SMT Golf reports on the success of its Interchangeable head/shaft packages as well as the overall sales of the FAZ-Fit connector system.
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Local Community Pulls Together with Innovative Fundraisers To Purchase SoloRider Golf Car for Seniors, Disabled Players
Dimmitt Country Club in Dimmitt, Texas, purchases a SoloRider golf car for seniors and disabled players.
“BOOs” Greet Trion:Z at Harbour Town
Trion:Z reports that the winner of the Verizon Heritage wore its camouflage ionic/magnetic bracelet.
Clarification
In the Wednesday, April 16, edition of The Wire, a release regarding the SKLZ Power Sleeve did not properly identify the training aid’s inventor, Jim Flood.
E-Z-GO's All-New RXV Selected By Oak Quarry Golf Club As Fleet Golf Car
E-Z-Go announces that its RXV fleet golf car is now featured at Oak Quarry Golf Club in Riverside, Calif.
Golf Channel To Feature Golf Pride Grips On What's In The Bag? Spotlight on Monday April 21, 2008
Eaton Corp. announces that Golf Channel will feature its Golf Pride grips on its "What’s In The Bag?" spotlight tonight, Monday.
'Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf's Great Destination Secret' Announce Ongoing Enhancements, Additions
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau announces that many of its golf and resort properties in the four-county destination of Northeastern Pennsylvania are currently undergoing renovations and
enhancements, in addition to new entertainment options being introduced.
"BOOs" Greet Trion:Z at Harbour Town
Trion:Z reports that the winner of the Verizon Heritage wore its camouflage ionic/magnetic bracelet.
TournEvents.com Adds Free Auction Software to All Golf Event Management Web Sites
TournEvents.com announces the addition of free auction capabilities to all golf event management Web sites.
Oaks Country Club in Tulsa, OK selects TTA and Jonas Software
Oaks Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., selects Technology Training Associates to provide and install the fully-integrated Jonas Software system to manage all aspects of the club operations.
Innisbrook!
Doug Schmidt and Jay Overton of Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., are this week’s guests on the nationally-syndicated "Where to Play Golf" radio show.
FootJoy Launches All New Golf Shoe Category
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.
ALLGOLFTV featuring Business Golf with Hilary Bruggen Fordwich
AllGolfTV adds Business Golf featuring Hilary Bruggen Fordwich.
Golf’s Leadership Converges On Capitol Hill For First National Golf Day
Led by David Fay, chairman of the World Golf Foundation and executive director of the USGA, leaders of the golf industry addressed the National Press Club to commemorate the first National Golf Day.
Golf Town Celebrates Third Season of Canada’s No. 1 Amateur Tour
Golf Town announces the 2008 Golf Town Amateur Tour, April 29-Sept. 30.
ALLGOLFTV and GREENFEES launching contest for Geeky Golf Girls
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.
Crescent Systems
Marlborough Country Club in Marlborough, Mass., chooses to install Crescent Systems as its club management software provider.
‘Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret’ Announce Ongoing Enhancements, Additions
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Pennsylvania announces undergoing renovations and enhancements for its four-county destinations.
BRIEFLY
» Etcetera
Ten semifinalists, including reigning NCAA Division I champion Jamie Lovemark of Southern California, have been named for The Ben Hogan Award. In addition to Lovemark, teammate Rory Hie, Jonas Blixt (Florida State), Kevin Chappell (UCLA), Jonas Enander Hedin (Charlotte), Rickie Fowler (Oklahoma State), Chesson Hadley (Georgia Tech), Webb Simpson, Joel Sjoholm (Georgia State) and Michael Thompson (Alabama) have been named. The Hogan Award finalists will be announced on May 7 and the presentation is set for May 18. … Pulte Homes will hold a ribbon cutting for a new golf club and 18-hole championship course in Ocala, Fla., today, Friday. … Tom Watson continues to lead the Power Performance Rankings for the Champions Tour. … Standard Golf announces its new Custom Golf Flagstick program, which givesgolf courses new options for using flagsticks as a communication and marketing medium. … CBS Sports will air live third- and final-round coverage of the LPGA’s Ginn Open on Saturday-Sunday, April 19-20. Coverage will air 1:30-3 p.m. ET on Saturday, and 1-3 p.m. ET on Sunday. Both days, CBS Sports will follow up with live coverage of the PGA Tour’s Verizon Heritage, 3-6 p.m. ET. … Bobby Jones reports that a portion of the sale of its popular women’s half-zip pullover will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The new pink pullover debuts at retail in June for $145. Bobby Jones will donate 20 percent of the retail price of pullovers sold. Also, $12.50 at wholesale will be donated to BCRF for a total minimum donation of $10,000 for the year.
» Tournaments
Officials for The ACE Group Classic confirm the 2009 tournaments dates as Feb. 16-22. The Champions Tour will return to Quail West Golf and Country Club in Naples, Fla., for the 22nd year.
Golf's Leadership Converges On Capitol Hill For First National Golf Day
Led by David Fay, chairman of the World Golf Foundation and executive director of the USGA, leaders of the golf industry addressed the National Press Club to commemorate the first National Golf Day.
