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Posted on March 27, 2017

Close House Offers Junior Scholarship Opportunity

Close House, home to the 2017 British Masters, is offering two budding junior golfers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to receive a scholarship to the world-renowned, championship venue. An assessment day will be held for candidates on April 11th, starting at 10am with skills challenges, the juniors will then move onto the Filly Course at 1.30pm for 9 holes of play. The successful candidates, one boy and one girl, will not only be granted full use of the championship Colt, Filly and Yearling courses,...

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Posted on March 27, 2017

Golf Genius to Offer Innovative New GolfSixes Format

U.S. based software company Golf Genius, which provides golf venues around the world with a range of innovative tournament golf management tools, has announced it is to offer a version of the European Tour’s recently unveiled GolfSixes format to clubs across the UK. The revolutionary and novel short form of the game, which consists of pairs playing greensomes matchplay over six holes, will make its debut on the European Tour schedule this May at the Centurion Club in St Albans. The inaugural...

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Posted on March 23, 2017

ETIQUS Offers Special Prize Packs for Club Competitions

With the 2017 season just around the corner, ETIQUS are offering special Prize Packs to clubs who want something a little different to present at special events. ETIQUS, the British brand of patented, quality timepieces for golfers, are offering club officials the chance to purchase four ETIQUS watches from the Men’s Classic Tour or Ladies’ Sport Lady collections for only £449, a potential saving of nearly £350. Each watch will come in a presentation gift box, complete with a ball marker, and...

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Posted on March 22, 2017

Foremost Members Enjoy Record Share Increases in 2017

Foremost, the UK’s leading golf retail and marketing group, has announced its members have enjoyed record dividend and share increases following a hugely successful 2016. The news highlights the group’s consistent performance over the last 12 months, with the share scheme enabling pros to benefit from the company’s success and influence its future. Along with this year’s dividend of £0.16p per share, members have enjoyed an average return of 14% since the share scheme first started in 2004, with the shares having...

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Posted on March 22, 2017

London Golf Club Partners with GMS for Strategic UK PR Campaigns

London Golf Club, an internationally renowned European Tour Destination in the south of England, has appointed golf digital, PR and marketing specialists, GMS, to carry out strategic UK PR campaigns for the venue. The announcement comes shortly after the appointment of the club’s new Chief Executive, Stephen Follett, who plans to continue the consistent, significant investment being made both on the clubhouse and courses. “GMS is a highly regarded and experienced agency at the forefront of the golf media sector, and we...

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Posted on March 22, 2017

Nippon Shaft Wins at Bay Hill

Just a month after placing five players in the top 10 at Riviera Country Club, Nippon Shaft recorded a victory and four players in the top 10 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Lodge & Resort in Orlando at the weekend. The 33-year-old Australian winner played the Nippon Shaft N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 130 X-flex steel shafts in both his irons and wedges en route to shooting 11-under par with rounds of 71-66-71-69—277. He made a 51-foot putt for eagle...

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Posted on March 17, 2017

Nippon Shaft Introduces Limited Blue Edition Modus³ Wedge Offering

Nippon Shaft has announced the release of the N.S. PRO MODUS3: Blue Edition, a limited run of wedge shafts that will be available exclusively as aftermarket options from all global golf retailers beginning April 20th. Offering optimum short game performance and limited to 500 pieces for the European market, the N.S. PRO MODUS3: Blue Edition has the same specifications as the tour-winning N.S. PRO MODUS3 Wedge models. Painted navy blue to commemorate the Open Championship and utilising a premium, hologram-like silkscreen, the...

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Posted on March 17, 2017

Golf Captains: Celebrate your year with an ETIQUS

ETIQUS, the British brand of patented, quality timepieces exclusively for golfers, is offering Club Captains free, personalised engraving on any ETIQUS golf timepiece. This new and exclusive offer is being made in celebration of Club Captains and the work that they do at individual clubs to help grow the game, and encourage more people to get involved and socialise through the sport. “At ETIQUS we believe it’s good to be a golfer and we are committed to encouraging the enjoyment and growth...

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Posted on March 16, 2017

Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club Prepares for Grand Opening

Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club, Bexley, is preparing for its grand opening after a £5,000,000 investment has seen the club transformed into the most comprehensive health, leisure, and events facility in the area. The venue has undergone a series of dramatic changes over the last 12 months, including the addition of a 25 metre swimming pool, children’s pool, extensive wellness facilities, and renovated fitness studios and gym areas. “This has been a huge project over the last year, and it’s exciting...

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Posted on March 16, 2017

Foremost Extends its Elite Marketing Programme with New Appointment

Foremost is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Melham as EMP Lite Manager, as it continues to invest in the broad range of integrated digital retail services it provides to more than 600 of its member professionals across the UK & Ireland. The EMP Lite newsletter and website service is available free of charge to every Foremost member professional, and allows them to provide their customers with a professional, digital communication and website without commitment of time. A Foremost employee since...

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Posted on March 13, 2017

Sotogrande appoints GMS as its international golf PR agency

Sotogrande, the largest private leisure and real estate destination in Andalusia, has appointed GMS as its international golf communications agency, effective immediately. Following a competitive pitch process, the agency will commence work highlighting the unrivalled wealth of golfing facilities that the 20 sq km location presents to visitors and residents. Since it was founded in 1962, Sotogrande’s position between the Mediterranean, extensive nature reserves high in the Sierra Almenara and overlooking the Rock of Gibraltar, has been attracting the world’s discreetly wealthy...

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Posted on March 9, 2017

Shot Scope Releases iOS and Android Apps for Mobile Performance Tracking

Leading golf performance tracking brand Shot Scope has announced that both iOS and Android versions of the Shot Scope app are now available to download, providing detailed post-round statistics on the go. The new apps will allow users to upload data from their Shot Scope wristband immediately after play directly to their mobile device via Bluetooth. Providing instant access to over 100 Tour-level statistics, a shot-by-shot overview and other unparalleled insights, golfers will be able to analyse their performance on both mobile...

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Posted on March 8, 2017

Shot Scope CEO David Hunter Named Scottish Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year

Shot Scope, the Scottish golf technology company, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer David Hunter was named Scottish Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at the recent BQ Live Awards. Held at The Hilton, Newcastle, the BQ Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Awards brings together established entrepreneurs from across the UK and recognises those who in their view are next generation entrepreneurs. An enterprise fellow at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Hunter founded Shot Scope after several years of developing products across the...

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Posted on March 7, 2017

BGL Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Awards Night

Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL) recently celebrated the success of its UK venues over the last 12 months with the group’s annual awards night, held at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club. The night took a star-studded Oscars theme with beautiful decorations, sumptuous food, and a red carpet rolled out to the employees representing each of BGL’s UK venues. “All of our employees have worked incredibly hard over the last 12 months, and the annual awards are a prime opportunity to reward that...

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Posted on March 7, 2017

PING Launches SS17 Men’s Performance Polo Collection

PING today announced the launch of its most comprehensive and technologically advanced polo-shirt range to date. The new range once again demonstrates PING’s longstanding commitment to source and utilise the world’s finest performance driven fabrics. All designs are engineered to perform at the highest level for Tour players, including Louis Oosthuizen and Brandon Stone. The collection’s flagship Brett and Harris designs incorporate COOLMAX® ALL SEASON fabric technology. This transports moisture away from the body to keep the wearer cool and dry on hot...

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Posted on February 23, 2017

PING Leads the Way at TGI Golf Partnership Awards

PING took home two major accolades for the second year running at the recent TGI awards, with the company once again recognised as Partner Supplier of the Year, while its G series was voted Product of the Year. Hosted at The Belfry near Birmingham, the two awards signalled the latest in a string of prizes that PING has won as a result of its success in 2016, a year in which the innovative G range became the top-selling driver, fairway wood,...

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Posted on February 23, 2017

Close House and Lee Westwood Launch Junior Masters

Close House, home to the 2017 British Masters, and resident tour star Lee Westwood have announced that a Junior Masters will take place on the 26th September to celebrate the European Tour event at the club. Both Westwood and Close House share the ideal of bringing more young players to the game and see the tournament as a perfect opportunity to do this. “The Junior Masters is a great way to involve youngsters in the tournament and promote golf in the north...

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Posted on February 20, 2017

New USGA Tournament Management Product Helps Thousands of Clubs Improve Golfer Experience

The USGA has released USGA Tournament Management, a suite of products that advances golf event management technology used by golf associations and more than 13,000 clubs within its Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) subscriber community. Powered by Golf Genius Software, USGA Tournament Management improves efficiency and enhances the golfer experience by helping golf professionals and association staff better manage a wide array of competitions – from leagues to charitable outings, club tournaments to championships. The new suite includes three...

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Posted on February 17, 2017

Shot Scope Cemented at the Centre of the Scottish Golf Industry

Shot Scope, the Scottish golf technology company, is cementing itself firmly within the heart of the Scottish golf industry after announcing its partnership with Fife Golf and its sponsorship of the 2017 Scottish Golf Awards. The innovative technology brand, born and bred in Scotland, the Home of Golf, is enjoying a time of expansion and sees the partnership with Fife Golf and the sponsorship of the 2017 Scottish Golf Awards Player of the Year title as a huge step forward for...

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Posted on February 10, 2017

Close House Opens Doors to Country Members

Close House, home to the 2017 British Masters, is inviting golfers to become part of the championship club this year with their new Country Membership offers. Open to players living outside of a 40 mile radius of the club which is situated on the outskirts of Newcastle, Country Membership will give players access to the club and facilities, as well as exclusive benefits including guest green fees and reduced accommodation rates. “2017 should be a memorable year for Close House, and therefore...

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Posted on February 7, 2017

Nippon Shaft Finishes 1-2 in Dubai

European Ryder Cup stalwarts from Spain and Sweden, respectively, used Nippon Shaft products in their irons and wedges to finish 1-2 at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. The 37-year-old Spaniard recorded a dominant wire-to-wire victory using Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS3 Tour 130 X flex shafts in his irons and wedges. On his way to shooting a 19-under par total of 269 with rounds of 65-67-68-69, he led the field in greens-in-regulation. The victory was his...

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Posted on February 6, 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...

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Posted on January 26, 2017

Golf Pride Redefines the Grip Shape with Revolutionary ALIGN Technology to Provide Golfers with Consistent Results

Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division, an industry leader in innovation, is introducing a groundbreaking new grip technology that delivers a new level of consistency in golfers’ games unlike anything before. For the first time ever, the new 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 patented ALIGN Technology is featured in the MCC family in both the traditional...

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Posted on January 26, 2017

PING Launches New Sigma G Putter Range

A multi-piece face technology inspired by the soles of athletic shoes and advancements to PING’s patented True Roll Face Technology have led to significant improvements in feel and overall putting performance in the distinctive new PING Sigma G putter models, which the company introduced today. “The Sigma G putters represent an exciting new technology that continues our long-standing commitment to engineering putters that feel and look great but perform even better,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “The combination...

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Posted on January 24, 2017

PING unveils new G Le Family for Ladies

Engineered specifically for women by combining performance-enhancing innovation with considered aesthetics, PING has unveiled details of its new G Le (Ladies edition) family for women. Built on the success of the popular men’s G series platform, the G Le range utilises all of the company’s industry-leading technologies to help ladies play their best, lower their scores and enjoy the game more. Highlighted by a new eye-catching navy/mint colour scheme, the range includes a new driver, fairway woods, iron/hybrid set and three...

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Posted on January 19, 2017

ECCO Golf Renews Asian Tour Sponsorship

Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, will extend its partnership with the Asian Tour as the Official Footwear Sponsor for the next two years. The renewal of the sponsorship is testament to ECCO Golf’s growing presence in the region, and affirms the Asian Tour’s desire to partner with leading brands across the world. The partnership will see ECCO Golf’s new 2017 collection, which includes flagship ECCO COOL and ECCO CAGE PRO models, gaining significant exposure through the Tour’s multiple media platforms. This will...

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Posted on January 18, 2017

Foremost Completes Europe’s Most Comprehensive Consumer Equipment Survey

Foremost has just completed Europe’s most comprehensive public Equipment Survey on behalf of its Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) members, with nearly 30,000 golfers around the country providing them with details on their golf retail behaviour, including the brands they play now and their buying intentions for the future. The annual, in-depth survey provides Foremost’s EMP members with a massive advantage by providing personalised reports based on data from golfers at their clubs. Based on the vast amount of data collected, areas covered...

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Posted on January 18, 2017

PING introduces Glide 2.0 wedges

Precision-milled faces with sharper groove edges than any previous PING wedge model dramatically increase spin rates and trajectory control in the new Glide 2.0 wedges, leading to more precise short-game performance from all conditions, PING announced today. “The new Glide 2.0 wedges represent a major breakthrough in performance for a number of reasons, but it’s the new grooves that are most exciting,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “As many golfers are aware, we have a lot of knowledge...

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Posted on January 18, 2017

ECCO Golf Introduces ECCO CAGE PRO with Revolutionary, Patented ECCO SPYDR-GRIP Sole

Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, has announced the introduction of ECCO CAGE PRO, a spikeless golf shoe that utilises a revolutionary sole design to provide outstanding grip and performance. As the inventors of the original, ground-breaking hybrid golf shoe, the ECCO CAGE PRO further revolutionises the concept with the introduction of the new performance focused ECCO SPYDR-GRIP outsole. Highlighted by the unique combination of a redefined direct injected heel cage and an organic structured sole design (patent pending), ECCO CAGE PRO...

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Posted on January 16, 2017

PING introduces i200 irons

Major advancements in the new PING i200 iron make the face and cavity structure more dynamic to achieve faster ball speeds, a soft, powerful feel and unprecedented forgiveness for an iron of its size, the company announced today. “The i200 iron is engineered for golfers who want an iron with a clean look that delivers exceptional feel, distance and forgiveness while providing the trajectory control they need to play with precision,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “Bringing all...

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