News

Dingman: To expand its golf distribution and debut at the annual PGA Merchandise Show. Dingman will offer a broad selection of “pre-pack” product bundles with show-only pricing.

Pukka: Announces its participation in the annual PGA Merchandise Show and will introduce its 2012 theme, “Breaking the Rules of Customization,” which allows buyers to create their own custom design.

FootJoy: Reports on Steve Stricker’s win at the season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions in which the world No. 5 golfer wore the brand’s DryJoys Tour golf shoes.

MadCapz: To introduce its spring line of women’s golf caps and announces free shipping for PGA Merchandise Show attendees.

Hollas: Signs PGA Tour players Spencer Levin and DJ Trahan as brand ambassadors for the 2012 season.

Linksoul, Linksoul Club: Golf lifestyle apparel line and custom-branded collection to exhibit its lines

Tifosi Optics: Expands its custom case program, providing exclusive accessory items customized with pro shop or golf course logos.

Martin Golf Apparel: Spring 2012 collection will be available only to PGA professionals, but the company reports positive reaction to its first line, which began delivering in November.

Cutter & Buck: Fall 2012 Ladies’ CB golf apparel line to feature enhanced innovative technical fabrics, while the Annika line will have sleeker and more stylish offerings.

Kartel: Debuts its first U.S. line for women with the launch of the Elle Collection, a spring/summer 2012 line that combines elegant designs, modern cuts and preppy fashion.

Kaenon: To display its full, polarized sunglass line, which features its proprietary SR-91 polarized lens that is available in varying lens tints and light transmission levels.

Sligo Wear: Introduces its new fall 2012 collection, which features short- and long-sleeved wind shirts and jackets, as well as sweaters in three styles – v-neck, quarter-zip and cardigans – and in wool/polyester blends.

AHEAD: Adds four new styles to its performance line of headwear for 2012. “Our 2012 line of headwear is the most complete line in our company history,” said Jeff Waller, national sales manager. “We have eight categories of caps with the performance category showing the biggest growth.”

Loudmouth: Selected by the NFL’s Dallas franchise to design a new line of Cowboys golf apparel.

Quagmire: Co-founders Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak have been honored as ScoreGolf’s 2011 Executives of the Year in the magazine’s 10th Equipment & Business Awards.

Linksoul: Selects Buffalo Communications to provide a public relations program.

Urban Saints: To launch its 2012 junior golf apparel at the annual Orlando, Fla., show.

Maui Jim: To showcase its new college-branded line of sunglasses for 11 of America’s top universities at the annual show. For each participating school, sunglasses feature frames in the school’s colors along with school-branded cleaning cloths and sunglass cases.

Trion:Z: New Planet Necklace from the CO Vault, a new website that showcases unique and upscale jewelry from the Colantotte line of products, has been become one of the top sellers from the collection.