Latest Golf Industry Headlines
Setting the stage for a successful 2010 business cycle in the golf industry, the 57th PGA Merchandise Show concluded Saturday with an ambitious schedule of educational seminars and nearly 1,000 top golf brands and vendors conducting a final day of order writing and networking at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
International Club Suppliers (ICS) -- the sales and marketing arm for entegra Procurement Services (entegra) in the golf club and resort channel -- will exhibit (Booth 7437) at the 2010 Golf Industry Show, February 10-11, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) and CBS Sports have reached a unique agreement that establishes the golf equipment manufacturer as a presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl Today pregame show on Sunday, February 7th. The partnership marks the first ever Super Bowl pregame sponsorship struck by a stand-alone golf company.
In response to the on-going discussion and miscommunication relating to 2010 Groove Regulation and the use of PING EYE2 irons manufactured prior to April 1, 1990, PING Chairman & CEO John Solheim issued the following statement:
The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) will host its 83rd World Conference on Club Management, February 8 - 13 in San Diego, CA. The event, a joint endeavor with the Golf Industry Show (GIS), will take place at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina and San Diego Convention Center. The Conference offers club managers from around the world an opportunity to take part in educational sessions and peer networking events. The 2010 educational sessions focus on club marketing and finances, retirement planning, food and beverage profitability, strategic planning and the current economy's effect on the club industry.
Four more stars of football past and present have boosted the line-up for the eagerly-awaited “Golf Champions of Football” which will take place at the Vila Sol Vilamoura Spa & Golf Resort in Portugal from 1 to 8 June, 2010.
From the 1st of January 2010 Abacus strengthens its position on the British market by forming Abacus UK Ltd as well as reinforcing the sales organization.
Bunker Mentality – one of Europe's most fashionable clothing brands – will sponsor not one but two amateur tours next season. Having sponsored the GTour last season, it will do so again this season whilst also sponsoring the Single Figure Golfer (SFG) tour.
New proprietary technology developed by British company Global
Play Golf (GPG) could soon have a major impact on golf coaching and club
fitting worldwide, after initial trials received praise from golf retailers.
Srixon® Sports, a leader in golf ball technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the new TRISPEED™ and TRISPEED TOUR™ golf balls.
RIFE Putters reported today that they achieved record setting sales at the recently held 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL.
Leading British company, Econoplas Ltd, is seeking distributors and manufacturers under licence for its revolutionary drainage system, Ezidrain – ideal for use on golf courses.
The golf bag of the future , The EazyBag , debuted at the recent 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla, with positive reviews.
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