TheGolfersNation.com airs part 2 of “Classic Conversations” with 1964 U.S. Open winner Ken Venturi on Tuesday, July 7.
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Ontic Golf Announces the Release of its Swytch Blade Adjustable Putter
Ontic Golf launches its newest putter, Swytch Blade, which advances Ontic’s previous adjustable blade designs.
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Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., will host Shaquille O’Neal‘s sixth “Shaq’s Mama Said Knock You Out” charity fundraiser, set for Sept. 18. For ticket and sponsorship information, call 888.358.1082, 813.286.8520 (ext. 251) or visit www.ocqualityoflifefund.com. … Sundridge Park Golf Club in Bromley, Kent, England, selects Swan Golf Designs to renovate its two 18-hole courses. … Mark Marker joins Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Innisbrook, Fla., as its new director of sales. … Scottish golf course photographer Mark Alexander will exhibit a collection of specially taken images of the Ailsa course at Turnberry during the British Open. … The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada‘s “Take A Kid to the Course Week” program offers free golf for junior golfers under the age of 16 at more than 600 participating courses. The program runs July 6-12. For information, visit www.kidsgolffree.ca. … The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Fla., offers its “Summer Value Rates.” Starting at $149 per room, per night, the package includes a complimentary round of golf (greens fees) per person, per night on the resort’s championship golf course. The rates are available through Oct. 31. For information, call 800.237.7600 or visit www.naplesbeachhotel.com. … The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., offers its “Beat The Recession” group package,” which is available to new programs booked and held by June 30, 2010. The package includes up to 10 suite upgrades, 10 complimentary tickets to the adjacent World Golf Hall of Fame and group golf for 16 or more players at net wholesale rate. For information, call 888.740.7020 or visit www.worldgolfrenaissance.com. …
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World No. 4Sergio Garcia, two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen and Sean O’Hair commit to play the Volvo World Match Play Championship later this year. … The Tournament Golf Foundation, organizers of the LPGA’s Safeway Classic will host the Safeway Classic Amateur Open on Thursday, Aug. 13. The winner receives a guaranteed spot into the professional event. For information, call 503.626.2711 or visit www.safewayclassic.com.
VooDoo® leads Aldila's domination of wood, hybrid shaft counts at PGA Professional National Championship
Aldila reports that the winner and 10 other top-20 finishers at the 42nd PGA Professional National Championship played its shafts, and, according to Darrell Survey, had a combined total of 265 wood and hybrid shafts in play, including 100 of its No. 1 shaft, the VooDoo.
Marriott's Grande Pines Golf Club And Faldo Golf Institute To Host 2009 Family Golf Festival
Grande Pines Golf Club and Faldo Golf Institute, both located in Orlando, Fla., will combine to host the Family Golf Festival on Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.-Noon.
Introducing the StickTips® TeachingPro.TM
Screaming Brands launches StickTips, which gives golf instructors, schools and clinics the ability to create customized yardage and golf tip labels for all their students’ clubs.
LIJA by Linda Hipp Active, Tennis Apparel Collections Arrive
Lija announces that its latest sportswear collections are available now in finer country clubs, resorts and sport specialty retailers throughout North America and online.
In observance of July 4, The Wire will not publish on Friday, July 3, and will resume publication on Monday, July 6. The Golf Press Association wishes its readers a enjoyable and safe holiday weekend.
USGA 2010 Groove Rule – EXPLAINED!
MyGolfSpy.com looks into the U.S. Golf Association’s new groove rule for 2010.
Ecco confirms that the winner of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup wore its World Class GTX golf shoes en route to his first victory of the 2009 season.
Kaua’i Golf Courses and Resorts Offer Summer Values and Options
Kaua’i, Hawaii golf courses and resorts are offering a variety of summer travel values and options.
Golf Equipment Counterfeiters Convicted In Shanghai
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland/Srixon Golf, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co. reports that the Shanghai Changning District Court recently convicted two principal violators – Shi-Feng and Shi-Chun-Ping – for selling counterfeit golf products. These convictions were the culmination of an enforcement action conducted after complaints were filed by the Group with the Public Security Bureau.
Oban secures another top 10 finish during the travelers Championship
Oban reports that a seventh-place finisher at the Travelers Championship played its Tour Prototype V430 shaft in his driver and the Devotion shaft in his fairway wood, and ranked ninth in driving distance for the week.
CourseTrends announces the Winterstone Golf Course of Independence, MO as its most recent client…
CourseTrends announces Winterstone Golf Course in Independence, Mo., as its newest client, and will provide the course with marketing solutions.
The R&A Announce Prize Money For The Open Championship 2009
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces that prize money for this year’s British Open will remain the same as 2008.
CHAMP® Spikes Welcomes Duane Bock To Tour Staff.
Champ expands its tour exposure with the hiring of Duane Bock to cover the Nationwide Tour.
Zero Friction and Vicky Hurst having outstanding rookie year
Zero Friction reports on staff player Vicky Hurst‘s rookie season on the LPGA.
Kelly Greens Streamlines Payroll and HR Management with ClubPay
ClubPay announces that Kelly Greens of Fort Myers, Fla., will begin using the company’s payroll and human resources management solutions.
McLean to Work with Kerr and Thompson at Women’s U.S. Open
Noted instructor Jim McLean will attend next week’s U.S. Women’s Open to work with 2007 champion Cristie Kerr and 14-year-old Alexis Thompson.
The Wire incorrectly identified a photo in a June 24 article titled “Trend Report 2009: The collegiate-look sweatshirt.” The sweatshirt was from MV Sport.
