Pellucid Corp. reports that November’s national weather showed another decline in Golf Playable Hours, down 7 percent compared to the same period last year. The unfavorable weather month dragged the November Year-to-Date results down to 0.1 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
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Stacy Lewis Relied On Mizuno To Take Home Victory At LPGA's Q-School
Mizuno reports on brand ambassador Stacy Lewis‘s winning medalist honors at the LPGA Qualifying Tournament. Lewis played a Mizuno MP-600 driver and Grain Flow Forged MX irons.
TPC River's Bend In Greater Cincinnati To Host Second Consecutive Junior PGA Championship, July 28-31
The PGA of America announces TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio, will host the 34th Junior PGA Championship, July 28-31.
Sean O'Hair Extends Relationship with TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company
Two-time PGA Tour winner Sean O’Hair, who has been on the TaylorMade-adidas Golf staff since 2004, extends his endorsement agreement with the company. Terms of the multi-year agreement were not disclosed.
Fujikura Top Driver Shaft at PGA & LPGA Qualifying Events
Fujikura reports that it was No. 1 driver shaft brand at the 2008 PGA and LPGA Qualifying tournaments. Also, the LPGA medalist used a Fujikura RombaxZ shaft in her driver.
2009 PGA Merchandise Show Offers Even MORE Reasons to Attend with the Introduction of New "Growing Your Business" Programs
Officials for the PGA Merchandise Show announce that there will be new and more valuable programs for exhibitors and attendees, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.
SkyCaddie Scores Industry's Only GOLD Rating Among GPS Rangefinders In Prestigious 2009 Golf Digest "Hot List"
SkyGolf LLC announces that its SkyCaddie GPS rangefinder received the only gold rating among six GPS rangefinders tested by Golf Digest for the 2009 “Hot List.”
Aldila's VooDoo helps elevate PGA Tour Q-School winner to '09 Tour
Aldila reports that one of the PGA Tour qualifiers at PGA Tour National Qualifying Tournament used its VooDoo shaft with S-core Technology.
YES! Golf's Donna Putter Wins Back-To-Back Titles
Yes! Golf reports that its recently-introduced C-Groove Donna putter was used by the respective recent winners of the Nedbank Golf Challenge and the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
Sun Mountain introduces 2009 collection
Sun Mountain introduces a new 2009 collection, WeatherShield, which features its water resistant, windproof and stetchable RainFlex shell bonded to a soft and warm fleece lining.
Gay re-ups with Sligo
Brian Gay, who won the 2008 Mayakoba Classic, signs a new apparel endorsement contract with Sligo Wear Inc. Gay will wear the company’s 2009 line in each of his PGA Tour appearances.
Legendary prepares for PGA Show unveiling
Legendary Headwear will introduce its new products at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. Legendary will unveil a multitude of newly-updated styles and colors centered around three particular new styles – the technology driven CapDriver, the 4-way stretch PerfectFit Sport series and the Eco-Sustainable BTEK bamboo driver cap.
Hipp earns Canadian honor
Linda Hipp, founder and principal designer of Lija, has been named “Executive of the Year” by ScoreGolf in the magazine’s annual Canadian Equipment and Business Awards.
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Pink Tee Inc. announce a new line of golf gifts geared toward women golfers, including crystal ball markers, ball marker-earring sets, satin tee pouches and golf inspired jewelry.
Sweetgrass Golf Club Makes Ideal Holiday Gift
The Island Resort and Casino in Harris, Mich., announces its 2009 stay-and-play packages, including the “Perfect 4-Some” package, which includes golfers’ choice of two or three nights at the resort and three rounds of golf.
Golfing Magazine working with the Faldo Golf Institute
Golfing Magazine partners with the Faldo Golf Institute, and will publish Institute instructor tips in its holiday issue and throughout 2009.
Nike’s Winningest SQ Driver Franchise Adds the New SQ Dymo Drivers to Further Spark its Winning Streak on the PGA Tour
Nike Golf introduces the newest additions to its SasQuatch driver franchise – the new SQ Dymo and the SQ Dymo² drivers, which represent the first generation of custom-tuned drivers within the SQ family.
Golf Swing’s Biggest Myth: “Keep Your Head Down,” Says Reynolds Golf Academy Director Charlie King
Charlie King, the director of instruction at the Reynolds Golf Academy at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga., releases his new e-book, “You’re NOT Lifting Your Head.”
Ohio’s Bonar Wins 2009 USGA Green Section Award
The U.S. Golf Association announces that Terry Bonar, 67, golf course superintendent at Canterbury Golf Club in Shaker Heights, Ohio, is the recipient of the 2009 USGA Green Section Award.
Medinah Country Club Wins Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am “Annie’s Revenge”
Medinah Country Club of Chicago won the third Jamaica Invitational, a 54 pro-am event held at Cinnamon Hill and The White Witch in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
