Pro V1 Gets A Makeover

ORLANDO – One of the most popular names in golf has a new look that should prevent further patent disputes such as the one Callaway and Titleist waged recently over the Pro V1 golf ball.
However the legal story between those two companies ends, Titleist introduced a new Pro V1 and Pro V1x to attendees at [...]

John K. Solheim Gazes Into the Future

ORLANDO – The golf industry gathered yesterday at the Orange County Convention Center to celebrate 50 years of Ping, a half century that about everyone agrees is highlighted with remarkable innovation, starting with company founder Karsten Solheim.
Karsten’s son, company chairman and chief executive officer John A. Solheim, talked to the crowd about his father and [...]

Upbeat Mood for First Day of the Show

ORLANDO – Before departing from Toronto, somebody joked with me that I should try to avoid getting depressed by all the talk about the economy at the PGA Merchandise Show, which gets underway today at the Orange Country Convention Center.
Depression was hardly the reaction I had when I learned that my flight here would cost [...]

Legendary Collegiate Athlete Named GAO President

Liz Hoffman of Thornhill, Ont., has been named president of the Golf Association of Ontario.
Hoffman has been an elite athlete, coach and administrator and currently serves as the University of Toronto’s director of athletics. She was president of Canadian Interuniversity Sport from 1995-97 and of Ontario University Athletics from 2002-04 and is still a member [...]

New Nike Chief Discusses the Past, Present and Future

ORLANDO–There are, of course, several benefits that go along with becoming president of Nike Golf, but Cindy Davis says one thing that particularly enticed her was the future of the swoosh in golf.
“I so believe in longer term vision and where this brand is going to go,” said Davis, who took over from Bob Wood [...]

Long Distance Information At No Charge

ORLANDO – Of course, the main mandate of Golf News Now is to bring its readers news and commentary from the golf industry, which is why we’re currently in the Sunshine State to cover the PGA Merchandise Show at the Orange County Convention Center.
As the week progresses, we will be serving up stories about the [...]

Another Idea to Consider

With all of the variations of golf from scrambles to match play to stroke play, another game within a game hardly means reinventing the wheel, so we introduce you to PowerPlay Golf, courtesy of Barry Forth, operations manager at Copetown Woods near Hamilton, who is pitching the idea across the country.
Obviously, the name itself will [...]

Making Vision 2010 Work is RCGA Goal

Scott Simmons admits the Royal Canadian Golf Association needs to put its money where its mouth is, so to speak.
The RCGA lost approximately $5.5-million in 2007 and $2-million last year and breaking even by the end of 2010 was a big part of Vision 2010, the RCGA’s three-year strategic plan announced last year.
The strategic plan [...]

New Adjustable TaylorMade R9 Uses FCT

TaylorMade-adidas Golf is continuing its tradition of adjustability that began in 2004 with the introduction of the r7a quad, which used Movable Weight Technology (MWT) that allowed golfers to change a clubhead’s centre of gravity to promote different ball flights.
After a long line of TaylorMade clubs that used MWT, TaylorMade has introduced the new R9 [...]

Join In On Economic Impact Study

A trip for two from anywhere in Canada to this year’s RBC Canadian Open is the reward for one person who takes the time to respond to the National Allied Golf Association’s economic impact study.
The study, which takes about 15 minutes to fill out, is designed to measure the game’s economic impact in this country [...]

CPGA Will Emphasize Its Message to Potential Employers

The risk that you run in cost-cutting during tough economic times is cutting too deep and taking the heart out of your business which, in the case of a golf course, would be the professional in many people’s opinions.
The important role of the golf professional will be a constant message conveyed by the Canadian PGA [...]

More Green Postings

The following job postings were forwarded to GNN through the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association Employment Referral Service:
The Royal Oaks Golf and Country Club in Moncton, N.S., is looking for a course superintendent who will be responsible for the overall management and operation of the course maintenance department.
Duties will include scheduling, training, motivating and managing a [...]

Canadian Tour Offers a Good News Story

With all the economic forecasts and dire predictions for 2009 that we’ve had to endure recently, it’s refreshing to hear a good news story such as the one provided by the humble Canadian Tour, which will never be mistaken for the PGA Tour.
Yet, several of those players who currently display their talents from Kapalua to [...]

McCarthy Named RCGA President

Tom McCarthy of Halifax became the 106th president of the Royal Canadian Golf Association on the weekend at that organization’s annual general meeting in Halifax.
McCarthy takes over from 2008 president Andrew Cook of Toronto. Jack McDonald of Kamloops, B.C., becomes first vice-president, while Edmonton’s Karen Rackel was named second vice-president.
Bob Wong, of Pictou, N.S., was [...]

Credit, Fluctuating Dollar, Weather Among Issues Facing Golf Industry

Continuing with GNN’s discussions with Canadian golf industry leaders, Keith Keindel says his association’s members are moving forward despite the obvious potential roadblocks ahead in 2009.
“The economy and the weather always tend to be the most significant things,” said the executive director of the Canadian Golf Industry Association.
“Although it’s interesting how a lot of times [...]

Weir to Move Forward in Design Career

Look for Mike Weir to make an announcement in February about his fledgling golf course design career.
It’s widely expected that Weir will name Toronto’s Ian Andrew as his design partner and the first project could very well be one near Predator Ridge in Vernon, B.C., although that deal is not done yet.
“I’ve gone through a [...]

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