VOLUME 1, NUMBER 221
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Web Street Golf Daily Pulse
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 221
Friday, November 12, 2010
ANY IDEA WHO SAID THIS? “I am en route to see my doctors and excited to get a game plan to get better. Pain sucks!”
ON THIS DAY: In 1995, Fred Couples and Davis Love III won the World Cup—the first major golf event in China.
NEW SHERIFF: Could there be some new rules coming for golfers? If you subscribe to the notion of justifying your existence, than the safe bet would be yes as the United States Golf Association has appointed Thomas C. Pagel as Director, Rules of Golf. His primary responsibility will be to coordinate the Rules-writing efforts of the USGA Rules of Golf Committee.
Pagel joins the USGA from the Utah Golf Association, where he served as executive director for the past two years, overseeing all aspects of membership and championship administration.
He previously worked for the Colorado Golf Association, first as assistant director of rules and competitions, then as assistant executive director. Pagel has served as a Rules official at several USGA championships, including the 2010 U.S. Senior Open and the 2008 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. His appointment is effective January 1, 2011.
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE: Include Mizuno Corp as another equipment company in golf that has found a way to preserver. The company in reporting its financial results listed improvements in the golf sector despite the challenges of a worldwide economy. READ MORE>>>
STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: Callaway Golf announced its 2011 line of footwear products that promises unmatched portfolio of technology and authenticity. Headlining Callaway’s latest collection is a temperature regulating system from Outlast Technology. According to the company, this high performance system continuously interacts with the human body’s microclimate and the outside environment to moderate the player’s foot temperature. This constant regulation helps reduce perspiration by as much as 44%, keeping the foot dry and comfortable and decreasing the chance for blisters or discomfort, Callaway said. The majority of models in the 2011 line have added insoles from OrthoLite, which is considered a leader of open cell foam insoles, the company said. OrthoLite insoles feature enhanced breathability, moisture control, anti-microbial properties and long-term cushioning.
“Callaway is proud of the unparalleled technology and styling available throughout the 2011 footwear line,” said John Melican, Senior Vice President, Soft Goods, Licensing, and New Business, Callaway Golf. “We have re-imagined the footwear category this year and – as with every product developed by Callaway – we are dedicated to offering the ultimate in comfort and performance for golfers.”
The line also features other proprietary technologies for the purpose of contributing to optimal performance on the course. For example, the Callaway Comfort Tech Gel Tongue uses injection molded gel tubes to disperse lace pressure more uniformly across tongue’s surface. Under the ball, heel and midsole of the shoe, Callaway Comfort Tech Gel Pods are strategically placed into the contoured footbed to relieve pressure and provide comfort where golfers need it most. Rounding out the Company’s proprietary offerings, XWT, or Xtra Width Technology, allows golfers to adjust the shoe’s width by removing the XWT forefoot pads from the insole.
For men, key models for 2011 include the FT Chev Blucher (MSRP $229.99), a high performance model with tour styling that is said to be already popular with pro players on Tour. Also the lightweight and athletic looking Hyperbolic XL (MSRP $169.99) returns to the line with significant comfort upgrades for 2011, Callaway said. For women, the fashionable Moc (MSRP $119.99) model has been influenced by Italian fashion trends, while the ultra-lightweight Solaire (MSRP $69.99) shoes feature a ventilated design.
FOOTBALL OVER GOLF: The future of the Irish Open was plunged into doubt yet again when mobile phone giants 3 announced on Friday that it will not be renewing its sponsorship deal for a third year. In a statement, the company said, “following two successful years sponsoring the Irish Open and approximately 8 million euro worth of investment” and following “a review of its sponsorship portfolio, a decision was taken to streamline activities.” READ MORE>>>
TOUGH TIMES: They largely go unnoticed to the public, yet they play a critical role to the industry and the experience everyone anticipates upon teeing it up. Its been said the first cut is the deepest, yet additional ones rarely are less painful, especially when it comes in a series. James R. Fitzroy, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America President announced significant staff cuts. “The economic recession, particularly in the golf industry, has been deep and severe. Since 2008, GCSAA has reduced expenditures $5.4 million with the objective of having the least amount of impact on members as possible. Earlier this year, the GCSAA Board of Directors conducted an extensive strategic planning session to review our mission and vision, and chart our path for the upcoming years,” he stated in a letter to members.
“I am announcing a series of significant actions that will result in reorganization of GCSAA programs and services. Unfortunately, it will also result in reduction of staff. In the last three years, we have reduced staff from 122 to 85, so taking these additional steps places additional responsibility on those that remain. Working with interim CEO Rhett Evans, we will continue to focus on those areas we have deemed to be a priority. There is no denying that we will discontinue some activities and reduce the magnitude of others as we manage the association through this difficult period. But the reductions are also necessary to create the capacity to expand into areas of significant opportunity such as field staff, continued international expansion, advocacy/outreach and professional development, among others.”
THANKS FORE THE SUPPORT: GolfStyles Media Group, the publisher of several leading regional golf magazines, has named The Antigua Group as a major sponsor of its 2011 tournament series and the exclusive apparel provider for its new tournament services division. "GolfStyles is proud to have the distinguished Antigua brand as an exclusive marketing partner in 2011. Golfers know and trust the Antigua name and we are pleased to have our tournament players wear Antigua apparel," said Michael Keating, publisher of GolfStyles Media Group.
WHERE THE PROS PLAY: aboutGolf, an in indoor golf simulator technology-announced today the release of TPC Scottsdale, now exclusively available for the company's PGA TOUR Simulator as part of its partnership with the PGA TOUR. READ MORE>>>
WEB GEMS:
AYE, LADDIE: Talk across the pond implies two relatively new venues are vying for next year’s Barclays Scottish Open. It would further imply that each of these courses are hopeful that national, if not more so international exposure might lead to filling up the successful candidate’s tee sheet based on the pictures and words devoted to it. The impetus for the marketing strategy would be to get as many eyeballs as possible directed to the property for the week of the event and hope for it to inspire the public to make a visit. READ MORE>>>
EVERYBODY IS A FAN: Despite reports that the Australian Masters wouldn't tolerate any trash talk directed at Tiger Woods, he was taunted by two women during the opening round at Victoria Golf Club. The women, dressed in white tops, skirts and sun visors with their cell phone numbers on them, caught Woods' attention as walked from the 15th tee. "Call me Tiger!" one of the girls said as she got within earshot of Woods, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. READ MORE>>>
MONEY WELL SPENT? His impending loss is bound to add fuel to the debate over the $3 million appearance fee - half contributed by the Victorian government - paid to secure his appearance in Melbourne, particularly when leading Australian players were offered nothing. READ MORE>>>
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Last Updated (Friday, 12 November 2010 12:21)
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