Tee Time Magazine begins its 13th year with its March edition, which includes a feature on springtime golfing on the South Pole. … Officials from the Golf Channel and its parent company, Comcast, will ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell live from New York City on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET. The ceremony marks a milestone for the cable network, which embarks on a new 15-year television agreement as the exclusive cable home of the PGA Tour. Golf Channel reporter David Marr III and Comcast co-CFO Larry Smith will join NASDAQ executives in ringing the bell. … Golf Smarter podcast features an interview with course architect Brian Silva. … Golf Illustrated names Tyler Henning as the magazine’s equipment editor. Henning served as assistant editor in 2003-04 and managing editor in 2005-06. … Golf Digest features its fourth annual Hot List in its February issue. The "Editors’ Choice" selections for the 2007 list are: drivers, Callaway Fusion FT-5; fairway woods, Callaway Big Bertha; hybrids, Adams Idea Pro; game-improvement irons, Callaway X-20; super game-improvement irons, King Cobra S9; player’s irons, TaylorMade r7 TP; wedges, Titleist Vokey Spin Milled; mallet putters, Odyssey White Hot XG 2-Ball SRT; blade putters, PING G5i; tour performance balls, Titleist Pro V1/Pro V1X; and value performance balls, Callaway HX Hot. … The Golf Club at North Hampton in Fernandina Beach, Fla., reports being ranked No. 7 in Golfweek‘s "Best Courses You Can Play" special supplement.
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Chow featured in NCGA publication
Iconic Sport founder and design Leslie Chow the subject of a profile in the 2007 Bluebook edition of the NCGA magazine.
Kashwere is new player to golf apparel
Lifestyle brand Kashwére will enter the golf apparel industry and introduce its new golf collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.
Orender joins Imperial board
Imperial Headwear announces that M.G. Orender, past president of the PGA of America, has been unanimously elected to its board of directors.
Clarke to wear Stuburt
Stuburt signs Darren Clarke to a three-year shoe endorsement agreement.
Lija gets Kim endorsement
Lija signs LPGA player Christina Kim, 22, to an endorsement agreement. Kim will wear the company’s clothing and display the LIJA logo during all on-course activities.
Bentley Kinetics Introduces Golf's First Ever Kinetic Swing Certification Program
Bentley Kinetics Inc., which deals in wireless motion analysis and is the developer of the K-Vest, introduces its first-ever Kinetic Swing Certification Program.
BMW 6 Series For New Course Record At Commercialbank Qatar Masters
Commercialbank Qatar Masters officials announce that BMW has been named the official car for the $2.2 million event, set for Jan. 25-28.
ForeFront Acquires Devant Sport Towels
ForeFront Holdings Inc. acquires Devant Ltd., a supplier of custom sport towels for the golf market. The acquisition occurred on Dec. 20 for a purchase price of $4.6 million.
Darren Clarke Signs With Stuburt
Stuburt signs Darren Clarke to a three-year shoe endorsement agreement.
Wolstenholme Awarded MBE In New Year Honours List
English amateur Gary Wolstenholme is awarded the MBE for services to sport.
Win Golforlando’s "Mancation Vacation"
Golf Orlando, a golf marketing co-op comprised of the courses in central Florida, introduces a new contest called the "Mancation Vacation."
PGA of America Veteran and Past President M.G. Orender Joins Imperial Headwear’s Board of Directors
Imperial Headwear announces that M.G. Orender, past president of the PGA of America, has been unanimously elected to its board of directors.
An All Golf practice center in Northbrook, IL. picks Cybergolf to build and host their Web site and email marketing system
All Golf practice center in Northbrook, Ill., selects Cybergolf to build and host its Web site and e-mail marketing system.
Crescent Systems
Crescent Systems completes installation of its software at Erik’s Restaurant in Highwood, Ill.
Golf Pride Remains Number One Grip Choice at Top Five Major Professional Golf Tours Worldwide
Eaton Corp. reports that, according to 2006 Darrell Survey results, 86 percent of all pros who played on the PGA, Champions, Nationwide, LPGA and European tours, used Golf Pride grips.
Jencess Software & Technologies announces strategic marketing initiative with VGM Club
Jencess Software & Technologies announces a strategic marketing initiative with VGM Club.
Kashwére’s New Golf Apparel & Accessories Are A Hole-In-One
Lifestyle brand Kashwére announces plans to enter the golf industry and will introduce its new golf collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.
Daito Golf’s GreenBerry Is Gaining Support From The Industry’s Finest
Daito Golf reports on its GreenBerry Putting Trainer, and the recommendation of PGA teacher Gerald A. Walford.
The Ultimate Teenage Golf Camp Odyssey: Two Weeks Touring Southern California’s Top Courses
The Southern California PGA and Total Golf Adventures join to create the SoCal Swing, a two-week overnight camp experience for golfers between the ages of 11 and 17. There will be two 14-day SoCal Swing golf camp sessions in 2007 — July 8-21 and July 22-Aug. 8.
