Summit Golf Brands: Appoints William “Billy” Draddy as senior vice president, creative director of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction. Draddy will report directly to Christopher Heyn, CEO of parent company Summit Golf Brands.
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International Club Suppliers, Premier Capitol Cigar Company Partner In National Vendor Program
International Club Suppliers: Announces Premier Capitol Cigar Company as the newest member of its national vendor program. PCCC produces customized cigars for sale and as tournament gifts.
TeeTimeSavings.com Unveils New Site Design, Launches Mascot Contest
TeeTimeSavings.com: Unveils its new website design, adding new regions and features that will simplify the process of purchasing a tee time.
Single Source Speakers: To represent Tom and Sonja Horan, hosts of the “Speaking of Golf” radio show.
Detroit Athletic Club Enhances Member Satisfaction With VCT’s LoyaltyBuilder™ “ePublisher” Service
VCT Corporation: Chosen by Detroit Athletic Club to provide a highly brand-focused e-communication program.
Quagmire Golf Named Official Apparel Supplier To Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, International Junior Golf Tour
Quagmire: Named the official apparel supplier to the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy and International Junior Golf Tour.
William Draddy Named Senior Vice President, Creative Director Of Fairway & Greene, Zero Restriction
Summit Golf Brands: Appoints William “Billy” Draddy as senior vice president, creative director of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction. Draddy will report directly to Christopher Heyn, CEO of parent company Summit Golf Brands.
Detroit Athletic Club Enhances Member Satisfaction With VCT's LoyaltyBuilder™ "ePublisher" Service
VCT Corporation: Chosen by Detroit Athletic Club to provide a highly brand-focused e-communication program.
Faldo Golf Institute Announces The Arrival Of Master Club Fitter Michael Amira
Faldo Golf Institute: Names Michael Amira as master club fitter at the institute’s Marriott Shadow Ridge Resort in Palm Desert, Calif.
Summit Golf Brands Names Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. As Canadian Distribution For Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction
Summit Golf Brands: Announces that Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. will become the exclusive distributor of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction products in Canada. Glen Argyle is currently the exclusive distributor for EP Pro, another brand under the Summit Golf label.
Full Swing & Lexus Re-Create One Of Golf’s Greatest Shots At 2010 U.S. Open
Full Swing Golf: Held a closest to the hole promotion at the U.S. Open using its golf simulator to re-create Pebble Beach’s par-3 17th hole. Steven Orusa made a hole-in-one to win an all expenses paid trip for two to next year’s U.S. Open.
Summit Golf Brands Names Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. As Canadian Distribution For Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction
Summit Golf Brands: Announces that Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. will become the exclusive distributor of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction products in Canada. Glen Argyle is currently the exclusive distributor for EP Pro, another brand under the Summit Golf label.
Full Swing & Lexus Re-Create One Of Golf's Greatest Shots At 2010 U.S. Open
Full Swing Golf: Held a closest to the hole promotion at the U.S. Open using its golf simulator to re-create Pebble Beach’s par-3 17th hole. Steven Orusa made a hole-in-one to win an all expenses paid trip for two to next year’s U.S. Open.
Nike Golf Signs Collegiate Star Dustin Garza
Nike Golf: Signs Dustin Garza to a multi-year endorsement agreement to play its clubs and wear its apparel. Garza, 22, who attended Wichita State, is making his pro debut at this week’s Travelers Championship.
LoudMouth Golf Sponsors The American Blind Golf Team
LoudMouth Golf: Sponsors the American Blind Golf team in the annual McCulloch Cup, a Ryder Cup format against a 10-player Canadian team, June 25-26 at the Ridgetop Golf Club in Medina, Ohio.
Pricing Deadline For ING Fall Forum In Las Vegas Is Friday, June 25
International Network of Golf: Early registration deadline for the ING Fall Forum closes on June 25. This year’s forum is held in conjunction with the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 15-18.
Lodestone Golf Club Appoints Randy Weigman As Director Of Golf
Lodestone Golf Club: Appoints Randy Weigman as the club’s director of golf. Lodestone, which opened on June 5, is located in McHenry, Md.
Golfweek Custom Media Announces Open Sales Rep Positions In Key Markets
Golfweek Custom Media: Seeks experienced sales professionals to represent the Golfweek division in five metropolitan regions.
Golf World Announces Winner Of First-Ever “Dream Assignment” Contest
Golf World: Announces Richard Shirley of Anderson, S.C., as the winner of the magazine’s inaugural Dream Assignment contest. Shirley will attend this year’s British Open to experience life as a golf journalist.
Golf Tourism Will Play A Huge Role In The Gulf Coast’s Tourism Recovery
Mississippi Gulf Coast Golf Association: Reports on the role golf tourism will play in the Gulf Coast’s economic recovery from the BP oil spill.