Trion:Z: Tour staffer Rickie Fowler is named the PGA Tour’s 2010 Rookie of the Year, who currently is ranked No. 25 on the Official World Golf Ranking.
Business
Jason Bohn To Wear Hollas Apparel On PGA Tour In 2011
Second Skin Garment Co.: Signs PGA Tour player Jason Bohn to an endorsement for 2011. Bohn will display the Hollas brand logo on his sleeve.
Bushnell Golf Signs PGA Rookie Sensation Rickie Fowler For 2011-12
Bushnell Outdoor Products: Signs Rickie Fowler, the 2010 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, to a two-year endorsement agreement.
November Weather, Golf Winter Begins Early
Pellucid Corp. Reports that November weather’s impact was unfavorable as Golf Playable Hours were down 18 percent compared to a year ago. This slightly lowered the Year-to-Date weather impact to minus-1 percent vs. a year ago.
Hirzl Gloves To Exhibit At 2011 PGA Merchandise Show And Showcase Latest Soffft™ New Generation Cabretta Glove
Hirzl: Commit to this year’s show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla., and will showcase its latest Soffft new generation Cabretta glove.
Hirzl Gloves To Exhibit At 2011 PGA Merchandise Show And Showcase Latest Soffft™ New Generation Cabretta Glove
Hirzl: Commit to this year’s show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla., and will showcase its latest Soffft new generation Cabretta glove.
Mike Husby named GM, Golf Director of LochenHeath Golf Club
LochenHeath Golf Club: Names Mike Husby as general manager and golf director of the Williamsburg, Mich., club.
New “Superpass” Attendee Cost-Savings Program Introduced for the 2011 PGA Merchandise Show
PGA Golf Exhibitions: Introduces the Superpass, a cost-savings program for the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando. The Superpass provides Orlando hotel accommodations, breakfast and lunch buffets, dinner at top Orlando restaurants and roundtrip dinner transportation, for $200 or less per each Show day.
New "Superpass" Attendee Cost-Savings Program Introduced for the 2011 PGA Merchandise Show
PGA Golf Exhibitions: Introduces the Superpass, a cost-savings program for the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando. The Superpass provides Orlando hotel accommodations, breakfast and lunch buffets, dinner at top Orlando restaurants and roundtrip dinner transportation, for $200 or less per each Show day.
Bettinardi Golf To Showcase All New 2011 Product Line During The 2011 PGA Merchandise Show And Demo Day
Bettinardi Golf: To showcase its new 2011 product line at show’s Demo Day and on show floor.
CourseTrends announces the Lenoir Golf Club of Lenoir, NC as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: To design and host the website, email marketing and e-commerce for Lenoir Golf Club in Lenoir, N.C.
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.
GolfTEC comes to Salt Lake City
GolfTEC: Opened its first Improvement Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 22.
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.”
Western Hills G.C. in Kentucky Latest to Select Crescent Systems’ Point-of-Sale Software
Crescent Systems: Point-of-sale software chosen for use by Western Hills Golf Club in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Franklin American Mortgage Company Agrees To Multi-Year Sponsorship With Bob Hope Classic
Bob Hope Classic: Agrees to three-year $1.5 million platinum level sponsorship with Franklin American Mortgage Company.
Dr. David Chu to Receive KPMG’S Lifetime Achievement Award
Mission Hills Group: Founder Dr. David Chu to receive KPMG’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2011 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to international golf.
Allen Edmonds Hires Executive To Run New Golf Category
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp.: Hires Warren Vail as category manager, golf. Vail previously served as CEO of Parker McClain, Ltd. where he designed, manufactured and marketed golf shoes.
Western Hills G.C. in Kentucky Latest to Select Crescent Systems' Point-of-Sale Software
Crescent Systems: Point-of-sale software chosen for use by Western Hills Golf Club in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Dr. David Chu to Receive KPMG'S Lifetime Achievement Award
Mission Hills Group: Founder Dr. David Chu to receive KPMG’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2011 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to international golf.
