EDH Sport reports that its FlightScope, a portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor, has been awarded the GolfTest USA “seal of excellence.”
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Spectacular Desert Canyon Golf Resort Now Features ProLink GPS
ProLink Solutions announces that Desert Canyon Golf Resort in Orondo, Wash., now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
Authentic NFL Logoed Headwear Hits Golf Market Courtesy of Reebok and TaylorMade
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. creates a new line of hats, which features the primary colors and logos of all 32 NFL teams. Each hat will feature an NFL team’s logo blazoned on the left panel of a semi-structured adjustable cap.
LoudMouth Golf makes outstanding debut at ING fashion show
LoudMouth debuts its line of 20 colorfully designed pants and shorts in varying degrees of bright patterns.
Wilson Golf Rides 2008 Momentum by Expanding Sales Force Nationwide
Wilson Golf announces a lineup of new sales representatives. The new appointments and their corresponding territories include Scott Bolmeier (Iowa and Nebraska), Mark Butterworth (Connecticut and Massachusetts), Al Fiscus (Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi), Chris Frey (Ohio), Mike Hanschke (Wisconsin), Art Jakovics (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.), Tom Richardson (Indiana), Robert Schultze (Northern California), Brian Sparrow (North Carolina) and Rob Spencer (Kentucky and Tennessee).
Peter Scott announces major breakthrough in Cashmere Care – Total Easycare.
Peter Scott announces a breakthrough in cashmere care, introducing Total Easycare cashmere.
Golf Tips
Golf Tips examines fairway woods in its June issue.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
King Golf signs professional caddie Mick Clark to an endorsement contract. Clark has worked for Casey Wittenburg and Grant Waite. … Dataw Island, located in St. Helena Island, S.C., begins a major renovation on the second green of its Tom Fazio-designed Cotton Dike course. The renovation calls for the repositioning of the green slightly to the left of its current location in order to provide better sunlight. … Golf Research In Play introduces its Hot Steel hybrids, which not only includes replacements for the 2-iron, 3-iron and 4-iron, but also includes mid-iron replacements – a 5H 25 degree and a 6H 29 degree. Also, GRIP introduces the latest addition to its wedge lineup, the 8620 OC wedges. These Oil Can finish wedges combine a tour-inspired sole with 8620 Carbon Steel.
Advanced Coastal Technologies completes the installation of its Golf Course Shore Restore System on the 16th hole of the Legends Course at the LPGA in Daytona, Fla. The Golf Course Shore Restore System consists of two to three independent tubes made of porous vinyl. … The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, located in St. Augustine, Fla., announces its new “Stay and Play Package,” July 1-Aug. 31. The package includes accommodations in a newly-remodeled guest room, a round of golf on the resort’s King & Bear or Slammer & Squire championship course, breakfast and range balls. For two golfers staying in the room, the rate starts at $249 per room, per night. For one golfer and one non-golfer staying in the room, the rate starts at $169 per room, per night.
» Tournaments
Stacy Lewis, the University of Arkansas golfer and 2007 NCAA women’s national champion, accepts a sponsor’s exemption to play in the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship, July 4-6 in Rogers, Ark.
» College
The Golf Coaches Association of America names the 20 honorees for the inaugural All-Nicklaus team, which recognizes players from Division I, II, III and the NAIA. The team features Jonas Blixt (Florida State), Bruno Buccolo (Oklahoma Christian), Jorge Campillo (Indiana), Kevin Chappell (UCLA), Sam Cyr (Point Loma Nazarene), Rickie Fowler (Oklahoma State), Scott Harris Jr. (St. John Fisher), Rory Hie (Southern California), Nathaniel James (Washington & Lee), Sihwan Kim (Stanford), Jamie Lovemark (Southern California), Troy Merritt (Boise State), Cory Renfrew (British Columbia), Joe Schoolmeesters (Saint John’s, Minn.), Webb Simpson (Wake Forest), Joel Sjoholm (Georgia State), Michael Thompson (Alabama), Jarin Todd (Sonoma State), Brent Witcher, (Valdosta State), Chris Wolfe (Armstrong Atlantic State).
Golfweek's Men's All-America Teams Released
Golfweek announces its men’s All-America teams in its June 14 issue. The 10-player first team is led by Golfweek’s College Player of the Year Rickie Fowler, a freshman at Oklahoma State.
Coeur d'Alene Tribe Donates More than $4.5 Million toward Educational Programs in State
The Coeur d’Alene tribe, which owns and operates Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel and Circling Raven Golf Club in Worley, Idaho, donates more than $4.5 million toward educational programs in Idaho.
Diatect International Contracts With Jamison Golf Group For PR & Media Relations Services
Diatect International Corp. contracts with Jamison Golf Group to promote the company’s Results fire ant killer product to golf course owners and superintendents.
Titleist Celebrates 60th Consecutive Year As The #1 Ball At The U.S. Open
Titleist launches a Pro V1 golf ball promotion to commemorate the 60th consecutive year as the No. 1 ball at the U.S. Open.
OB Sports Selected To Manage Hunter’s Creek Golf Club In Orlando, Florida
OB Sports Golf Management has been selected to manage Hunter’s Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla.
Club Glove Goes Green With New Moss Green Luggage
West Coast Trends Inc., makers of the Club Glove, adds Moss Green as a new color selection for its line of travel bags and luggage.
The Farms Golf Club Selects VCT’s MemberReach
VCT Corp. announces that The Farms Golf Club of Rancho Sante Fe, Calif., has implemented MemberReach to improve relationships with club members and manage new membership sales activity.
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that the respective winners on the PGA and Nationwide tours, along with the second-place finisher at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship use its putting aid.
USGA awards $2.65 million TO junior golfers AND People with Disabilities
The U.S. Golf Association awards 143 grants totaling $2,650,935 to support golf programs across the nation for economically-disadvantaged juniors and individuals with disabilities. The grant funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, equipment, transportation and the construction of accessible golf facilities.
OB Sports Selected To Manage Hunter’s Creek Golf Club In Orlando, Florida
Angel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev., will host the American Junior Golf Association’s Las Vegas Junior, June 16-19.
Shawnee Inn’s (Pocono Mountains) Assistant Professional Qualifies for U.S. Open
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort reports that assistant golf professional Brian Bergstol recently qualified for this week’s U.S. Open.
Mike Weir ready for the U.S. Open Grind
Mike Weir will debut his 2008 Sundog Weir Golf Signature Series at this week’s U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. Weir will wear his new Grinder sunglasses for the first time.
