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Saturday, November 27, 2010
SST Pure Aligned In 2010
JUPITER, Fla. - Players who have had their clubs SST PURE aligned won 43 times on the PGA Tour this season and combined to take home more than $159 million. The results demonstrate the level of commitment Tour players maintain to use the best-performing equipment available.
Performed on clubs from any manufacturer, SST PURE shaft alignment technology analyzes the structural irregularities that exist to some degree in every golf shaft and locates the shaft's most stable orientation. By assembling the club with the shaft in its SST PURE® orientation, off-line bending and twisting of the shaft are minimized and impact repeatability on the center of the clubface by the golfer improves by up to 51 percent.
"With as much as they have riding on literally every swing, it's no surprise so many Tour players insist on SST PURE," SST founder Dick Weiss said.
SST PURE shaft alignment is available to the public through a network of the world's finest clubmakers. For more information or to locate a licensee near you, call 877.254.4648 or visit www.sstpure.com.
SST PURE®, SST PUREd®, retro-PURE®, PURE®, PUREd®, PUREing® and Every Golf Shaft Has a Sweet Spot® are registered trademarks of Strategic Shafts Technologies, LC, Jupiter, Florida.
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Chief Operating Officer
Strategic Shaft Technologies, LC
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New Advances In Breathable, Waterproof Materials
November 19, 2010
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Adventure Blog has a neat article covering a slew of new materials that will challenge Gore-Tex in the waterproof-breathable market. While the article is about camping equipment, you can be sure that it’ll find its way to golf.
Posted By The Golf Blogger Related EntriesFor the past 30 years, the waterproof-breathable market could be summed up in two words (or is that one hyphenated one?): Gore-Tex. No more. Gore’s might is about to be tested by no less than three of the outdoor world’s largest brands. The roll-out begins this spring with Columbia’s Omni-Dry then flows through to fall 2011 when Polartec’s NeoShell and Mountain Hardware’s DryQ arrive. And Gore itself isn’t sitting still, with a new product, Active Shell, the promises greater breathability. It’s the biggest wave of new waterproof-breathables from major brands in, well, ever.
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Ping S56 Irons Notch Two Wins
November 17, 2010; Phoenix, Arizona -- Two more wins last weekend on the LPGA and Sunshine Tours gave the new PING® S56™ irons 12 victories worldwide since the players' style model first arrived on Tour in late June, the company announced today.
The wins have come in eight countries, including the United States (4 wins), France (2), Switzerland (1), Scotland (1), Spain (1), South Africa (1), Mexico (1) and Singapore (1).
"We've never seen such instant acceptance and success for a new product on Tour," said PING Chairman & CEO John Solheim. "We're extremely pleased so many players have switched and seen immediate results. Our Tour reps are getting a lot of requests for the S56 irons right now from players all over the world. We're more than happy to accommodate all the requests."
PING pro In-Kyung (I.K.) Kim was the first to win on the LPGA Tour with the S56 irons last week at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. The 22-year-old South Korean fired a final-round 64 for a record-setting 19-under total. The winner of the BMG Classic on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa last weekend also relied on the new irons, putting them in the bag for the first time only hours before the first round.
In a remarkable gesture, Kim donated her $220,000 winner's check to two charities, including $110,000 to the Lorena Ochoa Foundation.
"When I read that I.K. had donated all of her winnings, I was touched by her incredible generosity," said Solheim. "She was inspired to make the donation after meeting some of the children who attend a school set up by Lorena and her foundation. We're proud to be associated with players like I.K. and Lorena who recognize the opportunity they have to give back to the game."
More than 40 Tour players worldwide have switched to the S56 irons since they debuted at Pebble Beach during the U.S. Open. Three PING professionals, including Gregory Havret and Louis Oosthuizen, put the new irons straight in the bag that week. Havret went on to place second, finishing one shot back. A month later, Oosthuizen dominated the British Open, winning by seven shots using the S56 irons. Three of the victories have come on the PGA Tour, where the new irons became the most-used model of any PING iron by the end of the season.
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Dixon Golf Recycles More Than 10,000 Golf Balls At Challenge
Dixon Golf Recycles More Than 10,000 Golf Balls at the Fiesta Bowl Million Dollar Hole in One Challenge TEMPE, AZ - The count is in, and it totals more than 10,000 golf balls. This year Dixon Golf collected more than 10,000 golf balls at the Fiesta Bowl Million Dollar Hole in One Challenge held at the Arizona Biltmore.
"We knew it was time for the Fiesta Bowl to get new golf balls for the challenge. Our goal in partnering with the Fiesta Bowl Million Dollar Hole in One Challenge was to recycle their used golf balls and provide them with new environmentally friendly Dixon Earth balls, "says Dixon Golf CEO William Carey.
Dixon Golf also partnered with the Challenge to create a recycling program to get golfers to recycle their old golf balls. For recycling 12 used golf balls, a player got one free bag of balls when they paid for the first.
The golf balls collected from the Fiesta Bowl Million Dollar Hole in One Challenge will first be used in a floating sign for Waste Management at the Phoenix Open on the water on the 18th hole at the TPC in Scottsdale before being recycled.
About Dixon Golf
Dixon Golf, a Tempe, AZ based company, is the world's only manufacturer of a high performance, eco-friendly family of golf balls. Borne from a desire to limit its impact on the environment, Dixon also offers a golf ball recycling program through its retail locations that gives golfers credit for returning their old golf balls. Even the packaging is made from 100% recycled material. From core to cover, from packaging to production, Dixon Golf is setting a new standard in environmental consciousness. Dixon Earth golf balls are distributed internationally and conform to USGA standards, with a PGA Tour Partner's 92% approval rating. For more information about Dixon Golf, please visit www.dixongolf.com. Dixon Golf - play the future.
Speaking Of Golf Has Holidays On Mind
November 19, 2010 | Category: Media Speaking Of Golf™ AM To Broadcast Special Holiday Gift Ideas Show Asheville, NC - Speaking of Golf™ AM will broadcast a special holiday gift ideas show December 8th. Speaking of Golf AM debuts in their new time slot, 8-10 AM EDT, Monday-Friday, on the Sports Journey Broadcast Network December 1st. Any company or individual who would like to have their product featured on the holiday gift ideas show should contact Speaking of Golf at info@speakingofgolf.com.
About Sports Journey Broadcast Network
Sports Journey provides Nationwide, 24 hour, HD Radio sports talk radio broadcasts hosted by award winning, sports talk radio hosts, and NBA/NFL players. The 24 hour programming can be heard on www.sportsjourney.com. Sports Journey's corporate offices and studios are located in the Washington, DC area.
About Speaking of GolfTM
Speaking of Golf™ is an award-winning golf radio show that will air live 8-10 AM ET Monday - Friday beginning December 1st on www.sportsjourney.com and continue to stream live from additional internet websites: www.asiangolfmonthly.com, www.ll4g.com, www.MulliganPlus.com and www.jointhegolfers.com. Speaking of Golf has been on the air since 2006 in the Asheville area, streaming their show around the world and have come to be recognized as the #1 international golf radio show.
The Golf Radio Show, Speaking of Golf™ doesn't just cover golf, the show covers the lifestyle of the golfer as well. Topics include: golf courses, equipment, resorts, fine dining, travel, spas, fitness, nutrition, course designers, authors, and product developers. Veteran host, producer and creator Tom Horan has hosted television shows, such as "Let's Talk Golf" and radio shows, such as "Speaking of Golf™ with Tom Horan," in Orlando, Florida and "Golf Your Way" for the Phil Ritson Golf Institute at Orange County National (home of the PGA Tour Qualifying School) in Orlando, Florida. In addition to his media experience Tom has also served as the Director of Marketing for the East Central Chapter of the North Florida Section of the PGA, President of the Tour Caddies Association Worldwide and the Men's Golf Commissioner for the Orlando Area Sports Commission. Currently, Tom is secretary of the CGRA (Carolinas Golf Reporters Association). Tom is joined each week by the opinionated Sonja Horan and together they keep you up to date on the world of golf and more.
Anyone interested in more information about Speaking of Golf Radio should contact Tom or Sonja Horan with Speaking of Golf at info@speakingofgolf.com or call (828) 243-7745. www.speakingofgolf.com.
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Fourteen Golf, Jancor Agencies Partner
Fourteen Golf Partners With Canadian Distributor Jancor Agencies, Inc. 
IRVINE, CA - November 17, 2010 - FOURTEEN GOLF, recognized as a worldwide leader in wedge design and a known favorite amongst top touring golf professionals, announced today that the company has entered into an agreement with Jancor Agencies, Inc.
IRVINE, CA - November 17, 2010 - FOURTEEN GOLF, recognized as a worldwide leader in wedge design and a known favorite amongst top touring golf professionals, announced today that the company has entered into an agreement with Jancor Agencies, Inc. The arrangement appoints Jancor Agencies, Inc. to distribute FOURTEEN GOLF equipment throughout Canada. According to FOURTEEN GOLF COO Marcy Kamoda, "This partnership is instrumental to FOURTEEN GOLF and its goal to globalize the brand. We're confident that Jancor Inc. and its extensive network of retailers will help grow the brand within the Canadian marketplace."
Jancor Agencies Inc. has developed an infrastructure across Canada to support its brands, dealers, and reps. The company always strives to provide the best customer service and support of the brands they represent.
Jancor Inc. is a premiere distributor which represents some leading golf brands such as; Sky Caddie - the number one range finder in golf and Trion:Z - the leader in Ionic wristbands and now, FOURTEEN GOLF, manufacturer of the best 14 clubs for every golfer. Jancor Agencies Inc. has a passion for golf. Passion to play -- passion to inspire -- passion to provide.
"FOURTEEN GOLF is getting a lot of attention here in Canada. Their success on the PGA Tour has created brand awareness and should really help us at retail. We know that this is going to be a thriving partnership. We look forward to representing them," said Steve Davies of Jancor Agencies, Inc.
Jancor Agencies Inc. has a passion for golf. We represent golfs leading brands; such as: SkyCaddie - the number one range finder in golf. TrionZ - the leader in Ionic Bracelets and the Hockey Stick Putter Company - making putting fun. is the result of passions. Passions to play. Passions to inspire. Passions to provide.
Jancor Agencies Inc.has the infrastructure across Canada to support its brands, dealers, and reps while always striving to provide the best customer service and support of the... (read more)
FOURTEEN GOLF is a burgeoning golf equipment company that takes great pride in their tour program. Its success is critical to the company's overall growth initiative. The feed back they receive from the touring professionals furnish key information for the research and development team.
FOURTEEN GOLF has cumulated (20) 2010 professional tour victories:
LPGA / Mizuno Classic Championship
PGA /Frys.com Open
Nationwide Tour /Miccosukee Championship
PGA / Mc Gladrey Classic
LPGA /Navistar LPGA Classic
KLPGA /Hi-Mart Championship
Asian Tour / Yeangder Tournament Championship
KLPGA / Met Life Championship
NGA Hooters / Classic at Southern Hills
Nationwide Tour / Mylan Classic
PGA / Barclays Championship
PGA /The Wyndam Championship
LPGA / Cyber Agent Cup
LPGA / Evian Masters
Nationwide Tour / South Georgia Classic
European Tour / Maybank Malaysian
Duramed Futures Tour / Ladies Titan Tire Challenge
Duramed Futures Tour / Teva Championship
Hooters Tour / Bentonville Open at Lost Springs Golf
Hooters Tour / Carolina Series
This weekend's success takes FOURTEEN GOLF and their Top-10 finishes to 83 in total:
(19) PGA TOUR:
CIMB Asia Pacific Classic,
Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open,
Mc Gladrey Classic, BMW Championship (2),
Wyndham Championship
The PGA Championship,
WGC Bridgestone Invitational,
Verizon Heritage, Shell Houston Open, The PLAYERS Championship, HP Byron Nelson (2), The Memorial Tournament, St. Jude Classic,
U.S. Open, AT&T National, RBC Canadian Open (2),
(6) NATIONWIDE TOUR:
Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open, Miccosukee Championship,
BMW Pro-Am, (2) Stadion Athens Classic at UGA, Fort Smith Classic
(59) LPGA TOUR:
Hana Bank Championship (3), Sime Darby LPGA (3),
CVS Challenge, Navistar Classic (3),
P&G NW Arkansas Championship by Wal-Mart (3)
CN Canadian Women's Open (2)
Safeway Classic Presented by Coca-Cola (3)
HSBC Women's Championship (4), Kraft Nabisco (2)
Honda PTT Thailand (2), Kia Classic Presented by J Golf (3)
Mojo Jamaican Invitational, Tres Maria Championship
Bell South Micro LPGA Classic (2), HSBC Brazil Cup (3)
Sybase Match Play Championship (6), LPGA State Farm Classic (3)
Shop Rite LPGA Classic (2), LPGA Championship (2)
Jamie Farr Corning Classic (4), U.S. Women's Open (2)
Evian Masters (2), Women's British Open (2)
For more information on FOURTEEN GOLF call 949-852-8811 or visit the company website at www.fourteengolf.com. For media information, please contact Vanessa Price at 714-544-6515 or at readthegreens@aol.com or Tracy Nackel at 760-420-1602 or at tnackel@cox.net.
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Golf Channel Offers 12 Nights Of Special Instruction
Exclusive All-New Instructional Specials Provide 12 Nights of Tips from Golf Greats, Including Palmer, Nicklaus and Player, Along With Finalists from Golf Channel's Nationwide Instructor Search 12 Nights at the Academy Airs Nov. 29 through Dec.10 at 7 p.m. ET ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2010) - In the spirit of the holiday season, Golf Channel tidings will come in the form of a first-of-their-kind instructional specials - 12 Nights at the Academy - when some of the biggest names to ever play the game will share their secrets of success. For 12 consecutive nights, golf legends, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman and Gary Player will each host their own, all-new instructional show, sharing stories and experiences from their legendary careers and providing viewers with everything they need to know in order to improve their golf game. Several of the game's top instructors, including Hank Haney and Sean Foley, will take part, as will one of the all-time greats in LPGA Tour history, Annika Sorenstam. 12 Nights at the Academy premieres on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ET, with a new episode airing each night through Dec. 10.
In addition to the all-star lineup, 12 Nights at the Academy also will feature episodes hosted by three up-and-coming golf instructors selected from a nationwide search conducted by Golf Channel earlier this year - all hoping to host their own instructional series on the network. The finalists' shows will air Nov. 30, Dec. 5 and Dec. 7.
"12 Nights at the Academy is an opportunity for us to treat our viewers this holiday season to something very special," said Tom Stathakes, Golf Channel senior vice president of programming, production and operations. "Imagine having a half hour lesson with Jack Nicklaus or tips on how to improve your swing from Greg Norman. We're thrilled to bring several of these legendary golfers into the living rooms of golf fans and provide them with inside access to knowledge from some of the game's best."
Viewers will learn everything from how to practice like Tiger Woods to keeping better balance. Each show will be co-hosted be a member of Golf Channel's on-air team. Exclusive video tips from each instructor also will be featured on www.GolfChannel.com/12-Nights.
Golf Channel's Michael Breed, host of the network's Monday night instruction show, The Golf Fix, will give viewers a sneak peek into some of the best moments and tips coming up in the series of shows in a half-hour preview show airing Monday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. ET. Breed also will kick off the episodes on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ET, when he will discuss spin - left-to-right and right-to-left off the tee - as well as backspin and topspin while putting.
Additional episodes of 12 Nights at the Academy include:
Arnold Palmer, regarded as the most-loved and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, opens up his garage - his workshop - at his home at Orlando's Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Palmer shares with viewers the importance of the grip on the golf club and provides tips for low, mid and high handicap players. In addition, he also shares stories and memories from the past six decades. Air date: Dec. 10.
Gary Player, the most successful international golfer of all time and winner of 165 tournaments worldwide, reveals his secrets in how to play bunker shots. Air date: Dec. 8
Jack Nicklaus, one of the world's most iconic golfers who changed the face of the sport, teaches how to keep mental toughness and a good round going. Air date: Dec. 9
Greg Norman, nicknamed the "Great White Shark" for his aggressive golf style, shows viewers his teaching philosophy when it comes to ball striking and the short game. Norman also discusses the importance of physical fitness. Air date: Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. ET
Annika Sorenstam - TBD. Air date: Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. ET
Hank Haney, one of the world's best golf instructors and Tiger Woods' former swing coach, gives his cure for slices and hooks, and shares the best tip he ever received. His former pupil, Charles Barkley, also will call-in to the show. Air date: Dec. 4
Sean Foley, Woods' current swing coach, will discuss swing drills he takes Woods through. Foley also discusses the swing philosophy he instills in all of his students - swinging around the spine. Air date: Dec. 3
Short game specialist, Dave Stockton will be joined by his sons - Dave Jr. and Ron - to provide tips on putting. Air date: Dec. 6
Rocco Mediate and swing coach Jimmy Ballard will discuss with viewers how Mediate changed his golf swing and resurrected his game after nearly retiring due to lingering back injuries. Air date: Dec. 2
Golf Channel analysts Brandel Chamblee and Frank Nobilo will show viewers how the moment of impact is the most important aspect of the swing. Air date: Dec. 1
12 Nights at the Academy Schedule (All Times Eastern)
Nov. 22 Preview Show, hosted by Michael Breed 7 p.m.
Nov. 29 Michael Breed 7 p.m.
Nov. 29 Greg Norman 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 30 Instructor Search Finalist #1 7 p.m.
Dec. 1 Brandel Chamblee/Frank Nobilo 7 p.m.
Dec. 1 Annika Sorenstam 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2 Rocco Mediate with Jimmy Ballard 7 p.m.
Dec. 3 Sean Foley 7 p.m.
Dec. 4 Hank Haney 7 p.m.
Dec. 5 Instructor Search Finalist #2 7 p.m.
Dec. 6 Dave Stockton 7 p.m.
Dec. 7 Instructor Search Finalist #3 7 p.m.
Dec. 8 Gary Player 7 p.m.
Dec. 9 Jack Nicklaus 7 p.m.
Dec. 10 Arnold Palmer 7 p.m.
About Golf Channel
Golf Channel is a multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla. The Golf Channel cable network, co-founded by Arnold Palmer and a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK), is available in more than 120 million homes worldwide through cable, satellite and wireless companies. Exclusive partnerships with the world's top tours allow Golf Channel to feature more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, added to a programming schedule distinguished by golf's best news, instruction and original programming. Golf Channel's digital platform of businesses is led by GolfChannel.com, a leading golf destination on the Internet, delivering unmatched coverage of the world of golf, as well as services that help the recreational player with how to play, what to play and where to play golf.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Doak, Crenshaw, Coore Build Unique Project
Tom Doak, Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore Building Side-by-Side on Unique Former Mining Site in Central Florida Polk County, Fla.-Coore & Crenshaw and Tom Doak-led Renaissance Golf Design will create two highly distinctive, yet intertwined, 18-hole golf courses on a formerly mined phosphate site in Central Florida.
The designers were intrigued by the opportunity to utilize mined land and to work side-by-side on their two courses at Streamsong Resort, a 16,000-acre project being developed by The Mosaic Company, the world's leading producer and marketer of phosphate-based crop nutrients. The resort is located in southern Polk County, Fla., between Tampa and Orlando.
Both architectural firms will leverage their experience working on unique, sandy sites to design two intersecting, world-caliber golf courses that are being developed concurrently. The topography of the land-which features appealing elevations and dramatic contours left from the mining process - will make for a challenging, dramatic and aesthetically fulfilling golf atmosphere.
"This land is naturally conducive to uncovering great golf holes," said Ben Crenshaw of Coore & Crenshaw. "It is going to be spectacular, and has its own inherent character that will translate into two memorable courses."
"This is such a good piece of land for golf," said Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design. "The variety of contours created by the mining process is unique for a project in Florida, or anywhere in the Southeast. I have been friends with Bill and Ben for many years, and it is great fun to be working right alongside them. I think it will bring out the best work in each of us."
According to Bill Coore, "Through the years, Ben and I have been fortunate to work on a number of exceptional sites that were naturally gifted for golf. These sandy
sites brought forth the Sand Hills Golf Club in Nebraska, Bandon Trails in Oregon, Friar's Head Golf Club in New York and Lost Farm in Tasmania, Australia.
"At Streamsong," he added, "we have the opportunity to work with a site that contains some of the most unusual, interesting and dramatic land forms we have ever encountered. From its towering dunes, sandy fields, and pristine lakes, we believe this land has the potential to yield two extraordinary golf courses. Being able to work alongside Tom Doak and our good friends at Renaissance Golf Design to simultaneously create the two courses makes this a very special project indeed."
Following critically acclaimed successes in Oregon and Tasmania, Australia, Streamsong will represent only the third location in the world where architecturally relevant venues have been created by the Coore-Crenshaw and Doak design teams. Construction of the two golf courses began in mid-2010; they are expected to be available for limited play in mid to late 2012. The courses will be available for play to resort guests and have a variety of programs making play available to the public, including local and national memberships.
In addition to world-class golf courses, Streamsong will also feature a golf clubhouse with meeting space, a pro shop and a casual dining restaurant; approximately 140 guest rooms in the main resort building (with the potential for expansion to more than 200 rooms); five separate villas-each with four private guest rooms adjoining a common gathering area; more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space; two additional restaurants and two lounge areas; a full-service spa; hiking and nature trails; a sporting clays range; and unparalleled Florida bass fishing.
For more information, go to www.streamsongresort.com.
Media Contact:
Resort & Golf Marketing/ Renaissance Golf Design
Dave Richards
(248) 642-6420
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Golf Shaft Becomes New AGCP Sponsor
COLUMBUS, Ga., November 18, 2010 -- Roy Nix, Executive Director of the Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals (AGCP), the world leader in the advancement of custom clubfitting and clubmaking, is pleased to announce that Golf Shaft Deals, a shaft supplier in Florida has signed on as a new sponsor For the AGCP RT6 Convention and Education Conference to be held October 18 through October 22, 2011 in Columbus, GA. The 6th Annual RT Convention will once again be held at the historic Columbus Irons Works Trade and Convention Center.
The Convention week will once again kick off with Bill Marshall's welcoming dinner on Tuesday night October 18th. Followed by Demo Day Wednesday, October 19th on the Range at Woodland Hills GC in Midland GA and the members annual dinner Wednesday evening. The convention itself will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 20, 21, 22 at the Convention Center in Downtown Columbus GA.
Golf Shaft Deals is owned by Lee Sanford who ventured out to start his own shaft company. Golf Shaft Deals is in Florida and can be reached at 321-591-7453, email: sales@golfshaftdeals.com, Web site http://www.gsdgolf.com. "After working at a company that sponsored the AGCP in the past the first thing I wanted to do to build my new business is become a sponsor of the AGCP", said Sanford. "AGCP members are some of the most knowledgeable clubfitters and clubmakers I've worked with and I can't wait to start working with them again" added Sanford. He continued, "I intend to stock the shafts they need and give them the best service in the industry, and I'm looking forward to my 3rd AGCP RT convention next fall in Columbus, GA".
Nix said that he expects that Sanford and Golf Shaft Deals will stock the basic products needed by AGCP custom fitters and builders and Sanford expected to create faster shipping times for all East Coast clubmakers with same day shipping on most items in his inventory. Golf Shaft deals will supply True Temper, Rifle Project X, Matrix, Nippon, UST, Grafalloy, Aldila, Aerotech and Paragon shafts along with Pure Grips and Hakusa premium Japanese forged irons and wedges to AGCP members.
About the AGCP
Based in Columbus, GA, the AGCP is dedicated to the promotion and growth of custom fitting worldwide by providing classes, schools and conventions for the club fitting and club making industry. Our Roundtable Education Conference and Convention classes are certified by the PGA of America for MSR Credits for PGA Professionals. To learn more about the AGCP or to become a Member call 706.324.7490 or visit www.agcpgolf.com.
Quick Links for the AGCP: www.agcpgolf.com, www.agcplocator.com, www.agcpshoponline.com
TrackMan Performance Now Available For Tight Spaces
VedbÆk, Denmark, November 19, 2010 - TrackMan's swing and ball flight monitor now achieves our industry-leading performance with just 10 feet of ball flight - a major breakthrough for indoor golf centers, retailers, academies, golf clubs, and private home clients.
The breakthrough is TrackMan's new ability to measure spin rate in less space - specifically 10 feet of ball flight. Unlike some other launch monitor technologies that estimate and imply spin rate, TrackMan has always directly measured the spin rate of the golf ball. With TrackMan now able to precisely measure spin rate in such a short distance (driver at 10 feet), facilities with limited space can now take advantage of TrackMan's cutting-edge technology.
Fredrik Tuxen, TrackMan co-founder and CTO: "Measuring spin directly and accurately is important for a number of reasons. First of all, knowing a golfer's ball spin rate is essential when making driver fitting recommendations. If you do not track the ball for the entire flight, as is the case indoors, the results of a ball flight model will be significantly impacted by the preciseness of the spin rate entered into the model."
To illustrate Tuxen's point, imagine a golfer hits a drive with a ball speed of 150 mph, launch angle of 13 degrees, and spin rate of 3000 rpm. According to the laws of physics (and assuming a premium golf ball), the ball will travel approximately 255 yards, including bounce and roll.
TrackMan has seen other technologies estimate spin rate without indicating the measurement is in fact, an estimate. In such cases, the spin rate estimate commonly has a margin of error of +- 1000 rpm. The result: if you enter a mistakenly measured 2000 or 4000 rpm in a ball flight model, rather than the correctly measured 3000 rpm, the resulting drive distance would be calculated to travel either 276 or 230 yards- a discrepancy of 46 yards. Club-fitting sessions having a spin rate margin of error this great result in misleading and poor equipment recommendations.
For club fitting as well as practicing, being able to represent golf shot results accurately is imperative. This is why the precise measurement of spin rate is so important and why this upgrade represents such a significant breakthrough. Now, facilities with limited space can provide the same level of service as larger centers.
"We are very excited to announce this technological advancement. With it, TrackMan continues to stay at the forefront of the market in its ability to directly and accurately measure spin," says Fredrik Tuxen.
About TrackMan
TrackMan™ is a completely portable, easy to use radar-based solution for analyzing the golf swing and the resulting ball flight. The choice of the PGA TOUR, USGA, and R&A, it provides the industry's most accurate real-time data and graphics on club movement, ball launch, ball flight, and landing. Headquartered in VedbÆk, Denmark, TrackMan A/S is the developer and owner of TrackMan™ technology.
Ishikawa Wins With Necklace Lite
Carlsbad, CA - November 16, 2010 - Trion:Z, manufacturer of award winning magnetic and negative ion technology, announced today that Japanese sensation and Trion:Z golf professional Ryo Ishikawa shut down the field at the Taiheiyo Masters with seven birdies to take home his third victory of the 2010 golf season.
The teenage Trion:Z staffer wore a Trion:Z Necklace Lite during the fourth round to shoot an impressive 67. He began the day tied for the lead but his sensational play took him to two strokes ahead of Australia's Brendan Jones. His 14-under 274 locked in Ishikawa's ninth win on the Japan Golf Tour.
The Japanese phenom wears a variety of Trion:Z wristbands and necklaces in accordance to what he is wearing but for the most part he dons the Trion:Z Necklace Lite. It is one of the company's latest collections which combines the power of negative ions, magnets, and style. Trion:Z designed the Necklace Lite with a stylish silicone that incorporates fashion with functionality. The Lite Series is "lite" weight and water repellant - perfect for any sport or for every day use.
"Seven birdies in one day -- that is simply incredible. He actually continues to get better. He is swinging EXCEPTIONALLY well, he thinks he could win the next last three events of the season and so do we! We're delighted he represents Trion:Z so well on every tour he plays on," said Trion:Z CEO Toru Kamatari.
Ryo Ishikawa, also known by his nickname "Bashful Prince" made history when he became the youngest player to win a professional men's event on the Japan Golf Tour. At 15 years and eight months, he made his first tour appearance and became the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup Champion.
He became a golf professional in 2008 and won the Mynavi ABC Championship to become the youngest player EVER to reach the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings. Since then he has been one of the top ranked Japanese players in the world. Ishikawa joined the Trion:Z professional staff team in 2009.
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How To Line Up Your Fourth Putt and When To Regrip Your Ball Retriever Book Reviews
November 18, 2010
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How To Line Up Your Fourth Putt and When To Regrip Your Ball Retriever
by Bobby Rusher
Grade: B+
Teacher’s Comments: A nice holiday gift
How To Line Up Your Fourth Putt and When To Regrip Your Ball Retriever are two of the funniest book titles I’ve ever read, and for the most part the contents live up to the billing.
Presented as overly large instruction manuals, complete with spiral binding on top, each page contains a short and mostly funny “lesson” on golf. Mostly funny. A few are genuinely side splitting; a majority were amusing; a few left me utterly indifferent. But while the lessons themselves were for me a mixed lot, the titles are consistently entertaining and well worth the price of admission. A few gems:
“How To Hit a Dunlop 2 From the Rough On Your Second Shot When You Hit A Titleist 1 From The Tee.”
“How To Duck Hook From The Bunker And Still Get Home In 10”
“How To Feel Good About Yourself When Your Biggest Lifetime Drive Was 117”
“What To Do When You’ve Parred The Course By The 11th Hole”
“How To Find A Ball That Everyone Else Saw Go In The Water”
Now that’s funny stuff.
Overall, I’d recommend these books for the golfer on your holiday gift list. They’re just $18 each—a nice price for a gift.
There’s just one caveat. I didn’t really care for the format. I’m no tree hugger, but I thought the fact that the text was printed on just one side of each page was a waste of trees. Worse, the text on some of those pages consumed less than a quarter of the space. I would really have liked to see the 8x10 format of the book shrunk to a more reasonable pocket size. That would also have made more plausible the joke that they’re actually instruction manuals.
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SuperStroke Golf Ends Banner Year
At the last official PGA Tour event of 2010, SuperStroke put the icing on their best ever year on the world's professional golf tours. A player using a SuperStroke Slim grip ranked 1st in Putts Per GIR with an average of 1.592 at the Children's Miracle Network Classic. Six total players used a SuperStroke oversized grip at the Disney event, making the company the #1 Jumbo Putter Grip for every PGA Tour event held in 2010.
On the European Tour last week, a former major champion who recently won the Korea Open on the Asian Tour with a Slim grip, ranked T7th in Putts Per Round at the Singapore Open with the jumbo putter grip designed to promote a pendulum stroke.
This year on the PGA, Champions, Nationwide, LPGA and Asian tours, SuperStroke and Tiger Shark putter grips have been a part of 3 victories, 24 Top 10 finishes and 39 Top 25 finishes. The victories came on the PGA Tour at the Reno-Tahoe Open by SuperStroke spokesman Matt Bettencourt, on the Champions Tour in the bag of Monday qualifier who bought the SuperStroke grip at a retail shop, and with the former PGA Champion who recently won the Korea Open. SuperStroke and Tiger Shark now have 9 victories on the PGA Tours.
Other 2010 Highlights
Over 80 PGA Tour professionals have now put SuperStroke technology into play on the PGA, Champions, Nationwide and LPGA tour's. SuperStroke and Tiger Shark Golf have combined to be the #1 jumbo putter grips at every PGA Tour event, including The Masters, the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship.
Matt Bettencourt, a first time winner on the 2010 PGA Tour, finished T8th on the PGA Tour in Putts Per Round with an average of 28.46 Putts Per Round using a SuperStroke Fatso grip all season long.
KJ Choi had his best year since winning two events with his SuperStroke grip in 2007. Choi finished 15th in the FedEx Cup standings and had 9 Top 25 finishes in 2010, including a 4th place finish at The Masters, a 2nd place finish at the Transitions Championship, a T3 at the BMW Championship and a T7th at the Tour Championship.
A Monday qualifier using a SuperStroke Slim putter grip won the AT&T Championship on the Champions Tour October 31. The win was the first by a Monday qualifier on the Champions Tour in six years
A Champions Tour rookie, former major winner and 4-time Ryder Cup USA member had 11 Top 25 finishes with a combination of SuperStroke Slim and Fatso grips. The player finished 17th on the Charles Schwab Cup points in only 14 events after placing T6, T16, T14, T24, 2nd, 4th, T15, T3rd T6th, T4th, and T13th since putting a SuperStroke in play in June. He ranked 14th in Putts Per Round for the season.
Four players in the Top 30 on the final PGA Tour Fed Ex Cup standings put a SuperStroke grip into play, including the #1 overall money leader on the 2010 PGA Tour. More and more big names put a SuperStroke grip into play in 2010, with four former major winners choosing to play a SuperStroke on a regular basis.
A 15-year-old prodigy that turned pro in 2010 on the LPGA Tour finished tied for 10th at the U.S. Women's Open with a SuperStroke Slim jumbo putter grip.
Tiger Shark Golf Finishes 1st in Putting at The Masters - The player who finished tied for 14th at The Masters played a Tiger Shark Golf Great White putter and Tiger Shark oversized putter grip, leading him to only 109 total putts, and the #1 ranking in putting at the 2010 Masters. The putter and grip combination led the player to finish 3 putts better than the next closest competitor.
LPGA Hall of Famer and Tiger Shark Golf staff player Juli Inkster finished 2nd at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia tournament. She came within inches of breaking the LPGA Tour age record at 50 years old. Inkster, who designed a women's set for Tiger Shark, had two Top finishes this year on the LPGA.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
GolfNow's Loustalot To Speak
GolfNow's Loustalot to Discuss Ways to Use the Internet To Increase Revenues at Irish Golf Business Conference ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2010) - Mike Loustalot, vice president of sales for Golf Channel Solutions, will discuss ways golf courses can increase revenues through online tee time reservation services and yield management strategies at the 2010 Golf Business Conference in Dublin. The Nov. 19 conference, billed as "The Road to Recovery," is designed to help courses find ways to overcome the effects of Ireland's severe economic slowdown on the golf industry.
"The Internet is not going away, and Irish owners and operators should embrace it as a tool that can help fill their tee sheets and increase the revenue opportunities that every tee time offers," said Loustalot, who co-founded Golf Channel's GolfNow.com online tee time service in 2002 and has been involved in marketing tee times online since 1998.
Citing consumers' use of online reservation portals in the travel, dining and entertainment industries, Loustalot said golfers' adoption of online tee time services managed by third-party marketers is "inevitable."
"Consumers expect to be able to purchase whatever they want whenever they want to buy," Loustalot said. "The challenge for today's golf course operators is to make their product easily accessible to consumers who have multiple leisure time options and are looking for value in every purchase."
Loustalot is among a number of respected golf and financial experts, including Dermot Desmond, chairman of IIU, an international private investment firm; Charles P. (Buddy) Darby, CEO of Kiawah Development Partners; and Marty Carr, chief executive of the Carr Group, one of Europe's leading golf travel operators; who are scheduled to speak at the conference.
A service of Golf Channel, GolfNow.com uses its broad marketing and distribution resources to help golfers search for available tee times and make reservations that fit their schedules and budgets. In 2009, golfers booked 3.8 million rounds through the GolfNow.com site, generating more than $121 million in online revenues for partner courses. The service is now available at more than 2,400 courses in more than 50 U.S. markets.
About GolfNow.com
GolfNow.com is the Internet's largest and most comprehensive online tee time booking service. Since its launch in 2001, GolfNow.com has expanded to more than 50 U.S. markets and now provides tee time access to more than 2,200 courses for nearly 1 million registered users. The site's demand-based Dynamic Pricing Engine™ puts operators in complete control of their tee sheets and pricing. GolfNow.com is powered by Golf Channel, which is seen in 82.1 million homes and by 15 million monthly viewers; as well as by GolfChannel.com, the Internet's No. 1 golf destination. The service is part of GolfChannel.com's online platform of Internet sites designed to help the recreational player enjoy every aspect of the game.
Timacuan Golf Club Gets New Owner
LAKE MARY, FL - While bad economic news continues to dominate the news both locally and nationally, some good news was delivered recently to Orlando-area golfers.
Timacuan Golf Club, one of Central Florida's most popular and highly ranked courses, has been purchased by Timacuan Partners Ltd. Terms of the sale between Timacuan Partners and Kitson & Partners were not disclosed.
"Timacuan is a premier facility in every respect," said a spokesperson for new owners. "Our plan is to improve upon what is already an outstanding experience for all those who utilize the facility."
Timacuan, a semi-private club, was designed in 1987 by Ron Garl and refurbished by Bobby Weed in 1996. The par-72 track features two distinctly different nines, and is traditionally ranked among the top 20 courses in Florida. It has proven to be a popular choice for corporate outings and charity events, thanks in part to the outstanding clubhouse.
TImacuan has hosted many top tier events. The Champions Tour held its Monday Qualifiers at Timacuan in 2008 and 2009, the Hooters Tour makes annual stops at Timacuan, and this great course has hosted numerous U.S. Open Local Qualifiers.
Traditionally ranked among the Top 20 courses in Florida, Timacuan offers a world-class blend of unique golf holes, challenging golf shots, and scenic beauty all near Orlando. The front nine holes - one of the strongest opening nines you will find anywhere in the state - sweeps across rolling terrain seldom found on Florida courses. The back nine holes are equally challenging but offer a different look that showcases everything that makes Florida golf great - from scenic wetlands to moss-draped oaks.
Timacuan's front nine features sprawling bunkers, generous landing areas, oversized, undulating greens, and framing mounds which combine to create a challenging and memorable nine holes.
The most notable of those is the 421-yard par 4 second. Golf Life Orlando Magazine included Timacuan's second hole among "The Best 18 Holes In Orlando." And an Orlando Business Journal article once named No. 2 the second most difficult hole in Central Florida.
Players must drive over one lake to what is in essence an island fairway, and then carry a second body of water to reach a putting surface that slopes from back to front. The shot can be anywhere 220 and 115 yards, depending upon how bold the player is off the tee. There is a bailout area to the right, but Garl suggests that players should take an extra club and aim for the green, as there is plenty of room to miss it long. Says Garl: "No. 2 has it all - beauty, challenge and options. And there is no letup in the hole until the ball hits the bottom of the cup."
The back nine has more of a Carolinas Low Country feel, with beautiful moss-draped oak trees and tall pines providing the framing. And it features the Timacuan "Oh Wow Corner." One large body of water comes into play on 15, 16 and 17, demanding accuracy off each tee. The 15th is a reachable par 5, at under 500 yards. But stray left or right and you're reaching into your bag for a new ball. No. 16, playing 165 yards from the regular tees, requires an all-carry tee shot to a bunkerless green that is guarded by mounds. No. 17 is a great risk/reward hole, where longer hitters can bite off a big chunk of the lake, leaving a pitch shot to a sloping green.
Nearly every green complex at Timacuan has closely-mown fringe areas, allowing for a variety of shot selections when players miss the green. And speaking of the greens, they are consistently among the best conditioned putting surfaces in Central Florida.
"Timacuan is a semi-private golf club, but we will attempt to provide a private-club type experience," said the new owners. "Our plans are to increase the value of the membership, and also to make sure our visiting golfers feel as though Timacuan is their home away from home. We plan to provide a golf experience that is as unique as the course design."
Timacuan is home to the Mike Bender Golf Academy. Bender is ranked among the 10 top instructors in the world, and was named 2009 PGA teacher of the year. His list of students includes Masters Champion Zach Johnson, two-time U.S. Open Lee Janzen, recent PGA Tour winner Jonathan Byrd, Nationwide Tour winner Skip Kendall, and LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year Seon Hwa Lee.
Timacuan offers value-filled membership packages as well as being open to non-members. For more information, or to make a tee time, call 407-321-0010. The club's web site is www.golftimacuan.com.
Adams Golf Adds Moore To PGA Tour Staff
PLANO, TEXAS, November 18, 2010 - Adams Golf (NasdaqCM:ADGF) is proud to announce the addition of PGA Tour champion and U.S. Amateur Champion Ryan Moore to its PGA Tour staff. Moore will play Adams Golf equipment, wear an Adams Golf hat and carry an Adams Golf staff bag.
"We are excited to expand our relationship with Ryan, especially since he has carried some of our clubs in his bag for several seasons now," said Chip Brewer, Adams Golf president and CEO. "He is an exceptional talent and brings an already impressive record of achievement to our staff. He will be a great ambassador for our brand for years to come."
Moore is coming off another very solid season in which he finished 32nd on the 2010 PGA Tour Money List with earnings of more than $2.3 million, due in part to six Top 10 and 10 Top 25 finishes in 24 events played. He ranked tied for eighth in Total Driving statistics, which is a combination of driving distance and driving accuracy. Moore's career achievements include winning the 2009 Wyndham Championship and several impressive victories as an amateur, including the U.S. Amateur Public Links (2002, 2004), the U.S. Amateur Championship (2004), the Western Amateur (2004) and the NCAA Division 1 Championship (2004).
"I've been playing an Adams Golf driver and hybrid for the past several seasons and they have remained in my bag because they clearly perform," said Moore. "The quality and level of technology Adams Golf puts into each and every club was evident from the first time I tried them. I'm excited about joining a company that is committed to developing world-class golf clubs and where I can make an impact."
Moore is the latest champion to represent the Adams Golf brand, joining the likes of Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer, Aaron Baddeley, Chad Campbell and Yani Tseng. He was born and raised in Washington State and now splits his time between there and the Dallas area, where he recently purchased a home. Moore turned pro in 2005 after graduating from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and has played on the PGA Tour ever since.
Wear To Win To Make PGA Show Debut
"Wear To Win" Golf Apparel Company Takes Their Brand Of Fashion To The PGA Merchandise Show In Orlando Florida 
GRANGER, INDIANA - Wear to Win, the newest label in ladies golf apparel, will make its debut at the Orlando PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Florida from January 27-29, 2011. The PGA Merchandise Show is a comprehensive multi-purpose business platform with 1000 + vendors representing every business sector of golf from market leaders to start-up companies.
GRANGER, INDIANA - Wear to Win, the newest label in ladies golf apparel, will make its debut at the Orlando PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Florida from January 27-29, 2011. The PGA Merchandise Show is a comprehensive multi-purpose business platform with 1000 + vendors representing every business sector of golf from market leaders to start-up companies. "Attending the PGA show allows us to launch our exciting line of fashionable golfwear in addition to gaining opportunities to network with other companies. We are excited to be a part of the process to valuably expose ourselves and formally introduce our company to everyone in the industry," said Laura Ormson, company co-founder.
Wear to Win produces fashionable ladies golf skorts, shirts, jackets and accessories. The Wear to Win brand and apparel authentically work in concert to empower female golfers to be self confident on and off the golf course. Wear to Win's clothing and store can be found at http://www.weartowin.com/.
Snake Eyes Tour Performance II Golf Balls Review
November 15, 2010
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SNAKE EYES Tour Performance II
Grade: A
Teacher’s Comments: Amazing price/performance ratio
I stopped by GolfSmith early last week to browse the end-of-season sale items and ran across a display of GolfSmith’s Snake Eyes Tour Performance II balls. I didn’t know anything about them and the information on the box frankly wasn’t really helpful; just the usual marketing speak about a three piece ball, energy transfer, distance and spin. What got me, though, was the price: just $10 a dozen for a three piece ball. I couldn’t pass up a deal like that.
I’ve now played 36 holes with the Snake Eyes Tour Performance balls, and find I really like them. My two rounds playing them (two combined nines over two days, and a single 18) were 79 and 84. I don’t know how much I can attribute to the ball, since a lot seems to me coming together for me right now—my swing has felt really good, I’m putting like a golfing god and the conditions are hard and fast. But on the other hand, it’s cooler and breezy and balls just don’t fly as far under those conditions. So I’m going to at least give the Snake Eyes at least an assist.
The first thing I noticed is that the Snake Eyes are long. Judging from where my tee shots are landing (on a very familiar course), I find that they’re longer than any ball I’ve recently played—perhaps even longer than my beloved Callaway HX Hot. Ball flight off the tee bores nicely, and I’m not seeing the ballooning shots to which I’m prone. I’m also hitting lots of fairways and greens, so there’s not a lot of sidespin.
Around the green, they’re more than adequate for my game. I’ve never been able to get a ball to check up and spin back, so that not a standard to which I’ll hold them. They do, however, stop quickly on the green with shots off mid and short irons. I like the way they putt, too.
Feel is a bit hard to discern because of the cooler weather. They’re surely not as hard as a Pinnacle or standard Top Flite. Neither are they as soft as one of the “soft feel” balls. They’re fine in the cold, and I think they’ll be even better in warmer weather.
Durability hasn’t been an issue. I’ve actually got the balls from the first sleeve I opened and they are not inordinately scruffed.
In short, I really like them. And here’s the bottom line. I’m going back to Golfsmith to buy a hundred dollars worth of these balls. Seriously.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
CourseTrends Adds Clerbrook As Client
CourseTrends announces the Clerbrook Golf & RV Resort of Clermont, FL as its most recent client... Austin, TX - CourseTrends announces the Clerbrook Golf & RV Resort of Clermont, FL as its most recent client. CourseTrends will be handling the custom design and hosting of their website as well as their e-mail marketing and e-commerce.
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GolfLasVegasNow.com Reports Deals, Thanksgiving, Scott
Thanksgiving Golf Deal at Pete Dye's Paiute; Adam Scott Wins; Caddie Free Now at Jack Nicklaus' Coyote Springs. Las Vegas, NV-www.GolfLasVegasNow.com is your Link to Las Vegas Golf and offers complete Las Vegas golf information and online bookings. Visit the website now for the complete stories that include Las Vegas golf news, deals and more.
Thanksgiving Day Tee Time Deal Offers Players Pete Dye Feast
Another day in the Las Vegas Golf Region, and another amazing Las Vegas golf deal is available. If you are in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving, check out the special discounted Las Vegas golf rates available at Pete Dye's Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. For just $69, all golfers in Las Vegas, visitor or local, can play Sun Mountain in an 8 AM shotgun, including breakfast, allowing a feast on fabulous Pete Dye golf before the actual turkey day dinner.
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Singapore Open Has Been Very Good For Las Vegas Golfer Adam Scott
Adam Scott is a former UNLV Rebel golfer who once lived in Las Vegas, and for many years trained with Las Vegas Golf Region resident Butch Harmon. Scott hasn't lived in Las Vegas for many years, but he will always have strong ties to Las Vegas golf courses. And this past weekend he collected his third title at the Barclays Singapore Open, a prestigious tournament on the European Tour. Scott, who hails from Australia, was the third-ranked golfer in the world in 2008, but then struggled for a time before getting his game back together over the last year.
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Jack Nicklaus' Coyote Springs Can Now Be Played Caddie Free
Many times playing golf with the help of a caddie is a great experience, but other times, you want to just tee it up and play casual golf with your buddies without the added cost of a qualified caddie. And starting November 22, Jack Nicklaus' The Chase Golf Club at Coyote Springs, will now be allowing golf without caddies anytime during operating hours, taking away the mandatory caddie rule prior to 11 AM that was in place. Coyote Springs is located about 50 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, and The Chase was quickly recognized as a top Las Vegas golf course experience when it opened in 2008.
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PowerBilt, HB Foundation Partner On Junior Golf Initiative
THOUSAND PALMS, CA (November 17, 2010) - PowerBilt Golf and the HB Foundation have partnered to invest in the future of golf through a 10-year commitment to junior golf. The HB Foundation will donate up to 50 scholarships a year based on academic achievement, playing ability, community activities, and extra-curricular activities. PowerBilt's commitment to junior golf currently encompasses manufacturing quality, game-improvement products to enhance the experience during their beginning years in golf. Through the HB Foundation, PowerBilt Golf will be able to get more involved with junior golf, and help grow the game at the local level.
The HB Foundation is a 501c3 organization that raises funds for junior golf programs to help grow the game, and to enhance quality of life through higher education scholarships.
"Since we have been involved with Jim McLean, his commitment to junior golf, including his Junior Academy's have been a huge inspiration for us, " said Ross Kvinge, President PowerBilt Golf "We felt through scholarships we could reach more kids to grow the game of golf and provide a means for higher education"
For more information on Junior Equipment and the new line of PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs visit: http://powerbilt.com.
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ABOUT POWERBILT GOLF:
Since 1916 PowerBilt Golf has designed golf clubs the world's best have used to win such tournaments as The Masters, the U.S. Open, and the PGA Championship. Today, PowerBilt is pushing the limits on technology with REAL innovation. USGA Conforming Air Force One woods feature Nitrogen Charged Club Heads, faces as thin as 2.6mm, the largest sweetspot in golf, and maximum COR regardless of swing speed. And all Air Force One woods feature customized speed-rated shafts from Fujikura. New Nitrogen Charged Air Force irons also feature the hottest and thinnest face in golf. PowerBilt also remains the No. 1 choice for junior golfers; and the PowerBilt Citation irons were named to the 2010 Golf Digest Hot List.
Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family owned-company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., Hillerich & Bradsby is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.
Watson DVD Available On Amazon Japan
Tom Watson Productions announced today that it is selling the English language version of "Tom Watson - Lessons of a Lifetime" on Amazon Japan. The instruction golf DVD program is also available for sale and international delivery on tomwatson.com Tom Watson will be competing in the Dunlop Phoenix Golf Tournament in Miyazaki City, Japan from November 18 to 21.
TOM WATSON LESSONS OF A LIFETIME" Instructional Golf 2 Disc DVD Set The two-DVD set containing close to three hours of golf instruction and an accompanying booklet of 44 lessons was filmed at The Greenbrier Resort in the United States, where Watson is Golf Professional Emeritus. This instructional program is the ultimate learning experience, covering all facets of the game-from the grip to full shots, to chipping, putting and the secret of his timeless swing, plus specialty shots including those required in strong wind conditions.
Directed by award-winning Terry Jastrow, 'Lessons of a Lifetime' embodies the practical experiences and competitive winning strategies that have earned Watson professional recognition as one of the greatest players of all time. "Tom Watson applies the same sense of determination and purpose in his new DVD instructional set," says Jastrow, "as he has to his competitive golf game. It's fifty years of experience from one of the game's masters."
Watson ranks 6th on the list of total major championship victories with more wins than Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer and Phil Mickelson. Watson is one of only fourteen players to have won at least three of the four golfing major titles
Encyclopedic in its skill and strategy coverage, 'Lessons of a Lifetime' is a defining instructional medium and will be a must for beginning golfers and weekend warriors as well as experienced golfers wanting to step up their game. Watson shares the knowledge of the golf swing and game that he learned as a student, competitor and peer of golf legends Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino and others. Watson says, "It's very important that golfers-whether they are beginners or have played for 50 years-learn and understand the fundamentals. These are the building blocks every golfer needs to have in order to play up to their potential but, more importantly, to have fun."
From playing in the wind, to hooking and slicing, antidotes to fearless putting, Watson breaks them down in an easy-to-understand manner. Golfers can begin applying these lessons of a lifetime the next time they stand on the first tee with their friends. Watson teaches his lessons of his lifetime as if golfers are there with him.
"I was fortunate to have received excellent instruction early in my life," says Watson, a Kansas City, Missouri, native who shows no signs of slowing down. "When I was 6 years old, my father, Ray Watson, cut down a hickory-shafted 5-iron, then proceeded to teach me the grip, and how to hook and slice the ball-all the basic fundamentals of the game. It's all this knowledge I've accumulated that I'd like to share with golfers in 'Lessons of a Lifetime.' "
Consistency, contact, alignment, firmness of grip, pivot points, release, rhythm and legendary coach, Harvey Penick's "dead-aim" philosophy are all covered in the two comprehensive DVDs. Watson's instruction comes across in an easy-to-understand manner making it seem your standing right beside him on the tee or green.
The DVD program is prepared in the NTSC format and is region free to play on Japanese equipment.
KemperSports Properties Recognized By Golfweek's Best New List
Highly-anticipated Old Macdonald takes home No. 1 spot NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 18, 2010 - KemperSports announced today that three of its properties have been honored by Golfweek in its list of the best new golf courses to be opened in 2009-2010. The list, which was published in the Oct. 29 issue of the magazine, utilized Golfweek's panel of raters to determine the top-40 new golf courses that includes public, private and resort golf courses.
Old Macdonald, the much-anticipated fourth course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, took home the no. 1 spot, while Cape Fear National in Wilmington, NC. and The Golf Club at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich., came in at Nos. 22 (No. 8 in 2010) and 32 (No. 14 in 2010), respectively.
"We are fortunate to be involved with some great clients, architects and partners," said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. "Each of these projects is very special and deserving of being on the Golfweek list."
Old Macdonald, designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina, opened to golfers on June 10, 2010, marking the 100-year anniversary of the founding of The National Golf Links of America in Southampton, N.Y. The course includes design attributes of the course's namesake and the grandfather of golf course architecture in America, Charles Blair Macdonald.
Cape Fear National is an 18-hole, Tim Cate-designed course that opened in April 2010. The course layout features a rippling landscape mixed with cypress, pine, maple, oak and magnolia trees. Multiple holes are intertwined throughout with preserved wetlands and scenic lakes to make for a natural and enjoyable walk through the course.
Opened in August 2010, The Golf Club at Harbor Shores held its grand opening celebration by hosting the Champions for Change golf challenge featuring a charity skins match between course designer Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Johnny Miller. The master-planned community is in close proximity to Lake Michigan and sits along the beautiful St. Joseph and Paw Paw Rivers. The Golf Club at Harbor Shores will host the 2012 and 2014 Senior PGA Championships.
For more information on KemperSports or for a complete list of managed properties, visit www.kempersports.com.
About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Chambers Bay, host of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open. Affiliate KemperSports Marketing & Communications, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament. For more information, visit www.kempersports.com.
PGA Tour Historical Money List Winners, with Inflation Adjusted Earnings
November 18, 2010
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When I read that Matt Kuchar had topped the PGA Tour 2010 money list with $4,910,477 in earnings, I began to wonder how that feat stacks up historically. On the surface, it doesn’t look like much compared to the $10,905,166 Vijay Singh racked up in 2004, or the $10,867,052 Tiger scored in 2007. But it certainly looks miles away from the $6,767 that Paul Runyan earned in 1934—the first year records were kept.
Of course, the problem with such historical comparisons is that over time, inflation has eroded the value of the dollar. To get a true comparison, player earnings need to be figured in current dollars. To do that, I recalcuated the earnings based on published inflation rates.
In current dollars, it turns out that Paul Runyan’s $6,767 in 1934 would be worth $110,911.13—not close to Matt Kuchar’s $4 million, but surely a pretty good living. Tops among the early players, Byron Nelson’s 1945 campaign netted him an inflation-adjusted $746,727.43. No wonder he was able to buy a ranch on his winnings. Jack Nicklaus in 1967 was the first to top $1 million in inflation adjusted dollars.
Kuchar’s $4 million thus is a pretty paltry sum. Sing’s $10 million in 2004 would be worth $12 million today. Kuchar earned a third of that. It is, however, roughly twice what Nick Price earned in 1994—the year before the so-called “Tiger Effect” took hold.
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November 17, 2010
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In this alternate scoring game, the player with the lowest score on each hole wins a number of points equal to that hole’s yardage. If there’s a tie, the players split the yards. At the end of the round, the player with the most points wins.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Fujikura Shaft Wins Long Drive Title
(Vista, CA - November 17, 2010) Fujikura Composites, the #1 Winning shaft on the PGA TOUR, has won the 2010 RE/MAX World Long Drive Open Championship Mesquite, Nevada using a Fujikura long drive specific model designed for a club manufacturer. The Champion drove the ball over 413 yards to capture the 2010 Open Division Champion
"Seeing distances like that strongly validates what we do here at Fujikura on a daily basis," says Pat McCoy, Director of Technical Services. "Here at Fujikura we design premium shafts for all swing speeds and styles and it's amazing to watch these athletes who can swing faster than any player on any tour."
The new revolutionary Motore Speeder, along with our full line of shafts, is available now through Fujikura's Charter Dealers across the United States and around the world.
The Motore Speeder feature Fujikura's proprietary and proven Triax Woven material along with Quadra Axis Composite creating a 7 axis Technology. This uniformity throughout the shaft assists with eliminating deformation yet providing the maximum amount of feel through the entire swing increasing overall performance and stability.
The brand's dominant leadership position reinforces Fujikura's position as the PGA Tour's #1 Driver shaft brand for an unprecedented 9 straight years.
Fujikura is the primary supplier to many national brand OEM's offering both proprietary and brand product shaft designs. Fujikura products also can be custom fitted through its network of over 900 Charter Dealers. To learn more about Fujikura, visit www.fujikuragolf.com.
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USGA Announces U.S. Open Holiday Ticket Offer
USGA Announces Special Holiday Offer For 2011 U.S. Open Tickets Far Hills, N.J. (Nov. 17) - Holiday shoppers looking for the perfect gift for the golfer on their list still have an opportunity to purchase tickets for the 2011 U.S. Open Championship, to be played June 13-19 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
A free commemorative hat clip/ball marker set from the United States Golf Association will be mailed to all 2011 U.S. Open ticket buyers who take advantage of this special offer and purchase before Jan. 3, 2011. Grounds tickets start at $50 daily and are $450 weekly, while Trophy Club tickets start at $75 daily and are $725 for the week.
Tickets will be mailed in early May. However, the hat clip/ball marker set will be mailed in time to wrap for the holidays for your favorite golfer if ordered before Dec. 18.
New for 2011 is the 1895 Club, an individual hospitality ticket option starting at $250. Located alongside Congressional's fifth fairway, the 1895 Club will feature an upgraded dining menu with breakfast, a buffet lunch with hot entrees, afternoon snacks and full bar service throughout the day, all included in the price of the ticket.
For more information about pricing and ticket package options, and to purchase tickets online while supplies last, visit www.usga.org/tickets. Each buyer is permitted to purchase up to four tickets for each day. All tickets include complimentary general parking and shuttle transportation to and from the championship entrance.
The 2011 U.S. Open will mark the first time the championship has been played in the Washington, D.C., area in 14 years and the third time that Congressional Country Club has hosted the national championship. Ken Venturi won the 1964 U.S. Open by four strokes over Tommy Jacobs, and Ernie Els won the 1997 championship by one stroke over Colin Montgomerie.
The U.S. Open has sold out for 24 consecutive years.
About the USGA
The USGA annually conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open and 10 national amateur championships. It also conducts two state team championships and helps conduct the Walker Cup Match, Curtis Cup Match and World Amateur Team Championships.
The USGA also writes the Rules of Golf, conducts equipment testing, provides expert course maintenance consultations, maintains the Handicap and Course Rating systems and celebrates the history of the game. Since 1983, the USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program has awarded more than $31 million to more than 400 research projects for better turf and a better environment at universities across the country. The USGA also funds an ongoing "For the Good of the Game" grants program, which has allocated more than $65 million over 13 years to programs that bring the game's values to youths from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
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Cybergolf Adds Three Clients
Signs Up The Golf Club At Fossil Creek In Ft. Worth, TX., Kettle Brook Golf Club In Paxton, MA. And Longbow Golf Club In Mesa, AZ. To Use Cybergolf's Text Messaging System. Mukilteo, WA. (November 18, 2010) - Signs up The Golf Club at Fossil Creek in Ft. Worth, TX., Kettle Brook Golf Club in Paxton, MA. and Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, AZ. to use Cybergolf's Text Messaging System to alert golfers on their cell phones about special offers and club news.
The system is a very affordable and the most targeted way to get golf offers and club news out to golfers quickly helping drive new revenues into the facility.
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Cybergolf, THE TRUE #1 COMPANY in Internet marketing tools since 1995 works with over 1000 golf courses in 47-states and five countries, more than any other website design, email marketing and e-commerce company provider in the U.S. with a client list including KemperSports, EAGLE Golf, OB Sports, Marriott Golf, I.R.I. Golf, Honours Golf, plus many other management companies and single owner facilities. We give you the most features for the least amount of money! That's what makes us #1.
Cybergolf services golf courses and companies with the most complete list of affordable online marketing tools focusing on:
*Website Design & Hosting - YOU can make changes to your website anytime you want. Private Club Tools included.
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*Text Messaging System - Only Cybergolf offers this revenue enhancing tool.
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You don't get a second chance to make a first impression! Cybergolf websites can make the difference in someone booking a round, membership or event at your facility or moving on to the next club. Email capture tools are included to help build your database fast and easily. We'll also drive traffic to your site through www.cybergolf.com and its 2-million annual readers plus the CBS Sports golf website where our client courses are listed driving large amounts of traffic to their websites, which NO other Internet marketing services company can do!
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Email Marketing - E-commerce - Text Messaging - Tournament Micro site tools are one of the easiest ways to create new revenue streams there is. Send out information and special offers via your newsletter and e-commerce system to generate new cash flows. It works great, even during your slow times and the holidays.
About Cybergolf
Founded in 1995, Cybergolf offers a wide range of technology and marketing services to the golf industry. Cybergolf has over 1,000 clients in 47-states, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Germany and the West Indies, currently using Cybergolf Marketing Services, including affordable website hosting & design and the leading golf course tracking report www.golfconstructionnews.com.
You can learn more about the Cybergolf's services at www.cybergolfbusiness.com or by calling 877-640-7170, Monday thru Friday, 8:15am to 4:00pm Pacific Time.
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Black Friday Offers Silver Lining
(POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA.) - "Black Friday" shoppers who love golf will find one-time-only tee time and travel specials from the Pocono Mountains Friday, November 26. Overall, more than 20 locations are offering savings only bookable on Friday, November 26 from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. Deals include percentages off golf memberships, discounted 2011 golf rounds, bonus gift cards for stay-and-play packages, free items and more. A full listing of the offers can be found at www.800poconos.com/blackfridaydeals.
In order to take advantage of the ever-increasing trend of Black Friday shoppers, the program was developed to allow consumers to save on area attractions, dining and lodging facilities in time for the holiday season.
"We have found that around this time of year, consumers are looking for deals and discounts," said Carl Wilgus, Pocono Mountains Vistors Bureau president and CEO. "We decided to give them what they want and allow people to give the gift of travel this holiday season."
Located within easy driving distance from New York City, Philadelphia, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, The Pocono Mountains feature more than 35 golf courses of different price points and style. Black Friday exclusive offers include:
* Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: The resort will launch a year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary, and playing the world's first A.W. Tillinghast golf course is worth a visit in 2011. Purchase a gift card on Black Friday, and you'll get a special 20% bonus card to use for more golf and fun. For more information, please visit www.800poconos.com/blackfridaydeals.
* Woodloch Springs Golf Course and Country Club: On Black Friday only, purchase 18-hole rounds good for the 2011 golf season for just $60 at Woodloch Springs, just named by GOLF Magazine as one of the "Best Courses You Can Play" in the Pennsylvania. The rounds can be purchased in person or by calling 570-685-8102 and are good for any day, excluding holidays. more information, please visit www.800poconos.com/blackfridaydeals.
* The Inn at Pocono Manor: Black Friday golfers can play the Inn's historic Donald Ross East Course for only $25 on November 26, while Golf Widows hit The Crossing Premium Outlets. Black Friday stay-and-play rates start at $100 per person and include lodging, a gift card to The Crossing, and choice of breakfast or dinner. Transportation will also be available to the Outlets, which will open its doors early, stay open late and feature great savings. Offer valid Nov. 24-26. more information, please visit www.800poconos.com/blackfridaydeals.
* Mountain Manor Golf Club: Year-round golf club memberships are available for $980 (less than $100 a month), and will include a Mountain Manor golf shirt and sleeve of balls when purchased on Black Friday. more info, please visit www.800poconos.com/blackfridaydeals.
About the "Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf's Great Destination Secret"
The Pocono Mountains has long been known to avid travelers and mountain aficionados for its lush, relaxing family-friendly ambiance and romantic setting, as well as its fall foliage, winter skiing, spring-summer outdoor recreation options and natural beauty. Numerous lakes, parks and other environmental wonderlands are found throughout the four-county Pocono Mountains region.
A venerable destination that has welcomed generations of travelers, the Pocono Mountains has undergone a renaissance over the last few years. While renovations have swept through stately and historic resorts, other properties have joined the mix. Gaming at Mount Airy Casino Resort and the award-winning Jack Frost National -- named a "Best New" and "Best You Can Play" course by leading industry publications -- are two of the many exciting additions.
Attributes of the golf-and-resort properties and destination include:
* Home to more than 35 golf courses with hundreds of holes for beginners and avid golfers alike; close proximity gives golfers chance to play 36 in a day
* Two NASCAR races held annually
* Golden Era of Golf Architecture period designs strongly represented by legendary designers Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast
* Hiking, biking, camping, spas, horseback riding, boating, fishing, hunting and many other activities
* Attractions, festivals and other special events
* Meeting and conference facilities
* Great food at a wide array of eating establishments and resort restaurants
* Bed & breakfasts, country inns and resorts
* Antique shops, outlet malls and other unique shopping venues
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Caddy For A Cure Expands Its Charitable Giving
Coral Springs, FL (November 16, 2010) - Caddy For A Cure, Inc., the non-profit program that offers golf fans a chance to be inside the ropes for a day to caddy for the world's best golfers during official tournament weeks, is honored to announce a recent addition to its charitable giving. Beginning in 2011, Caddy For A Cure will be making donations to Birdies for the Brave (www.birdiesforthebrave.com), an initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR that raises funds and awareness for military homefront charities that provide programs and services to meet the specialized needs of service members and their families.
The Caddy For A Cure program offers its caddy opportunities from its website www.caddyforacure.com, where interested parties bid on the opportunity to caddy for a specific player and tournament. The auction winner spends the day with the player and their TOUR caddy on the driving range, putting green and golf course, watching each shot first-hand and experiencing the excitement of being part of a professional golf event. Caddy participation is fully tax deductible as allowed by law and 100% of auction proceeds are directed to charities, including the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Birdies for the Brave, and charities selected by each tournament, each participating player and each Tour.
Birdies for the Brave was created in 2005 by Phil and Amy Mickelson to support soldiers wounded in combat. Since then, the PGA TOUR has helped expand the program to include military appreciation activities during TOUR tournaments, including Birdies for the Brave military hospitality suites, military appreciation celebrations, and the opportunity for military members and their dependents to enjoy the tournament free of charge. Additionally, rehabilitative programs including the unique Adopt-A-Wounded Warrior program and fundraising efforts are conducted at the TOUR's TPC Network of clubs - an effort that has raised more than $5.2 million for military homefront charities that are supported by TOUR players.
"It continues to amaze and humble me that our program we dreamed about 10 years ago as a way to help fight the horrible disease of Fanconi anemia and to support our U.S. military is alive and thriving," said Russ Holden, Caddy For A Cure founder and veteran PGA TOUR caddy. "Through this great game of golf, we have been able to partner with many outstanding military organizations including the Navy Blue Angels Foundation, and support warriors on various levels. Contributing to Birdies for the Brave as one of our core charities is a perfect fit for us in that it touches multiple needs of our U.S. military men and women. We look forward to offering 'caddy' days inside the ropes for members of our military who have so bravely served our country."
Stephen Kupcha, a former Navy SEAL who spearheads the TOUR's community and military outreach initiatives, added, "It is so great to be able to tie together the Caddy For A Cure component and the fundraising efforts already supported by PGA TOUR players. Most of the TOUR players who support Birdies for the Brave have participated in the Caddy For A Cure initiative, including Phil Mickelson, Rory Sabbatini, Jerry Kelly, Boo Weekley and Corey Pavin. It's a natural partnership and truly demonstrates that professional golf is more than just a group of incredibly talented players; it's a team of caring individuals driven to touch lives, give back and make a difference."
For more information, please visit caddyforacure.com or call 954-341-4600. Also, please visit our sponsors, Boo Weekley Apparel at www.booweekley.com, Sharpie pens at www.sharpie.com SpeedGel at www.speedgel.com and VedaloHD Sunglasses at www.vedalohd.com.
Callaway To Celebrate Big Bertha's 20th At PGA Show
November 17, 2010 | Category: PGA Merchandise ShowCallaway Golf Celebrates Big Bertha's 20th Birthday At Their 28th Consecutive Year Exhibiting At The PGA Merchandise Show PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Callaway Golf will showcase the company's latest equipment, apparel, GPS devices, footwear and golf accessory lines during their 28th consecutive year of participation in the annual PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 27-29, 2011, in Orlando, Fla. Callaway Golf, a PGA of America Platinum Sponsor, will return to the global industry's 58th annual gathering to provide some 40,000 attending PGA Professionals, retailers and industry leaders with an exclusive product preview, demonstration and merchandising strategies at the Outdoor Demo Day, Indoor Demo Days and within multiple locations on the Show floor.
"The 2011 PGA Merchandise Show marks 20 years since the introduction of the original Big Bertha Driver, which changed the industry forever and kicked off the era of modern golf club design," said Joe Urzetta, Sr. Vice President, U.S. Sales, Callaway Golf. "At January's show we plan to honor this special anniversary with the introduction of the most innovative and bold lineup of equipment in our history."
During Outdoor Demo Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge in Orlando, Callaway Golf will showcase its expansive 2011 product line, offering PGA Professionals and retailers an opportunity to experience Callaway's latest technological advances in club design.
From Thursday, Jan. 27 through Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Orange County Convention Center, the Callaway Golf family of brands that include Odyssey and Top-Flite, will offer product testing opportunities at the hitting bays of Indoor Demo Days and exhibit their full line of products within the PGA Equipment Forum. Callaway Golf's deep new lines of 2011 footwear, apparel and accessories will also be on display within an exhibit located in the apparel hall. Additionally, Callaway officials will offer programs specifically for PGA Professionals on the PGA Equipment Forum stage and company executives will meet with golf industry leaders to grow partnerships and discuss customer needs worldwide.
"The PGA of America and our more than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals have enjoyed and valued the continuous support by Callaway Golf at our marquee membership business event for nearly three decades," said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. "We welcome back the family of Callaway brands to the 58th PGA Merchandise Show and look forward to the opportunity for our members to learn more about their deep products lines."
About the PGA Merchandise Show
The 2011 PGA Merchandise Show, held January 27-29, in Orlando, Fla., will welcome some 1,000 top golf companies and brands and more than 40,000 industry professionals from around the world to the industry's 58th annual global summit for the business of golf. Outdoor Demo Day, the world's largest professional golf testing event, tees off the Show on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Orange County National Golf Center. During Show days, PGA Professionals, retailers and industry leaders will uncover the latest trends, source the newest golf merchandise, test the latest equipment, learn proven business best practices, network among peers and move forward the business of the game. Organized in partnership with The PGA of America as a trade-only event, the 2011 PGA Merchandise Show will be held in the Orange County Convention Center ~ 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 27-28; and 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 29. For more information, visit www.pgashow.com.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, Top-Flite®, and Ben Hogan® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information on Callaway Golf's complete lineup of equipment, footwear and accessories, please visit www.callawaygolf.com.
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PGA Merchandise Show: Sherry Major, (716) 662-3855, smajor@reedexpo.com
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