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Just Fore You announces plans to hire sales representatives in conjunction with its expansion across the U.S. The company made its official début at the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, Sept. 1-2.

Quagmire debuts its 2010 women’s collection that showcases bright colors, fun plaids and stripes, and distinctive styling, and that combines elements from sport and street fashion.

Nike Golfintroduces its new outerwear, the new Nike Storm-Fit Elite jacket and pant – used by Nike Golf tour staffers – that features breathable laminate technology that completely protects the body from wind and rain.

TheAntigua Group Inc. opens an online retail store at Antigua.com and Shop.Antigua.com.

Dunning introduces its spring 2010 collection, which features a broad range of precisely-crafted menswear staples, including new Tour Slim Fit tops offering close-cut, vintage 1960s inspired tailoring.

Abacus, which outfitted the European Solheim Cup team, reports on the positive response the company received from the biennial match play event.

Nike Golf introduces its newest and most advanced shoe to date to combat wet weather conditions on the golf course – the Nike Zoom Bandon. The shoe features a seam-sealed synthetic upper as well as a waterproof lining that provides waterproof protection as well as a breathable barrier to moisture. More flexible and durable than leather, the unique seam-sealed synthetic technology won’t stretch out or break down over time.

Lija announces the debut of its active and tennis collection for spring 2010. The collection features an array of versatile pieces showcasing premium fabrics, dynamic styling and a unique color palette.

FootJoy reports that five of the top-six finishers at the Deutsche Bank Championship, including winner Steve Stricker, wore its shoes.

Innoventions Enterprises’ GustBuster umbrella was featured on New York’s WABC as meteorologist Bill Evans used a Turbulance wind-creating machine to test his GustBuster in winds of more than 55 miles per hour.

Just Fore You, maker of golf-inspired jewelry, helped sponsor a raffle at the PGA Fall Expo to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation as part of Patriot Golf Day. Just Fore You donated a Tee and Ball Bangle bracelet.

Sunice appoints Howie Ellis as its new executive vice president of sales for the United States.

Ecco introduces its spring/summer 2010 women’s golf collection, which includes the New Classic Hydromax that combines playability and looks, as distinguished by a direct-injected midsole with a real leather welt and embedded metal icon.

The Royal Canadian Golf Association names Lanctôt as the apparel sponsor for the RCGA’s Golf Fore the Cure national event. Lanctôt will supply clothing for the tournament participants from its signature Nivo line.

Nivo introduces its 2010 spring collection. “We celebrate the return of color with Nivo 2010 in a fun, creative and care-free collection,” says Nivo designer Linda Di Genova.

Imperial Headwear expands its sustainable product line with the introduction of its new Tencel cap style. The cap is composed of wood fibers, which contribute to the uniqueness of the fabric.

Summit Golf Brands, the umbrella company for Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction, announces it will exhibit at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30 in Orlando, Fla.

Glove It, a maker of women’s fashion golf accessories, debuts its 2010 accessory collection at the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas. Glove It has seven new collections for 2010, offering a mixture of vibrant and traditional colors in unique and classic patterns.

Imperial Headwear agrees to a three-year deal with PGA Golf Exhibitions to attend the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., and the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. “These shows present an opportunity for us to reach out to our clients and gauge what’s going on in the marketplace,” said Rick White, president and CEO of Imperial Headwear.

The Antigua Group, celebrating its 30th year, is introducing its new proprietary Desert Dry Xtra-Lite fabrics in its spring 2010 men’s and women’s golf apparel lines.