General Golf News

COUNTERFEIT GOLF CLUBS SEIZED IN BERKSHIRE - POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS


(May 10th 2006) Chessington, - Callaway Golf Europe has confirmed that police arrested two people in Berkshire suspected of selling counterfeit Odyssey putters. The Odyssey brand is one of the Callaway Golf family of brands. The putters were being sold on the internet auction website eBay.

 

WORLD’S FASTEST GOLFER SETS RECORD ON LETTERMAN SHOW

(May 5th 2006) Louisville, KY – David Ogron, known as the World’s Fastest Golfer, wore his Bionic Golf Gloves from Louisville-based Hillerich & Bradsby Co. as he hit a world record 1,064 balls in 30-minutes on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman.

 

QOLF TV COMMERCIAL DEBUTS ON THE GOLF CHANNEL

(May 5th 2006) Culver City, CA,… Bonfit America, Inc., maker of the world famous Brush- -- the bristle brush plastic golf tee – and now QOLF (pronounced KWALF), the indoor/outdoor croquet-style golf game, today announced that a 60-second QOLF TV commercial has begun airing on The Golf Channel.

 

Hills Golf Club, West Sweden

(April 2006) Located on the outskirts of Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, this private club lies in an undulating setting dominated by rock, including granite promontories and steep rock faces.

 

Golfalot Launches Golf Equipment Price Comparison Service For USA

(April 20th 2006) For the last 3 years leading golf website Golfalot.com has run the UK’s biggest golf equipment price comparison service. Now Golfalot users in the USA can benefit from the in-depth price comparison service as Golfalot launches a US golf equipment price comparison service.

 

The Leaderboard Helps Baddeley, Ogilvy and Pampling to PGA Tour Victories

(April 18th 2006) CALIFON, NJ—Australians Aaron Baddeley, Geoff Ogilvy and Rod Pampling are the latest golfers to capture PGA Tour victories thanks, in part, to the Leaderboard—the secret training aid the world’s top professional golfers are using to increase their power and perfect their swings. To date, six PGA events including the Masters, were won by tour professionals who use Leaderboard in their training regiment

 

QOLF DEBUTS AS THE ULTIMATE PLAY ANYWHERE FAMILY GOLF GAME


(April 19th 2006) Culver City, CA, …From the makers of the world famous Brush-T -- the bristle brush plastic golf tee -- comes QOLF (pronounced KWALF), an indoor/outdoor game that is a cross between golf and croquet.

 

Lamkin Corporation Sets Win Record Straight

(April 14th 2006) SAN DIEGO — Although still celebrating its win at the Masters, Lamkin Corporation set the record straight today with an announcement that two press releases issued earlier this year inadvertently reported wins at the Honda Classic and Nissan Open.

 

NATIONAL FATHER & SON TEAM CLASSIC ADDS ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB TO 2006 COURSE ROTATION

(April 12th 2006) Myrtle Beach, S.C. – The Executive Tournament Committee of the Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore National Father & Son Team Classic is pleased to announce the addition of Arrowhead Country Club to the 2006 course rotation. The 9th annual event will be held July 20-22, 2006 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

 

TaylorMade Launches "I AM A GOLFER" Campaign


(April 5, 2006) CARLSBAD, Calif. - "More than a reporter, I AM A GOLFER" is a potential future execution of TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company's new ad campaign called, "I AM A GOLFER," launching in April around the first major of the season.

 

TOP THREE AT BAY HILL. TOP BALL AROUND THE WORLD.

(March 20, 2006) Fairhaven, MA - Topping another Titleist golf ball 1-2-3
sweep, Rod Pampling earned his second career PGA Tour title with a dramatic
one shot win at the Bay Hill Invitational.

 

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 37th RYDER CUP AS KENTUCKY MAKES PLANS TO HOST GOLF'S GRANDEST SPECTACLE


(March 14th 2006) PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - The 37th Ryder Cup, one of sport's most compelling events, will be contested Sept. 16-21, 2008, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.

CAMP MOOSE GOLF KEEPS THE FUN COMING WITH DEBUT OF THE COMPANY'S FIRST WEB SITE

(February 23, 2006) CHESTERFIELD, VA. – Camp Moose Golf, LLC. has arrived on the Internet, where the up-and-coming company's mission statement of "Providing easy learning and fun to golfers of all skill levels, on and off the golf course" comes shining through on its new web site.

 

NEW EXCITEMENT ADDED TO GolfAhoy GOLF CRUISES


(Feb 2006) GolfAhoy.com announced a new element to its golf cruise programs worldwide by offering Million Dollar Hole In One Shoot-Outs on its exclusive country club and corporate group and incentive Caribbean, Hawaiian, Mediterranean and Mexican
Riviera 7,10 and 14 day golf cruise packages.

 

Jerry Pate Wins the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am

(Feb 27th 2006) PLANO, TX – Adams Golf (OTCBB:ADGO) staff player, Jerry Pate, was victorious in the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am in Lutz, Florida this weekend.

ProLink Holdings Corp. Adds Two Industry Professionals to Enhance Its Technical Capabilities

John Godshall Joins as CTO; Steve Tanis Becomes VP of Engineering Both Pioneers in the GPS Industry

 

ECCO Extends Contract with PGA Tour Star Aaron Baddeley


March 6th 2006, (LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with 24-year-old PGA Tour star Aaron Baddeley.

Ben Sutton Golf School Names Jennifer Beckman Hospitality Coordinator

(February 7th 2006) (SUN CITY CENTER, Fla.) -- Ben Sutton Golf School -- the nation’s longest-running, largest golf instruction destination located between Tampa and Sarasota -- today announces that Jennifer Beckman has been named to the position of Hospitality Coordinator.

 

Ashton Golf announces new Sales Manager

(February 7th 2006) Ashton Golf is pleased to announce Guy Wakutz as International Sales Manager.

 

HARBY TRAN NAMED DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AT PRIDESPORTS

Gaithersburg, Maryland, February 7, 2006 … PrideSports, the world’s premier golf accessory company and manufacturer of Pulsar, the #1 Cleat on TOUR, and the Professional Tee System (PTS), the #1 golf tee brand on TOUR, today announced the promotion of Harby Tran to Director of Marketing.

 

J.B. HOLMES A SMASHING SUCCESS IN FBR OPEN VICTORY

(February 7, 2006) Carlsbad, CA - The future of the PGA Tour arrived this
week at the FBR Open where Cobra Staff professionals J.B. Holmes and Camilo
Villegas posted an eye-popping 1-2 finish.

 

A SUPER SUNDAY FOR HOLMES, TITLEIST

(February 6, 2006) Fairhaven, MA - It was another super Sunday for J.B.
Holmes and Titleist, as the 23-year old, long-hitting rookie earned his
first career PGA Tour title in just his fourth start since earning his
card.

 

True Temper Steel Dominates PGA and Champions Tours

(Feb 2nd 2006) Despite a slow start, it was more of the same this weekend for the Buick Open Champion.

 

Eric Jones Players Tour Double Long Drive Victory with Alpha Driver


(Feb 2nd 2006) CHATSWORTH, CA. – Driven to win, the Alpha C830.2 driver was used by 2003 World Long Drive Champion Eric Jones to win both the Senior and Open divisions at the 2006 Players Tour Orlando Stop.

 

Loren Roberts Trusts Titleist for Second Straight Win on Champions Tour

(January 30, 2006) Fairhaven, MA - Loren Roberts completed a two-week
Hawaiian sweep on the Champions Tour when he converted an eagle putt on the
final hole of the Turtle Bay Championship for a two-stroke victory.

 

TITLEIST TOUR - CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY


(January 23, 2006) Fairhaven, MA - It was another winning Sunday for Titleist players across the worldwide professional tours, as the four winners on four major tours trusted the performance and consistency of the Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf balls for their success.

 

Tee2tee Golf are proud to launch their new golf holiday programme of African Golf Safaris.


(January 20th 2006) Hunt the greens and fairways under an African sky and explore the unspoiled wilderness of South Africa.

The GF Hotels Golfing Challenge

(January 19th 2006) 19th to 26th May 2006 - “This the newest golf challenge happening on the sunny island of Tenerife”

 

Adams Golf Signs PGA Rookie Bubba Dickerson

(January 19th 2006) PLANO, TX—Adams Golf (OTCBB: ADGO) re-enters the PGA Tour by signing PGA Tour rookie Bubba Dickerson to an endorsement agreement.

Top Names in Golf and Entertainment Appearing At the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show…& Convention, Jan. 26-29

(January 19th 2006) NORWALK, Conn. - Top names in the world of professional golf, golf instruction and entertainment will be on-hand to meet the more than 40,000 golf industry professionals and some 1,200 exhibitors...

 

AccuSport to Host Media Breakfast - Kick-off for Vector Pro Video Launch System and Hot Stix Technologies


(January 19, 2006) Winston-Salem, NC - AccuSport International, Inc. today announced it will be hosting a media breakfast on Thursday, January 26th during the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention.

 

Season ‘takes-off’ in style for Ryder Cup Stars Ian Poulter and Paul Casey!

(January 18th 2006) Ian Poulter and Paul Casey hit huge drives off the wing of an Etihad Airways jet to launch the inaugural Abu Dhabi Golf Championships

SOFTSPIKES® & GOLF DIGEST® TEAM-UP FOR EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT PROMOTION IN 2006

(January 18th 2006) Softspikes®, the #1 selling golf cleat brand in the world, and Golf Digest, the world’s largest golf publication, today announced a joint promotion whereby consumers purchasing a pack of Pulsar™ cleats, the #1 cleat on TOUR, will receive a 12-month subscription to Golf Digest magazine.

 

AccuSport to Co-Sponsor Three Pro-Pro Golf Tournaments

(January 18, 2006) Winston-Salem, NC AccuSport International today announced it will co-sponsor three Pro-Pro Golf Tournaments in association with the 2006 PGA Merchandise Show.

Lamkin Adds New OEM Sales Manager

(January 17, 2006) SAN DIEGO — The world leader in golf grip innovation, Lamkin announces that well-known golf equipment representative Andy Kerr has joined Lamkin as its new OEM Sales Manager. Kerr will lead Lamkin’s OEM sales and service team and assist Lamkin in its continued development of strong, long-term relationships with the game’s most respected golf equipment manufacturers.

 

DEVANT SPORT TOWELS UNVEILS OFFICIAL 88th PGA CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOWEL COLLECTION

(January 17, 2006) - Monroe, North Carolina, Devant Sport Towels, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality custom and licensed sports towels, today unveiled the Official PGA Championship Collection, featuring an assortment of custom golf towels incorporating the logo for the 88th PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.

 

A NEW SEASON OF SUCCESS FOR TOMS AND TITLEIST

(January 16, 2006) Fairhaven, MA - It was a weekend to remember at the Sony Open in Hawaii for David Toms. First, he put himself in position on Saturday when he surged to a tie for the lead with a personal-best and new course record 9-under-par 61.

37th Ryder Cup Hospitality Packages Now On-Sale

(January 16, 2006) Louisville, KY – The PGA of America is bringing the 37th Ryder Cup to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY in September of 2008. The Ryder Cup is golf’s most patriotic and prestigious international team competition matching United States golf professionals against those of Europe.

Great Golf packages from Med Golf

(January 10th 2006) - The latest golfing/holiday packages

from Med Golf

Med Golf Competitions

(January 10th 2006) - Any visiting golfer to the Costa del Sol is more than welcome to join Med Golf in 2006, at any one of the monthly competitions

Are you visiting the English Golf Open this year

(January 10th 2006) For many years caravan rallies have been held at the Centre and it is an ideal opportunity to hold a caravan rally specifically for visitors to the Open.

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