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Nike Golf unveils new premium hybrids in the Victory Red line

tim — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"We have accomplished what we wanted to with these hybrids," said Tom Stites, Director of Club Creation for Nike Golf. "We wanted to achieve a higher launch angle with significantly less spin." read more

64th Western Intercollegiate Golf Tournament is set for April

Emmy Moore Minister — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"The Western Intercollegiate is one of the longest running tournaments in college golf and it's played on one of the top courses in the United States," said San Jose State Coach John Kennaday. read more

Srixon launches new Z-Star and Z-Star X Tour Yellow golf balls

tim — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"The new Z-Star and Z-Star X Tour Yellow golf balls are currently being tested by numerous PGA and Nationwide Tour players, who are presently playing the Srixon Z-Star series of balls," said Chris Beck, Brand Manager for Srixon. read more

West Michigan Golf Show entices attendees with nine fun things

terry50moore — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The 2009 PGA of America's Teacher of the Year Mike Bender tops the list of headliners and will be giving seminars all weekend. Bender is past Masters champion Zach Johnson's teacher. read more

The Grand Del Mar in San Diego offers fitness classes for golfers

TheGrandDelMar — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Masterminded by fitness and golf experts, The Grand Del Mar's two new golf fitness classes are tailored to help attain peak performance on the course - and equip golfers for powerful play. read more

The Cap Cana Championship begins Charity Auction for Haiti

dmackintosh — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"When we first heard of the devastation in Haiti, we came to the conclusion that The Cap Cana Championship needed to assist our neighbors," Champions Tour Director Efren Garcia-Estrada said. "Our hope is that through the generosity of all the participating companies and organizations, we can maximize the potential donation to this cause." read more

The Old American Golf Club makes debut at North Texas Golf Expo

sharpergolf — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"We were blown away by the interest level and buzz," said Jeff Kindred, General Manager. "As one of the only courses opening in Texas in 2010, golfers from around the state stopped by the booth." read more

Glens Golf Group of Myrtle Beach extends its Free Golf Special

Jamie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"We wanted to extend this offer not only because we have gotten a great response from golfers, but also because it's an exceptional value," said Jason Himmelsbach, director of marketing for the Glens Golf Group. read more

Cypress Magazines and Crittenden Conferences form partnership

GolfInc — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"Both companies have a long history in the golf industry," said Jack Crittenden, owner of Cypress Magazines.. "Until now, we did not have a common vision, and so it was hard to work together." read more

Dawgs Golf reports plans to exhibit at the Golf Industry Show

sally.j.sportsman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"It will be a pleasure to display our Dawgs Golf shoes, for anyone at any golf course setting, at this year's Golf Industry Show," said Steve Mann, founder, president and CEO of Dawgs Golf. read more

Ka'anapali Golf Resort earns recognition in Golf World magazine

Nick Lashinsky — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"Ka'anapali is honored to be named to this privileged list with other famous golf courses by a prominent industry publication," said Ed Kageyama, PGA General Manager of Ka'anapali. read more

Tarheel Junior Tour announces its membership now exceeds 800

rgerard — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Players include boys and girls from 23 states and four countries. The quality of player is exceptionally high. Over 80 of the top 100 ranked boys in North Carolina, and 30 of the top ranked girls are members. read more

Nufarm announces commitment in becoming GCSAA Silver Partner

tim — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

NuFarm has pledged its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and its members by committing to participate in the association's Partner Recognition Program. Nufarm will invest resources at the program's "Silver" level. read more

Arnie Cunningham new Director of PGA Tour Promotions at Sunice

tim — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"Naming Arnie Cunningham to his new position is a move that will prove invaluable for Sunice," said Mark Fletcher, President of Sunice. "Arnie has worked a quarter-century on the PGA Tour." read more

Blossoming Olde Mill, Southwestern Virginia, unveils residence design

Jen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"Like everything in our master-planned community at Olde Mill, Laurel Mountain Manors highlight the spectacular scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains," said Mark Wuerthele, Broker-In-Charge. read more