Softspikes: Officially opens its Advanced Research Center, located on the grounds of the Raven Golf Club in Phoenix, Ariz. The facility was created to conduct in-depth product development, research, testing and design of golf cleats, field sports cleats, outsoles, tees and other golf and sports footwear innovations.
Business
Chris Wood Signs New Club Deal With Mizuno
Mizuno: Signs Chris Wood, the 2009 European Tour Rookie of the Year, to a multi-year agreement to play its Forged irons.
CourseTrends Announces The Cross Creek Golf Club Of Decatur, In As Its Most Recent Client
CourseTrends: Announces The Cross Creek Golf Club in Decatur, Ind., as its newest client, and will design and host the club’s Web site, e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
GolfAchiever exhibits at the Bay Area Golf Show in San Jose, California
GolfAchiever: To exhibit at the annual Bay Area Golf Show, March 5-7 in San Jose, Calif., and will hold daily long drive and closest-to-pin competitions with its GolfAchiever Simulator.
Amateur Golf Tournaments – Tour Resource Center’s Updated Schedule Makes It Easy For Men To Find Ranked Amateur Events
Tour Resource Center: Introduces a new amateur section on its Web site that includes tournament and registration information.
Frogger, Golf Accessories Brand, Sees Strong Momentum In 2009 With 480% Sales Increase Over 2008
Frogger: Announces sales in 2009 of 480 percent over the same period in 2008. Also, the designer and developer of golf accessories expanded its retail distribution into Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Golf Town and PGA Superstores.
SMT Golf Brings Their Golf Outing Services Program To Whitetail Ridge Golf Club
SMT Golf: Partners with Mid American Golfing Services to provide golf outing services for Whitetail Ridge Golf Club in Yorkville, Ill. “Golf outings are a big part of our business and players are always looking for something new and exciting,” said Patrick MacDonald, Whitetail Ridge head golf professional. “SMT Golf and Mid America Golfing Events bring that and more to our customers and we are already noticing new bookings for the 2010 season as a result.”
CHAMP® Display Promotes New CHAMP Zarma®
Champ: To complement the launch of its new Zarma spikes, Champ extends to retailers the SG32 Countertop Zarma Display Program. The SG32 ships with 24 Champ Zarma disk packs and 8 Champ FlipFix divot repair tools. Each unit is lightweight and has dimensions of 10 inches wide by 8 inches deep and 14.75 inches tall.
Amateur Golf Tournaments – Tour Resource Center's Updated Schedule Makes It Easy For Men To Find Ranked Amateur Events
Tour Resource Center: Introduces a new amateur section on its Web site that includes tournament and registration information.
Several Companies Have Already Registered For The 20th Annual ING Spring Conference
International Network of Golf: Announces brisk early registration by both companies and individuals for the 20th ING Spring Conference, May 9-13 in Pinehurst, N.C. Adams Golf, PowerBilt and TaylorMade-Adidas Golf are among the companies already committed to attend.
Active Network Promotes Lauren Guinn To Senior Director Of Marketing For Its Golf & Resort Division
Active Network: Promotes Lauren Guinn to the position of senior director of marketing for Active’s golf and resort division.
Billy Casper Golf Announces Annual Award Winners
Billy Casper Golf: Announces its 2009 award winners during the company’s annual meeting at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. Billy Casper Golf is owner and operator of more than 110 golf courses in 26 states.
Tri Delta Hosts Almost Golf Tournament At Loyola Marymount University Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
AlmostGolf: Sponsored Loyola Marymount University’s Tri Delta Chapter’s fourth AlmostGolf Tournament on Feb. 20. The event raised more than $7,000 to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Club Car Names Read Sales Director For New Technologies
Club Car: Names Mike Read sales director, new technologies with primary responsibility for the company’s new Visage mobile communications system.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems: Boone Creek Golf Club in McHenry, Ill., adds to its current suite of Crescent software.
Active Network Promotes Lauren Guinn To Senior Director Of Marketing For Its Golf & Resort Division
Active Network: Promotes Lauren Guinn to the position of senior director of marketing for Active’s golf and resort division.
Tri Delta Hosts Almost Golf Tournament At Loyola Marymount University Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
AlmostGolf: Sponsored Loyola Marymount University’s Tri Delta Chapter’s fourth AlmostGolf Tournament on Feb. 20. The event raised more than $7,000 to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
ECCO USA Appoints David Helter As Specialty Sales Director
Ecco: Promotes David Helter to specialty sales director and will oversee the company’s golf, performance and kids divisions within the U.S. market. Previously, Helter was general manager, performance and kid’s division.
CourseTrends Announces The City Of Boston Golf Courses Of Boston, MA As Its Most Recent Client
CourseTrends: Adds the City of Boston golf courses in Boston, Mass., as its newest client. CourseTrends will design and host their Web site, e-mail marketing, lead generation and e-commerce.
ProPlay Sports Signs Golf Marketing Services To Promote High-Tech, Pocket-Sized Video Golf Performance System
ProPlay: Retains Golf Marketing Services to handle its public relations and marketing services.
