Golf News for Thursday, November 3,
2005
Growth Of The Game
PGA Tour announces plan for season-long points race
"We're the only major sport that doesn't have a playoff system. We haven't been able to get the kind of strength we see in other sports," said PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem For More... Business
Amalgamated Technologies will merge with ProLink Solutions
"ProLink's GPS system boasts a high-resolution, color display unit neatly affixed to each golf cart. The easy-to-read screen displays pinpoint-accurate distances to the hole," said a release. For More... Sponsorship
US Pro Golf Tour announces Pro-Am title sponsor
"The US Pro Golf Tour is pleased that DGIR/SwingStation will be an integral part of the Tour Championship. Everyone involved looks forward to a long-lasting relationship," said Tom Kidd, CEO of the US Pro Golf Tour. For More... People
Steve Schaller named director of golf at Seaview Marriott (N.J.)
“This is an exciting time for me, as I have been a part of the Marriott Golf family for the last 20 years, and look forward to the challenges that lay ahead as the Director of Golf,” said Steve Schaller. For More... Equipment
UST introduces new Frequency Filtered putter shaft
“The Frequency Filtered putter shaft was put to the ultimate test on the PGA Tour and, not only did the new shaft design exceed our expectations for the new technology, it delivered a victory,” said Shawn Mullin, PGA Tour manager for UST. For More...
Rifle wins Volvo Masters
“Rifle shafts feature a patented internal rifling design and stepless technology which give golfers tighter shot dispersion, better control, greater distance and a superior feel," said Ray Lucas, senior vice president of sales and marketing. For More... Travel
Cancellation penalties waived at Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort
"Efforts are now underway to rebuild and clean up the resort. We have 350 employees and a Hilton Recovery Team working diligently to clean up and restore the resort," said Sergio Serra, director of sales & marketing. For More... Products
Footjoy launches the next generation of golf outerwear
“The new line is the next generation of high-tech outerwear designed to meet the needs of today’s athletic player,” said Andy Jones, vice president of FootJoy Marketing & Apparel. For More... Daily Golf Blogs
Cheap Bastard: San Diego courses keeping plates full
And speaking of full plates, in San Diego they're keeping the plates hot with unbelievable deals on golf with your lunch thrown in. For More...
Heather McMichael: Golf bloggers praise Martin, get Kinky in Texas
The Golf Blogger relays the recent happenings of Casey Martin. It looks as though Martin's competitive playing days are done, but TGB lets him know it was a job well done. For More... Charity
Raising money for presents for young victims of Hurricane Katrina
Zebulon, N.C. -- At 11:00 a.m. on November 10, Future Graphics, Inc. working with the Zebulon Country Club and partnering with the Toys for Tots For More...
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