Media

Golfer’s Guide: Announces Kevin Webber, 35, as winner of Chicagoland Golfer’s Guide’s “Dream Golf Giveaway.” Webber won one round of golf from each of the 14 golf courses that advertised in the magazine’s 2009 summer/fall Issue.

Speaking of Golf: Ron Kaspriski, the digest editor of Golf Digest, headlines the list of guests for the Feb. 13 show.

Golfing Magazine: Will exhibit at the upcoming Boston, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Southern New England golf shows. “These golf shows are attended by the most avid golfers, who are in turn, our core audience. Making our presence felt at these shows allows us to get our publication into the hands of the active golfer,” said Tom Landers, publisher of Golfing Magazine.

The Hackers Paradise: Prepares to ship spring issue of THP: The Magazine on March 30 via the company’s website, Barnes & Noble and airport newsstands nationwide.

Golfing Magazine: Expands its Market Place program for 2010. “Any company that works with us in the Market Place will also be included in our Father’s Day and holiday gift guides,” said magazine publisher Tom Landers. “And everything that we do in print will also be online on our website and in dedicated e-newsletters.”

Speaking of Golf: Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden headlines the show’s guest list for Saturday, Feb. 6. The Asheville, NC, based show airs 9-11 a.m. on radio and live internet streaming.

Golf Inc. Cypress Magazines and Crittenden Conferences announce a strategic partnership that brings them together to wotk on the Golf Inc. Conference, Golf Inc. magazine and re-launch of the Golf Business & Real Estate newsletter.

Speaking of Golf: Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden headlines the show’s guest list for Saturday, Feb. 6. The Asheville, NC, based show airs 9-11 a.m. on radio and live internet streaming.

Golfing Magazine: Irons sets and individual hybrids will be featured in the “Hands On” equipment section of its spring issue.

Golf Channel: Launches its new online travel platform – TravelGolf, which provides information about the best places around the world to play golf and access to a host of other services. “This new brand will benefit greatly from the resources of the world’s number one golf television network, which is creating various platforms to not only help golfers enjoy and improve their games, but also to help grow the game of golf,” said Gene Pizzolato, chief operating officer for Golf Channel New Media Ventures.

The Hackers Paradise: Creates a Youtube channel to allow consumers to watch industry specific video content that is exclusive to the company. “THP TV on our home page has been so successful that we wanted to go one step further and help the industry reach even more people directly,” said Josh Babbitt, president, THP.

International Network of Golf: Announces the 11 category winners of the 17th ING Media Awards. James Frank and Darin Bunch placed first in two categories, respectively.

GolfTalk Live: Philadelphia-based radio show received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the International Network of Golf’s Industry Honors radio category.

TheHackersParadise.com: PGA Merchandise Show coverage is now available in the website’s industry forum. More than 5,000 images and 100 videos are available.

TheGolfersNation.com: Dr. Rob Neal hosts “The Jim McLean Lesson” and explains the benefits of 3D golf biodynamics.

Golf Inc: To print four print and digital issues in 2010, and names Troon Golf Management, Cybex International, The Toro Company and Foley & Lardner all signed on as premiere partners. “We are excited by the advertising support, and the call from readers for a continued print presence for Golf Inc.,” said Katina Cavagnarro, publisher of Golf Inc.

Callaway Golf: Company and CBS Sports reach an agreement in which Callaway Golf becomes a presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl Today pregame show on Sunday, Feb. 7. The partnership marks the first ever Super Bowl pregame sponsorship by a stand-alone golf company.