Ecco: Signs U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell to a multi-year agreement to wear the brand’s logo on his headwear and compete in the newly-launched Comfort Classic golf shoes.
Business
GolfTEC Using Social Media To Benefit The First Tee
GolfTEC: To make a donation to The First Tee for each person who Likes the company’s first Facebook page. GolfTEC will also give away one free personal club fitting or swing evaluation for every 1,000 new fans of the page.
Billy Casper Golf Selected To Manage Fernandina Beach Golf Club In Northeast Florida
Billy Casper Golf: Selected to manage Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Amelia Island, Fla. The addition increases BCG’s portfolio to 10 courses in Florida and 17 in the Southeast.
Antigua's Focus On The Future Adds 19 New Embroidery Machines
The Antigua Group: Adds 19 new embroidery machines to bolster its production capacity for Spring 2011. Antigua looks to growth in hat and e-commerce business as well increased general productivity.
Ryder Cupper Overton Joins Cleveland® Golf
Cleveland Golf: Signs U.S. Ryder Cup member Jeff Overton to an endorsement deal. Terms of the agreement were not released, but Overton is expected to play a full line of Cleveland Golf product.
Heritage Golf Group Names Chris O'Brien Executive Chef At Polo Golf & Country Club
Heritage Golf Group: Appoints Chris O’Brien as executive chef of Polo Golf & Country Club in San Diego, Calif.
Wilson Golf Signs Kevin Streelman As Wilson Staff Advisory Member
Wilson Golf: Signs PGA Tour pro Kevin Streelman to a multi-year endorsement agreement. Streelman will play Wilson Staff FG Tour irons and Wilson Staff FG Tour wedges in all tournament play.
GolfTripGenius.com Selects Bryant Marketing Communications For PR
Bryant Marketing Communications: Selected by GolfTripGenius.com for its public relations initiatives.
VGM Club Bolsters Their Sales Staff
VGM Club: After announcing Cam Schultz as its vice president of sales in the summer, the company adds John Stovall and Chris Kehe as regional sales managers.
“Game-Changing” New Equipment By Golf’s Top Manufacturers Will Be Tested For The First Time During Demo Events At The 58th PGA Merchandise Show, January 26-29
PGA Merchandise Show: Outdoor and Indoor Demo Days to feature manufacturers’ newest game-changing equipment. The Outdoor Demo Day is Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge (OCN) in Winter Garden, Fla. Indoor Demo Days will be held Jan. 27-29 on the show floor.
VCT Announces Launch Of ePublisher Platinum Program
VCT Corp.: Launches its ePublisher Platinum Program – a high-level, brand-focused and fully-managed member communications solution.
Shenandoah Valley GC Selects Crescent Systems – Solution To Help Increase Club Participation
Crescent Systems: Selected by Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, Va., to provide club software solutions.
Club Glove Honored Among ScoreGolf Magazine’s “Companies Of The Year”
Club Glove: Selected as a nominee for ScoreGolf’s 2010 Company of the Year in the magazine’s annual Business & Equipment Awards.
GolfTEC Franchise Webinars Have Open Sign Up
GolfTEC: Series of free franchise webinars resume Jan. 6 through Feb. 10.
Tour Striker Set To Exhibit At 2011 PGA Merchandise Show
Tour Striker: To showcase its Tour Striker 8 iron, Tour Striker Pro 7 iron and Tour Striker 56-degree wedge training clubs.
"Game-Changing" New Equipment By Golf's Top Manufacturers Will Be Tested For The First Time During Demo Events At The 58th PGA Merchandise Show, January 26-29
PGA Merchandise Show: Outdoor and Indoor Demo Days to feature manufacturers’ newest game-changing equipment. The Outdoor Demo Day is Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge (OCN) in Winter Garden, Fla. Indoor Demo Days will be held Jan. 27-29 on the show floor.
Club Glove Honored Among ScoreGolf Magazine's "Companies Of The Year"
Club Glove: Selected as a nominee for ScoreGolf’s 2010 Company of the Year in the magazine’s annual Business & Equipment Awards.
Heritage Golf Group Announces Management Agreement With Textron Financial For Firethorne Country Club
Heritage Golf Group: Signed a management agreement with Textron Financial Corp. to provide oversight of the operations at Firethorne Country Club in Marvin, N.C.
PGA Master Gary Wiren Speaks At Keiser University College Of Golf
Keiser University College of Golf: Students and staff are addressed by golf instructor and PGA member Gary Wiren.
G•Mac Joins Team Srixon®
Srixon: Signs U.S. Open winner Graeme McDowell to its PGA Tour staff. McDowell will play Srixon irons, Cleveland wedges and Srixon balls.
