Business

The Nicklaus Companies and David Chu Management Group establish a strategic partnership to develop and evolve the Nicklaus brands in the lifestyle category. Chu, a noted designer and branding icon, and his DCMG firm will work with Nicklaus Companies in the planning and development of a new vision for Jack Nicklaus, Nicklaus and Golden Bear products.

Quagmire, a lifestyle apparel company, retains Buffalo Communications to provide media relations and publicity services.

Quagmire, a lifestyle apparel company, retains Buffalo Communications to provide media relations and publicity services.

TopGolf purchases the intellectual property assets of TopGolf from World Golf Systems. The UK-based WGS developed the hi-tech golf balls and ID Ball System software behind the TopGolf game. The move enables TopGolf to have full autonomy and responsibility for research and development.

Fore! Reservations, a provider of golf course management and marketing software, will host two Regional Users Conferences – Monday, July 20, in Tamarac, Fla., and Tuesday, July 21, in Davenport, Fla.

almostGolf announce its 2009 Family Golf Month Giveaway contest in which a family will be selected daily as a winner.

PGA Tour and Cobra Golf staff player Camilo Villegas will appear at Golf Town‘s Mississauga, Canada, store on Tuesday, July 21, 3-5 p.m. ET.

SMT Golf becomes the title sponsor for UK Longdrive’s 2009-10 series.

The Northern California PGA Section and Total Golf Adventures form a partnership to grow the game of golf among youth. Through the partnership, NCPGA and TGA will broaden the number of sites that offer the TGA National Junior Golf enrichment program throughout Northern California. There are currently five sites.

Boccieri Golf extends its agreement with Buffalo Communications as its golf lifestyle public relations and marketing communications agency.

Mizuno USA Inc. and Bettinardi Golf announces that the companies will not extend their exclusive partnership beyond 2009. Mizuno will continue to sell, market and service Mizuno Bettinardi putters through June 2010 and Bettinardi Golf will begin to sell and market putters under the Bettinardi name beginning in the fall.

Jamie Zimron, an LPGA Teaching professional who uses her knowledge in expertise in martial arts, psychology and fitness teaching, expands her KiAi Golf Instruction throughout Southern California.

Jamie Zimron, an LPGA Teaching professional who uses her knowledge in expertise in martial arts, psychology and fitness teaching, expands her KiAi Golf Instruction throughout Southern California.

Irongolf is auctioning off its assets, which are a URL and a gold and silver World Irongolf Championship belt. Assets have been appraised at $20,000.

The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland/Srixon Golf, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co. reports that the Shanghai Changning District Court recently convicted two principal violators – Shi-Feng and Shi-Chun-Ping – for selling counterfeit golf products. These convictions were the culmination of an enforcement action conducted after complaints were filed by the Group with the Public Security Bureau.

GolfBallSelector.com announces the development of programs to support fundraising efforts for charities, community organizations, golf and sports programs, and other causes.

SFX World signs Kyle Stanley, who made his professional debut at the Travelers Championship to a multi-year representation agreement and will exclusively manage all aspects of his business affairs.

SFX World signs Kyle Stanley, who made his professional debut at the Travelers Championship to a multi-year representation agreement and will exclusively manage all aspects of his business affairs.