CourseTrends: To design and host the website, email marketing and e-commerce for Lenoir Golf Club in Lenoir, N.C.
Business
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.
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Shut Down Five Websites for Selling Counterfeit Golf Products as Part of “Operation In Our Sites”
U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group: Reports that the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center have obtained court orders seizing the domain names of five websites that are accused of selling counterfeit golf equipment and violating U.S. copyright law.
SkyGolf Announces The SkyCaddie Membership Benefits Plus Program – Enhancing The Value Of Membership Through Exclusive Offers From Leading Golf Brands
SkyGolf: Announces its SkyCaddie Membership Benefits Plus Program, which will feature exclusive offers provided by leading golf brands, Marriott Golf, Faldo Golf Institute and Club Glove.
Imperial Headwear and Golf Magazine Renew Subscription Promotion
Imperial Headwear, Golf Magazine: Continue promotion in which a 12-month subscription to Golf Magazine is included with the purchase of an Imperial Headwear product.
CMAA Creates Risk Management Department and Hires Member Advocate
Club Managers Association of America: Develops a Risk Management Department designed to create new risk management education programs and products for CMAA member-managed clubs.
Hot Stix Golf Opens State-of-the-Art Scottsdale Performance Center, New Corporate Headquarters
Hot Stix Golf: Opens seventh U.S. performance center and new corporate headquarters in a fully-integrated Scottsdale, Ariz., facility. This is the company’s second Scottsdale location, and was added to meet demand for its customized swing-analysis and equipment fitting software.
BunkerShot.com Publishes Free Online Course on Using YouTube.com for Golf Marketing
BunkerShot.com: Creates an online course on “Using YouTube.com for Golf Marketing.”
Nike Golf To Introduce New Products At 2011 PGA Merchandise Show
Nike Golf: Will attend the annual show, Jan. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla., exhibiting its new lines and participating in the Outdoor Demo Day and the Indoor Demo Days at the Equipment Test Center on the show floor.
Second Skin Returns To PGA Merchandise Show
Second Skin Garment Co.: Parent company of the Second Skin and Hollas golf apparel brands will return to exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show. The company seeks to increase its presence in the U.S. market.
Six Chicago-Area Courses Headline New Roster of Courses to Partner with Golf Channel’s GolfNow.com
GolfNow.com: Adds six Chicago Park District Golf courses to its online tee time platform.
Hank Haney Golf at Dallas Market Center Chooses Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems: Club management software chosen by Hank Haney Golf at Dallas Market Center. The facility will use Crescent’s software modules for point-of-sale, inventory control, membership management, gift card management and range management integration.
