Leupold: Partners with Birdies for the Brave, a PGA Tour-supported military outreach program, to help in its mission of raising funds and awareness for eight national military specific nonprofits. Throughout 2013, Leupold will also be sponsoring the Leupold Challenge – a closest to the pin contest at all fundraising events.
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CMAA ClubSolutionsSM Announces Preferred Provider Relationship With Wortham Insurance, Risk Management & Benefits
Club Managers Association of America: ClubSolutions is chosen by Wortham Insurance, Risk Management & Benefits. Wortham will work with CMAA ClubSolutions to provide CMAA member-managed clubs in Texas with Insurance, risk management and employee benefit solutions.
Back9Network & USA TODAY Sports Forge Online Content Syndication Agreement
Back9Network, USA Today Sports: Announce a content syndication agreement in which select Back9Network coverage and content will be available online at USAToday.com. Back9 in 90, a daily online video update on the day’s golf events, is among the initial content offerings.
PGA PerformanceTrak Reports 6.4% Growth in Golf Rounds Played in 2012; Largest Single Year Percentage Increase Since 2000
PGA of America: PGA PerformanceTrak reports golf rounds played in 2012 were up 6.4 percent compared with 2011 data, representing the largest single year percentage increase in rounds played since 2000. Also, golf fee revenue was up 6.6 percent, leading to an estimated $700 million economic boost.
Leupold® Partners with Birdies for the Brave® to Help Support Military Members and Their Families
Leupold: Partners with Birdies for the Brave, a PGA Tour-supported military outreach program, to help in its mission of raising funds and awareness for eight national military specific nonprofits. Throughout 2013, Leupold will also be sponsoring the Leupold Challenge – a closest to the pin contest at all fundraising events.
CMAA ClubSolutionsSM Announces Preferred Provider Relationship With Wortham Insurance, Risk Management & Benefits
Club Managers Association of America: ClubSolutions is chosen by Wortham Insurance, Risk Management & Benefits. Wortham will work with CMAA ClubSolutions to provide CMAA member-managed clubs in Texas with Insurance, risk management and employee benefit solutions.
Back9Network & USA TODAY Sports Forge Online Content Syndication Agreement
Back9Network, USA Today Sports: Announce a content syndication agreement in which select Back9Network coverage and content will be available online at USAToday.com. Back9 in 90, a daily online video update on the day’s golf events, is among the initial content offerings.
PlaneSwing® To Launch & Distribute Precision Pods™ Stability Aids
PlaneSwing: Chosen by Precision Pods to launch and distribute its full swing and putting stability training aids.
Greg Norman Collection Announces International Expansion And New Licensed Product Categories Showcased At PGA Show
Greg Norman Collection: Signs a licensing agreement with Jung Do En Tak Co., Ltd. to launch Greg Norman Collection into the South Korean market for spring 2013.
Powerbilt Partners With TGA Premier Junior Golf To Grow The Game
Powerbilt: Contributes $300,000 to the TGA Sports Foundation in an ongoing effort to make golf accessible to all youth in communities through TGA’s national after-school golf program.
DSG Tag Upgrades Storied Jimmie Austin Ou Course With Tag Touch
DSG Fleet Solutions: Fleet Management System at Jimmie Austin OU course in Norman, Okla., upgraded to include the Tag Touch high definition information display units.
Boxgroove Partners with SkyGolf, makers of SkyCaddie®, for Enhanced Customer and Club Experience
Boxgroove, SkyGolf: Reach an agreement that will add more than 1 million prospective consumers of Boxgroove’s unique services. Through Boxgroove, active SkyGolf members will receive a Value Membership in Boxgroove at no additional charge, effective immediately for 2013.
Dunning Golf Announces Licensing Agreement with Caulfeild Apparel Group to Distribute the Brand in Canada
Dunning Golf: Reaches an agreement with Caulfeild Apparel Group to be the company’s exclusive distribution partner in Canada. CAG will begin distributing the company’s premium performance golf apparel for spring 2014.
ECCO Golf to Launch BIOM Zero Minimalist Natural Motion Shoe at 2013 PGA Merchandise Show
Ecco: To launch its Biom Zero, a minimal natural motion shoe.
Thor Guard Announces Industry’s Most Accurate Forecasts Now Accessible from Internet-Connected Devices
Thor Guard: Enhances its ThorPCX software to give clubs and their members access to the most accurate weather forecasts from most Internet-connected devices.
Arjun Atwal, PGA Tour Professional And Fourteen Golf Pro Staff Member, Scheduled To Make An Appearance At 2013 PGA Merchandise Show
Fourteen Golf: Tour staffer Arjun Atwal to appear in the company’s booth on Friday, Jan. 25.
Gallus Golf Offering Free Custom Course Mobile App
Gallus Golf: Announces that attendees who fill out Gallus’ new ROI calculator will be entered into a drawing to win a custom course mobile app.
Fourteen Golf Sales Force Expansion Includes Personal Interviews At 2013 PGA Merchandise Show
Fourteen Golf: Seeks to expand its sales force and will conduct personal interviews throughout the show.
PlaneSwing® To Launch & Distribute Precision Pods™ Stability Aids
PlaneSwing: Chosen by Precision Pods to launch and distribute its full swing and putting stability training aids.
Boxgroove Partners with SkyGolf, makers of SkyCaddie®, for Enhanced Customer and Club Experience
Boxgroove, SkyGolf: Reach an agreement that will add more than 1 million prospective consumers of Boxgroove’s unique services. Through Boxgroove, active SkyGolf members will receive a Value Membership in Boxgroove at no additional charge, effective immediately for 2013.
