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Posted on August 16, 2016

ECCO Golf Appoints Andrzej Bikowski as New Lead Designer

Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, has appointed Andrzej Bikowski as new Lead Designer. Known affectionately as “Bartie” by his colleagues, he joins from ECCO Sport where he was head of the design team. Originally from Poland, Bikowski gained a Masters Degree in Industrial Design from the Department of Industrial Design in the city of Lodz in his homeland. Further expanding his understanding of materials and the shoe making process, Bikowski then attended the ArsSutoria School in Italy. He has since gained a...

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Posted on August 15, 2016

ECCO Golf Agrees Australian Distribution Deal with AGS Pty LTD

Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, and Sydney-based American Golf Supplies Pty Ltd are delighted to announce a new partnership which will see AGS become the distributor of ECCO Golf shoes in Australia. Therefore, the current distribution by subsidiary ECCO Shoes Pacific Pty Ltd will end by the start of the new distribution agreement. Private company AGS, established 50 years ago and owned by Paul and Kim Roser for the past two decades, is the Australian distributor for PING clubs, bags...

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Posted on August 15, 2016

PING introduces precision-milled PING Vault putters

Taking inspiration from its legendary Gold Putter Vault and long-held reputation as a leader in putter design and manufacturing, PING introduced its PING Vault series today. Four models are designed for golfers seeking a putter engineered to exacting standards and precision-milled to the tightest tolerances. “The PING Vault Series recognises our unequalled putter success on tour since 1959 and continues our focus to advance the design and process of making putters,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “The precision...

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Posted on August 8, 2016

Nippon Shaft to Offer Limited Edition White Wedge Shaft

Nippon Shaft has announced it is to offer its popular N.S. PRO MODUS3 Wedge 115 shaft in a special edition white finish, available exclusively in the new Cleveland RTX-3 wedge series. Based on requests from PGA Tour players, the clear white gloss spray coated shaft is to be offered in a limited quantity of 350 across Europe and only made available as an option in Cleveland’s newest line of wedges. Utilising several of the Japanese manufacturer’s cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, the MODUS3 Wedge...

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Posted on August 8, 2016

Hoebridge Golf Club Raises Nearly £9,000 on Charity Golf Day

The annual Charity Day at Hoebridge Golf Centre, a BGL venue in Woking, has been hailed as a huge success after £8,600 was raised on the day for the club’s chosen charities, Alzheimer’s Research UK and LinkAble. 31 teams of golfers took to the course in varying degrees of fancy dress on the 26th July, playing in a stableford team competition that saw Le Quatre Musquatesses emerge victorious in their wigs and dresses. A raffle and auction followed the events on the...

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Posted on August 2, 2016

Top Quality Field Confirmed for Inaugural Willow Senior Golf Classic

Former Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam and 1989 European Tour Order of Merit Winner Ronan Rafferty will headline the field at the inaugural Willow Senior Golf Classic, at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club. A new and exciting addition to the European Senior Tour calendar, the Willow Senior Golf Classic will be played in an Alliance format with amateurs given the chance to play alongside top professionals in two pro-am rounds and also the three tournament days. “It’s an absolute privilege...

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Posted on August 1, 2016

PING introduces iBlade iron

Through extensive research and observation of leading tour professionals, PING engineers designed the new iBlade iron for golfers who rely on the precision and control to execute the most demanding shots in the game. The blade-style iron follows the highly popular S55 model, which has amassed more than 50 wins around the world since its introduction over two years ago. “The iBlade project was a fun challenge for our engineers,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “They approached the...

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Posted on July 22, 2016

Jobling Wins Foremost Assistants Championship

Martyn Jobling shot a superb six under par 65 to win the 2016 Foremost Assistants Championship supported by Srixon/Cleveland Golf at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club. The Morpeth Golf Club assistant professional carded five birdies and an eagle on his way to a two shot victory over Alresford’s Philip Bryden around the testing Championship course. The event saw 110 Foremost Professional Assistants tee it up for a prize fund of £5,000, with Jobling taking home the winner’s cheque of £1,000, as...

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Posted on July 21, 2016

New Chosen Charity, Herts Air Ambulance, Drops in at Redbourn Golf Club

Members of Redbourn Golf Club, Redbourn, were able to see the fruits of their fundraising labours when one of the Herts Air Ambulances, the club’s designated charity for 2016, dropped in at the course earlier this month. The cause is due to reap the rewards of the club’s renowned fundraising efforts which saw well in excess of £10,000 raised for Keech Hospice Care in 2015. The Redbourn members who were present to see the helicopter arrive were invited to talk to the...

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Posted on July 21, 2016

ECCO Golf Introduces ECCO CAGE EVO

Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, has announced the introduction of ECCO CAGE EVO, a cleated golf shoe that showcases the Danish company’s manufacturing expertise by providing superior walking comfort right out of the box. Highlighted by the unique combination of a fully-integrated Direct-injection Process (DIP) wrap system and a multi-material upper, ECCO CAGE EVO features a performance, PU-structured textile bonded with polyurethane webbing. Created specifically for ECCO CAGE EVO, this promotes an incredibly comfortable fit while also delivering outstanding protection from...

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Posted on July 19, 2016

Wycombe Heights’ Super Seven Take on Longest Day Challenge

Seven members of Wycombe Heights Golf Centre, Loudwater, took to the course earlier this month to play a marathon day of golf in aid of the charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. The initiative has become an annual fundraising event for the charity, and asks golfers to take to their courses to complete the Longest Day challenge of playing 72 holes of golf in a day. That equates to four rounds, roughly 300 shots, and a 20 mile walk in one day. The team...

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Posted on July 18, 2016

Hoebridge Golf Centre Captain Tackles Marathon Golf Day for Charity

Mike Waite, current Men’s Captain at Hoebridge Golf Centre, Woking, tackled a marathon 24 hour golf day earlier this month to raise funds for the charity LinkAble. During the day, Mike managed to play each of Hoebridge’s courses, completing a staggering 118 holes, which equated to 25 miles of walking and 447 shots. “We’re hugely proud of Mike for completing such a monumental task in aid of fundraising for LinkAble. “All of us here at Hoebridge, staff and members alike, were supporting him...

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Posted on July 18, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins 2016 Open Championship

The 2016 “Champion Golfer of the Year” played Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 steel shafts in his irons and wedges en route to an epic victory in cold and windy conditions at the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon. The 40-year-old Swede, who began playing the N.S. PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 X flex from May 2011, became the first male in his country’s history to win one of golf’s Grand Slam titles, shooting a historic final-round 8-under par 63....

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Posted on July 12, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins U.S. Women’s Open

The winner of the U.S. Women’s Open used Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO 950GH steel shafts to a playoff victory at CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, California. The 30-year-old champion from McKinney, Texas shot even par in the three-hole aggregate playoff. The winner, who played her college golf at Duke, finished regulation play with a 72-hole total of 6-under par with rounds of 68-75-68-71—282. The victory for which she earned $810,000 was her first this year and her second as a member...

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Posted on July 11, 2016

Student Golf Course Greenkeeper at Abbey Hill, Two Mile Ash, Nominated for National Award

Ross Butler, a qualified apprentice greenkeeper at Abbey Hill Golf Centre, a BGL venue in Two Mile Ash, has been nominated as a regional finalist for the industry renowned Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award. The young greenkeeper will be representing Hertfordshire based Oaklands College where he is currently undertaking his greenkeeping qualifications. The successful candidate will receive a five night trip to the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition in Harrogate next January, which will include four days of educational workshops...

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Posted on July 4, 2016

Unique Opportunity to see Golfing Royalty at Carnoustie

With less than three weeks to go, golfing fans are counting down the days until legends of the game from around the world descend upon the fairways of Carnoustie Golf Links for the 2016 Senior Open Championship. Returning to Scotland for the first time since 2012, the tournament promises to be a gripping and dramatic spectacle, featuring some of the biggest names to emerge from the sport in the last half century. Having recently turned 50, John Daly will be making his...

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Posted on July 1, 2016

Marriott Unveil Brand New Corporate Membership Packages

Meeting the needs of every corporate golfer, Marriott Golf’s new range of membership packages offers freedom, flexibility and value for money for the modern business. The new selection is flexibly tailored to cover a range of corporate needs and is offered in three levels, Bronze Tier, Silver Tier and Gold Tier, each of these can be enhanced with bolt-on options to tailor the packages to the members’ needs. There is no longer a joining fee for any level of membership, and rounds...

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Posted on June 30, 2016

BGL Greenkeepers Reach Regional Final for Prestigious Award

Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL) are delighted with the news that three of their greenkeeping staff have been nominated for the prestigious Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2016. Emily Gammon, Andy Morgan, and Ross Butler, all qualified apprentice greenkeepers at BGL venues, have been selected to attend their respective regional finals for the award with the potential to win an all-expenses paid trip to the USA. The winner of the award will receive a six-week residential scholarship to the...

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Posted on June 29, 2016

Lee Goes One Better to be Crowned Foremost Champion

James Lee went one better than his runner-up finish last year to win the 2016 Foremost Professionals Championship supported by Glenmuir at The Oxfordshire. The former European Tour professional from Caerphilly Golf Club in South Wales carded a stunning five under par 67 to finish one stroke ahead of Jon Good (Addington Palace), who narrowly missed out on a birdie at the 18th that would have forced a playoff. The challenging Oxfordshire layout provided a stern test for the full field of...

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Posted on June 28, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins on PGA, European and Web.com Tours

Nippon Shaft scored a trifecta over the weekend, with winners on the PGA TOUR, European Tour and the Web.com Tour. The winner of the Quicken Loans National used Nippon Shaft’s steel N.S. PRO MODUS³ 115 Wedge Shafts in his 54-degree sand wedge and in his 60-degree lob wedge. The 34-year-old Navy veteran shot 17-under par 267 on rounds of 66-65-67 and 69 to win by three shots at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. He earned $1.242 million for the victory,...

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Posted on June 27, 2016

Ramsdale Park Welcomes New General Manager

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, a BGL venue in Calverton, Nottinghamshire, is pleased to welcome the newest member of their team, Stephen Norton, who has taken on the role of General Manager at the club. Having grown up in a golfing family, Stephen has always aspired to combine his passion for the game with his career and manage a successful golf centre such as Ramsdale. The new General Manager’s career in sport began whilst he was at the University of Lincoln where he...

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Posted on June 23, 2016

SPRINT6GOLF Proves a Hit with Golfers around the UK

SPRINT6GOLF, a quicker, shorter format of golf which was launched earlier this month, has seen significant uptake around the country, with over 50 clubs expressing an interest in the innovative new variation within the first 48 hours of launching and several clubs signing up each week. Hundreds of golfers have also been downloading the official mobile app. Played over just six holes and utilising a 30-second shot clock, SPRINT6GOLF is the brainchild of Tom Critchley, the son of Sky Sports commentator...

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Posted on June 23, 2016

Top Players Trust Their Games To Golf Pride Grips At The 2016 U.S. Open

Power management company Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division was the leading swing grip and putter grip brand played at the 116th U.S. Open this past week at the esteemed Oakmont Country Club. The #1 Grip in Golf claimed 9 players who finished in the top 10, including the 2016 champion, who relied on Tour Velvet model grips in his first career major victory. In all, 118 players competing at the 2016 U.S. Open trusted their games to...

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Posted on June 21, 2016

Willow Senior Golf Classic Offers Unique Opportunity for Amateurs

Hanbury Manor, a Marriott Golf and Country Club in Ware, Hertfordshire, is counting down the days until the 26th August when stars of the European Senior Tour will descend upon its fairways for the Tour’s most unique and newest UK event. The Willow Senior Golf Classic was added to the 2016 schedule earlier this year, and offers a unique opportunity for amateurs to be part of a recognised tour event. The alliance format of the tournament allows amateurs to play alongside...

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Posted on June 20, 2016

Thornbury Golf Centre Offers Fun-Packed Day for All the Family

Thornbury Golf Centre, a BGL operated venue situated just outside Bristol, is inviting everyone for an Open Day of fun activities this Sunday, 26th June. Free golf tuition taster sessions will be running throughout the day, offering visitors of all ages and abilities the chance to go along and give golf a go. Balls for the driving range and rounds of golf will be available over the course of the day for those who want to roll up and tee off with...

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Posted on June 20, 2016

Golf Genius Manages One Millionth Round

Golf Genius, world leading provider of cloud based golf tournament management solutions (TMS), is celebrating the recent milestone of managing over one million rounds of golf around the world. Ranging from large corporate golf days to weekly club swindles, the Golf Genius system offers a greatly enhanced experience for both visitors and members, and has been used by customers in over 50 countries to host over 25,000 events in the last 12 months. Now used by over 30 different clubs and event...

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Posted on June 16, 2016

Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf Awarded TripAdvisor Excellence

Hoebridge Golf Centre, a BGL operated venue in Woking, is celebrating the announcement that their on-site adventure golf course, Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The certificate is awarded on the merit of consistently high reviews from customers who have visited the site. Thanks to the high quality service and facilities on offer, Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf has received an overall rating of a lofty 4.5 out of five, and the attraction is listed in the...

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Posted on June 13, 2016

Swinging Success for Marriott Golf UK’s Free Women’s Hour

Ladies across the UK have been flocking to Marriott Golf venues throughout May to take part in free weekly roll-up lessons specifically tailored to encourage more women to take up the sport. Held every Tuesday, the Women’s Hour sessions have been an enormous success with 349 lessons taking place throughout the month. The Marriott Golf UK initiative runs parallel to England Golf’s Get into Golf campaign, and focuses specifically on supporting women who may be hesitant to take up the sport due...

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Posted on June 7, 2016

Foremost Expands Successful In-Store Ticketing Solution

Foremost Golf has announced it is to expand its innovative NetTickIT in-store ticketing solution, following the successful launch of the system last year which transformed the look of members’ stores around the country with over 40,000 tickets printed. Ranging from shelf edge to A4 size tickets, the NetTickIT system enables Foremost members to design bespoke ticketing quickly and efficiently, providing a cost effective way to clearly and professionally promote product features and benefits, while maintain a strong perception of value for...

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Posted on June 7, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins Memorial Tournament

The winner of the PGA TOUR’s prestigious Memorial Tournament used Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 105 steel shafts in his irons and N.S. PRO MODUS³ WV Wedge 125 Tour Only steel shafts in his wedges en route to a sudden death playoff victory Sunday (June 5) at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. The 36-year-old North Carolinian won with a par on the second hole of sudden death thanks to a brilliant flop shot on No. 18 followed by a six-foot...

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