PGA of Asia: Launched at the inaugural PGA Conference of Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. “This is truly a historic moment for professional golf in Asia and I am delighted that we have made a good start to lay the foundations for the PGA of Asia and to set the directions for its future growth in the region,” said Tony Meechai, president and chief executive officer of the PGA of Asia.
Business
Club Car Forms Marketing Agreement With Gary Player And Black Knight International
Club Car, Black Knight International: Announce a multi-year marketing agreement to promote the companies’ respective brands. Black Knight International (BKI) will work with Club Car to introduce the company’s products at courses and real estate developments where BKI is affiliated, and Club Car will promote its golf car and utility vehicle lines through an association with the Gary Player brand.
Tom Hoch Launches New Brand Platform, Fully Integrated Website
Tom Hoch Design: Launches a new branding platform and website, and positions itself for growth and expanded services to meet worldwide clubhouse construction and renovation demand.
Billy Casper Golf Chairman And CEO Peter Hill Appointed To National Golf Foundation Board Of Directors
Billy Casper Golf: Chairman and CEO Peter Hill is appointed to the National Golf Foundation’s board of directors.
Boccieri Golf Reports Continued Market Share Growth For Heavy Putter Line
Boccieri Golf: Increased market share of its Heavy Putter by 58 percent during March versus the previous year, according to Golf Datatech.
Tour Resource Center Hired To Design Website For Top Golf Instructor Greg Thorner
Tour Resource Center: Selected by instructor Greg Thorner to develop his website and to employ a social media marketing campaign on his behalf.
ActiveGolf Invites You To A Free Online Seminar: How To Use Twitter To Increase Your Customers
ActiveGolf: To host a Webinar, “How to Use Twitter to Increase Your
Customers: Tips, Tricks & the Latest Tools,” on May 11.
GolfTEC Renews As EWGA Benefits Provider
EWGA: Announces that GolfTEC is offering EWGA chapters a golf education session on how “Golf Equipment Can Work for You.” EWGA members will also receive 10 percent discounts on TecFits and lesson programs.
Adidas Golf’s “Wear In The World Adventure2” To Become Stage For “World’s Most Ultimate Job Interview”
Adidas Golf: Launches a unique worldwide interviewing process to find the company’s new social media catalyst. From all qualified applicants, two finalists will participate in a competition that spans nine countries on three continents over 50 days, and will be required to create content social media channels highlighting their adventures and building loyal followers.
Ping G15 Driver Is No. 1 Selling Model In March
Ping: G15 driver was the top selling model in both units and dollar share for March, according to Golf DataTech LLC Market Share Report.
Bionic Pro Paul Azinger Unveils Book “Cracking The Code”
Bionic: Staff pro Paul Azinger authors “Cracking the Code: The Winning Ryder Cup Strategy: Make It Work for You.”
Pasatiempo Golf Club To Host Northern California GCSA Field Day Restored MacKenzie Gem Showcases Eco-Friendly Water Conservation
Northern California Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: To hold its 2010 Superintendents Field Day at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif.
Adidas Golf's "Wear In The World Adventure2" To Become Stage For "World's Most Ultimate Job Interview"
Adidas Golf: Launches a unique worldwide interviewing process to find the company’s new social media catalyst. From all qualified applicants, two finalists will participate in a competition that spans nine countries on three continents over 50 days, and will be required to create content social media channels highlighting their adventures and building loyal followers.
Bionic Pro Paul Azinger Unveils Book "Cracking The Code"
Bionic: Staff pro Paul Azinger authors “Cracking the Code: The Winning Ryder Cup Strategy: Make It Work for You.”
CHAMP® Spikes And Golf Pride® Grips Announce Promotional Partnership
Champ, Golf Pride: Announce a promotion in which the first 5,000 golfers who purchase Golf Pride grips at either Golf Galaxy or Dick’s Sporting Goods will receive a free set of Champ spikes.
Mitchell® Golf Appoints PGA Member Lee Kanzler To Its Staff
Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.: Hires Lee Kanzler as sales manager. Kanzler will manage sales and customer service for the company’s club repair tools and supplies, and will administer the Mitchell Partners Program and promote its training schools.
Fore! Reservations Releases White Paper On Proper Website Branding By CEO Harry Ipema
Fore! Reservations: Releases its “Proper Website Branding” white paper written by Harry Ipema, company CEO. This is Fore! Reservations third white paper released to its customer base.
The First Tee And Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Form Partnership to Unite Golf And Life Skills Expertise
The First Tee, Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy: Partner and each organization’s programs and practices will be shared to promote youth development through golf.
Golf Academy Of America Partners With K-VEST TPI 3D Technology
Golf Academy of America, K-Motion Interactive: Partner to provide KMI’s K-Vest TPI 3D system to GAA students.
The Hackers Paradise Set To Announce Fall Golf Outing
The Hackers Paradise: Announces plans for a fall THP Golf Outing after the success of its THP FL Golf Outing in Sarasota, Fla., this spring. A location for the October event has not been announced.
