Victoria Hills Golf Club in Deland, Fla., is welcoming race fans visiting the Daytona area for “Speedweeks 2009.”
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2008 Ends on a Golf Weather Downer, How Apropos
Pellucid reports that Golf Playable Hours in December were down 6 percent compared to the same period last year. The unfavorable weather month dragged the December Year-to-Date results down yet again to minus .1 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
Callaway Golf Announces Acquisition Of uPlay
Callaway Golf Co. acquires uPlay, a Carlsbad, California-based developer and marketer of consumer electronics devices. The transaction was completed on Dec. 31, and terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
Fairfield Glade Community Club selects ClubPay for Payroll and HR Management
Fairfield Glade Community Club of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., selects ClubPay as its payroll processing partner.
China’s Mission Hills Hosts Mission Hills Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, will host the Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship, Jan. 13-16 on its Jack Nicklaus-designed World Cup course.
Glove It Launches 2009 Accessory Collection
Glove It, a manufacturer of women’s fashion golf accessories, will debut its 2009 accessory collection at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29-31.
Explanar Golf Launches Training Aids “Amnesty”
Explanar Golf launches a training aid amnesty for 2009. Golfers can now return training aids that have not delivered on their promise to Explanar Golf and the company will refund the cost against an Explanar Golf Training System. Full details can be found at www.explanar.com/amnesty.
National Golf Products Congratulates Vijay Singh on Standout Season
National Golf Products, developer of The Golf Mat and The Radar, reports on company spokesman Vijay Singh‘s 2008 season.
Trion:Z Introduces Officially Licensed Univserity Of Iowa Hawkeyes Collegiate Bracelets
Trion:Z and the University of Iowa introduce dual loop Hawkeye bracelets.
GPS Industries Showcases HD/MAX
GPS Industries introduces HD/MAX, the latest evolution of its Global Positioning Satellite golf products. It will be showcased at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
Mizuno’s Four New Irons Sweep Gold In Golf Digest’s 2009 Hot List
Mizuno reports that all four of the company’s new iron models received gold medals from Golf Digest‘s “Hot List” judges.
Clarus Names Drew Mearns Head of Business Development
Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc. announces that former IMG vice president and corporate attorney Drew Mearns has been hired as head of business development.
PING's golden anniversary gets brighter with eight "Hot List" gold awards
Ping reports that eight of its products are featured in Golf Digest‘s annual “Hot List” in the February issue.
Glove It to debut '09 line at PGA Show
Glove It a manufacturer of women’s fashion golf accessories, will debut its 2009 accessory collection at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29-31.
Nif Tee Seat Announces Participation & Launch of Their Unique Concept in Golf Event Promotional Products,Custom Embroidered Golf Cart Seat Covers, at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
The manufacturer of the Nif Tee Seat announces its participation and plans to launch the newly-designed custom embroidered golf cart seat covers at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
China's Mission Hills Hosts Mission Hills Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, will host the Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship, Jan. 13-16 on its Jack Nicklaus-designed World Cup course.
Explanar Golf Launches Training Aids "Amnesty"
Explanar Golf launches a training aid amnesty for 2009. Golfers can now return training aids that have not delivered on their promise to Explanar Golf and the company will refund the cost against an Explanar Golf Training System. Full details can be found at www.explanar.com/amnesty.
Mizuno's Four New Irons Sweep Gold In Golf Digest's 2009 Hot List
Mizuno reports that all four of the company’s new iron models received gold medals from Golf Digest‘s “Hot List” judges.
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Sergio Garcia, Brandt Snedeker and Boo Weekley commit to play in the Qatar Masters, Jan. 22-25 in Doha. … The LPGA and Brasil 1 announce that the inaugural HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup 2009, a LPGA-sanctioned international golf exhibition, will be played at Itanhanga Golf Club, Jan. 24-25, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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JacklinGolf signs on to sponsor educational programming and resource development for the American Society of Golf Course Architects. … PGA Tour player Tim Herron announces the creation of a unique, multi-dimensional educational initiative aimed at teaching children leadership skills through the game of golf. The “Lil’ Lumpy Leadership Initiative” includes the writing and production of an animated, educational DVD series, featuring Herron as himself. … Monday After The Masters tournament organizers announce that proceeds from the 2008 Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament totaled $460,000, breaking the previous high of $456,000. … The West Coast Golf ValueBook, which features discounts to more than 350 courses throughout Oregon, Las Vegas, Nev., Northern California and Hawaii, is now available. For information, call 800.949.1415 or email Mark Reynolds at mark@2for1golf.com.
Schmidt-Curley’s Shadow Ridge, Desert Ridge Golf Course Designs Awarded Prestigious Audubon Certification
Schmidt-Curley Design announces that two of its golf course designs, Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert, Calif., and Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Ariz., have been awarded Audubon Certification.
