August 28, 2008 • Volume 5, No. 8  

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Golf News for Thursday, March 8, 2007

Products

Verdina women's golf apparel unveiled Fall Transition 07 line
"We pay extra attention to fit. We know women need not only fashion and function, but great fitting clothing," said Dana Coppolino,Verdina’s CEO/President, about her company's golf clothes. For More...

Trion:Z gets first LPGA Tour victory at Fields Open with Ko Olina
"Coming off her best season in 2006, we offer the champion our congratulations on winning one of the first LPGA events of the year! What an honor," said Jim Uno , CEO of Trion:Z, referring to the Fields Open. For More...

Callaway Golf Eyewear introduces new Collection Series C410
"Now we are turning our attention toward crossing boundaries with our superior eyewear technology into the lifestyle fashion market," said Marcel Schiro, vice president, sales / marketing for Callaway Golf Eyewear. For More...

Business

AboutGolf announces equipment upgrades at Dallas Superstores
"We’re thrilled that PGA Tour Superstores believes so much in our technology," said Bill Bales, AboutGolf’s CEO. "We’re working extremely hard on improving our products for clubfitting, teaching and self-analysis." For More...

Players Turf Systems reports on success at Golf Industry Show
"We did extremely well at the Golf Industry Show. We picked up numerous Tee Line installations as well as several international projects in St. Croix and Mexico," said Ray Sever, Players Turf Systems Director of Sales. For More...

Sponsorship

Trigelle sponsored Stacy Prammanasudh wins the Fields Open
"Watching Stacy keep her composure and class under such pressure made me all the more proud of her. She's such a great face for Trigelle!" said Karen Santos, Co-Founder, who flew out to Hawaii to watch Stacy play. For More...

Awards

Balance-Certified Golf cited by Golfing Magazine as Best of Show
"We are proud to have been named among the 'Best of Show' by Golfing Magazine," said John Cranston, vice president of sales and marketing for Balance-Certified Golf, an acclaimed shaft tuning system. For More...

LPGA NE Section honors TGA's Michelle Melia for her youth work
" The schools and the youth in my territory will benefit greatly by having the opportunity to work with Michelle," said Kevin Rooney, Territory Director for Total Golf Adventures, where Melia is a site director. For More...

Tournaments

Equinox Resort to host Orvis Cup Hickory Stick Shaft Pro-Am
The Orvis Cup was originally founded by George and Louise Orvis and was contested at the Ekwanok Country Club until 1927, when it moved to the Equinox Golf Links, which is now the Gleneagles Golf Course at The Equinox. For More...

The Polo Golf Junior Classic relocates to Ginn Reunion Resort
"All of us with Ginn Reunion are elated with the chance to host such a prestigious event," said Peter Bonell of Ginn Reunion. "Golf, especially the development of the junior player, remains a primary focus with Ginn Golf." For More...

Resorts

Barefoot Resort announces addition of golf school to amenities
The Nick Bradley Golf School, which opened this year, is located near the marina. Bradley, a former member of the European PGA Tour, offers individualized instruction that builds on each student’s strengths. For More...

Technology

Tee Time Watch continues to update comprehensive course info.
"This is a terrific opportunity for courses to improve their search engine marketing efforts as more and more people are making their golf course choices based on the GOLF.com directory, said Matt Kraus, CEO of TeeTimeWatch. For More...

People

Michael Hodgins named Director of Golf at Hawk's Landing, FL
In this position, Hodgins will be responsible for overseeing all golf shop operations, retail merchandising, golf programming, and outings and tournament coordination at the 18-hole Robert Cupp Junior designed facility. For More...

Media

Par and Beyond DVD features approach by Dr. Jerry V. Teplitz
"Once in the zone, it’s important to stay there," said Teplitz. "To do this, golfers have to avoid many negative outside influences that can sap your positive thinking. People in a foursome talking negatively affect your energy." For More...

Daily Golf Blogs

McDonald: Golf, sex, whiskey and guns - Opening day in Idaho
Coeur d'Alene Golf and Spa Resort in Idaho is offering a "Scotch Open Golf Package," which allows golfers to enjoy good Scotch and all the golf they can handle.
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Wolfrum: Michelle Wie not the Bombi
While Michelle Wie has seen some of her star fade under the assault of young Tadd Fujikawa, both pale in comparison to Filipino golf/chess star - Bombi Anzar. Based on our rather lackluster research, we have come to a simple conclusion: Aznar is the greatest Filipino of all time. For More...


More headlines

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