Jack Nicklaus Sportswear announces several additions to its sales force – Mark Ruediger (Kansas, Missouri and southern Illinois), A.J. Robinson (Southern California), Mike Mondor (southwest Florida) and Candy Armstrong (southeast Florida).
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Troon Golf Appointed To Manage Black Diamond Ranch
Black Diamond Ranch selects Troon Golf to manage its private 45-hole golf community located in Lecanto, Fla.
Vegas Pros Tee Off but Chris Riley Out With Injury; Natalie Gulbis Parties; Bear’s Best Photos Reveal Beauty, Nicklaus
GolfLasVegasNow.com reports on Chris Riley‘s recent foot injury and Natalie Gulbis‘ recent 29th birthday celebration in Las Vegas.
Pat O’Brien Launches New Website & Blog
Putting instructor Pat O’Brien, coach for 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson and Ryder Cup member Vaughn Taylor, launches a new Web site, www.patobriengolf.com.
Kramski Putter – Announces the Official US Launch of “The $1000 Putting System” at The 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
Kramski Putter announces the official U.S. launch of its individually tailored Putting System at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Mitchell Golf Adds Additional Seminar Times At PGA Merchandise Show
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute adds two more seminar times and will now conduct four one-hour seminars entitled “How To Set Up And Operate A Club Repair Shop” at the PGA Merchandise Show, Thursday, Jan. 29.
Winner of Sony Open Wears Champ Spikes
Champ reports that the winner of the Sony Open wore its Stinger Spikes, and it marked the second win of the 2009 PGA Tour season for the company.
Sri Lanka’s Mithun Perera Wins Mission Hills Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, reports on Mithun Perera winning the third Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship.
Industry Veteran Named New GM at Maggie Valley Club
Jay Manner has been named general manager at Maggie Valley Club in Maggie Valley, N.C. Manner began his new role in late 2008 after managing a collection of four East-West Partners clubs in Jacksonville, Fla., for three years. Maggie Valley Club recently switched to East-West Partners Club Management to handle day-to-day operations.
Big Breaking News: Casey & Rachel Lubahn on Stage at the West Mich. Golf Show
Casey and Rachel Lubahn, the married couple that participated on Golf Channel‘s “The Big Break X: Michigan,” will appear at the 21st West Michigan Golf Show, Feb. 13-15 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Club Prophet’s Executive Reporting Series, debuts January 29, 2009, to bolster the Investment Return of Golf Courses. Developed with the strategic guidance of Golf Convergence.
Club Prophet‘s Executive Reporting Series, developed in part with Golf Convergence, will debut Jan. 29.
PrideSports Professional Tee System™ (PTS) Debuts PTS Offset Golf Tees… “The Most Advanced Tee Allowed By The USGA”
PrideSports debuts an alternative golf tee with the launch of PTS Offset, a plastic golf tee that features a 30-degree offset angle.
Reigning RE/MAX World Long Drive Champion Jamie Sadlowski Joins Adams Golf Staff
Adams Golf announces that Jamie Sadlowski, who won the 2008 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship with a record-breaking drive of 418 yards, has joined its golf staff.
Rife Putters New Risk Free Trial To Benefit First-Tee Foundation
Rife Putters announces a limited 90-day risk-free trial on its Two Bar Hybrid infomercial that is aired nationally on Golf Channel.
Shark’s Tooth Golf Club Recertified ‘Silver Signature’ by Audubon International
Shark’s Tooth Golf Club in Panama City Beach, Fla., has been recertified Silver Signature by Audubon International.
Mike Bender Named Among GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers for 2009-2010
Mike Bender of the Mike Bender Golf Academy at Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla., is listed among the “Top 100 Teachers” by Golf Magazine in its February issue.
Golfalot.com Price Index January 2009
Golfalot.com reports that its United Kingdom Price Index posted the first January increase since 2005. The U.K. Price Index notched gains in every sector and featured an overall jump of 2.1 percent.
Zero Friction Golf Ball Hits the Market
Excel Golf Products Inc. announces the release of its Zero Friction Distance 312 golf ball for 2009.
National Golf Products to Showcase Innovative, Cost Effective Practice System at 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
National Golf Products announces it will showcase the enhanced version of The Radar, a portable distance management device, and The Golf Mat at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Cindy Davis Named 2008 EWGA Leadership Award Recipient
Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf, has been named recipient of the 2008 EWGA Leadership Award. She will receive the honor at the EWGA Conference, Fab. 18-21 in Palm Desert, Calif.
