of which kicks off April 15.
Jeffrey Webster Appointed Southworth Golf’s – Director Of Agronomy
Southworth Golf: Appoints Jeff Webster as the director of agronomy overseeing all Southworth Golf properties.
Escalante Golf Acquires Black Diamond Ranch
Escalante Golf: Acquires the stock and assets of Black Diamond Properties, Inc. Black Diamond Properties operates Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, FL, and last year began the search for a new investor.
DnA Golf To Host Informal Happy Hour Reception At Tempe Office On Friday, March 25
DnA Golf: To host Happy Hour on Friday, March 25, to allow people to tour its Tempe, AZ, office. “We just want to give folks a chance to tour the facility, see where these unique drivers are made, ask some questions and learn more about our DnA Direct program,” said CEO Howard Lindsay.
Dodge City Community College Becomes First School To Join ‘Team Dixon’
Dixon Golf: Reaches a sponsorship agreement with Dodge City Community College’s women’s golf team.
Body Balance For Performance Announces Re-Opening Of Center.
Body Balance of Performance: Announces the re-opening of its franchise in Jackson, MS.
