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• The PGA is very proud to have Penley Sports support PGA Professionals through Golf Retirement Plus
  Penley Sports LLC, the innovative leader of graphite shaft manufacturing, is proud to support PGA Members across the nation through their partnership of the PGA’s Golf Retirement Plus. Penley becomes the only shaft manufacturer to join the program, which offers PGA Professionals valuable opportunities to grow their retirement accounts through various incentive offers.
  Author: Kent Closs - Date: July 11, 2004



• GolfTEC, the Denver, CO based provider of high-tech golf instruction
  GolfTEC, the Denver, CO based provider of high-tech golf instruction, is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of the industry's first golf instruction franchise. The Irvine, CA location, owned and operated by Timothy Rooney, opened just days before two additional GolfTEC franchisees opened for business in Scottsdale, AZ., and Austin, TX. A forth franchise will open in Troy, MI., early next month.
  Author: Jan Padderton - Date: July 10, 2004



• Introducing the Tater Hill Golf Course
  The Okemo Golf Division purchased Windham Golf Club in Chester, VT. Windham Golf Club was the former nine-hole Tater Hill Golf Course and is located just 17 miles southwest of Ludlow. It was previously known for its small greens, moderate to high degree of difficulty and challenging layout.
  Author: Alan Glover - Date: July 10, 2004



• Oglethorpe Men’s Golf Team in Fourth Consecutive NCAA Championship
  For the fourth consecutive year, the Oglethorpe University men's golf team earned a berth into the 2004 NCAA Division III Championships held in Beaumont, Ca.. The four-round tournament took place at the PGA of Southern California Golf Course at Oak Valley.
  Author: Dene Bouchard - Date: July 10, 2004



• Second annual Charity Golf Classic will benefit Cook Children's Medical Center
  Texas-based Craig's Collision Centers announced today they will host their second annual Craig's Collision Centers Charity Golf Classic 2004 at Bear Creek Golf Club. All proceeds generated from the Craig's Collision Centers Charity Golf Classic will benefit Cook Children's Medical Center's continuous effort to help with medical relief for children in Texas.
  Author: Dene Bouchard - Date: July 10, 2004



• The Roaring Fork Valley's premier public golf course with the complete Stay & Play package
  Glenwood Springs, CO … The fairways are greening up and the weather is unseasonably warm! Time to get out the clubs. Start out the season at the Roaring Fork Valley's premier public golf course with the complete Stay & Play package offered by the Hot Springs Lodge & Pool and River Valley Ranch Golf Club.
  Author: Alan Glover - Date: July 10, 2004



• TravelGolf.com, publisher of the world's highest read collection of online golf and travel publications
  TravelGolf.com, publisher of the world's highest read collection of online golf and travel publications offers insightful, entertaining news and views about the world of golf, golf destinations, and the people that make the game interesting.
  Author: Anthony Malo - Date: July 10, 2004



• Both the Men and Women's Team Win the Hofstra Invitational
  The St. John's women's golf team won its first ever golf tournament, carding a final round 17-over par 305 at the Hofstra Invitational. The Red Storm finished forty-one shots ahead of second place Long Island University.
  Author: Jay Cristal - Date: July 10, 2004



• Golf’s Ultimate Wiseguy to Promote King Cobra SZ Driver Line in New Television Campaign
  David Feherty, whose unique and colorful approach to golf broadcasting is appreciated by golf fans worldwide, has signed on with Cobra Golf and will be featured in a series of two Cobra Golf television advertisements promoting the new King Cobra SZ driver line.
  Author: Monique Thaman - Date: July 9, 2004



• MARGA Accepting Members For the 2004 Golfing Season
  The Madison Area Retiree Golf Association, finalizing plans for the 2004 golf season, has openings for new members in five of its six leagues.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• New products introduced at January 2004 PGA Merchandise Show
  Reporting on the hundreds of golf-related products introduced at the recent PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, The PGA Tour.Com/ Golfweb website selected a dozen products as worth noting.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• Popular Golf Channel Reality Series Gives Audience a Vote
  Viewers will put their stamp on the next installment of The Golf Channel hit reality series, The Big Break II, by voting one contestant onto the show.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• PowerBilt Golf launches new multi-dimensional web site
  Golfers, golf professionals, media representatives and retailers who visited powerbilt's web site during 2003 will find PowerBilt’s new web site to be a totally different experience. We have definitely taken our web site to the next level, said Cheryl Fink, Director of Marketing for the 88-year-old golf division of Hillerich & Bradsby, Co. We upgraded everything! The information, the ability to communicate with and reward our customers, and the services we provide to the fine pro shops and golf retailers that represent our products to golfers around the world.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• Sonartec Golf On Fire; Collecting Wins from All Over the World
  Sonartec Golf had wins two weeks in a row on the Japan Golf Tour and four wins in the last two weeks around the globe.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• Three Big Ten Women's Programs Advance to NCAA Championship
  Michigan State, Purdue and Ohio State have been selected to represent the Big Ten Conference in the 2004 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• Washoe County Commission Hears Golf Course Financial Report, Raises Fees
  Facing declining rounds of golf, combined with 17 new golf courses in the region since 1991, the County Commission at its meeting today adopted an average 7.9 percent increase in fees at the Washoe and Sierra Sage golf courses.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• Caddy Daddy introduces the Co-Pilot Golf Bag aimed at recreational golfers
  Co-Creator of the travel bag, Greg Derbas states, We feel that many competitors ignore amateur golfers with their hefty prices and lack of design features. Our Co-Pilot golf travel bag is designed with more features than other bags at a lower price.
  Author: Terry Gibson - Date: July 9, 2004



• Callaway Golf Unveils Innovative New Game Enjoyment System Designed to Help Women Golfers Enjoy the Game More Easily
  Callaway Golf Company announced the introduction of an innovative set of golf clubs specifically designed to make the game more fun for women golfers. The Company's new Game Enjoyment System (GES) consists of seven uniquely designed golf clubs, a stand bag, headcovers and a guidebook that explains the set and provides yardage and usage guidelines for each club. The Game Enjoyment System is the first Callaway Golf product line specifically designed for women.
  Author: Tova Laramee - Date: July 9, 2004



• Ed Armentrout Named General Manager and Head PGA Golf Professional
  The City of Buena Vista, Virginia announced the appointment of Ed Armentrout as the General Manager and Head PGA Golf Professional for the soon to open Vista Links Golf Course. Armentrout will oversee the day to day operations of the course to ensure an exceptional golf experience for the area golfers.
  Author: Terry Gibson - Date: July 9, 2004



• REserve program offers customers lower prices, quality assurance
  The next best thing to a new Club Car is a previously owned Club Car that still carries not only the company’s name, but also its reputation for quality and commitment to service.

  Club Car enters the pre-owned golf car market this year with its REserve vehicle program, which will take Club Car golf cars coming off lease, send them through a rigorous refurbishing process and sell or lease them at substantially less than new fleet cars. “There is a significant amount of demand in the market today for a lower-priced golf car that still offers the assurance of the Club Car brand,” said Brian Crawford, vice president of sales, Aftermarket. “This program helps us address that market with a consistently high-quality product offering that gives our customers great value.” The vehicles coming into the program this year will be primarily pre-owned electric golf cars. Vehicles will either go to Club Car’s main plant here or to its custom manufacturing facility at Indio, Calif., to enter an extensive refurbishing process. The process includes a thorough mechanical inspection of the chassis, suspension, steering, electrical and brake systems to make sure the vehicle is performing to original factory specifications. The body (front and rear), bumpers, scuff guards, bag well protector and access panel will be replaced. In addition, seats, tires, canopy top, batteries and battery chargers will be tested to make sure they are in good condition and free from damage or defects. Cars purchased through the REserve program will be supported by a limited factory warranty.

  
  Author: Wayne Guest - Date: January 24, 2004




• Grolier tees up ‘Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf’
  For golfers and gamers wanting to capture all the thrills of flying fairway divots and exploding sand shots from the home course of the world's most celebrated professional golfer, Grolier Interactive presents a 2.0 version of "Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf."
  Author: Wayne Guest - Date: January 23, 2004



• Local knowledge…professional coordination “One call books them all”
  The San Diego Business Journal front page summarized it to a tee…“Golf Firm Now Serves Up More Than Tee Times.”  The August 20, 2001 Small Business report by Denise Ward presented the story of how San Diego Golf Reservations (formerly M & M TEE TIMES) began as a home office idea to provide a part-time, $ 30 a week job for a teenage student in 1992.
  Author: Wayne Guest - Date: January 23, 2004



• Lock up those Big Berthas
  With a set of top-line equipment costing close to $4,000, golfers will be able to not only lock their equipment into the bag but also lock the bag to stands.
  Author: Wayne Guest - Date: January 23, 2004



• Putt-Putt launches $100,000.00 miniature golf tournament
  Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America, Inc. announces that Fayetteville, NC will be the host city for the $100,000 Professional Putters Association National Putting Championship to be held on July 30th through August 5th, 2000.
  Author: Wayne Guest - Date: January 23, 2004



• Golf Book Release: Kids & Golf
  The book is intended for children age 4 and up. The company is actively seeking pro shops and retailers to carry the book.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: August 14, 2005



• Golfing manufacturers drive innovation forward with improved equipment
  As top golf players like Tiger Wood tackle their final rounds at major championships, you may admire their swings and chipper and bunker play but perhaps it is the innovative design of the golf club and ball that you should also applaud.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 14, 2004



• Sears Canada Inc. Launches Weir Golf Accessories
  Sears Canada Inc., today announced an exclusive agreement that will brings an exciting new collection of Mike Weir Golf accessories to Sears stores across Canada.
  
  
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: June 1, 2005



• Spalding Sports Worldwide renamed The Top-flight golf company
  As a result of the recent sale of the Spalding brand to Russell Athletic Corporation, the former Spalding company (Spalding Sports Worldwide) today announced its new company name, The Top-Flite Golf Company. Rejuvenated by the sale of its sporting goods business, which strengthened its balance sheet, The Top-Flite Golf Company will focus its resources on growing its core golf business, which accounted for 70% of revenues of the former company.

  “The Top-Flite Golf Company is the natural and logical choice for the new name of our company,” stated Jim Craigie, President and CEO of The Top-Flite Golf Company. “TOP-FLITE® is our number one brand in terms of revenue and profits, and it is also the most widely played name in golf today.”

  The Top-Flite Golf Company will have two megabrands - TOP-FLITE and BEN HOGAN® - covering all key golf categories but differentiated by price points and channel focus. BEN HOGAN, the company’s Premium Megabrand, will continue to focus on premium golf equipment sold largely in the golf course shops and off course golf stores and select sporting good retail outlets, while TOP-FLITE, the company’s Value Megabrand, will focus on high quality golf equipment sold in all channels of trade. The STRATA® brand of premium golf balls will eventually fold back under the TOP-FLITE brand where it was originally launched in 1996, and will continue to be sold in its current channels of distribution by product.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 14, 2004




• Mick McCormick named chief marketing officer at Golf Galaxy, Inc.
  Golf Galaxy, Inc., the Everything for the Game(TM) golf retailer announced today that Mick McCormick has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining the company, Mr. McCormick was Executive Vice President - Global Sales for Callaway Golf Company and Director of National Sales for Nike, Inc.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 14, 2004



• Ben Hogan Golf teams up with World Golf Hall of Fame
  Ben Hogan Golf, in honor of its namesakes’ banner 1953 season, has joined the World Golf Hall of Fame located in St. Augustine, Florida, in celebration of an upcoming exhibit, Ben Hogan’s Historic Season: 1953 - A Golden Anniversary Tribute, which will be unveiled Tuesday, March 25.

  Fifty years ago, Ben Hogan completed one of golf’s greatest feats when he became the first professional to win three majors in the same season: the 1953 Masters, the U.S. Open and the British Open. The exhibit will feature a generous amount of photographs and memorabilia from 1953, when he won five of the six four-round tournaments he entered that year-the U.S. Open, the Masters and the British Open, plus the Colonial and the Pan-American.

  Made possible with the donation of memorabilia from Ben Hogan Golf, Shady Oaks Country Club and Colonial Country Club as well as author Martin Davis, the exhibit will feature equipment, photographs and mementos from 1953 when Mr. Hogan won five of the six four-round tournaments he entered that year among its historical chronicles. Other career moments will be featured in the exhibit, including his near-death car accident and the formation of his golf equipment company, The Ben Hogan Company.

  “We’re pleased to join the World Golf Hall of Fame to bring Mr. Hogan’s achievements to life for all the world to enjoy and appreciate,” said Lou Tursi, executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer service for Spalding Sports Worldwide, owner of Ben Hogan golf. “He is truly among sports greatest legends, so golf fans, historians, and sports fans alike will enjoy this wonderful exhibit.”

  For the exhibit, Ben Hogan Golf has donated numerous items including one of two original sets of golf clubs made in 1954 by the Ben Hogan Company in its original box, a distinctive cap that was Mr. Hogan’s trademark, copies of photos not released to the public, and a letter Mr. Hogan wrote and distributed to club pros in October of 1953 introducing his plans for his golf company. In addition, the company donated a driver and 4 wood that was among the last Mr. Hogan used and his scorecard from the 1953 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

  Other artifacts will include several of Mr. Hogan’s putters, including prototypes he developed; a pair of his shoes showing extra spikes; and a scorecard from Shady Oaks when he beat his age for the first time, shooting 64 at age 65.

  The memorabilia on display will also include Mr. Hogan’s locker containing personal items from Shady Oaks Country Club, where he was a member.

  “Mr. Hogan’s achievements and contributions to the game are so monumental and should never to be forgotten,” said Sharon Rea, Mr. Hogan’s longtime administrative assistant, who was instrumental in organizing the initiative with the World Golf Hall of Fame. “Having memorabilia, personal photographs and keepsakes from his championship 1953 season at such a heralded museum is the best tribute we could pay to Mr. Hogan.”
  
  Martin Davis, author of the book, “Ben Hogan: The Man Behind the Mystique,” has also contributed to the exhibit which will feature several photographs that are extremely rare and have been published only in his book. They include photos of the 1953 British Open and the New York City ticker tape parade that came from Hogan’s personal collection.

  “It is our pleasure to celebrate the golden anniversary of Ben Hogan’s outstanding year, 1953, and his entire career,” said Jack Peter, the Hall of Fame’s Chief Operating Officer.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 13, 2004




• EZT Let's You Golf Without Bending Over
  EZT is a new concept golf accessory for people who have trouble bending. From the standing position, EZT tees up the ball, picks up the tee, replaces divots, repairs ball marks, places a ball marker on the green, and retrieves the ball from the cup. EZT is now available for only $49.95 by calling 1-800-553-6472 or visiting www.reallycoolgolfstuff.com.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: July 17, 2005



• Giant Golf announces expansion and relocation of Southern California offices
  The new World Headquarters is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, a thriving, planned community in southern Orange County. The new address will be 22432 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688-2000. The relocation to the new facility is scheduled to take place by December 1, 2002.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 13, 2004



• Surge in Disc Golf popularity hits the lakeshore
  The enthusiasm for disc golf in Manitowoc/ Two Rivers is proven by the huge success of Manitowoc's new disc golf course at Silver Creek Park. The most satisfying part of having a new course in a community is the new golfers that experience the sport for the first time. Novice golfers have been flooding Manitowoc's course year round since it opened in October of 2000. The "Manitowalk in the Park" disc golf tournament in 2001 at Silver Creek Park set records for smaller C-Tier PDGA tournaments with over 160 participants and nearly $10,000 in cash and prizes.

  In Wisconsin, the sport of disc golf took it's foothold in Sheboygan over 25 years ago at Volrath Park. Today Sheboygan continues to sprout some of the best golfers in the world including Barry Schultz, 2002 World Games gold metal winner and Disc Golf World Championship 4th place honoree. Part of the link between Sheboygan and great disc golfers has been Volrath Park's location in the heart of their residential area. Kids can easily ride their bikes to the park and play disc golf all day for free. In 1977, Wisconsin had only 3 disc golf courses while today we have over 40 courses and many more in the works.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 13, 2004




• T&L Golf Club relies on Golfswitch for tee times
  GolfSwitch, a division of Spectrum Golf, Inc., announced today that it has been chosen by T&L Golf Club, a membership club created for golf enthusiasts and a service of American Express Publishing, as its exclusive online tee time provider. As part of this agreement, T&L Golf Club is using GolfSwitch's Internet booking engine, WebPro, to power its tee time reservations service.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 13, 2004



• The arrival of the Smart Golf Course: management of golf course security-gated communities will never be the same
  What do aerial photography, mapping, and modern Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies have in common? To answer that question fully we have to look to the beginning of one of golf course management's most vital tools - the map. The dusty, faded course map attached to your office wall, vaguely reminiscent of a yellowing museum display has faithfully provided a wealth of information to the golf course planner. That essential information is now being combined with technologies from the earlier mentioned disciplines and is propelling course and community management capabilities into the 21st century.
  Author: Sharon Madison - Date: January 13, 2004



• Online Golf Stores Cover All Your Golfing Needs!
  The age of the Internet has made shopping a much easier task. There is virtually no product that cannot be purchased through the Internet. Online golf stores provide an easy shopping option for golfers. They carry all your golfing equipment needs and allow you to make a relaxed informed decision before buying. The web's best online golf stores feature brand name clubs, balls, accessories, golf apparel and other merchandise. The selections cover the whole range of price and quality. It is possible to order starter equipment if you are a new golfer, or top of the line equipment if you are well seasoned.
  Author: Laurie Simpson - Date: May 4, 2005



• From Balls To Carts, All Your Golf Equipment Needs Can Be Found On The Internet!
  Golf was invented years ago in Scotland and required only the most basic equipment. A gnarly stick was the first version of a club. Golf equipment today is far more complex. You can expect to purchase fairway woods, irons, putters, wedges and drivers just to satisfy your club needs. You will also need balls and a golf bag, shoes and other accessories before your golf equipment needs are met. Most equipment is a one-time purchase for the sportsman and is usually replaced by choice rather than need. New products will tempt golfers to try something new, but they will rarely “wear out” their equipment. Clubs become like old friends.
  Author: Laurie Simpson - Date: June 30, 2005



• Golf Shops, The Choices Are Endless Online
  Golf shops are favorite haunts for the avid golfer when he is not on the course. They provide access to the newest and most popular equipment as it becomes available on the market. Many shops are small and incorporated into larger sports marts or department stores. There are some golf shops that cater only to golfing. They focus on anything and everything a golfer may need. You can find a range in the quality of equipment available to you and make your selection based on your budget. Golf equipment can range greatly in cost from starter equipment for the beginner, to professional equipment for the very demanding player.
  Author: Laurie Simpson - Date: April 20, 2005



• Tiger Woods girlfriend, wow he has a Swedish model
  He has quickly become known as a golf god loved by millions of fans. Tiger Woods girlfriend may tell you he is her god as well. In the past two years two women have been able to say they are Tiger Woods girlfriend. He met his current amour, Elin Nordegren at last years British Open. They were introduced by a buddy of Tigers and have been inseparable ever since. She is a twenty two year old Swedish model that was working as a nanny when she met Tiger. Her employer was the same buddy that introduced them.
  Author: Laurie Simpson - Date: September 12, 2002



• Golf Tips: Learn the Key to a Good Golf Club Manufacturer
  Getting your golf tips straight is the seed that starts the sport of golf. It’s good to get to know the proper golf club manufacturers, how to get the best of golf club clones, and much more. Some buyers end up wasting piles of extra money on the simple fact that they haven’t taken the time to brush up on golf tips. Win yourself a pro golf discount by educating yourself with golf tips that decrease your spending and increase your sport.
  Author: Pamela Schonfelder - Date: June 15, 2002



• Golf Tips: Learn the Key to a Good Golf Club Manufacturer
  Getting your golf tips straight is the seed that starts the sport of golf. It’s good to get to know the proper golf club manufacturers, how to get the best of golf club clones, and much more. Some buyers end up wasting piles of extra money on the simple fact that they haven’t taken the time to brush up on golf tips. Win yourself a pro golf discount by educating yourself with golf tips that decrease your spending and increase your sport.
  Author: Pamela Schonfelder - Date: June 15, 2002



• Find Yourself an Efficient Golf Club Review
  A good golf club review allows shoppers the ability to receive ratings on the products they’re looking at purchasing. Some golf club reviews may be inaccurate. Finding a company that creates a proper golf club review is important. Once you’ve found the golf equipment review you’re really looking for your shopping will be significantly easier.
  Author: Pamela Schonfelder - Date: June 13, 2002



• Find Yourself an Efficient Golf Club Review
  A good golf club review allows shoppers the ability to receive ratings on the products they’re looking at purchasing. Some golf club reviews may be inaccurate. Finding a company that creates a proper golf club review is important. Once you’ve found the golf equipment review you’re really looking for your shopping will be significantly easier.
  Author: Pamela Schonfelder - Date: June 13, 2002