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Posted on May 14, 2019

Close House chosen to stage British Masters for second time in 2020

One of European golf’s most prestigious tournaments will return to the North East in 2020 when Close House, a championship venue in Heddon-on-the-Wall, 10 minutes from Newcastle city centre, stages the British Masters for the second time. Hosted by resident Tour star and former World Number One Lee Westwood, the event returns to the North East from July 30 to August 2, 2020, with some of the European Tour’s star names battling it out for the title. Close House previously hosted the...

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Posted on May 14, 2019

Prince’s announce comprehensive Shore and Dunes works

Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship, has announced details of course renovation works to the Shore and Dunes nines at the 27-hole championship links facility. Following on from the internationally acclaimed 2017-18 redevelopment of the Himalayas nine by renowned golf course architects, Mackenzie & Ebert, the historic links has commissioned further extensive improvements to align all 27 holes in quality, playability and aesthetic. Rob McGuirk, General Manager of Prince’s Golf Club, commented: “We were thrilled with the re-opening of...

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Posted on May 3, 2019

Best-in-Class Suppliers Recognised by Foremost Golf Industry Awards

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, revealed the winners of the prestigious Foremost Golf Industry Awards, as voted for by a record number of Foremost member professionals. Chris Glenday, Foremost Approved Supplier Manager, commented: “Congratulations to all the worthy winners; on behalf of the whole group I would like thank them for all the support they have given to our members this year. “We’ve had another fantastic year, and it’s a testament to the strong relationships Foremost creates...

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Posted on May 3, 2019

ETIQUS founder secures European Patent for golf timepiece

The founder of British watch brand ETIQUS, which offers elegant timepieces exclusively designed for golfers, has successfully secured a patent from the European Patent Office for his golf timepiece invention. This grant is in addition to the US and UK patents that entrepreneur Gary Butler already holds, putting him in position to partner with a major international watch manufacturer to take the ‘golf timepiece’ concept worldwide – particularly into the luxury end of the watch market. The term ‘golf watch’ is traditionally...

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Posted on April 25, 2019

La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational to be hosted by hall-of-famer Annika Sorenstam

Ten-time Major winner and World Golf Hall of Famer, Annika Sorenstam, has been announced as an ambassador for the Ladies European Tour’s inaugural La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational, to be held in May this year. The 48-year-old Swede is widely regarded as the greatest women’s golfer of all time, having won 89 events worldwide, including 72 LPGA tournaments and topping the LPGA career money list with career earnings of more than $22 million despite stepping away from competitive golf in 2008....

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Posted on April 23, 2019

Foremost adds new enhancement to its EMP Video monitors

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, has launched another advancement to its Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) Premium service with the introduction of a local news ticker bar to its EMP Video monitor solution. Since EMP Video monitors were introduced in Spring 2018, more than 240 stores have implemented the fully automated system which allows the retailer to co-ordinate brand marketing campaigns with impressive video content in-store. Video monitors make up one of the four key pillars of the...

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Posted on April 23, 2019

Nippon Shaft players win on Web.com and LPGA Tours

Nippon Shaft’s MODUS³ series of steel shafts added victories No. 163 and 164 since their introduction as the winners of both the Web.com and LPGA Tour events used the shafts in their irons on Sunday. They were the ninth and 10th MODUS³ victories on professional tours this season. The Web.com winner used the N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 130 X-flex steel shafts in his irons, which he used to stick his approach to two feet on the fourth playoff hole for a tap-in...

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Posted on April 5, 2019

Foremost Reveals 2018 Member Award Winners

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, has announced the winners of its prestigious Foremost Golf Industry Member Awards for 2018. The group’s member awards recognise some of the most dedicated and hard-working Foremost member professionals and are awarded based on a thorough and transparent point-scoring criteria. Pat Smith, from Kidderminster Golf Club, in Worcestershire, received the most coveted award; The Foremost Professional of the Year. Commenting on his award, Smith said: “Winning this award means everything to me, and...

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Posted on April 2, 2019

Golf Pride® ALIGN® Technology is now available in rubber, hybrid and cord with addition of the Z-Grip® ALIGN® Grip

Golf Pride®, a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, today announced it will offer the brand’s Z-Grip® with its popular ALIGN® Technology in 2019. According to a recent survey, ALIGN Technology is now used by 74 TOUR players. This technology was first introduced in Golf Pride brand’s MCC® and MCC Plus4® hybrid grips and is also available in an all-rubber Tour Velvet® grip option. With the addition of a full cord grip to complement...

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Posted on April 2, 2019

Nippon Shaft player wins WGC Dell Technologies Match Play Championship

A Nippon Shaft player won for the second week running on the PGA Tour as the 35-year-old from Aiken, South Carolina, won the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play Championship with a 3-and-2 victory over the current No. 1 player in the FedExCup standings. It was the third - and most prestigious - PGA Tour victory for the former Georgia Bulldog, who played Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 TX-flex steel shafts in his irons and N.S.PRO MODUS³ Wedge 125 steel shafts...

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Posted on March 29, 2019

Arabella Golf Mallorca goes plastic-free in continued sustainability efforts

Arabella Golf Mallorca is firmly committed to caring for the environment and reducing plastic waste across its portfolio of golf courses; Golf Son Muntaner, Golf Son Vida, and Golf Son Quint. All three courses are ceasing the sale of plastic water bottles and, instead, will provide players with reverse osmosis purified, mineralised water fountains that dispense both still and sparkling water. Each pro shop is selling refillable aluminium Arabella Golf Mallorca water bottles for €5 that golfers can use to refill on...

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Posted on March 26, 2019

NIPPON SHAFT PLAYER DEFENDS VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Nippon Shaft’s steel shafts played a key role in Sunday’s Valspar Championship victory by the English winner, who became the first player to successfully defend his title on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. The three-time PGA Tour victor played Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 TX-flex steel shafts in his irons and N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 X-flex in wedges, shooting an 8-under-par total of 276 with rounds of 70-66-68-72 to win by one stroke. The 41-year-old collected...

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Posted on March 20, 2019

GOLFBREAKS TEAMS UP WITH ECCO GOLF TO CREATE NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Golfbreaks.com is excited to announce a strategic partnership with ECCO GOLF, showcasing the footwear brand’s product line-up to Golfbreaks’ network of golfers, whilst offering additional product benefits to the company’s 230,000 customers. The partnership between Golfbreaks.com and ECCO GOLF is a natural synergy of core values and principles between the two companies, with both brands priding themselves on being a market leader, offering innovative, premium and quality products. Over recent years, Golfbreaks.com has become renowned for forging partnerships with leading brands...

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Posted on March 20, 2019

Golf Pride® Captures Multiple Wins at THE PLAYERS Championship

Golf Pride® a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, today announced that it was the leading swing and putter grip brand in play at THE PLAYERS Championship, with 116 players in the field trusting Golf Pride grips. Eight players who finished in the Top 10, including the champion, chose Golf Pride at TPC Sawgrass. The brand’s latest innovation, ALIGN Technology, had another top three finish. The winner trusted Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet Cord grips...

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Posted on March 19, 2019

150 members already signed up for Foremost’s Online Lesson Booking System

Foremost, Europe’s leading retail and marketing group, has revealed immediate success for its new Online Lesson Booking System, one of the four key optional upgrades that together make up the Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) Premium service. Following on from the successful launch of the online system, more than 50 members are already live and using the booking service, with a further 100 in the set-up phase. Taking the booking process online makes it more efficient and saves professionals time, as instant visibility...

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Posted on March 14, 2019

PowaKaddy Release Most Complete 2019 Cart Bag Range

PowaKaddy, the UK’s best-selling electronic trolley company, has unveiled details of its strongest and most complete cart bag line-up ever. The new range features state-of-the-art materials and the latest technology as well as a host of complementary new colours, resulting in a collection that caters for every golfer’s needs. The range is headlined by the updated Dri-Edition Bag which offers unrivalled waterproof performance. The line-up also showcases the redesigned Premium, Deluxe and X-Lite Edition bags, all available in new, contemporary colours...

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Posted on March 8, 2019

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre set for driving range revolution with Toptracer Range technology

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre, a BGL Golf venue, is close to completing the construction of a brand-new driving range featuring state-of-the-art Toptracer Range technology. The club has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds into the new facility, and one of many new advancements is the installation of exciting Toptracer Range technology into 20 of its 24 bays – becoming the only club in the area to offer the tech and providing the local community with an outstanding golf practice and entertainment...

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Posted on March 6, 2019

PING Launches SS19 Ladies’ Performance Apparel Collection

PING today unveiled details of its 2019 Spring/Summer ladies’ apparel collection, which takes its inspiration from the company’s heritage in Arizona, USA. Highlighting the company’s dedication to helping female golfers both look and play their best, PING has designed its latest range to combine industry-leading apparel technologies with considered, yet eye-catching, colour palettes. Inspired by the rich colours and natural landscape of Sedona, Arizona, the collection features an overarching ‘Sedona Sunrise’ theme, which encapsulates the natural gradients found in the desert state...

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Posted on March 6, 2019

PING Launches SS19 Men’s Performance Apparel Collection

PING has unveiled details of its new performance driven 2019 Spring/Summer men’s apparel range, which takes its inspiration from the company’s heritage in Arizona, USA, and for the first time features innovative Sensor Cool Cotton, engineered with COOLMAX® fabric, to deliver enhanced comfort and feel. Strengthening the brand’s commitment to helping golfers look and play their best, the latest collection has been designed and engineered to combine premium performance fabrics, with the meticulous attention to detail that is synonymous with the...

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Posted on March 5, 2019

NIPPON SHAFT WINS HSBC WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

With Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO 950GH steel shafts in her irons and the N.S.PRO MODUS³ Wedge 105 shafts in her wedges, the 25-year-old South Korean shot an 8-under par 64 to come from four shots behind and win the HSBC Women’s World Championship Sunday in Singapore. It was the 160th worldwide professional victory for the MODUS³ shaft series. The GH series has had hundreds of global victories alone. The two-time major champion from Seoul birdied five of her first seven holes of the...

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Posted on March 1, 2019

PowaKaddy reveals strongest ever line-up with launch of Compact C2i GPS

PowaKaddy, the world’s best-selling electric trolley company, will launch its most complete trolley range ever in 2019 with the introduction of the eagerly-anticipated Compact C2i GPS model. Spearheaded by the market-leading Freeway range, the Compact C2i GPS enhances PowaKaddy’s compact offering as the company strengthens its trolley collection to ensure that there is a product available to meet the needs of every golfer. The award-winning Compact C2i was the fastest-selling electric trolley of all-time when it was launched in 2017 and new...

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Posted on February 25, 2019

ECCO® GOLF REVAMPS AWARD-WINNING, BEST-SELLING BIOM® HYBRID 3 SILHOUETTE FOR 2019

Flagbearers of golf hybrid footwear, ECCO GOLF, have unveiled several exciting additions to their iconic ECCO BIOM® HYBRID 3 family, with the GORE-TEX waterproof design now available in a range of eye-catching Spring/Summer 2019 colour combinations that feature the refined derby cut lacing. Featuring the groundbreaking TRI-FI-GRIP™ outsole, the shoe is the latest evolution of the brand’s multi-award-winning and best-selling ECCO BIOM® HYBRID franchise. TRI-FI-GRIP™ ensures multi-purpose zonal performance through three segments; one for stability, another for durability and a third for...

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Posted on February 21, 2019

La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational, a new landmark in the Ladies European Tour schedule

La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational, a Ladies European Tour event sponsored by La Reserva de Sotogrande and organized by Deporte & Business that will be played from 16 to 19 May, will mark the first of three visits to Spain for the LET in 2019. Cabell B. Robinson’s design in the Sotogrande resort will be the touchstone for the best LET golfers in a tournament that could be crucial in the qualifying for the European team that will try to...

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Posted on February 20, 2019

PowaKaddy strengthens partnership with The PGA

PowaKaddy, the world’s leading electronic trolley brand, has reinforced its relationship with The PGA by upgrading to PGA Partner status as part of a multi-year agreement. As part of its new status as exclusive trolley partner, PowaKaddy is licensed to use the PGA trade mark and will have special access to PGA Members to grow brand support and drive greater awareness. The PGA enters into strategic partnerships with brands which it recognises for their professionalism, experience and quality. PowaKaddy has maintained a...

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Posted on February 18, 2019

Prince’s Golf Club offering free entry to historic junior event

Prince’s Golf Club in Sandwich Bay, Kent, is offering free entry into its prestigious Laddie Lucas Spoon junior open. The distinguished competition takes place on Wednesday 10th April 2019 at Prince’s and entry is open to all boys and girls aged between 8 to 13 years old on the day of the event. Laddie Lucas, whose father co-founded the club in 1906, was an avid patron of junior golf and set up the event more than 25 years ago. Junior golfers from around...

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Posted on February 18, 2019

Golf Genius Launches Amazon Fire TV Stick Leaderboards App

Golf Genius, the leading global provider of cloud-based tournament software, has launched an application on Amazon Fire TV allowing users to simply and quickly display leaderboards on television screens. The easy and efficient solution enables golf tournament organisers to cast their Golf Genius competition leaderboards straight up to any television enabled with an Amazon Fire TV Stick in a streamlined way, and without the need for a dedicated computer. Speaking on behalf of Golf Genius, Craig Higgs, Managing Director of Golf Genius...

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Posted on February 6, 2019

Nippon Shaft player wins Web.com event in Bogota

Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 105 X-flex steel irons shafts were in the champion’s irons on Sunday at the Web.com Tour’s Country Club de Bogota Championship in Colombia. It was the 157th victory for the MODUS³ brand and the first win in 2019 for the Tour 105 model. “Nippon Shaft would like to congratulate the winner of the Country Club de Bogota Championship on his impressive victory,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “Nippon Shaft is extremely proud that...

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Posted on February 4, 2019

Brilliant Burhill juniors claim prestigious Home Nations titleBrilliant Burhill juniors claim prestigious Home Nations title

The Burhill junior golf team returned home as champions after claiming a hard-earned triumph in the Home Nations Inter-Club Junior Team Golf Championship at Morgado Golf & Country Club in the Algarve, Portugal. The team held their nerve over four days of competitive match play to claim the club’s first international victory, beating off competition from the best junior teams from England, Wales and Scotland. Qualifying for the event as runners-up in the England National finals, Burhill’s victory represents the culmination of...

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Posted on February 1, 2019

Adventure Leisure Ltd. plans further expansion following successful 2018

Adventure Leisure Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Burhill Golf and Leisure Limited (BGL), is planning further expansion in 2019 following a hugely successful and unprecedented period of growth in 2018, which saw the business open four new venues across the UK. Over the past 12 months, sites have opened in Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Bournemouth and most recently Birmingham, in December. Each new venue has experienced commercial success. Adventure Leisure Ltd. has since outlined significant plans to grow its portfolio of adventure...

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Posted on January 23, 2019

Golf Pride® Plus4™ Technology extended to the Tour Velvet®, the most popular grip on TOUR

SOUTHERN PINES, NC … Golf Pride®, a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, today announced it will be broadening availability with a new Tour Velvet Plus4™ grip. More than 90 per cent of TOUR players build up their grip to promote lighter grip pressure and generate more power. The Tour Velvet Plus4 grips simulate the feel of four-layers of extra tape build-up, creating a larger lower-hand profile that is preferred by TOUR players. In...

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