ProQuip reports that Leta Lindley and Jeff Klauk both had its weatherwear in their bags during respective wins on the LPGA and Nationwide tours.
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The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame announces that Larry Hinson of Douglas, Ga.; Johnny Paulk of Jekyll Island, Ga.; Darwin White of Key Biscayne, Fla., and the late Perry Adair of Atlanta, Ga., have been selected for induction into its Hall of Fame. … Hireko Golf reports that Andy Bean won the Champions Tour’s Regions Charity Classic using its Ghost Image tour prototype X-flex shaft. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., receives the “Pinnacle Award” from Successful Meetings magazine. Given only to those hotels and resorts that represent the highest standards of excellence, the award is determined by votes from corporate and association meeting planners. … Former University of Alabama golfer Steve Lowery is inducted into the state’s Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Lowery lettered at Alabama for four seasons, from 1980-83, earning All-America in 1982 and 1983.
» Tournaments
The UBS Hong Kong Open reports that UBS has extended its title sponsorship through 2009. … Entries close June 4 for the Georgia Top 60 Women’s Classic, June 25-26 at Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega, Ga. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, June 4, at 5 p.m.
Softspikes® & PrideSports Command First Round At The Memorial
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that the first-round leader of the Memorial Tournament wore its Black Widow cleat. Also, more than 60 percent of the overall plastic cleat users chose PrideSports products.
Fujikura Dominates Driver Shaft Brand Count At PGA & LPGA
Fujikura reports that its led the driver shaft brand count at the Memorial Tournament and Ginn Tribute.
Puma® And Maxim Hit The Links And Raise The Stakes At National Summer Golf Event Series
Puma and Maxim Magazine launch The Puma Open, a non-traditional golf event where teams of four compete in a nine-hole scramble, meant to test not only golf know-how, but also wit and skill.
Hills/Forrest to christen new 18 at Vasatorp, one of Sweden's oldest tournament sites
Vasatorp Golfklubb in Helsingborg, Sweden, will open its newest tournament course on June 6. The course is the latest design from Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates.
ACCRA AXIV wins at the BMW PGA Championship
Accra reports that the winner of the BMW PGA Championship played its Accra AXIV shaft in his Ping driver.
Alpha Golf Introduces the V5 LX Driver
Alpha Golf introduces its new V5 LX driver.
Miami eBay Seller Arrested For Importing And Distributing Counterfeit Golf Clubs
A raid conducted in Miami, Fla., on May 27 by Miami Dade Police Department resulted in one arrest and the confiscation of counterfeit golf clubs bearing the marks of such brand names as Titleist, Scotty Cameron, Cleveland Golf and TaylorMade.
Adams Golf Sets New Hybrid Count Record at Senior PGA Championship
Adams Golf reports that with 102 Idea hybrids in play at the Senior PGA Championship, it established a new single event record. The previous record for one company’s hybrids in play at one event was 87, also owned by Adams Golf.
19th Hole Wines!
“Where to Play Golf” features interviews with LPGA rookie Liz Janangelo and International Players Tour director Glen Flanigan this week.
Saratoga Lake Golf Club Chooses Legendary Marketing’s Golf Marketing Commander
Golf Marketing Commander announces Saratoga Lake Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., as its newest client.
UNLV Hoops Coach Lon Kruger Tees Off For Charity; Go High Roller to Las Vegas Golf Courses
GolfLasVegasNow.com features articles on UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger teeing off for charity and how Bell Trans Limos will get golfer around to Vegas golf courses in style.
Memorial Day Weekend Equals Success for CHAMP
Champ Spikes reports that the respective winners on the LPGA, PGA and European tours wore its spikes this week.
Nick Price Apparel Wins First Professional Golf Tournament
Nick Price Apparel reports that Jeff Klauk wore its line of clothing en route to winning the Nationwide Tour’s Prince George’s Open.
Nicklaus Performance Solutions teams up with SST PURE
Strategic Shafts Technologies adds Jack Nicklaus Performance Solutions to its network of SST Pure licensees.
Plaza Construction Corp. donates $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf
Steven Fisher, chairman and CEO of Plaza Construction Corp., joins The Environmental Institute for Golf’s Advisory Council.
BRIEFLY
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Bobby Jones introduces its signature men’s cologne. Bobby Jones men’s cologne is available at Bobby Jones freestanding boutiques, country clubs, luxury golf resorts and www.bobbyjonesshop.com. … The Golf Courses at Incline Village in Incline Village, Nev., reports that Mountain Course head professional Angie Rodriguez recently became certified through the PGA Certified Professional Program in Golf Operations. … The Water’s Edge Golf Course in Penhook, Va., reopened on Thursday following a $5 million renovation by golf architect Richard Mandell and Aspen Corp. … Donald D. Johnson, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association, has been elected to the Wisconsin State Golf Association Hall of Fame. Johnson, 73, served as WSGA president in 1988 and was a WSGA director from 1979-1988. … The First Tee of Greater Charleston announces that it will launch the area’s inaugural First Tee program Tuesday, June 17. LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam and Ginn Resorts are redesigning Patriot Points Links, a 18-hole public course in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and will provide the temporary facility for The First Tee of Greater Charleston program.
» Tournaments
The Northern California Superintendent-Professional Tournament is slated for Monday, June 16, at TPC San Francisco Bay at Stonebrae in Hayward, Calif. … Ricoh Company Ltd. will continue its title sponsorship of the Ricoh Women’s British Open, July 31-Aug. 3 at Sunningdale Golf Club in England.
Saratoga Lake Golf Club Chooses Legendary Marketing's Golf Marketing Commander
Golf Marketing Commander announces Saratoga Lake Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., as its newest client.
New Adams Golf Drivers All The Rage
The Long Drivers of America reports that the Adams Insight XTD LDA Prototype drivers (models 9015D and 9016D) are available in lots from 5.5 to 10.5 degrees exclusively through LDA’s retail and e-commerce arm, Sellinger’s Power Golf.
