P3ProSwing: Launches GolfSimulatorBlog.com. “Instead of having just one static website, there is merit to having an ever changing forum to engage golfers, answer questions, and provide value to the golf community,” said Jay Russo, P3ProSwing partner and managing director. “I believe a blog is an essential tool to engage the golfing community positively. I’m looking forward to feedback and connecting with other golfers.”
Business
"Regular Pricing" Deadline Is This Week For 20th Annual ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Announces that after March 31, registration fees to attend the 20th ING Spring Conference will rise 40 percent. The conference is May 9-13 in Pinehurst, N.C.
Golf Datatech Unveils January Golf Apparel Market Reports
Golf Datatech: Releases its third consecutive Golf Apparel Market Reports with information from January apparel sales. These reports capture retail sales data from both on course and off course retailers in the U.S.
Thailand Is A Sell Out For Inaugural International Golf Events!
Asia Pacific Golf Development Conferences: Reports that its Southeast Asia/India Golf Merchandise Exposition and inaugural PGA Conference of Asia are sold out. The events run concurrently, April 30-May 2 in Bangkok, Thailand. “We expect a turnout of some 20,000 visitors to the show and visitors will be able to check out a full range of new golf equipment and accessories for the 2010 season,” said Mike Sebastian, managing director of Asia Pacific Golf Development Conferences.
STX Golf Expands Its Sales Team
STX: Expands its sale staff to include the following representatives: Dean Faucett (southern Texas), Kraig Kesner (Ohio), Chris Grimes (Maine, New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts), Adam Brim (Georgia and Alabama), Peter Vanderwarker (North and South Carolina), Christine and Duane Lietzke (Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas), Larry Charles Douglas (Maryland and Virginia) and John Walker (Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana).
Williams Sports – Powered By Williams Formula One Team Technology – Announces Plans To Exhibit At The 2010 China Golf Show In Beijing
Williams Sports: Plans to exhibit at the China Golf Show, April 16-18 in Beijing, and will debut its new line of 2010 equipment.
Excel Golf Signs Mark Wilson To Zero Friction Staff
Excel Golf: Signs PGA Tour Mark Wilson to its Zero Friction staff for a second successive season.
OB Sports Earns Top Customer Loyalty Award From The National Golf Foundation
OB Sports Management: The National Golf Foundation honors the golf club management company with one of two Customer Loyalty Awards given in the Multi-course Operators category. Also, two OB-managed clubs – Longbow Golf Club and Tijeras Creek Golf Club – were honored as facilities with Most Improved Loyalty scores.
STX Golf Names Calvin Peete Jr. As Its National Sales Manager
STX: Announces Calvin Peete Jr. as its new national sales manager. Previously, Peete Jr. worked at Callaway Golf for seven years.
Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy And The International Junior Golf Tour Announce Partnership With Bridgestone Golf
Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, International Junior Golf Tour: Announces a partnership with Bridgestone Golf, which will become the title sponsor of the IJGT Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Fla.
Quagmire Expands Roster Of Fashionable Women’s Staff Players
Quagmire: Signs Caroline Larsson and Adrienne White to its staff of LPGA and Futures Tour players.
Golfweek Acquires Golf Press Association Wire Services
Golfweek: Announces its acquisition of three Golf Press Association wire services – The Wire, The Apparel Wire and The Tour Van – effective April 1,
Suzann Pettersen, Stina Sternberg And Top Golf Instructors Headline The Thursday April 8 Lineup At EWGA Golfpalooza In Pinehurst, NC
EWGA: LPGA player Suzann Pettersen leads a lineup of speakers and sessions at the 2010 EWGA Golfpalooza’s second day, Thursday, April 8, at the Pinehurst Resort and Spa in Pinehurst, N.C.
‘O’ BEAM Expands Sales Program
‘O’ Beam: Expands its sales program with the hiring of territorial sales representatives throughout the U.S. ‘O’ Beam is maker of a laser-based putting training aid.
Quagmire Expands Roster Of Fashionable Women's Staff Players
Quagmire: Signs Caroline Larsson and Adrienne White to its staff of LPGA and Futures Tour players.
'O' BEAM Expands Sales Program
‘O’ Beam: Expands its sales program with the hiring of territorial sales representatives throughout the U.S. ‘O’ Beam is maker of a laser-based putting training aid.
Pukka, adidas, Wales Ryder Cup, Spotless Swing Among Early Key Sponsors Of ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Announces early sponsors of the ING Spring Conference, May 9-13 in Pinehurst, N.C.
CMAA Announces New Corporate Advantage Program Partner: CYBEX International
Club Managers Association of America: Adds CYBEX International as a silver partner to its Corporate Advantage Program, a collaborative effort among CMAA, The Club Foundation and up to 15 corporate entities. The program helps support the professional development programs offered and funded by CMAA and The Club Foundation.
CHAMP® – The Official Spike Of The Jimmy Fund Golf Program For 2010
Champ: Renews its sponsorship as the official spike of the Jimmy Fund Golf Program for 2010. The Jimmy Fund raises money to support adult and pediatric cancer care and research programs at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Fore! Reservations Announces Nearly Three Million Rounds Booked Online
Fore! Reservations: Reports that nearly three million rounds were booked online at golf course Web sites that use its booking interface. This is a 55 percent increase from 2008.
