The Northern California Golf Association Foundation partners with Comcast to help develop the NCGA Foundation’s Youth on Course program, which helps give deserving youth the chance to learn to play golf while learning key values to succeed in life.
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First-time PGA Show Exhibitors Benefit from Renewed Partnership between Golf Yellow Pages and the PGA Merchandise Show in 2008
Golf Yellow Pages, publisher of the annual National Golf Business Directory, renews its marketing partnership with the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show. Through this alliance first-time PGA Merchandise Show exhibitors will be prominently featured in the 15th anniversary edition of Golf Yellow Pages.
KemperSports Names Mike Connaughton Membership Director of Newly Opened Vellano Country Club
KemperSports names Mike Connaughton as membership director of the newly-opened Vellano Country Club, a Greg Norman signature course in Chino Hills, Calif.
PING introduces Tour-W Wedges
Ping releases its new Tour-W wedges that feature shot-making technology for players at every level. The new wedges will became available to the public on Oct. 1.
BRIEFLY
The National Golf Course Advertising Association is formed by 22 independent golf industry business owners from around the nation, and launches its website (www.ngcaa.org). … Crystal Springs Resort in Hardyston, N.J., nears completion of nine additional holes designed by architect Roger Rulewich of the Golf Group Inc.. Recently completed is a distinctive 18-hole natural grass putting course. … For spring 2008, Harry Vardon Golf will present an exclusive new oxford butter pique fabric that is 100 percent 60/2 ply long staple cotton.
GNC adds women's wear for spring
Greg Norman Collection introduces a supplementary in-stock assortment of women’s wear for spring 2008. The group, named Women’s Essentials, consists of knit polos and outerwear that coordinate with the men’s tournament styles, yet tie back to the entire women’s collection seasonal color palette.
Appleby joins the Cutter & Buck team
Cutter & Buck signs PGA Tour player Stuart Appleby to a five-year endorsement agreement. Appleby will wear and endorse Cutter & Buck apparel, as well as work with the Cutter & Buck design team, consulting on product development from a professional tour player perspective.
Harry Vardon offers new fabric in '08
For spring 2008, Harry Vardon Golf will an exclusive new oxford butter pique fabric.
R&A Announces Grants Totalling £1.3 Million
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews announces a series of grants totalling £1.3 million and aimed at developing golf around the world.
Fujikura #1 Driver & Wood Shaft Brand at Japan Women's Open
Fujikura Composites America Inc. reports that it was the No. 1 driver and wood shaft brand at the Japan Women’s Open.
Bonfit America, Inc. Acquires Worldwide Rights To Popular Brush-t
Bonfit America Inc. acquires the worldwide manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights to Brush-t, the bristle brush plastic golf tee.
GolfTraxx
GolfTraxx will exhibit its products at the Northern California Fall Golf Show, Oct. 12-14.
Davis Love III Suffers Severe Ankle Injury
Davis Love III will not play any golf for a minimum of eight weeks after suffering a severe left ankle injury recently.
Greg Norman Collection Adds Women’s Essentials
Greg Norman Collection introduces a supplementary in-stock assortment of women’s wear for spring 2008. The group will be named Women’s Essentials.
Legendary Marketing President, Andrew Wood To Speak At Canadian Society Of Club Managers
Legendary Marketing president Andrew Wood will speak on winning membership strategies to improve club marketing at the Canadian Society of Club Managers in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
TMAX Gear Finds NYCA the Perfect Fit to Brand New Targa Tour Golf Glove
TMAX Gear hires NYCA to provide strategic and creative development for the national launch of a new tour-level TaylorMade golf glove.
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour launches January 2008
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour will launch its inaugural tour in January 2008. The tour has 14 dates secured, beginning with the Panhandle Junior Golf Classic in Milton, Fla., Jan. 5-6.
The New Mizuno MX-950 Hybrid Set Is A Tour de Force In Game Improvement Performance
Mizuno introduces the MX-950 hybrid-designed iron set.
AHEAD 2008 Men’s Authentics Line Features
AHEAD introduces its men’s Authentics 2008 spring collection. The hallmark of AHEAD’s Authentic line is its ability to coordinate easily with the golfer’s basic wardrobe of khaki, navy and black.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Selects ProLink GPS to Aid Player Strategy, Streamline Operations
ProLink Solutions announces that the Championship Course at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M., now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system.
