The International Network of Golf announces the “Best Award” winners from its 19th Spring Conference in French Lick, Ind. The Putting Game and Fairways + Greens were voted the top product and publication, respectively, by conference attendees.
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The Long Drivers of America announces that, for the third consecutive year, the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship will feature a long drive contest for military golfers and dependents. … GolfBallTest.org can now be found on Twitter at twitter.com/golfballtest. … Comfort Suites hotels offers the “Golf Getaway Sweepstakes,” which gives away trips to exclusive golf destinations, including an all expense paid trip for four to this year’s Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove, Ill.
» Television
The PGA of America announces a broadcasting agreement with the Tokyo Broadcasting System, Jupiter Golf Network and Dentsu for telecast through 2011 of the PGA Championship and Senior PGA Championship.
» Tournaments
The 92nd Western Junior will be held June 15-19 at The University of Texas Golf Club in Austin, Texas. It will be the championship’s first-ever visit to Texas. For information, call 847.724.4600, ext. 221. … Yes! Weekly becomes the title sponsor of the Wyndham Championship‘s new Party Deck at the Sedgefield Country Club’s 17th green. The 70th Wyndham Championship is set for Aug, 17-23 in Greensboro, N.C. Daily passes to the Yes! Weekly Party Deck are available for $150, and a weekly pass is $500. Both can be purchased at www.wyndhamchampionship.com. … Duke University senior Jennie Lee, a three-time All-America, turns professional and will make her debut at the Duramed Futures Tour’s Ladies Titan Tire Challenge in Marion, Iowa, June 5-7. … Ash City Worldwide is the new presenting sponsor of the Ontario PGA Elite Apprentice Championship on Sept. 16.
» Clarification
The Sunday River Golf Club in Newry, Maine, opens for the season on Friday, June 5, and not as provided in the June 1 edition of The Wire.
European Solheim Cup to have Abacus look
Swedish clothing brand Abacus is commissioned to dress Europe’s 2009 Solheim Cup team.
Abacus makes its Pitch
Abacus introduces it Pitch rain jacket in the U.S. marketplace.
Pukka heads to campus
Pukka Headwear becomes the official headwear supplier for the PGM programs at Ferris State and New Mexico State universities.
LoudMouth sure to be heard
LoudMouth Golf Radio’s “Loudest, Funnest Golf Tournament Ever” will be held Thursday, June 4, at the Reunion Golf Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Antigua makes major statement
The Antigua Group Inc., celebrating its 30th year in business, announces that the 2009 PGA Championship will mark the company’s 15th consecutive championship as a provider of men’s and women’s apparel for the retail pro shops and corporate apparel needs of the PGA of America.
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Seaforth Rain Gear reports that, according to Darrel Survey, 90 percent of The Players Championship field played it Rain Hood. … European apparel brand Glenmuir renews its sponsorship of Scotland’s junior golf program, ClubGolf. Some 35 staff and volunteers at ClubGolf will sport a variety of branded Glenmuir clothing at events throughout the year. … Druh Belts and Buckles is producing a limited edition of 100 purple leather belts with a silver buckle that will come individually numbered from 1 to 100.
The R&A Announces Venues For 2012 Championships And International Matches
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces the host venues for 2012’s championships and international matches, including the British Amateur Championship to be contested at Royal Troon and Glasgow’s Gailes Links.
GPSI Executive: U.S. Satellite System 'Too Important' to Fail; Golf Industry Should Not Experience Interrupted Service
GPS Industries executive vice president and chief technical officer Alex Doaga comments on the Government Accountability Office‘s report on the viability of the U.S. global positioning system and how it relates to GPS as a course management tool.
EWGA CEO to Address Michigan Female Business Leaders at Inforum's POWER Golf
Pam Swensen, CEO of the EWGA, will be one of the keynote speakers for POWER Golf, organized by Inforum, Michigan’s largest business organization for women, on June 8 in Orchard Lake, Mich.
Award-Winning Courses at Bay Creek Resort & Club Offer Reduced Greens Fees to Members of Military
Bay Creek Resort and Club in Cape Charles, Va., introduces a Champions Card military appreciation program with reduced greens fees for members of all branches of the Armed Services.
KBS Tour Steel shafts featured in Adams Golf's new Idea Pro Black Muscle-Back Irons
Femco Steel Technology reports that it’s KBS Tour Steel shafts are featured in Adams Golf’s new Idea Pro Black muscle-back irons.
Club Glove Introduces Train Reaction™ 'Weightless' Luggage System
Club Glove introduces Train Reaction, a uniquely connected, three-piece luggage system that reduces the amount of effort needed to pull or push gear by creating a perfect center of gravity that makes bags feel weightless.
Dixon Golf's High-Performance Eco-Friendly Earth Ball Used To Win The International Pairs Qualifier at ING Spring Conference
Dixon Golf reports that Cody Law played its Earth golf ball en route to qualifying for the International Pairs World Final, Oct. 10-13 in Scotland.
FlightScope® in Use at Congressional Country Club
FlightScope, a portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor, reports that it is in use at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
Gull Lake View and Kendall/Sullivan Academy Forge New Instructional Partnership
Golf professional Mike Sullivan launches the new Kendall/Sullivan Golf Academy at Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort in Augusta, Mich.
Anderson Creek readies itself for Fayetteville-area influx
Anderson Creek Golf Club in Spring Lake, N.C., reports on the development plans for its Inn complex, which features a quartet of buildings, the first of which was finished in March and will include a total of 48 units.
GolfBallSelector.com Leaderboard – Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
GolfBallSelector.com reports that Steve Stricker played the Titleist Pro V1 ball en route to winning the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
The Test Scores Are In: Titleist Is Once Again The #1 Ball At The NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Golf Championships.
Titleist reports that it was the No. 1 played golf ball brand at both the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships – 124 of 156 players at the men’s; 118 of 126 players at the women’s.
