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June 15th, 2010

Global Golf Post Launches Two More Editions

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June 14, 2010

Global Golf Post Launches Two More Editions

ORLANDO, Florida — Global Golf Post, the digital-only weekly golf publication that made its debut on January 11,2010, has now launched two additional editions, Publisher Jim Nugent announced.

On April 12, GGP launched an edition in Great Britain and Ireland, in association with leading golf retailer American Golf. And on June 7, GGP launched a Canadian edition, in partnership with Canada’s leading golf retailer, Golf Town. Both editions have customized content related to competitive golf in their respective countries.

“This is the digital news decade” said Nugent. “Consumer migration to screens of one kind or another continues, unabated. And as a result, printed newspapers and news magazines have been rendered obsolete. In golf media, Global Golf Post is the vanguard. With no status quo to protect, with no legacy costs and obligations, we are creating a new category of media—digital magazines. This is the way forward.”

Global Golf Post—whose mission is to enhance the global game of golf by creating and distributing high-quality news, information and opinion in a timely fashion—is a browser based publication that does not require a software download or any other special application. Global Golf Post is delivered by 7 a.m. EST Monday, all year long. It is comprehensive, fast, and free to the golfer. Golfers can get a free subscription at www.globalgolfpost.com.

“Our global distribution now, with these two additional issues, is approaching 180,000 serious golfers” continued Nugent. “After just five months of publishing, we thrilled with the progress we have made. We are honored to have partnered with these leading golf retailers in the United Kingdom and Canada.

Global Golf Post—led by award-winning editor Brian Hewitt, features the world’s finest assemblage of golf writers. This group has amassed hundreds of years of golf journalism experience and countless awards. Members of Hewitt’s editorial team include Deputy Editors Steve Ellis and Mike Purkey; Coordinating Editor Lawrence Hollyfield; Competition Editor Andy DeKeuster; and Correspondents Steve Eubanks (USA); Lewine Mair (Scotland); Brendan Moloney (Australia); Lorne Rubenstein (Canada); Gordon Simmonds (United Arab Emirates); Leonard Shapiro (USA); John Steinbreder (USA); Art Spander (USA); Vartan Kupelian (USA);  Michael Vlismas (South Africa), John Hopkins (Wales), and Dermot Gilleece (Dublin).

 Global Golf Post provides passionate golfers with weekly content that includes:

–Comprehensive coverage of both professional and amateur competitive golf

–Insight and opinion from some of the world’s best-known golf journalists and thought 

  leaders.

–Timely golf equipment coverage.

–Credible travel features

Interested advertisers and their advertising agencies can visit globalgolfpost.com/mediakit to learn more about Global Golf Post.

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For more information contact:

Mary Beth Lacy at:

760-346-6942

 mb@mblacy.com

Jim Nugent

Publisher

nuge@globalgolfpost.com

June 13th, 2010

2010 Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a day honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in 55 of the world’s countries and on other days elsewhere.

In the Golf domain, Father’s Day is an opportunity to bring that golfing Dad a great golf item to elicit a huge smile and to show him how much he is loved and appreciated. The products below will do just that:

Laser Link Red Hot Range Finder

Laser Link Golf simply has the bestGolf PGTAA product in the range finder domain for ease of use, accuracy and style. If your course has the Laser Link Reflector System, this latest unit will thrill you. If your course is still in the 18th century, demand that they get the FREE reflector system.

I personally like to play fast and dealing with a GPS unit or some iPhone or Blackberry App is not my preference. I want to know how far it is to the pin without having to get involved in calculations and pressing more than one button to get my information.

This 8 ounce unit with a laser link reflector will give you a distance of 5 – 800 yards (5 -731 meters), while a course without a reflector gives you a range of 5 – 400 yards (5 – 366 meters).

This is a Class One laser and requires a 9-volt alkaline battery, as opposed to charging a GPS. It has an accuracy factor of +/- 1%! – Very different from a GPS unit.

The unit‘s many other features include the ability to measure landmarks, such as trees and bunkers up to 400 yards away. It has both a vibrate mode for silent use and an easy-to-use mode button.

You will be thrilled with this unit – you focus on your game without being distracted.

MSRP: $389.00       www.laserlinkgolf.com   

 

Golf PGTAA

 

TaylorMade’s new Rossa Corza Ghost mallet putter has received a ringing endorsement from putting guru Dave Stockton, the man who helped Phil Mickelson find his stroke. Justin Rose won his first US Pro tournament with the Ghost.

Features a white mallet that makes it easier to see the leading edge, and three black top lines that make aligning your putts a breeze.

Available in 33-, 34- and 35-inch models both left handed and right handed.

$159.00          www.taylormadegolf.com 

ClubGloveHotStepperII-250x300-2.jpgClub Glove Hot Stepper II Golf Bag
This lightweight stand bag is geared toward the player who loves to walk. Weighing only 3½ pounds, the second-generation bag is Club Glove’s lightest stand bag to date and offers total functionality while navigating a course on foot.

Incorporating traditional amenities into a streamlined, easy-to-carry shape, the HotStepper II features a collapsible leg stand, five pockets, a patented dual-shoulder strap that quickly converts to a single strap for caddies and a truly functional lumbar pad for maximum comfort. The bag also features two removable panels for easy personalization with a club or corporate logo with Club Glove’s custom embroidery.

The bag is crafted from extremely durable, UV-protected 210D nylon fabric to avoid tearing and its other distinguishing characteristics include a five-way top with full-length divider, three convenient tee holders, rain hood and water bottle holder.

According to Jeff Herold, the company’s enigmatic and driven owner, “The HotStepper II Bag features all of the top-of-the-line technological advantages that are standard on other Club Glove products, while the new design enables users to accommodate a lighter load when necessary.”

The HotStepper II is available in black, navy or royal blue.

MSRP:$129.00     www.clubglove.com

Golf PGTAA
New from Tiger Shark is the Pressure Zone grip that is designed to automatically reduce pressure to your bottom hand during the golf swing, properly alleviating the tension that was associated with a standard-taper grip.

 Half of the Pressure Zone grip has been designed to have a larger and parallel section on the bottom half of the grip, a technology SuperStroke calls Modified Taper Technology™.

The amazingly light 40-gram Pressure Zone grip utilizes SuperStroke LITE Technology that will help increase swing speed and head feel, helping to create additional distance without significantly affecting swing weight. The Pressure Zone is over 25 grams lighter (over 40%) than the next closest mid-sized or oversized wood and iron grip on the market.

They actually stop tapering midway through the grip, which both alleviates excessive tension in the upper hand and also provides added control for the lower hand.

Other cool features include SuperStroke LITE Tech (the grip only weighs 40 grams) and a SyntheTac material for exceptional gripping, water wicking and shock absorption.

$7.50 each.                          www.tigersharkgolf.com

 

 

Featured ProductBettinardi has taken their exacting putter standards and craftsmanship to produce fashionable Bettinardi Buckles. The buckle begins as a solid block of high-grade, double-aged stainless steel and passes through a series of 12 processes.

CNC milling gradually cuts the metal, creating its form. It is then honed, engraved, buffed, polished and hand-painted with an enamel finish. Available in two sizes: standard (1-¼”) & large (1-½”), all buckles can be customized to taste and specifications and come with handmade leather belts that are dressed and finished with oils and tallow to make them strong, yet flexible.

MSRP: $175.00                         www.bettinardigolf.com

Clicgear Push Cart

 

Golf PGTAAThe hottest pushcart in golf just got better for 2010!

The Model 3.0 includes improved open and close levers, an improved brake, a larger console, a storage net; all in the same sub-compact size.

Folds to 13″ x 15″ x 24″ for easy transportation and storage and is available in 7 colors.

$199.99.     www.clicgear.com

putting alignment ball marker

rulesixteen from rulegolf is the only divot repair tool and putting alignment ball marker designed to make both green repair and putting simpler. With an innovative, ergonomic design that sports a smooth slide-action ball marker, rulesixteen fits comfortably in your pocket and in your hand for quick and easy green repair. The unique rectangular line shape of rulesixteen’s ball marker visually extends your putting line — so you can relax your mind and focus on a smooth stroke. In form and function, rulesixteen brings simplicity and precision to the green.
Its one-of-a-kind ergonomic design and well-weighted, metal body sport a slide-action ball marker.

$15.00    www.ruletwntyone.com

Daphne’s Head Covers
Golf Products
This 27-year-old family business is doing a rip-roaring business in the custom head cover arena. These head covers are not only well designed, but also their quality and attention to detail is superb.

Each animal is fully lined and elasticized to ensure a secure fit on your club and is guaranteed for life. Inside the label you will find their factory phone number. Rest assured that if you have any problems with your head cover, the manufacturer will fix it pronto.

Amongst the latest models are the Toucan, Hawk, Tasmanian Devil, Basset Hound, Cougar, Daisy. The pink poodle, inspired by Jo Head on the LPGA Tour, has a rich pink coat that would be the envy of all the poodles on Rodeo Drive, and hybrid club fit which makes it the ideal companion for your favorite rescue club. The udderly perfect cow cover will securely protect your driver with the realistic portrayal of America’s favorite farm animal. I love Daphne’s head covers!

$25.99              www.daphnesheadcovers.com

Barry Lotz, J.D., Ph.D. is the director of the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, the California Golf Writers Association, and serves both as a Consultant and Mediator to the golf industry. He is also the author of numerous books, including “333 Best Web Sites for Golfers”, “How to Build Business Relationships through Golf” which is in the Top Ten Golf Business Book’s bestseller list. His latest book,” The Right Mind for Golf”, is to be released in April 2010.
He can be reached at www.pgtaa.com or drlotz@cbsgolf.net

June 10th, 2010

International Junior Golf Tour Announces Adoption of BlueGolf Services

 

 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — The International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) is pleased to announce the adoption of BlueGolf services. With a client list that includes the PGA of America, the PGA TOUR, more than 70 junior golf programs and many of the most prestigious and respected golf entities in the World, the use of Blue Golf will help keep the IJGT on the cutting edge of the junior golf industry. The BlueGolf product is a comprehensive suite of membership and tournament services that uniquely addresses all of the challenges and opportunities presented by our junior golf tour.

The addition of BlueGolf will improve membership interaction from the moment of tournament registration through the completion and analysis of tournament performance. A few of the services that will be improved through the use of BlueGolf include convenient member and tournament registration, as well as enhanced schedules and results available online.  Members will now have access to in-depth results for each tournament participated in and will be able to use interactive tools to analyze performance.

“The ability to cater to member’s needs and increase communication between the IJGT staff, current and prospective members is a remarkable addition to the Tour,” stated Director of Members Services, Jordan Schneider.

The streamlined system will also give the Tour capabilities to have live scoring at events and maintain statistics and analytics for all junior golfers throughout the season.  Most importantly, Blue Golf will allow the Tour to use state-of-the-art technology to help ensure a high value to all products and services the IJGT offers its Membership.

The target launch of BlueGolf services is July 1, 2010, in conjunction with the release of the Fall 2010 IJGT Tournament Schedule.

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About the IJGT

The International Junior Golf Tour is the only junior golf tour to host events every weekend throughout the academic year, with over 60 tournaments annually. In addition, the IJGT hosts 3 international events. Players from all 50 states and from over 30 countries around the world regularly compete in events at venues such as TPC Sawgrass, Pinehurst, Bethpage State Park, and Harbour Town Golf Links.

To obtain more information about the IJGT, please visit www.IJGT.com  or call (800) 792-9143.

About BlueGolf

BlueGolf is an industry leader with an excellent reputation built on 10 years of innovative systems service to the golf industry.  Enthusiastic BlueGolf customers include the PGA of America, the PGA TOUR Qualifying School, the Golf Channel Amateur Tour, the Royal Canadian Golf Association (now Golf Canada) and more than 150 other leading organizations in the golf industry.   BlueGolf provides a comprehensive and affordable suite of services that uniquely addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by their varying customers.

To obtain more information on BlueGolf, please visit www.bluegolf.com.

 

Media Contacts

Glenn Gray

International Junior Golf Tour

GlennG@ijga.com

843-686-1526

Mary Beth Lacy

Mary Beth Lacy, Inc. Public Relations
(760) 346-6942

mb@mblacy.com

June 8th, 2010

Antigua Expands Desert DryT Xtra-Lite to Its Outerwear and Introduces its Bamboo Fabrics for 2010

 

For Immediate Release

June 8, 2010
TSXV Trade Symbol: ANE
US Trade Symbol: ANTGF.PK

 

Antigua Expands Desert Dry™ Xtra-Lite to Its Outerwear and Introduces its Bamboo Fabrics for 2010

The Antigua Group, Inc., one of the nation’s leading golf apparel manufacturers announced that it has expanded DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE to its Rendition Jackets for 2010.

 

The two-way stretch fabric allows the Rendition jacket to be lightweight and resistant to water. It’s easier to move and stretch. Antigua has designed this fabric that stretches and doesn’t let water in – a perfect fit for its golf outerwear.

Sean Gregg, the head designer for Antigua says, “The Rendition jackets have been very well-received by consumer, in fact so well received, that Antigua is now looking to do windshirts, pullover jackets and full-zip outerwear. We’ve been doing the performance category for the last four or five years in golf and when the golf industry first introduced performance fabrics we did color blending and things appropriate for performance. ”

Gregg adds, “We’ll take it into a more sophisticated color palette with cleaner styling. Performance product doesn’t have to be a bright color-block look. We’ve expanded the performance demographic to include something anyone, whether they are young or mature, can wear out-on or off the course.”

Also new for Spring 2010 is the proprietary DESERT DRY™ Bamboo.

 

DESERT DRY™ BAMBOO is a combination of Antigua’s exclusive DESERT DRY™ moisture wicking feature combined with environmentally friendly bamboo blended fabrics for maximum wicking performance and optimum comfort. Using Bamboo as a fabrication in Antigua’s performance collection not only offers the consumer additional choices in natural fabrics intended to be friendly to the environment – but the bamboo fiber itself is an extremely supple fiber with the same moisture wicking aspects as synthetics that knits into an exceptionally comfortable garment and still allows Antigua to achieve the performance ability of the garment and classify it as one of its new DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE products.

DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE (D2XL) combines Antigua’s exclusive DESERT DRY™ moisture-wicking feature with specially constructed ultra-light fabrics for maximum wicking performance and optimum comfort. The additional benefits of DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE are:

  • Moisture wicks more rapidly
  • Lighter weight on body
  • Less heat trapped on body
  • Less restrictive movement

Antigua’s new DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE is an extremely light fabric without being sheer. The three-dimensional construction is what makes the fabric extremely light without being sheer or see-through. Because the fabric has a lighter weight construction, DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE wicks away moisture even quicker than Antigua’s proprietary DESERT DRY™, a performance fabric the company created when it introduced its performance category for golf several years ago.

 

 

 

Headquartered in Peoria, Ariz., The Antigua Group, www.antigua.com, through its license sports division, holds license agreements with Major and Minor League Baseball (MLB), the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA), along with numerous American universities and colleges for men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, headwear and outerwear. Antigua additionally designs, produces and supplies product for corporate America and specialty retail managed under its corporate division. Its golf division also holds license agreements with the PGA TOUR, LPGA and the PGA of America.

The Antigua Group, Inc. 16651 North 84th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 / P.O. Box 5300, Peoria, AZ 85385
623-523-6000   |   Administration: 800-562-9777   |   Customer Service: 800-528-3133   |   Fax: 623-523-6010

Antigua website: www.antigua.com, and shop.antigua.com


For more information or company/product images please contact
Mary Beth Lacy at 760-346-6942 or mb@mblacy.com.
June 7th, 2010

TOMWATSON.COM DEBUTS JUST IN TIME FOR U.S. OPEN, FATHER’S DAY

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2010


TOMWATSON.COM DEBUTS
JUST IN TIME FOR U.S. OPEN, FATHER’S DAY

 

World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson-whose comprehensive two-DVD set, “Tom Watson: Lessons of a Lifetime,” has become a best seller since its release in March-is proud to announce the debut of his new informative website, www.tomwatson.com.

The official unveiling of Watson’s high-tech website coincidentally comes just in time for two events that carry great significance in the beloved golfer’s life-Father’s Day and his playing in the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in June.

After all, it was Ray Watson, an accomplished amateur, who cut down a hickory-shafted 5-iron and handed it to his 6-year-old son Tom, then showed Tom the grip, and how to hook and slice the ball-all the game’s basic fundamentals. Tom Watson would grow up to win eight major championships, including the 1982 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, when he improbably chipped in for birdie from behind the 71st green to key his victory over Jack Nicklaus, a shot many historians consider to be the shot of the 20th century.

In fact, a recreated video and play-by-play of that famous chip-in welcomes visitors to tomwatson.com, and a “Teeing Off” blog gives visitors Watson’s take on the most memorable victory of his career, which will undoubtedly surprise everyone since it’s not one of his eight major championship wins.

Visitors are then invited to view everything else on the website, which will be continually updated with Watson’s personal thoughts, golf instruction, photo and video galleries, and other interesting content. Watson’s intent is both to help golfers with their games and to help them get to know him a little better behind the scenes.

“I realized after the outpouring of love and support I’ve received over the years from fans that they really care about me and my career, so this is a great way of letting them into my life a little more,” says Watson, who will be playing in this year’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and The Open Championship at St. Andrews.

Golf fans will find an unending host of informative content on tomwatson.com. Across the top of the website’s homepage are the topics “About Tom,” “Galleries,” “Instruction,” “Pro Shop,” “Charities,” “Partners” and “Tom Watson Designs.”

  • “About Tom” features sections that include a “Biography,” “Career Highlights,” “Tom’s Blog,” “News & Events,” “Tom’s Schedule,” “Off the Course” and “Personal Anecdotes.”
  • The “Galleries” section features a “Photo & Video Galleries” selection of numerous important on- and off-course highlights throughout Watson’s life.
  • “Instruction” includes updated instructional tips from Watson that represent the culmination of more than 50 years of playing the game.
  • “Pro Shop” is an online shopping area featuring a wide variety of signed Watson photographs and memorabilia, as well as his recently released two-DVD set, “Tom Watson: Lessons of a Lifetime.”
  • “Charities” contains information about Watson’s four charities-the Bruce Edwards Foundation for ALS Research, the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at John Hopkins, Children’s Mercy Hospital and The First Tee of Greater Kansas City.
  • “Partners” highlights Watson’s business partners-Adams Golf, Golf Digest, MasterCard, Polo Ralph Lauren, The Greenbrier and the PGA TOUR.
  • “Tom Watson Design” provides a link to Watson’s design company website, tomwatsondesign.com.

 

The bottom of the tomwatson.com homepage features three sections-”Lessons of a Lifetime,” Tom’s Tips” and “Latest News.”

  • “Lessons of a Lifetime” features information on how to order the two-DVD set, “Tom Watson: Lessons of a Lifetime” and accompanying 16-page booklet.
  • “Tom’s Tips” offers timely tips from Watson.
  • “Latest News” links to recent articles and features about Watson.

Watson continues to amaze the golf world with his incredible play. Besides a stellar Champions Tour career since 1999, Watson pulled off one of sports history’s most-memorable moments at the 2009 British Open Championship by taking eventual champion Stewart Cink to a four-hole playoff at Turnberry in Scotland-two months shy of Tom’s 60th birthday. Four of Watson’s seven top-10 finishes on the 2009 Champions Tour came in major championships.

This year, Watson is showing no signs of slowing down at age 60. First, he opened the 2010 Champions Tour season by teaming with Jack Nicklaus to win the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game. The following week, Watson birdied the final two holes for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke victory over Champions Tour rookie Fred Couples in the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship. Watson then finished T5 and T8 in his next two Champions Tour starts, but not before shooting an opening-round 67 in the Masters.

Watson-who was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1988-owns 39 PGA TOUR victories, including five British Opens, two Masters and the 1982 U.S. Open. Beginning in 1977, Watson also won six PGA TOUR Player of the Year awards and led the money list five times.

“Hopefully my website will allow fans to get to know me a little better personally,” Watson says. “It also gives me a forum to be able to communicate with golf fans on a regular basis via blogs, updates, etc. I’m thrilled tomwatson.com is now up and running.”

Since 1992, VML has delivered creative solutions at the intersection of marketing and technology.  VML is recognized by Advertising Age as one of the top digital marketing agencies in the United States.  The agency was named an industry leader in the Forrester Wave™: U.S. Interactive Agencies — Strategy And Execution, Q3 2009.  VML is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with principal offices in New York, Seattle and London.


For information contact
Mary Beth Lacy at: (760) 346-6942
Email: mb@mblacy.com
Visit the Tom Watson website at www.tomwatson.com.

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