"Destination marketing and public relations are a passion of ours at IGM," said President Robbie Wooten. "Suffice it to say, we are really excited to have the opportunity to work with Atlantic City to broaden its message and to ultimately put the area into the golf vacation conversation amongst traveling golfers." read more
Billy Casper Golf to manage Colorado's The Golf Club at Ravenna
"Billy Casper Golf's management philosophy aligns perfectly with our vision for this golf community," said Glenn Jacks, Managing Member of River Canyon Real Estate Investments, LLC, owner of Ravenna. "Given the stability in the market and a recent resurgence in real estate, we are excited to count them among our team." read more
Billy Casper Golf selected to manage Country Club of Winter Haven (Florida)
"With excellent 'bones,' the Country Club of Winter Haven will once again be one of the finest private clubs in central Florida," says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of Billy Casper Golf. "We are excited to partner with an ambitious ownership group, and members will realize the Billy Casper Golf difference in the short- and long-term." read more
Waitt Company acquires all operating assets of Bobby Jones brand
"We are humbled by the trust the heirs of Bobby Jones are putting in us to protect and expand this premium brand globally in a manner consistent with the legacy of Bobby Jones," said Dana Bradford, CEO of Waitt Company. "We look forward to moving the Bobby Jones brand forward in partnership with management." read more
Mantis Golf seeks to hire new territorial sales representatives
"We appreciate the great reception and recognition our company and putters have enjoyed so quickly," said Chris Maher, CEO of Mantis Golf. "We are expanding our sales force nationwide and invite qualified, experienced sales representatives to contact us." read more
Golf Town opens new interactive store in Newfoundland, Canada
"Golf Town will provide a retail experience unlike any other for the thousands of golfers living in the province and the tens of thousands of golf tourists who visit every year. St. John's is a golfing hotbed with a number of wonderful courses that provide a tremendous golfing experience within a short drive of our front door," said Golf Town's EVP Operations Canada, Ron Hornbaker. read more
Pain Away, LLC appoints Action Health as exclusive distributor
"Our strategy is to partner with exclusive distributors that share the same passion as we do to help golfers and non-golfers alike find effective, natural solutions to aches, pains and general joint discomfort," said Gary Sheppard, Chief Operating Officer of Pain Away LLC. read more
IOMIC USA enters partnership with Alpha Golf/Kent Sports, Inc.
"We are confident that this new arrangement will help the company reach its next level of sales objectives. They've established a reputation of being one of the best in the industry and we're confident they will prove instrumental in IOMIC's sales growth," said Katz Murai, Overseas Division of IOMIC. read more
PlaneSWING full swing teaching system launches in Australia
"With PlaneSWING now in 35 countries and growing it was always our intention to expand into Australia sooner rather than later. I don't think you'll find a more 'sport crazy' country than Australia and per head of population golf is as big as anywhere," said CEO Tony Clark. read more
Michigan's Boyne Outfitters extend service to Hidden River Golf and Casting Club
"The Maple River is known as one of the area's best kept secrets," said Ethan Winchester, head guide and shop manager at Boyne Outfitters. "We're extremely excited for the opportunity to showcase this pristine stretch of water." read more
Golfsmith International opens new store in Beavercreek, Ohio
"Our new Beavercreek store is an awesome addition to our portfolio of Ohio stores and helps us reach underserved golfers in the Dayton area," said Sue Gove, Golfsmith International President and CEO. "First-time customers are blown away by the incredible experience in the store. We have all the latest gear and the most knowledgeable staff in the industry." read more
California Alliance for Golf releases findings from impact study
"Golf is more than a game; it is a business providing economic vitality for myriad California communities, jobs for thousands of residents, healthy outdoor recreation for families, necessary green space, and millions of dollars in charity to various local community causes," said California State Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado Hills). read more
TGA Premier Junior Golf launches its sixth franchise in Texas
"Texas is one of the most popular states in the country for golf and to be launching our sixth franchise territory in the state and continuing to grow the game is very exciting for TGA," said TGA chief operating officer Steve Tanner. read more
Golfsmith announces opening new store in Gainesville, Virginia
"Our new Gainesville store is an awesome addition to our portfolio of Northern Virginia stores and helps us serve an area with an abundance of golfers" said Sue Gove, Golfsmith International President and CEO. read more
Peter's Natural Gardening helping superintendents to use microbes
"A Superintendent's job is more difficult, more expensive, and volatile than it needs to be," said Pete Duquemin, President of the company, an expert at natural horticulture. "There are new methods and techniques that enable one to grow fast, near perfect greens, lush, problem free fairways with less time and money, and in a way that benefits everyone." read more
