Peter "The Trick Shot Master" Johncke will perform at Golfweek‘s Golfest in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 4-5.
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Etonic Introduces G>Sok-GT
Etonic introduces its G>Sok-GT that features a traditional last, enhanced outsole and Gore-Tex.
Oklahoma's Jimmie Austin Golf Course To Host 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links
Jimmie Austin Golf Course, at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, has been selected by the U.S. Golf Association as the site of the 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. The dates of the championship will be July 13-18.
George "Buddy" Marucci Named 2007 USA Walker Cup Captain
George "Buddy" Marucci, a 53-year-old career amateur who was runner-up to Tiger Woods in the 1995 U.S. Amateur, has been chosen to be captain of the 2007 U.S. Walker Cup squad.
Total Golf Adventures Becomes Partner With President's Challenge On Physical Fitness
Total Golf Adventures announces that it has become a corporate partner of the President’s Challenge, a program of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II on-site at Running Horse G & CC – Construction of 18-hole championship course on schedule
Running Horse Golf and Country Club in Fresno, Calif., reports that designers Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II were on-site and that construction of its 18-hole course is on schedule.
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute Completes Inaugural True Temper "Gold Certified" School Of Industry Experts
Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute completes its inaugural True Temper gold certified school at its classroom at Orange County National Golf Center in Orlando, Fla.
2005 Best Management Practice Awards Announced
Golf Convergence announces publication of the 2005 edition of "Best Management Practices for the Golf Industry."
Ahead Launches New Acare Performance System Headwear
Ahead introduces the newest additions to its headwear line — the Extreme Fit E16X and Coolmax caps C17CMX and C18CM3. The new headwear is designed to move moisture away from the head, keeping the head dry and cool during hot weather.
FootJoy Unveils 2006 Signboy TV Campaign
FootJoy announces the launch of its latest television campaign featuring the FootJoy-fanatic character, SignBoy. Accompanying SignBoy in this year’s campaign are PGA Tour players Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Davis Love III, Adam Scott, Chris DiMarco, David Toms, Luke Donald and Tim Herron. The ’06 campaign finds SignBoy in the following scenarios: having the best day of this life during his birthday party, experiencing new job opportunities, gaining access to the player’s locker room, and even providing shuttle service after a rain delay.
Driver Honorary Captain For 2006 Georgia Cup Match
U.S. Golf Association president Walter Driver accepts an invitation to serve as honorary captain for the 2006 Georgia Cup Match at The Golf Club of Georgia on March 29.
Lake Windcrest Golf Club in Magnolia, TX, signs on to use the Cybergolf E-commerce tools package
Lake Windcrest Golf Club in Magnolia, Texas, chooses to use the Cybergolf e-commerce tools package.
AccuFLEX Golf Becomes Corporate Advertiser Of The Professional Clubmakers’ Society PCS
AccuFlex Golf becomes a corporate advertiser of the Professional Clubmakers’ Society for 2006.
Power Max Fitness Draws A Crowd At The PGA Merchandise Show
The Power Max Fitness reports on its appearance at the PGA Merchandise Show, which included exhibiting the Swing Machine X-factor Professional.
Zelocity Sponsors Junior Golf Event At Duke University Golf Club
Zelocity Golf will sponsor the Zelocity Piedmont Cup, the sixth event in the year-long Plantations Junior Golf Tour, at the Duke University Golf Club in Durham, N.C.
Infomercial Success Fuels Q-Link Fever at 2006 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando
Q-Link reports that a record number of retailers have ordered its product and attributes the success to demand generated by the company’s $4 million marketing campaign, including an infomerical featuring a number of top PGA Tour players.
Rounds Finish Year Flat
The National Golf Foundation reports that same-store rounds played in the U.S. were down 8.1 percent in December 2005 vs. December 2004. As a result, rounds finished the year at -0.1 percent, or flat as compared to 2004.
Accu-Length Enjoys Booming Success at 2006 PGA Merchandise Show As New Products Lead The Way
Accu-Length reports on its success at the PGA Merchandise Show, where the company intoduced its new junior golf glove and a new line of clubs.
BunkerShot.com Launches Ohio Edition
BunkerShot.com launches an Ohio edition and names Stuart Hensel as the new editor.
La Costa’s Famed Tournament Course Open to Public This Spring
The La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., announces that on selected Tuesdays from March through June it will offer a "Play Like The Pros" package scheduling play on the 18-hole composite layout used in the annual WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
