AB Golf Designs: Donating a percentage of proceeds from each sale of a Swing Bling or Think Pink head cover to The Maurer Foundation, a N.Y.-based non-profit devoted to early detection of breast cancer, risk reduction and healthy lifestyle choices.
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Second Skin Develops Independent Sales Staff
Second Skin Garment Co.: Announces the development of independent sales representatives for its Second Skin and Hollas golf apparel brands. The reps are Roger Brockman (North Carolina, South Carolina), Marc Heistand (Michigan), Kevin Burnett (Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho), Claudette Bonney (Arizona, Southern California), Jill Lycette (Northern California, Hawaii), Jim Devine (northern Florida), Dawayn Olson (southern Florida), Doug Applegate (Georgia, Florida panhandle), Martha Austin (Texas).
Antigua Becomes Official 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup Licensee
The Antigua Group: Named the official apparel licensee for the 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup team. Antigua will outfit the 12-player U.S. Team in custom-designed Antigua shirts, pants and skirts during all seven days of the 2011 Solheim Cup.
Pettit Joins Tehama, Izod G
Tehama, Izod G: Announces the return of Christa Petitt as the company’s Midwest Regional sales manager.
Fairway & Greene Partners With Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Fairway and Greene: Partners with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to be an official merchandise partner for the organization. Twelve percent of every dollar will go to charity organization.
Dunning Sportswear Strengthens Golf Market Presence
Dunning: Reports on its bookings for spring 2011, driven by increased demand from green grass shops for the company’s product.
Fairway & Greene Partners With Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Fairway and Greene: Partners with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to be an official merchandise partner for the organization. Twelve percent of every dollar will go to charity organization.
Furyk Wins Twice On Sunday
AHEAD: E47MT2 extreme cap was worn by Jim Furyk en route to winning Sunday’s Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Retief Goosen, who also wears the E47MT2 hat, finished third at the Tour Championship.
AHEAD Introduces New Outerwear Line
AHEAD: Intorduces new men’s outerwear pieces for fall and spring 2011.
The Littlest Golfer Becomes Preferred Vendor For NGBA
The Littlest Golfer: Becomes a National Golf Buyers Association preferred vendors and will be featured at the upcoming NGBA Buying Show, Oct. 1-2 in Tucson, Ariz.
Furyk Wins With Bettinardi
Bettinardi Golf: Custom buckle worn by Jim Furyk, who won The Tour Championship and the season-long FedEx Cup.
AHEAD To Donate $10,000 To Folds Of Honor Foundation
AHEAD: To donate $10,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation from sales of its limited edition Patriot Golf Day caps. The company sold 4,000 caps and has donated more than $37,000 to the foundation since becoming involved.
Pilla Launches Its New Website
Pilla High Performance Eyewear: Launches its new website. Philip Pilla, chief executive officer and lead designer, said the website displays the company’s full range of product and “allows visitors to access customer service support from specially trained eyewear professionals to customize fit, prescription and assist in model and lens selection.”
Golf4Her To Offer Hugo Boss
Golf4Her: Announces that the new BOSS Green womenswear collection is now available on its website.
Ecco Extends Endorsement Deal With Jaidee
Ecco: Extends its endorsement agreement tour player Thongchai Jaidee, who will compete in the brand’s new BIOM Golf footwear and continue to showcase the company’s logo on his shirt collar.
Summit Brands On For Three Years At PGA Show
Summit Golf Brands: Signs a three-year agreement for its portfolio of brands – Fairway & Greene, EP Pro, Zero Restriction – to exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Antigua Begins 20th Year As Antigua Junior Tour Sponsor
Antigua: Begins its 20th year as sponsor for the Antigua Junior Tour, which consists of 12 districts, each hosting five to six tournaments a summer.
Abacus Collection Braces For Winter
Abacus: Reports on its fall/winter collection.
Pilla To Appear On Tee It Up Radio Network
Pilla High Performance Eyewear: CEO Philip Pilla to appear on the syndicated Tee It Up Radio Network, Sept. 19 at 9:15 ET.
Kentwool Launches Pink Performance Socks
Kentwool: To launch pink versions of its Tour Profile and Women’s Low Profile Skinny styles on Oct. 1, and match $1 donations its customers make to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through the company’s website in October.