Troon Golf has been selected to manage Don Golf and Country Club, located near Stanitsa Starocherkasskaya, Russia. The agreement contributes to the company’s growing international portfolio and marks the first facility managed by Troon Golf in Russia.
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Pukka acquires upstart headwear brand
Pukka Headwear, designer and manufacturer of golf headwear, announces its acquisition of upstart headwear brand Seven7under from John Bond. As a part of the acquisition, Pukka adds Bond as vice president of sales.
FootJoy offers new, lighter line
FootJoy introduces its new FJ SuperLites, a new category of men’s golf shoes. They are developed to be the lightest category of shoes in FootJoy’s lineup. The suggested retail is $90 and will be available this month.
Campaign brings together junior golf and apparel industry
AllGolfTV and GreenFees launch a nationwide contest for high school girls to compete for a chance at being involved in a national campaign aimed at junior golf and the golf apparel industry.
Hi-Tec celebrates Earth Day with new shoe
Hi-Tec launches a women’s version of its earth-friendly shoe, the Enviro, as part of its new Fusion Collection.
Trigelle a popular sight at LPGA’s first major
Trigelle collection turns out en masse at the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
Club Car Revving Up Eco-Friendliness
Club Car reports on its efforts to be more environmentally conscious by reducing energy use and costs while decreasing its environmental impact throughout its operation.
Barenbrug attains GCSAA Silver Partner status
Barenbrug USA pledges its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by participating in the association’s Partner Recognition Program at the silver level.
Back To Back. Better Than Ever.
Titleist reports on Boo Weekley and Tom Watson winning on the PGA and Champions tour, respectively, using the Pro V1x (Weekley) and Pro V1 (Watson).
The Putting Arc
The Putting Arc reports that eight of the top 11 finishers at the Verizon Heritage, including champion Boo Weekley are users of the putting aid.
Srixon’s Furyk Finishes Fourth At Verizon Heritage
Srixon staff player Jim Furyk finished fourth at the Verizon Heritage, his third top-10 finish of the season, while fellow Srixon players John Rollins and Robert Allenby tied for 14th.
Graphite Design Stretches Unprecedented Japan Tour Streak in First Event of 2008
Graphite Design reports that, according to Darrell Survey it won graphite wood shaft count on the Japan Tour for the 159th consecutive event.
Mission Hills Golf Academy by Cindy Reid Moves to New State-of-the-Art Facility
Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, announces that the Mission Hills Golf Academy by Cindy Reid has moved into a new state-of-the-art facility and partnered with TaylorMade-adidas.
Boo Earns Back To Back Wins At Verizon Heritage
Cleveland Golf professional Boo Weekley won his second consecutive Verizon Heritage playing a full complement of Cleveland Golf clubs and a Never Compromise putter.
Pukka® Headwear Acquires Upstart Headwear Brand seven7under And Adds Its Founder John Bond As VP Of Sales
Pukka Headwear, designer and manufacturer of golf headwear, announces its acquisition of upstart headwear brand Seven7under from John Bond. As a part of the acquisition, Pukka adds Bond as vice president of sales.
The Inn At Bay Harbor Earns Golf Magazine Silver Medal Status
The Inn at Bay Harbor in Bay Harbor, Mich., earns Golf magazine’s Silver Medal Award for being among the 75 Best Resorts. The list is published in the April issue.
Golf legend Amy Alcott signs agreement with Gaylord
Amy Alcott, a member of the LPGA Hall of Fame and World Golf Hall of Fame, signs a marketing agreement with Gaylord Sports Management.
CHAMP Spikes Wins on PGA and LPGA Tour
Champ Spikes reports that the winner of the Ginn Open, her record-tying four consecutive win, wore its Scorpion Stinger spikes.
Watson Earns 50th Career Win on Champions Tour and PGA TOUR Combined
Adams Golf tour staff player Tom Watson won his 50th combined PGA and Champions tour title on Sunday at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Watson won 39 times, including eight majors, on the PGA Tour.
PrideSports Continues Domination…Another Weekend Sweep On Men’s Professional Golf Tours
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, reports that it swept the cleat counts on PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours. The company’s Pulsar and Black Widow models outdistanced the plastic cleat competition by more than a 3-to-1 ratio on the PGA Tour.
