Golf News for Friday, May 18, 2012
Events
2012 PGA Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada to welcome new vendors and events
"Beginning with new outdoor instructional workshops prior to Demo Night and including daily featured speakers, new fashion presentations and the new equipment and instructional section of the Show floor, the 2012 PGA Expo is introducing several new exciting programs," said PGA Golf Exhibitions Industry Vice President John McGeary. For More...
Courses
Michigan's Island Hills Golf Club reshaped under new ownership
"There's a lot of rhetoric about growing the game and making it more attractive to people to bring them back to the game, but Island Hills is doing much more than talking about it," said architect Raymond Hearn of Golf Course Designs, Inc. For More...
Equipment
Aldila tops driver, wood, hybrid shaft counts at The Players Championship
"The top players on Tour continue to rely on Aldila's RIP Technology (Reverse Interlaminar Placement) because it provides them with lower torque, increased tip stability and better tip stiffness control," said Stewart Bahl, Aldila's Marketing Manager. For More...
Bridgestone Golf congratulates Matt Kuchar on The Players victory
"To win the Players Championship against what is probably the toughest field in golf is just an unbelievable feeling," said Kuchar. "I was able to really pull off some big shots out here all week. Those Bridgestone balls, they just listen." For More...
Fourteen Golf announces demo dates added to May's event calenar
"We invite all golfers to these events to personally test the PGA, Nationwide and LPGA Tour proven RM-11 Wedge or the Golf Digest "Hot List" award winning MT-28 V5 T.S. Wedge. If you can't make one of these demo days, please visit a Roger Dunn store as they carry Fourteen Golf," said Marcy Kamoda, Fourteen Golf COO. For More...
Products
Players Championship winner practices with Orange Whip Trainer
The Orange Whip Trainer®, one of the fastest growing training aids and fitness devices on the PGA TOUR, chalked up its fifth worldwide Tour win of 2012 at the PLAYERS Championship on the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course. The winner, who relies on the Orange Whip Trainer in his practice and fitness regimens, closed with a 2-under par 70, to win by two shots. For More...
Players Towel takes The Player Championship for ninth win of year
"I would like to congratulate the winner of The Players Championship for earning his fourth career PGA Tour title in the year's toughest field," said Patrick Le Vine, founder of The Players Towel. "The closing stretch of holes at TPC Sawgrass is as tough and nerve wracking as they come." For More...
Trion:Z congratulates Rickie Fowler on finish at The Players
"Rickie is playing with such confidence, it is fun to watch. We congratulate him on his exceptional play at The Players and look forward to seeing what he does next," said Colantotte International Inc. CEO Toru Kamatari. For More...
Travel
Arizona golf vacation package deal: Play Superstition Mountain, stay at The Villa In Golden Eagle Village
Located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club offers world-class Arizona golf in a truly dramatic setting. The club's stay-and-play options let you experience the challenge of two Nicklaus-designed golf courses, relax in the spectacular clubhouse, enjoy exclusive dining and the service and hospitality that Superstition Mountain Golf and C.C. is known for! For More...
Swiss travel firm Le Bureau offers chance to play with Helen Alfredsson
"This is the second tour of the Le Bureau International Golf Series 2012 and we are delighted to be able to offer such an exciting trip to our clients," said Dominique Rey, Managing Partner of Le Bureau International. For More...
Charity
10th Annual NJVC Golf Tournament helps raise funds for two USOs
"It's only with the help of local community partners that USO-Metro is able to support our troops and their families," said Elaine Rogers, USO of Metropolitan Washington president. "We're thrilled to be partnering with NJVC, and we're looking forward to a long-lasting relationship." For More...
