Fujikura wins the driver and woods shaft brand count, which includes hybrids, at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and the Kapalua Classic.
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Camp Creek, Shark's Tooth Announce 2009 USGA, FSGA Schedule
Camp Creek and Shark’s Tooth golf clubs, located along the Florida Gulf Coast, have been selected by the U.S. Golf Association and the Florida State Golf Association to host qualifiers for the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, respectively, in 2009.
Harmony Links Golf Announces "The Design Series"
Harmony Links Golf announces The Design Series, which combines the design and construction of replica and custom golf holes with synthetic turf from SofTrak for greens and tees along with real turf, low-flow irrigation and landscaping for a totally new golf experience.
The Territory Climbs Golfweek's 'Top 100 Residential Golf Courses' in America List
The Territory, located in Southwest Oklahoma, is named a “Top 100 Residential Golf Course” in America by The Wall Street Journal. The Territory is ranked No. 37.
FootJoy Socks Designed For Golf
FootJoy launches its TechSof high performance golf socks.
GOLF…It’s a Crime!
Where to Play Golf Media reports on its latest shows. ote their new book… Tim & Tom, An American Comedy In Black and White.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems will sponsor the 2008 Club Technology Summit in Denver, Colo., Oct. 19-20.
Cybergolf adds Cumberland Trail Golf Club in Pataskala, OH. as its newest client
Cybergolf adds Cumberland Trail Golf Club in Pataskala, Ohio, as its newest client and will custom design and host the facility’s website and email marketing system.
UK And US Prices Hold Firm As Golf Drives Off Global Crisis
The Golfalot.com Price Index in the UK recorded only a small drop this month with the overall performance of the index improving on the previous two months.
Golf Academy of America Hosts Seminars for Southwest PGA
Golf Academy of America (GAA) will host two education seminars for the Southwest PGA on Monday, October 20, 2008 and Wednesday, October 22.
Hack, Quiri win first two LoudMouth Golf Tour events at Orange Tree Golf Club
The Loudmouth Golf Tour at Orange Tree Golf Club has already held two successful events and several more are planned.
Sonocaddie™ V100 GPS Now Available!
Club Champ Golf, North American distributor of Sonocaddie, announces the Model V100 Golf GPS is now available.
GOLF…It's a Crime!
Where to Play Golf Media reports on its latest shows. ote their new book… Tim & Tom, An American Comedy In Black and White.
Sonocaddie™ V100 GPS Now Available!
Club Champ Golf, North American distributor of Sonocaddie, announces the Model V100 Golf GPS is now available.
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» Etcetera
The Women’s Western Golf Association presents its 2008 Woman of Distinction Award to Carol Mann at its annual meeting in Northfield, Ill. As an amateur, Mann won the Women’s Western Junior Championship in 1958. She turned professional in 1960 and won 38 times in career, including the Women’s Western Open in 1964. … The Muscular Dystrophy Association and World Golf Tour launch the first-ever Jerry Lewis MDA Open, an online charity golf tournament that benefits the MDA. The tournament, which runs through Oct. 31, will take place on WGT’s virtual high-definition re-creation of The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island and the Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas. For information, go to www.jerrylewisopen.org. … Braemar Golf, the St. Andrews, Scotland, to manage Palm City Family and Golf Resort in Frederikshavn, Denmark. … Heath Slocum, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour becomes a national spokesperson for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. … Jacksonville Golf and Country Club in Jacksonville, Fla., moves to ClubTec‘s SQL Club Management Solutions. … The Junior Golf Association of Arizona names Adam Fraser as its new tournament director. … Sport-Haley Inc. reported net income of $10,000 for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, or 0 cents per share, as compared with net loss of $515,000, or 23 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year. … ClubTec will sponsor the Club Technology Summit, Oct. 19-20 in Denver, Colo.
» Television
Golf Channel will expand its PGA Tour programming by adding live, weekend coverage of 12 events to its schedule in 2009. Added to its exclusive, early round coverage on Thursdays and Fridays, Golf Channel will provide weekend, lead-in coverage for top tournaments that will air on CBS. Golf Channel also will have the option to replay weekend coverage and produce a tournament highlight show that can be televised on Mondays in prime time.
» Tournaments
John Daly, Fred Couples, Paul Azinger and Chad Campbell commit to play this week’s Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. … The UBS Hong Kong Open announces its first international qualifying event, which will be held on Nov. 4 at the Palm Resort Golf and Country Club in Johor, Malaysia. The 50th UBS Hong Kong Open is set for Nov. 20-23 in Fanling. … The Leaderboard Group ends its five-year partnership with the Ladies English Open. … ShopRite, presenting sponsor of the Sybase Classic in Clifton, N.J., donates $1 million to 36 local non-profit organizations through their partnership with the LPGA Tour.
Going convertible
Adidas Golf introduces the ClimaProof Storm 3-Way Convertible Jacket, which can be worn three ways – long-sleeve, short-sleeve or vest – depending on the weather.
SeeMore Salutes Teacher Pat O’Brien
SeeMore Putter Co. reports on Pat O’Brien, an adviser to the company, whose students won the three major 2008 Texas amateur and professional golf tournaments, playing SeeMore putters.
Golf Academy of America Announces Restructuring of Admissions Departments, New Admissions Directors
The Golf Academy of America restructures its admissions departments at its four campuses.
Aerotech’s Hilleary Highlights the GCA Conference
Aerotech Golf announces company president and chief shaft designer Chris Hilleary being a featured participate in a technical panel discussion held during the annual Golf Clubmakers Association Conference in Austin, Texas.
adidas Golf Introduces ClimaProof® Storm 3-Way Convertible Jacket
Adidas Golf introduces the ClimaProof Storm 3-Way Convertible Jacket, which can be worn three ways – long-sleeve, short-sleeve or vest – depending on the weather.
