VCT Corp. relocates its East Coast headquarters to a new space near Boston, Mass., that will accommodate employees from numerous departments with a focus on client services and sales.
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The Golf Agency Announces That It Has No Involvement With Pure Golf or ITVI Golf
The Golf Agency, a golf marketing, advertising and commercial production agency, has been incorrectly linked with a proposed new, start-up golf network called Pure Golf or ITVI Golf (“Pure Golf”).
Course owners, resort operators: PortaPro Video provides more $$$$ per round
PortaPro Video reports on the financial benefits of its DVD recording training aid to golf courses and resorts.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Sells Maxfli Trademark to Dick’s Sporting Goods
TaylorMade-adidas Golf sells its Maxfli and related trademarks to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Noodle trademark and all golf ball patents will remain with TaylorMade-adidas Golf.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Sells Maxfli Trademark to Dick's Sporting Goods
TaylorMade-adidas Golf sells its Maxfli and related trademarks to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Noodle trademark and all golf ball patents will remain with TaylorMade-adidas Golf.
VCT Selected by Golf Inc. as Partner to Enhance Online Communication
VCT Corp. is selected by Golf Inc. magazine as partner to enhance its online communication.
UST Sells ACCRA Brand
United Sports Technologies announces the sale of its high-end Accra shaft brand to Canadian-based Premium Golf Management Co. Per the terms of the sale, PGMC acquires all inventory, trademarks and distribution rights for Accra and assumes responsibility for both tour support and OEM sales. UST will continue to design, manufacture and ship graphite shafts for the Accra brand.
Club Car Extends Agreement with NGCOA Canada
Club Car extends a multi-year agreement with the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada. Under terms of the agreement, Club Car is granted category and product exclusivity to include sponsorship opportunities, fleet golf cars, turf utility, transportation and food-and-beverage vehicles. Club Car also continues as a presenting sponsor of the Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show.
GolfSwitch Partners With Eagle Golf For Online Tee-Time Solutions
GolfSwitch Inc. will assume the role of online tee time provider for 90 golf courses operated by Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited LP. Evergreen, which does business as Eagle Golf Management, is a Dallas-based golf management company.
EWGA proves ‘Power of the Purse’ – Over $85 Million in Golf Related Spending
The Executive Women’s Golf Association reports that results of a 2007 PGA of America golf participation survey show that an EWGA chapter generates more than $698,800 in annual golf-related spending. With 123 EWGA chapters, the organization represents more than $85 million to the golf industry.
EWGA proves 'Power of the Purse' – Over $85 Million in Golf Related Spending
The Executive Women’s Golf Association reports that results of a 2007 PGA of America golf participation survey show that an EWGA chapter generates more than $698,800 in annual golf-related spending. With 123 EWGA chapters, the organization represents more than $85 million to the golf industry.
Fidra® Apparel Under New Ownership
Cleveland Golf announces that Fidra, the golf apparel company formerly owned by Quiksilver Inc., has been purchased by Goodtimes International Co. Ltd., which has since changed names to Fidra Co., Ltd.
Cleveland Golf Fights Counterfeiting With New Authenticity Label
Cleveland Golf, in an effort to combat the ever-increasing problems associated with counterfeit golf equipment, introduces its “Authenticity Cleveland Golf Product” label, which will be included on many of Cleveland Golf’s new products introduced to market.
Fidra® Apparel Under New Ownership
Cleveland Golf announces that Fidra, the golf apparel company formerly owned by Quiksilver Inc., has been purchased by Goodtimes International Co. Ltd., which has since changed names to Fidra Co., Ltd.
SmartWool® Launches CenterStone Technologies’ iVendix
SmartWool launches its new state-of-the-art business-to-business system in partnership with CenterStone Technologies Inc.. The new B2B system, iVendix, will provide SmartWool an easy-to-use online ordering system for more than 4,000 retail dealers and sales reps throughout North America.
SmartWool® Launches CenterStone Technologies' iVendix
SmartWool launches its new state-of-the-art business-to-business system in partnership with CenterStone Technologies Inc.. The new B2B system, iVendix, will provide SmartWool an easy-to-use online ordering system for more than 4,000 retail dealers and sales reps throughout North America.
Golf USA Franchise News
Clubmaxx Golf Bags reaches and extends pricing agreements to all Golf USA franchise holders.
GCBAA Elects Directors for Its Governing Board
The Golf Course Builders Association of America elects six new directors to its board and reelected five others. All will begin serving two-year terms at the organization’s board meeting in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 30.
Summit Golf Brands Adds Zero Restriction To Its Golf-focused Apparel Group
Summit Golf Brands acquires Zero Restriction Outerwear. Specific terms of the deal were not announced.
PG Professional Golf
PG Professional Golf signs The Farm Golf Club, located in Rocky Face, Ga., as its newest ball retrieval client.