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July 2, 2009

» Etcetera

Sports Illustrated releases a list of the 50 top-earning American athletes in salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. At Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, for the second straight year are Tiger Woods ($99.7 million) and Phil Mickelson ($52.9 million). Jim Furyk is No. 41 at $16.2 million. On the International top-20 list is Vijay Singh (10th, $28.6 million) and Sergio Garcia (13th, $24.9 million).

» Television

CBS Sports will broadcast third- and final-round coverage of the AT&T National Saturday, July 4 (3-6 p.m. ET) and Sunday, July 5 (3-6:30 p.m. ET).

» Tournaments

Elizabethtown College, in partnership with the Hershey Golf Collection in Hershey, Pa., will host the 2010 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championships, May 11-14. The first two rounds will be played on the East Course at Hershey Country Club and at Hershey Links, which will host the final 36 holes.

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Kaua'i Golf Courses and Resorts Offer Summer Values and Options

July 2, 2009

Kaua’i, Hawaii golf courses and resorts are offering a variety of summer travel values and options.

The R&A Announce Prize Money For The Open Championship 2009

July 2, 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.

July 2, 2009

Champ expands its tour exposure with the hiring of Duane Bock to cover the Nationwide Tour.

McLean to Work with Kerr and Thompson at Women's U.S. Open

July 2, 2009

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.

GolfBallSelector.com Leaderboard – Travelers Championship

July 1, 2009

GolfBallSelector.com reports that Kenny Perry played the Titleist Pro V1x ball en route to winning the Travelers Championship.

KBS Tour steel shafts on a roll at The Traveler’s Championship

July 1, 2009

Femco Steel Technology reports that the winner and three other top-20 finishers at the Travelers Championship played KBS Tour shafts in their irons.

Sneak-Peek! – Inside Wilson Golf’s R&D Center

July 1, 2009

MyGolfSpy.com provides an insider look at Wilson Golf’s research and development center.

GolfBallSelector.com Announces Charitable Fundraising and Golf Tournament Opportunities

July 1, 2009

GolfBallSelector.com announces the development of programs to support fundraising efforts for charities, community organizations, golf and sports programs, and other causes.

Heavy Putter Used by Two Top-Five Finishers at European Tour’s BMW International Open

July 1, 2009

Boccieri Golf confirms that its Heavy Putter was used by Rafa Echenique and Felipe Aguilar, who placed second and fourth, respectively, at the European Tour’s BMW International Open.

The Putting Arc

July 1, 2009

The Putting Arc reports that this week’s five respective winners on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, European and LPGA tours now use or have used a Putting Arc – a first for the company since it was introduced in 2002.

CourseTrends announces the Sugar Ridge Golf Course of Lawrenceburg, IN as its most recent client…

July 1, 2009

CourseTrends announces Sugar Ridge Golf Course in Lawrenceburg, Ind., as its newest client, and will provide marketing solutions to the course.

ActiveGolf Supplies Management Software and Tee-Time Marketing Solutions to River Golf & Country Club

July 1, 2009

ActiveGolf adds River Golf and Country Club in Louisburg, N.C., as its newest client, and will provide the club with golf management software and online tee time marketing.

Nickent Golf

July 1, 2009

Nickent Golf‘s 4DX Evolver driver was played by the Nationwide Tour Players Cup champion.

Dixon Golf’s Sean “The Beast” Fister To Appear at Legends Golf Classic August 2nd & 3rd

July 1, 2009

Dixon Golf staff player Sean “The Beast” Fister will play in the 2009 Legends Golf Classic, Aug. 2-3 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. The event benefits Pacific University’s athletic program.

Cleveland® Golf/Srixon® Partners With One Club World Championship

July 1, 2009

Cleveland Golf/Srixon partners with the One Club Golf World Championship Series, scheduled for Feb. 24-25 in Las Vegas, Nev. Winners of each qualifier will receive a new Niblick hybrid iron from Cleveland Golf/Srixon.

Ahwatukee Country Club To Host Fireworks Show And Festival On Friday July 3rd, 2009!

July 1, 2009

Ahwatukee Country Club in Phoenix, Ariz., will host Independence Day celebrations at the Red, White and Boom Festival on Friday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m. local time.

Kyle Stanley, Nation’s Top Amateur And College Golfer Turns Pro

July 1, 2009

SFX World signs Kyle Stanley, who made his professional debut at the Travelers Championship to a multi-year representation agreement and will exclusively manage all aspects of his business affairs.

EIDOLON President Terry Koehler Commends PGA Tour

July 1, 2009

Eidolon Golf president Terry Koehler praises the PGA Tour for its decision to implement the Condition of Competition regarding the new Rule governing grooves on wedges and other clubs beginning Jan. 1, 2010.

Bushnell® Introduces Yardage Pro XG And XGC Units

July 1, 2009

Bushnell Outdoor Products expands its GPS handheld offerings by introducing the Yardage Pro XG and Yardage Pro XGC. These new handhelds boast increased storability and provide the distance of the last shot, as well as to any point on the hole.