Business

Mantis Golf seeks to hire new territorial sales representatives

sally.j.sportsman — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

L2 Communications — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

smgoldstein — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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.

tnackel — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

tim — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

tim — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

LynnLuczkowski — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

Emmy Moore Minister — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

tjaj68 — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

LynnLuczkowski — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

Peters Natural Gardening — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"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

Pacific Links International signs agreement with Annika Sorenstam

tim — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"We're delighted to formally announce this association with Annika, the greatest female golfer of her generation," said Bruce Simmonds, Pacific Links International, Chief Executive Officer. "Her global brand and universal appeal to golfers of all ages, genders and abilities makes her an ideal spokesperson for our burgeoning business." read more

C.W. Golf Architecture retains Resort & Golf Marketing for PR work

dave richards — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Chris Wilczynski is a rising star among golf course architects," said Dave Richards, Founder and CEO of Resort & Golf Marketing. "The courses he designs are sensible, sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and fun to play for golfers of all skill levels." read more

Golfsmith announces opening store in Columbia, South Carolina

LynnLuczkowski — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"Our new Columbia store is nestled between two iconic Southeast golf destinations - Myrtle Beach and Augusta - with some of the state's most popular courses nearby. It's a great location for establishing our presence in South Carolina," said Sue Gove, Golfsmith International President and CEO. read more

KemperSports to manage golf operations at Tennessee's WindRiver

megan.godfrey — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

"WindRiver has a bright future," said Steve Skinner, chief executive officer of KemperSports. "We look forward to working with the development team to re-launch the golf course at WindRiver and raise awareness of this multi-faceted lifestyle community." read more