Golf architect Richard Mandell‘s “Pinehurst – Home of American Golf (The Evolution of a Legend)” wins the International Network of Golf Book of the Year Award.
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Swing Reminders Golf to Exhibit at the 2008 PGA Fall Expo, in Las Vegas, Nevada
Swing Reminders Golf will debut its Swing Reminder Golf Tip Tokens at the PGA Fall Expo, Aug. 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Long Drivers Of America Announces Policy On Performance-Enhancing Substances
Long Drivers of America announces it will initiate steroid/drug testing at its LDA-sanctioned power golf events beginning with the 2008 Re/Max World Long Drive Championship in Mesquite, Nev., Oct. 20-25.
Sunderland of Scotland® Introduces Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
Daymond Willis Holding announces that Sunderland of Scotland will launch its 2009 collection for men and women at the West Palm Beach, Fla., show on Aug. 19 and then again at the PGA Fall Expo on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
Fujikura #1 Driver Shaft At U.S. Women’s Amateur
Fujikura wins the driver shaft brand count at the U.S. Women’s Amateur.
Golf Pride Is Most Trusted Grip At The 2008 PGA Championship
Eaton Corp. announces that, according to Darrell Survey, the majority of professionals who played in the 90th PGA Championship played Golf Pride grips, including 27 of the top-30 finishers.
Golf Gators Introduces the World’s First Golf Flip Flops at PGA Expo
Golf Gators will introduce the first flip flop with removable and replaceable golf spikes at this year’s PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., Aug. 25-27.
PGA National Resort & Spa Welcomes Service Men and Women for Free Labor Day Celebration
PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., issues an open invitation to active duty military personnel and their families to enjoy a Labor Day “Thank You” celebration compliments of the resort.
Sleek Golf delivers a USGA conforming playable training putter. Train, Play, Score. Video to be available soon on AllGolfTV
AllGolfTV and Sleek Golf Equipment announce the new release of its innovative Training Putter System, a training aid designed to correct putting errors and easily transforms into a USGA conforming competition putter.
amateurgolf.com accepting entries for inaugural Pinehurst Invitational, November 1-4, 2008
AmateurGolf.com announces the latest in its Tournament Series “travel events,” which include stops at Bandon Dunes, Ore., and Kiawah Island, S.C.
Paul Azinger Hosts Nick Faldo on Mississippi’s “Golf Coast” Tuesday
Ryder Cup captains Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo competed in the “Paul Azinger Captains’ Challenge,” which will be aired on Golf Channel on Sept. 8, on Mississippi’s “Golf Coast.”
September Issue of GOLF MAGAZINE Features 2008 Edition of The “TOP-100 COURSES YOU CAN PLAY”
Golf Magazine celebrates public golf courses in its September issue with the release of the “Top-100 Courses You Can Play” – a biennial ranking of the top courses across the country where membership is not a requirement to play. Pacific Dunes edged out Pebble Beach Golf Links for the No. 1 position.
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The National Golf Association’s Hooters Tour announces that the Capitol Chevrolet Classic will return to Columbia, S.C., Sept. 11-14.
SST PURE® gets second consecutive major championship title
Strategic Shaft Technologies reports that the winner of the PGA Championship used its SST Pure Shaft Alignment technology, along with 11 of the top 20 finishers.
Boccieri Golf to Showcase Popular Heavy Putter Line at 'Golf Europe' Trade Show
Boccieri Golf reports that its Heavy Putter Deep Face, Original and Matte Series models will be on display, through distributor McEvans Sports, at the Golf Europe trade show, Oct. 5-7 in Munich, Germany.
SDGA Student Lands One of Golf's Top Jobs
The San Diego Golf Academy reports that former student Aaron Wells has accepted a position as head golf professional at Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
USGA Selects 2008 Women's World Amateur USA Team
Amanda Blumenherst of Scottsdale, Ariz., one day after winning the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, was selected by the U.S. Golf Association to represent the USA at the 2008 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship, to be played Oct. 8-11 at the Grange Golf Club’s East and West Courses in Adelaide, Australia. Joining her on the American team will be Tiffany Joh of San Diego, Calif., and Alison Walshe of Westford, Mass.
Softspikes® Dominates Cleat Field At 90th PGA Championship
Softspikes cleats won the field count at the PGA Championship with 62 players in the field wearing either the Pulsar or Black Widow models. Overall, 70 percent of the field, including three of the top-five finishers, played PrideSports products.
Ralph Dunning Introduces Country Club Inspired 'Dunning Classic' Premium Sportswear Collection for Spring 2009
Dunning announces the launch of Dunning Classic, a country-club driven premium sportswear collection featuring cuts, colors and fabrics fueled by the brand’s authentic golf heritage. The line will premiere in spring 2009.
ECCO Unveils New 'Four Dots' Logo Concept for 2009 Golf Shoe Collection
Ecco announces a new logo concept – Four Dots – that will premier with its spring/summer 2009 golf shoe collection, which arrives in stores in early November. Subtly expressed in a variety of forms across the uppers and outsoles of each shoe in both the men’s and women’s lines, Ecco’s Four Dots were directly inspired by the four, circular-formed letters of the company’s iconic logo.
