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Posted on November 16, 2017

Foremost Crowns 2017 Golf Industry Awards Winners

Foremost member professionals from around the UK gathered at Stadium MK, home of Milton Keynes Dons FC, for the annual Foremost Conference, with the two-day educational programme highlighted by the prestigious 2017 Foremost Golf Industry Awards. A celebration of the success of the group’s member professionals and suppliers, the dinner was again hosted by well-known Scottish BBC sports broadcaster, Andrew Cotter. Niall McGill, from Noah’s Ark Golf Centre in Perth, took home the most coveted award of the night, the Foremost Professional...

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Posted on November 2, 2017

Golf Pride Unveils Plans for New Purpose-Built Facility at Pinehurst Resort to Accelerate Product Innovation and Drive Global Operations

Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division plans to develop an exciting new purpose-built facility in Pinehurst, North Carolina – America’s Home of Golf. The new facility will create a unique space to accelerate new product development and manage the global fulfilment of product around the world. In addition to its global management and professional teams, the site will include an R&D lab with rapid prototyping capabilities, as well as a new consumer grip fitting studio. Golf Pride plans to move...

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Posted on October 24, 2017

Nippon Shaft Reigns in Spain

Nippon Shaft was a winner on the European Tour and a runner up on the PGA Tour over the weekend. Spain’s 37-year-old reigning Masters champion used the Nippon Shaft N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 130 X-flex steel shafts in his irons and wedges to win the Andalucia Valderrama Masters in Sotogrande, Spain. He shot a 12-under par total of 272 with rounds of 66-71-68-67 at Real Club Valderrama, and took home a winner’s cheque of €333,330. Meanwhile, in Jeju Island, South Korea, the winner...

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Posted on October 23, 2017

G4L Hosts Annual Invitational at Goodwood

Golfing4Life (G4L) held its annual invitational in early October, with support for the two-day event at Goodwood highlighted by contributions from 2005 U.S. Open winner Michael Campbell, Centtrip CEO Tony North and G4L partner Bill Curbishley. Twenty-four of the finest elite amateurs and young professionals assembled for a weekend of competitive golf and the opportunity to showcase the work being done by G4L and its comprehensive portfolio of partners. The entire weekend was sponsored by Centtrip, as their founder, Tony North, continues to...

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Posted on October 23, 2017

Foremost to Utilise 59club’s Customer Service Expertise

Foremost has announced an exciting new partnership with Europe's leading customer service analysts and training provider, 59club, which will see members of the golf retail and marketing group benefit from a range of industry-leading resources. The collaboration will assist Foremost professionals with training and measurement programmes engineered to enhance the customer service that they deliver to golfers in-store, as well as throughout the golf club’s business wherever there is customer contact. An area that the United Kingdom has traditionally been weak in compared to...

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Posted on October 2, 2017

Golf Pride and Team USA Emerge Victorious At 2017 Presidents Cup

Even before team USA’s record-setting 19-11 victory at the 2017 Presidents Cup this weekend, Eaton’s Golf Pride Grips already knew it was a champion! The #1 Grip in Golf was trusted at Liberty National Golf Club by an incredible 88% of the field, with 21 of 24 players choosing to use Golf Pride grips during the competition. Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet family were the most popular swing grips in play with 10 players relying on the smooth, reliable performance that has...

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Posted on September 26, 2017

NIPPON SHAFT SHINES AT TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Four players out of the six players using Nippon Shaft products at the 30-player TOUR Championship finished in the top 10 Sunday (September 24) in the PGA TOUR’s season-finale at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Finishing T-3 was the 33-year-old Aiken, South Carolina native who played the Nippon Shaft N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 120 TX-flex steel shafts in his irons and the N.S.PRO MODUS3 Wedge 125 in his wedges to shoot a 10-under par total with rounds of 68-68-64-70—270. He...

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Posted on September 25, 2017

ENTIRE GOLF PRIDE® MCC ALIGN FAMILY NOW AVAILABLE

Golf Pride Grips today announced that its eagerly anticipated ALIGN family, consisting of the MCC and MCC Plus4 models, is now readily available across Europe. Engineered to deliver a new level of consistency in golfers’ games unlike anything before, ALIGN Technology features a dedicated raised ridge that extends down the back of the grip for consistent hand placement allowing the golfer to feel alignment. The groundbreaking new technology is available in the MCC family in both the traditional MCC taper profile and...

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Posted on September 25, 2017

Construction Cup event proves a big hit at London Golf Club

Workers from the construction industry swapped their hard hats for golf caps on Thursday as they took part in an innovative competition at Kent-based European Tour Destination, London Golf Club. Teams from different sectors of the industry took part in the unique Construction Cup event which included a scaffold-built long drive tee on the 15th hole, as well as a ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge on the third hole. Truly embracing the theme of the event, London Golf Club used 36 black LGC...

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Posted on September 19, 2017

NIPPON SHAFT WINS BMW CHAMPIONSHIP

A player using Nippon Shaft products recorded a five-shot, wire-to-wire victory on Sunday (September 17) at the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Illinois north of Chicago. It was Nippon Shaft’s seventh victory on the PGA TOUR in the 2016-17 season. The 33-year-old Australian champion played the Nippon Shaft N.S. PRO MODUS³ Tour 130 X-flex steel shafts in his irons and wedges to shoot 23-under par with rounds of 62-64-68-67--261. His final round included six birdies, with three coming...

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Posted on September 11, 2017

PING Launches AW17 Performance Apparel Collections

PING has revealed details of its 2017 Autumn/Winter apparel ranges, launching the brand’s most technologically advanced men’s and ladies’ performance collections to date. Demonstrating the company’s dedication in helping golfers to play their best, PING has engineered the latest collections to combine industry-leading apparel technologies and performance driven fabrics, with detailed craftsmanship and attention to detail, to provide unrivalled quality and performance. The latest collections utilise the proprietary PING Sensor Platform of performance fabric technologies, which includes Pertex® and the introduction of PrimaLoft®...

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Posted on September 11, 2017

PING Europe Charity Golf Day surpasses £200k mark for local causes

Gainsborough-based PING Europe has now raised more than £200,000 for local charities after its 20th annual Charity Golf Day brought in a record-breaking amount for worthwhile causes in the area. Held at Gainsborough Golf Club, near PING’s European headquarters in Lincolnshire, this month’s event raised a whopping £18,000 - the most accumulated in any year since the event was first established back in 1998. Traditionally held on the first Saturday of September, the day is made possible by a strong following of...

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Posted on August 30, 2017

Increase Rounds Played this Winter with Golf Genius

Leading global tournament management software provider, Golf Genius, has announced a comprehensive winter league package to help club’s around the United Kingdom increase participation through the quieter months this off-season. Aimed at increasing rounds played by keeping members engaged and getting more players to the golf course and socialising in the bar, Golf Genius’ innovative library of formats and flexible nature enables clubs to easily manage their weekly golf events into an engaging order of merit to maintain interest over the...

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Posted on August 29, 2017

Carnoustie Tee Times Now Available for 2018

With the 147th Open Championship less than a year away, tee times for the 2018 season can now be booked on any of the three courses at Carnoustie Golf Links. The world’s best golfers will descend on the historic venue in July next year, and visitors from across the globe can get a taste of the Carnoustie challenge that awaits the likes of Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Sergio Garcia. Tee times can be booked on the Championship Course, Burnside Course or...

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Posted on August 24, 2017

London Golf Club Uses Rain Bird V8 Software to Improve Water Efficiency

Kent-based European Tour destination, London Golf Club has updated their irrigation system with the Rain Bird V8 irrigation and control software which has already revolutionised water regulation at the club. The V8 system combines computer-aided design with GPS geo-referenced images and state-of-the-art ET-based scheduling that are designed to be easy to install and use. This accurate data and user-friendly control system technology has quickly improved irrigation practice at the club and reduced water usage costs. Paul Kennedy, Head of Irrigation and Water Management...

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Posted on August 24, 2017

20 Nippon Shaft Players Eligible for FedExCup Playoffs

Twenty PGA TOUR players who use Nippon Shaft steel shafts in their irons and/or wedges are eligible for this year’s FedExCup Playoffs, which begin this week. Nineteen of the 20 are scheduled to compete at the $8.75 million Northern Trust, which tees off today (Thursday) at the Glen Oaks Club in Westbury, New York. Four of the players use the N.S.PRO MODUS3 Tour 105 shafts; seven use the MODUS3 Tour 120s; two use the MODUS3 Tour 125s; six use the MODUS3 Tour...

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Posted on August 23, 2017

Golf Pride Wins Big at The 2017 Solheim Cup

As the U.S. team celebrated their impressive 16.5-11.5 victory this past weekend at the 2017 Solheim Cup, Eaton’s Golf Pride Grips team celebrated their big win as well. The #1 Grip in Golf was trusted at Des Moines Golf & Country Club by 88% of the field, a margin of 21-3 over all other competing brands combined. “The Solheim Cup stirs the passions of players, while stoking the competitive fires in a team atmosphere,” said Brandon Sowell, global sales and marketing director...

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Posted on August 22, 2017

Double Tour victory for Nippon Shaft

Nippon Shaft recorded victories on both the PGA TOUR and the Web.com Tour on Sunday (August 20), while Nippon Shaft was also used by at least 10 players at the Solheim Cup. The 41-year-old Swedish winner of the Wyndham Championship used the Nippon Shaft N.S.PRO MODUS3 Tour 120 X-flex steel shafts in his irons and wedges to shoot 22-under par with rounds of 62-66-66-64 for a 258 total, breaking the tournament’s 72-hole record. The victory was worth $1.04 million in prize...

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Posted on August 21, 2017

Centurion Club Members’ Day raises nearly £25,000 for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

A fundraising day held in honour of a much-loved member at Centurion Club, St Albans, has raised nearly £25,000 for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. Rick Garg sadly passed away on August 17th 2016 at the age of 56 after suffering a heart attack on the golf course; despite the exemplary care of the staff at Harefield Hospital. Rick, originally from Huddersfield, was a passionate golfer who was a real family man and highly thought of by his fellow members at...

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Posted on August 17, 2017

Mackenzie & Ebert to Breathe New Life into the Himalayas Nine at Prince’s Golf Club

Prince’s Golf Club, in Sandwich Bay, Kent and host of the 1932 Open Championship, has announced extensive and ambitious plans to redevelop the Himalayas nine. The club has hired renowned international golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert to handle the reconstruction that is set to begin in August 2017. Importantly, the Himalayas will remain open with minimal disruption throughout the process. Mackenzie & Ebert currently advise seven of the 10 courses currently on The Open rota resulting in recent major changes at...

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Posted on August 16, 2017

Golf Pride Trusted to Win Wanamaker Trophy and Grip Count at 2017 PGA Championship

Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division was the most used swing and putter grip brand played at the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 2017 PGA Champion trusted Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet Cord in his hands to conquer the hot and humid conditions as he earned his first major championship victory. The #1 Grip in Golf was played by 10 of the 12 top 10 finishers and overall, 81 percent of players...

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Posted on August 11, 2017

Prince’s Golf Club Appoints GMS as International PR Agency

GMS has announced that former Open Championship venue Prince’s Golf Club, in Sandwich, Kent, has appointed the agency to manage its international PR. With views over Sandwich Bay and Royal St. George's Golf Club, Prince's boasts 27 holes of modern championship links golf, as well as excellent overnight accommodation and dining in its 2AA Rosette brasserie. “We’re are delighted with this opportunity and very excited to be working with such a prestigious, historic and ambitious club,” commented Sam Elder, Director at GMS. “While...

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Posted on August 9, 2017

ECCO® Golf Designs Bespoke Ernie Els Edition Shoe to Commemorate His 100th Major Championship

ECCO Golf has announced the release of a limited-edition range of BIOM® HYBRID CLASSIC shoes to commemorate Ernie Els’ 100th major championship appearance at this week’s US PGA Championship. To celebrate The Big Easy reaching the historic milestone, the Danish shoemakers will produce just 100 pairs of the famed ECCO BIOM HYBRID CLASSIC design in bespoke colours as chosen by Els himself. Carrying Els’ iconic logo on the upper, sole and tongue, each shoe will also be numbered from one to 100...

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Posted on August 9, 2017

Skechers becomes Foremost Approved and Elite Marketing Programme Supplier

Foremost and Skechers GO GOLF are delighted to announce a new partnership that sees Skechers become an Approved Supplier and an Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) supplier partner. The partnership will commence for Foremost member deliveries from 1st January 2018. The brand will use Foremost’s unique ‘Central Payment System’ which not only saves time and money for member professionals, but also guarantees payment to the supplier. Speaking on behalf of Foremost, Managing Director Andy Martin said, “We’re delighted with the new Approved Supplier...

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Posted on August 8, 2017

Nippon Shaft Wins RICOH Women’s British Open

The winner of the Women’s British Open used Nippon Shaft’s classic 950GH steel shafts in her irons and wedges Sunday (August 6) to help her shoot 18-under par at Kingsbarns Golf Links in St. Andrews, Scotland and win her first major championship. The 28-year-old Korean shot rounds of 65-68-66-71 for a total of 270 for a two-shot victory and a winner’s check of $504,821. It was her third LPGA victory this year and her seventh career victory. Meanwhile, on the PGA TOUR,...

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Posted on August 3, 2017

Shot Scope Combines Automatic Performance Tracking with GPS Technology in New V2 Watch

Shot Scope has unveiled details of its pioneering new V2 model, with the innovative device filling a significant gap in the market by combining advanced GPS technology with industry-leading automatic performance tracking. Available to pre-order at the introductory price of just £189 from today, Shot Scope V2 builds upon the success of the company’s trademark automatic club recognition technology and detailed performance statistics by also providing accurate front/middle/back GPS yardages. Performance statistics of this quality have previously only been available to Tour...

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Posted on August 3, 2017

Foremost and Your Golf Travel Join Forces to Offer Exclusive Travel Solution

Foremost Golf and Your Golf Travel are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership to help the retail and marketing group’s members take advantage of income opportunities by providing a simple travel solution for taking groups of customers away. In addition to the existing Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) partnership between the two companies, the new agreement offers an exciting new opportunity for member professionals of the group. Your Golf Travel have created ‘Exclusive Coaching Trip Packages’ for Foremost professionals at 10 venues across...

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Posted on July 24, 2017

BGL Recognised as Top Performing Company in Surrey

BGL has been named as one of Surrey’s top-20 performing companies, with a £10m - £300m turnover range, thanks to the company achieving sustained growth in turnover and profits. Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP’s analysis of companies with a £10m - £300m turnover has shown that BGL is one of Surrey’s major success stories, reporting impressive growth over the last three years. The award is testament to BGL’s significant contribution to the local economy. “Companies such as BGL form part...

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Posted on July 13, 2017

It’s a Family Affair as Hall Wins Foremost Assistants’ Championship

Ben Hall of Rushcliffe Golf Club shot a superb five under par 67 to win the 2017 Foremost Assistant Professionals’ Championship supported by Srixon/Cleveland Golf at The Oxfordshire. Son of PGA Professional and longstanding Foremost member Chris Hall, Ben carded seven birdies on his way to a one shot victory over South Cerney’s Greg Davies around the testing Oxfordshire layout in challenging conditions. The event saw 140 Foremost Assistant Professionals travel from all across the U.K. to tee it up for a...

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Posted on July 6, 2017

Nippon Shaft Has 1-2 Finish at Women’s PGA Championship

Nippon Shaft players finished winner and runner-up at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, July 2, on the North Course at Olympia Fields Country Club outside Chicago. The 24-year-old champion used Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO 950-GH steel shafts in both her irons and wedges to shoot 13-under par. The 19-year-old Canadian runner up – winner of the 2016 Women’s PGA – used N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 105 steel shafts in her irons and N.S.PRO MODUS³ Wedge 115 steel shafts in her wedges...

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