Golf News for Monday, July 18, 2005

Equipment

Nike Ignite named the "Ultimate Driver" by Golf World (UK) magazine
"The Ignite won by claiming two second place finishes at the hands of the robot in the longest driver test ... and straightest driver test," said Golf World's Carly Cummins. For More...

Rip Tips test 27.3 yards longer than wooden tees
Casey Parks, president of Green Street Innovations, said: "Every day we get emails from our customers claiming how much longer they are hitting the ball with Rip Tips" For More...

Technology

Crescent Systems announces Kapolei Golf Course installation
Serving the club and resort industry since 1997, Crescent Systems currently has several hundred clients in 44 states, including Hawaii and Guam. For More...

People

Fairway & Greene announces the addition of two new sales representatives
Ron Hilo has been added to cover Southeast Florida and Randy Denzin will be responsible for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. For More...

Travel

Links Golf St. Andrews announces date of 2006 St. Andrews Golf Week
The Annual St. Andrews Golf Week gives golfers the opportunity to enjoy St. Andrews as the residents experience it, playing five of the community's courses. For More...

Courses

Luxurious clubhouse opens to public at Victoria Hills in Deland, Fla.
“Our goal is to provide guests with an off-course experience on par with our nationally-renowned layout,” says Victoria Hills General Manager David Buth. For More...

Instruction

Lefties celebrate arrival of left-handed version of Golfer's Footprint Swing Trainer
The GFi Swing Trainer is one of the simplest and effective trainers on the market. Golfers see improvements in distance, accuracy, and confidence every time they use the trainer. For More...

Products

With 2005-06 line, FootJoy again leads the way in glove innovation
Maria Bonzagni, Senior Director of Marketing for Glove and Accessories for FootJoy: “Our commitment to research, development and product testing is why FootJoy gloves are best in class." For More...

Daily Golf Blogs

LPGA says goodbye Ty Votaw, hello Carolyn Bivens
Blogger: Bivens' background isn’t in golf, it’s in sales and marketing. She’s a savvy pick, then, because what’s lacking in the LPGA isn’t product, it’s product awareness. For More...

Glad and sad to see Tiger Woods win British Open at St. Andrews Old Course
Blogger: I'm hoping he's regained his form from several years ago, when he dominated, but I also hope the rest of the world has caught up with him, so we can have a little drama. For More...

Awards

Eagle Creek Golf Club in Florida ranks among best 19th Holes, says Orlando Magazine
"You never tire of the view from the grill room," Eagle Creek General Manager Gary Piotrowski said. "A lot of thought went into the design of the room." For More...