Rife Putters reports that it has made Golf Digest‘s “Hot List” for the fourth straight year. The list, which is published in the February 2009 issue, includes Rife’s new Abaco putter in the “Mid-Mallet” category and the new Black Barbados Tour Mallet in the “Mallet” category.
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Dunning Introduces Heritage Classic Mercerized Cotton Polos at 2009 PGA Show
Dunning will introduce its Heritage Classic collection of 100-percent mercerized cotton polos in an array of traditional fall colors at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam and Mike McGee, Sorenstam’s boyfriend of three years, were married on Saturday near their home in Orlando, Fla. … Jim Brown, Ohio State University’s men’s golf coach and member of the Southern Ohio PGA Section, has been named winner of the Labron Harris Sr. Award by the PGA of America and the Golf Coaches Association of America. … Barnsley Gardens Resort in Adairsville, Ga., is the 2008 recipient of the Georgia Golf Course Owners Association‘s “Course of the Year” award. … Former three-time Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year selection Jamie Green has been named the men’s coach at Duke University. … Haley Stephens of Greer, S.C., and Mark Joye of Columbia, S.C., are the respective 2008 Carolinas Junior Players of the Year. Joining Stephens on the All-Carolinas girls team are Anna Martin of Piedmont, S.C., and Courtney Taylor of Gastonia, N.C. Also on the All-Carolinas boys team are John Conners of Apex, N.C., and Corbin Mills of Easley, S.C. … Duke University women’s coach Dan Brooks announces that freshman Mina Harigae, a member of the 2008 U.S. Curtis Cup team and 2007 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links champion, has left the program to focus on turning professional in 2009. Harigae, a native of Monterey, Calif., appeared in three tournaments during the fall for Duke as she notched two top-five finishes.
» Television
Golf Channel will air live coverage of the Sony Open in Hawaii Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 15-17, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. ET and on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 6:30-10 p.m. ET. Also, the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi Championship will air Jan. 15-18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET on tape delay.
» Competition
Auburn’s Candace Schepperle picked up her second amateur tournament victory of the year Saturday, winning the 54th Harder Hall Invitational by seven strokes. Schepperle won the Dixie Amateur on Jan. 4.
Ka'anapali Golf Resort to Host 2009 Wendy's Champions SKINS Game
Ka’anapali Golf Resort‘s Royal Ka’anapali Course in Lahaina, Hawaii, will host the 22nd Wendy’s Champions Skins Game, Jan. 17-18, for the second consecutive year.
Adams Golf's Leadership Position Recognized with Four 2009 Hot List Gold Awards
Adams Golf‘s Speedline driver, Idea Tech a4 and a4OS hybrids and irons are recognized on Golf Digest‘s “2009 Hot List.” All received gold awards.
Shula's Unlimited Golf Promo By Golfpac Travel
Golfpac Travel is promoting the “Shula’s Unlimited Golf Promo,” which includes two days and nights starting at $318.25 per golfer. Travel to Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club, located in Miami Lakes, Fla., in 2009 to enjoy unlimited golf on the Senator Course.
Reigning Champion, J.B. Holmes And Ben Curtis
Caddy For A Cure, which auctions off PGA Tour player caddy opportunities, announces the participation of J.B. Holmes and Ben Curtis at the FBR Open.
2009 GCSANC Annual Meeting Slated for SF’s Presidio GC
The Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of Northern California‘s 2009 annual meeting and awards ceremony is set for Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Presidio Golf Club in San Francisco, Calif.
Revolutionary New Training Device Helps Golfers Hone Putting Ability
A new putting aid, The Big Putt, is developed by PGA Tour caddy Mike Hicks and noted amateur Danny Gurley.
Six Months Into New Career, Former Detroit Newsman Expands His Junior Golf Reach By Acquiring Franchise In Oakland County.
Dave Robinson acquires the Total Golf Adventures franchises for the Macomb County, Mich., and neighboring Grosse Pointes regions.
Lake of Isles Golf Shop Named One of the 100 Best Golf Shops By Golf World Magazine
Lake of Isles‘ golf shop in North Stonington, Conn. is named one of the “100 Best Golf Shops” by Golf World magazine for the fourth year in a row.
Dream Shot Golf A Gracious Host at This Year’s Orlando PGA Show
Dream Shot Golf will exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. Dream Shot Golf is offering an opportunity to take a shot for $10 million in its booth.
Publisher Adamonis Join Advisory Board Of The International Network Of Golf; Asman, Garl Receive New Terms
The International Network of Golf members vote Dave Adamonis, publisher emeritus of New England Golf Monthly, to serve a three-year term on its advisory board. Also, golf course architect Ron Garl and Gustbuster/Sunbuster president Steve Asman were welcomed back to the board.
San Ramon Golf Club (San Ramon, CA) selects Golf Fusion to launch new PLAYERS CLUB Portal
San Ramon Golf Club in San Ramon, Calif., selects Golf Fusion to launch its Players Club portal.
TrackMan™ And The Golf Channel Partner For 2009 PGA Tour Broadcasts
TrackMan and Golf Channel partner in 2009 to provide viewers within-depth statistical analysis during its PGA Tour tournament coverage. The 10-event TrackMan scheduled coverage will start with the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship.
EWGA – Orange County, CA selects Golf Fusion as new Website Provider
The Executive Women’s Golf Association’s Orange County, Calif., chapter selects Golf Fusion as its website provider.
Boo Signs With Srixon® And Re-Signs With Cleveland® And Never Compromise®
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announces that Boo Weekley signs with the company to play Srixon golf balls and continue using Cleveland clubs and a Never Compromise putter.
Cleveland® Golf Introduces New Products For 2009
Cleveland Golf/Srixon introduces its latest product introductions for 2009, which include the new HiBore Monster XLS driver, CG7 Tour irons, and the new VP putter models.
Bushnell and Laser Technology Sue the Brunton Company and Others for Patent Infringement
Bushnell Inc. and Laser Technology Inc. sue the Brunton Co., American Technologies Network Corp., LS Global LLC, Sellmark Corp. and Lanshuo Photoelectric Science and Technology Co. Ltd. for patent infringement.
Golf Tech, makers of P3ProSwing™, gets favorable decision on Patent Infringement against Eden Technologies, makers of Dancin’ Dogg.
Golf Tech, makers of P3ProSwing™, gets favorable decision on patent infringement against Eden Technologies.
