News

Ecco: Hires Jackie Kirkwood as sales manager, east for the Ecco USA Golf Division.

Golf Datatech: Releases its “Golf Apparel Market Reports,” which highlights January and February apparel sales trends and captures year-over-year retail sales data from both on-course and off-course retailers in the U.S.

Kentwool: Signs to LPGA rookie Shasta Averyhardt to an endorsement agreement that calls for the 25-year-old Averyhardt to compete in the company’s product.

Kaenon Polarized: Introduces its newest women’s eyewear, Squeeze, which is now available exclusively at Kaenon.com and through Kaenon’s authorized dealer network.

Etonic Worldwide: Hires Arlen Bento as the company’s sales representative for southeast Florida.

Allen Edmonds: Hires an 11-person sales force to sell its new Honors Collection line of golf shoes and accessories.

ProQuip USA: Names Garth Mattson as the company’s sales manager for the Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming territories.

Ecco: Confirms a two-year extension of its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program.

ProQuip USA: Names Tom Newton as the company’s sales manager for the Colorado and Utah territories.

Kartel: Announces details of its expansion plans in the American golf apparel market. The company plans to supply the brand to 500 select green grass retail shops and golf specialty stores throughout the U.S.

Antigua: Reports on its 2011 fall outerwear collection.

Hollas: Reports on increased bookings for its summer and fall apparel lines.

Ecco: Extends its endorsement agreement with Fred Couples, who will continue to compete in the company’s Golf Street shoes and showcase the company’s logo on his headwear.

Dawgs Golf: Introduces its a collegiate and scholastic tournament gifts-and-prizes program. “Golfers often tire of receiving shirts and hats when they play in fundraising tournaments,” said Steve Mann, founder, president and CEO of Dawgs Golf. “Players can enjoy customized Dawgs golf or casual footwear during the tournament and long afterwards, displaying the logo of their favorite school or team every time they wear their Dawgs shoes.”

Abacus: Reports on its Pitch 59 full-stretch rain jacket.

Fila Golf: Tour staffer Stacy Lewis won the Kraft Nabisco Championship, her first LPGA victory and major championship, while competing in apparel from the brand’s 2011 collection.

VedaloHD Eyewear: Reports on tour staffer Stacy Lewis, who made the season’s first major, the Kraft Nabisco Championship, her first LPGA victory.

ProQuip USA: Debuts its new website, ProQuipGolfUSA.com. The website features detailed product information and images of its entire 2011 Collection, along with a full-color product catalog, sizing chart, color schemes, company news and interactivity through Facebook and Twitter.

ProQuip USA: Debuts its new website, ProQuipGolfUSA.com. The website features detailed product information and images of its entire 2011 Collection, along with a full-color product catalog, sizing chart, color schemes, company news and interactivity through Facebook and Twitter.

Fila Golf: Tour staffer Stacy Lewis won the Kraft Nabisco Championship, her first LPGA victory and major championship, while competing in apparel from the brand’s 2011 collection.