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Bobby Jones, a division of Hickey Freeman, will open its sixth retail store in early September in Naples, Fla. … Imperial Headwear Inc. acquires Watership Trading Companie, a headwear marketer and distributor of technically advanced weather and sun protection hats. … Golf Research In Play, a golf equipment manufacturer and online retailer, merges with Linksman Golf, an OEM specializing in the development of affordable, premium quality golf equipment. … Seven Australians who work in the golf industry in the North Texas area and former NHL all-star Brett Hull conducted the fifth Birdies for Kids Fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 18, at Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas. The fundraiser consisted of playing 126 holes with the goal to make as many birdies and eagles, and raised $204,237. … The Sovereign Bank Charity Classic will be held Sept. 22-23 at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, N.J. The event, which raises funds for The Forsgate Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting worthwhile causes throughout New Jersey, will feature Nancy Lopez, Amy Alcott and Fuzzy Zoeller. … Greg Norman Collection introduces its new Temperature Control Technology. … Perry Ellis International Inc. reports a net loss in the second quarter of $5.4 million, or 36 cents per fully diluted share compared to net income of $267,000, or 2 cents per share, last year. The latest quarter was impacted by a combined 27 cents per share in charges. … Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine honors Innisbrook Resort and Golf in Tampa, Fla., with the 2008 Greens of Distinction Award. The award is reserved for those hospitality industry leaders who have demonstrated excellence in designing and maintaining golf resorts that meeting planners can count on. Innisbrook is one of only 34 golf resorts to receive this recognition.

Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge officials announce a new two-year agreement with Harrah’s Entertainment to host the made-for-television event in 2008 and 2009. The event will be held at Rio Secco Golf Club in Henderson, Nev., on Nov. 10-11. … Padraig Harrington commits to play the HSBC Champions, Nov. 6-9 in Shanghai, China.

Golf Magazine celebrates public golf courses in its September issue with the release of the “2008 Top-100 Courses You Can Play,” a biennial ranking of the top courses across the country where membership is not a requirement to play.

Reigning two-time champion Stephen Ames, three-time major champion Phil Mickelson, five-time PGA Tour winner K.J. Choi and U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate have been announced as the foursome to play in the $1 million LG Skins Game, Nov. 29-30 in Indian Wells, Calif.