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2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team To Make $2.6 Million Donation In Support Of Charities, Veterans’ Families And Play Golf America University Programs

The U.S. Ryder Cup team will Captain Paul Azinger and his team prepare to face Europe in the 37th Ryder Cup this week, U.S.-based charitable organizations, students at colleges and universities nationwide and the families of veterans who either perished or were wounded in the line of duty will benefit from their play. On behalf of the U.S. Team, The PGA of America will distribute $2.6 million to designated charities, the Folds of Honor Foundation and to colleges and universities chosen by the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

2009 Golf Industry Show volunteer project with New Orleans Habitat for Humanity

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and its partnering associations of the Golf Industry Show are teaming up with New Orleans Habitat for Humanity to host a series of work days before the annual trade show opens to help build homes in some of New Orleans’ most devastated areas. The work days will be Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 3-4.

2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team To Make $2.6 Million Donation In Support Of Charities, Veterans' Families And Play Golf America University Programs

The U.S. Ryder Cup team will Captain Paul Azinger and his team prepare to face Europe in the 37th Ryder Cup this week, U.S.-based charitable organizations, students at colleges and universities nationwide and the families of veterans who either perished or were wounded in the line of duty will benefit from their play. On behalf of the U.S. Team, The PGA of America will distribute $2.6 million to designated charities, the Folds of Honor Foundation and to colleges and universities chosen by the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Fairway Skins expands in Florida

Fairway Skins Co., maker of women’s leather golf gloves and pouches, expands the number of shops and venues throughout Florida that carry its lines.

Quagmire heads to Canada

Quagmire Golf will be show its spring 2009 collection during Toronto’s L’Oreal Fashion Week beginning Oct. 24.

Singh, Villegas lead FootJoy sweep

FootJoy announces a sweep of the FedEx Cup Playoffs as Vijay Singh and Camilo Villegas wore FootJoy shoes and gloves en route to their respective victories in the four-event playoffs. With wins in the first two FedEx Cup events, Singh also locked up the FedEx Cup.

Correction

In a Sept. 16 story entitled “A systematic approach,” The Apparel Wire inadvertently left out a word regarding Dunning Golf’s ensembles. It should have read, “The head-to-toe plus underneath ensembles allow for devoted and casual golfers alike to experience comfort and playability in varied conditions.” For the complete story, click here.