Total Golf Adventures: Tony Meyers acquires his second TGA franchise in Ohio, the latest located in Stark County. Total Golf Adventures provides K-8th grade students access to golf through its national at-school, after-school golf enrichment program
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Club Glove Takes Stance Against Online Discounting
Club Glove: The company announces a new distribution policy aimed at minimizing excessive online discounting by limiting sales to only e-tailers that also have a brick-and-mortar location.
ForeTees: The online tee time provider will host an educational seminar for golf professionals, general managers and golf committee members of Chicago area clubs on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Medinah Country Club.
Club Car Announces 2010 Price Increase Reflecting Renewed Spike in Commodity Costs
Club Car: Golf and utility vehicle manufacturer announces a price increase for 2010 model year vehicles that reflects a renewed spike in global commodity costs. The price will increase approximately 2.5 percent on orders beginning on Nov. 20.
CourseTrends announces the Chardonnay Golf Club of Napa Valley, CA as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa Valley, CA, becomes newest client. CourseTrends will design and host the club’s website, e-mail marketing, lead generation and e-commerce.
Zero Friction #1 in testing for increased distance
Excel Golf: In GolfTest USA’s comprehensive tee testing, the Zero Friction tee placed No. 1 in the increased distance category.
ACUSHNET COMPANY RECEIVES “BEACON FOR ENERGY” AWARD FROM MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Acushnet Comp. The umbrella company for the Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra Golf brands receives the first Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources “Beacon for Energy” award for clean energy leadership.
CourseTrends announces the Randy Watkins Golf Group of Pearl, MS as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: Randy Watkins Golf Group in Pearl, MS, added as latest client. CourseTrends will design and host its website, e-mail marketing, lead generation and e-commerce.
AHEAD Renews AJGA Sponsorship Through 2011
AHEAD: The company renews its sponsorship as the official headwear provider of the American Junior Golf Association through 2011. As part of the agreement, every AJGA member receives a custom AHEAD cap with their membership.
Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, AZ. becomes Cybergolf’s newest client
Cybergolf: Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, AZ, added as newest client. Cybergolf will design and host the club’s website and e-mail marketing system.
ACUSHNET COMPANY RECEIVES "BEACON FOR ENERGY" AWARD FROM MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Acushnet Comp. The umbrella company for the Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra Golf brands receives the first Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources “Beacon for Energy” award for clean energy leadership.
Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, AZ. becomes Cybergolf's newest client
Cybergolf: Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, AZ, added as newest client. Cybergolf will design and host the club’s website and e-mail marketing system.
2009 Off-Course Retail Report Tracks Record Number of Store Closures
Longitude Group: Research and marketing company releases its 2009 Market Trend Report on U.S. off-course golf retail.
CourseTrends announces the Empire Ranch Golf Course of Carson City, NV as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City, NV, becomes latest client. CourseTrends will design and host the course’s website, e-mail marketing, lead generation and e-commerce.
Winning Edge Designs Signs Agency Agreement With The Media Group To Handle Its PR/Communications Efforts
Winning Edge Designs: The headcover manufacturer signs an agency agreement with Chicago-based The Media Group to handle its public relations and communications efforts.
CourseTrends announces the Maryland Golf & Country Club of Bel Air, MD as its most recent client…
CourseTrends: Maryland Golf and Country Club in Bel Air, MD, added as newest client.
Tour Resource Center Provides Amateur Golfers NEW Invaluable Information
Tour Resource Center: Company promoting its website as the one-stop shop for tournament, training and career information.
ClubPay Welcomes Back Two Returning Club Customers
ClubPay: Two southwest Florida courses – Kensington Country Club and Copperleaf Country Club – rejoin the company’s list of clients after pursuing professional employer organization relationships.
New Industry Resource Welcomes Editorial Contributions in Support of Private Club Member Engagement
VCT Corp.: Following the launch of the company’s Activate! e-magazine, it will now accept editorial content pertaining to a variety of business topics.
September Rounds Gain Was Real, October Weather Was Abysmal
Pellucid Corp.: October’s dismal weather played a dramatic role in a 10 percent decline in Golf Playable Hours for the total U.S. vs. October 2008. Only four of 45 regions recorded positive results.
