Business

Portable Golf Solutions launches Professional Sports Solutions

Bob — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We know this will need an educational platform to inform everyone of the merits of our PGS program, but we're determined to accomplish great things," said Bob Gaudreau, owner of boath PGS and PSS. read more

Total Golf Adventures franchise acquired by Tony Meyers in Ohio

tjaj68 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We are very excited about the expansion of our second franchise in the state of Ohio and our continued growth of franchises in this down economy," said Joshua Jacobs, president and CEO of Total Golf Adventures. read more

European Golf Design joins with Golf Environment Organisation

scasey — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We want to get involved in those golf developments that have the potential, and willingness, to deliver meaningful benefits to people and the planet," said Jonathan Smith, CEO of Golf Environment Organisation. read more

Club Glove stopping sales to e-tailers without physical stores

ksatz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We're not against online retail, but we are against the overcrowding and differences in both price and service that are so common in this sphere," said Club Glove company founder Jeff Herold. read more

KemperSports selected to manage Colonial Heritage Golf Club

brkoehnemann — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Colonial Heritage is one of the premier golf courses in the commonwealth," said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. "We look forward to partnering with Lennar Homes and delivering a great golf experience to Virginia golfers." read more

Off-Course retail report tracks record number of store closures

sarakilleen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

2009 marks the largest number of closures in the golf marketplace since Longitudes Group began conducting this research six years ago. Over 245 brick and mortar off-course golf stores closed. read more

ECCO forms partnership with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus

purduegriff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"ECCO golf shoes are known worldwide for their premium materials, craftsmanship, style and performance," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. "The company is a trusted friend of PGA Professionals." read more

Knetgolf sets benchmark for processing pre-owned golf balls

purduegriff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Every facet of the Knetgolf business is experiencing significant year-over-year growth," said Gary Shienfield, CEO of Knetgolf. "This success demonstrates our value proposition and customer loyalty." read more

Utopia Golf Products announces seeking sales representatives

sally.j.sportsman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We appreciate the great reception and recognition our company and putters have enjoyed so quickly," said Scott Saunders, president of Utopia Golf Products. "We are expanding our sales force nationwide." read more

Golf Communications International launched by Helena Woodcock

helena@golfcomms.com — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"I can help courses reach their target media and work with them to ensure they raise their profile and promote themselves in as effective a fashion as possible without having to invest a fortune," said Woodcock. read more

Troon Golf announces launching its Troon Card Program for '10

bbrooks — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"With six different card choices to choose from, golf enthusiasts are able to play more golf at world-class venues at better prices than ever," said Guy Sugden, director of the Troon Card Program. read more

Quagmire apparel enjoys record sales at Canadian buying shows

awlkt2 — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We created Quagmire for guys and girls like us," said Quagmire co-founder Geoff Tait. "The goal was to offer pieces that could be worn to either the bar on Friday night or the course on Saturday." read more

Brunswick Isles Golf Trail signs deal with Thrifty Car Rental

Jamie — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"The addition of this discount program from Thrifty Car Rental is just one more way Brunswick Isles Golf Trail offers added value to golfers who play the Trail," said Jack Himmelsbach of The Glens Golf Group. read more

Sunice reports hiring of 27 veteran golf sales representatives

tim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"This sales team is the most well-versed in the business in terms of their complete knowledge of all aspects of technical outerwear, which is, of course, what Sunice is all about," said Mark Fletcher, President of Sunice. read more

Pro Defender Series announces agreement with Arrive Golf Group

KarenCovington — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"With the help of retailers like these we will reach more golfers with our preventative product and do our bit to combat crime," said Matt Gilewicz, inventor and Managing Director of Pro Defender Series. read more