FlightScope reports that its launch monitor is in use at newly-opened Golf Galaxy stores, including locations in Renton (Seattle), Wash., Sugarland (Houston), Texas; and, in Florida, Jacksonville, Naples and Orlando.
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ProLink Network, Fox's National Advertising Partners Expand Agreement for Sales of Integrated Marketing Programs
ProLink Solutions announces an expanded nationwide sales agreement with National Advertising Partners, the Fox-owned sales unit that represents sports networks across the country.
Etonic launches microsite
Etonic launches a microsite for its new Power Up Technology featured in the 2009 Etonic men’s performance golf footwear line.
Love wins with Synr•G
FootJoy announces that Davis Love III earned his 20th career victory wearing it new Synr•G golf shoes.
Q-Link makes has presence on PGA Tour
Clarus Transphase Scientific Inc. reports that its SRT-3 products were worn by 25 golfers at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic, including three top-10 finishers.
Nike shoe makes debut
Nike Golf athletes Stewart Cink, Bo Van Pelt and Ron Whittaker will debut Nike’s Air Zoom TW 2009 shoe at the PGA Tour’s Children’s Miracle Network in Orlando, Fla.
Mizuno expands line
Mizuno announces the expansion of its popular WindLite line. Continuing over into 2009 will be the WindLite ¼ Zip Sweater and the WindLite Sleeveless v-neck sweater, both featuring a performance gauge cotton/acrylic knit shell and a flexible inner dropliner to provide warmth and windproof protection in an extremely comfortable and lightweight performance garment.
Teenage Phenom Ryo Ishikawa Wins 2nd Tour Event
Yonex reports on 17-year-old staff professional Ryo Ishikawa‘s first professional win at the Japan Golf Tour’s Mynavi ABC Championship. Ishikawa played a Cyberstar NanoV driver and 3-wood and Cyberstar forged irons and wedge.
Saddle Creek Resort Releases 2009 Corporate Retreat Packages
Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., releases its 2009 corporate retreat packages, including complimentary golf on its Carter Morrish-designed golf course. The packages range from $245 to $435 per person.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fourth And Final Men’s College Coaches’ Poll Of The Fall Season
Georgia is the new No. 1 in the fourth and final Golf World/Nike Golf Division I Coaches’ Poll of the fall season. Georgia earned 23 of the 24 first-place votes, while Oklahoma State dropped to No. 2, followed by Alabama, Southern California and Stanford.
Golf World Announces Results Of Fourth And Final Women’s College Coaches’ Poll Of The Fall Season
UCLA earned 18 of 20 first-place votes and is No. 1 in the final Golf World/NGCA Division I Women’s Coaches Poll of the fall season. Arizona State finished at No. 2, while Southern California, Oklahoma State and Virginia rounded out the top five.
LPGA joins forces with The Luggage Club
The LPGA announces a new partnership with The Luggage Club that will offer shipping of luggage and clubs for LPGA members and fans. The Luggage Club specializes in door-to-door pick-up and delivery service of luggage, golf clubs, skis, mobility-impaired equipment and business goods.
IGOTCHA Ready 1st Tee Warm Up System Gets Another Win At The Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
Pro Line Sports reports that its IGotcha Ready warm-up system was used by the winner of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
Champions Tour Releases 2009 Schedule
The Champions Tour announces its 2009 tournament schedule, which features 26 official Charles Schwab Cup events and $51.4 million in official prize money, with the highest average tournament purse ever at $1.98 million.
Holiday Invitational To Be Held At Mystic Dunes Golf Club
Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Fla., will host the second Holiday Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Mission Hills’ Olazabal Course Ready to Host 2008 Omega Mission Hills World Cup
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, announces that its Olazabal Course is ready to host the 2008 Omega Mission Hills World Cup, Nov. 27-30.
Three awards for The Castle Course
The Castle Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, receives three international awards in its inaugural season – by Travel & Leisure Golf as the “New Course of the Year,” by Golf Inc. as “International Development of the Year,” and the Institute of Groundsmanship, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association and some leading turfcare journalists as the 2008 “Turf Professional Project of the Year.”
Executive Chef, Sous Chef Join Culinary Team at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort
Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., appoints Alfonso Obregon as the resort’s executive chef.
TaylorMade Introduces Rossa TP by Kia Ma Putters
TaylorMade Golf introduces five new premium putters that were created by, and named for putter-maker Kia Ma.
Turner Sports Declines to extend TV rights with the R&A for The Open
Turner Sports declines to extend TV rights with the R&A for the British Open. Turner’s seven-year deal ends with TNT‘s coverage in 2009.
