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Editor's Note
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In observance of July 4, The Wire will not publish on Friday, July 3, and will resume publication on Monday, July 6. The Golf Press Association wishes its readers a enjoyable and safe holiday weekend. |
Correction
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The Wire incorrectly identified a photo in a June 24 article titled "Trend Report 2009: The collegiate-look sweatshirt." The sweatshirt was from MV Sport. |
Apparel » Footwear
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Ecco confirms that the winner of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup wore its World Class GTX golf shoes en route to his first victory of the 2009 season.
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» Sportswear
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Lija announces that its latest sportswear collections are available now in finer country clubs, resorts and sport specialty retailers throughout North America and online.
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Business » Legal
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The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, comprised of Acushnet Co., Callaway Golf, Cleveland/Srixon Golf, Nike Golf, Ping and TaylorMade Golf Co. reports that the Shanghai Changning District Court recently convicted two principal violators - Shi-Feng and Shi-Chun-Ping - for selling counterfeit golf products. These convictions were the culmination of an enforcement action conducted after complaints were filed by the Group with the Public Security Bureau.
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Destinations » Packages
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Kaua'i, Hawaii golf courses and resorts are offering a variety of summer travel values and options.
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Equipment » Players
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Zero Friction reports on staff player Vicky Hurst's rookie season on the LPGA.
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» Shafts
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Oban reports that a seventh-place finisher at the Travelers Championship played its Tour Prototype V430 shaft in his driver and the Devotion shaft in his fairway wood, and ranked ninth in driving distance for the week.
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Instruction » Players
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Noted instructor Jim McLean will attend next week's U.S. Women's Open to work with 2007 champion Cristie Kerr and 14-year-old Alexis Thompson.
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Internet » Equipment
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MyGolfSpy.com looks into the U.S. Golf Association's new groove rule for 2010.
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» Marketing
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CourseTrends announces Winterstone Golf Course in Independence, Mo., as its newest client, and will provide the course with marketing solutions.
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People » Hirings
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Champ expands its tour exposure with the hiring of Duane Bock to cover the Nationwide Tour.
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Software » Business Solutions
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ClubPay announces that Kelly Greens of Fort Myers, Fla., will begin using the company's payroll and human resources management solutions.
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Tournaments » Prize Money
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The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces that prize money for this year's British Open will remain the same as 2008.
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Briefly
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» Etcetera Sports Illustrated releases a list of the 50 top-earning American athletes in salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. At Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, for the second straight year are Tiger Woods ($99.7 million) and Phil Mickelson ($52.9 million). Jim Furyk is No. 41 at $16.2 million. On the International top-20 list is Vijay Singh (10th, $28.6 million) and Sergio Garcia (13th, $24.9 million).
» Television CBS Sports will broadcast third- and final-round coverage of the AT&T National Saturday, July 4 (3-6 p.m. ET) and Sunday, July 5 (3-6:30 p.m. ET).
» Tournaments Elizabethtown College, in partnership with the Hershey Golf Collection in Hershey, Pa., will host the 2010 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships, May 11-14. The first two rounds will be played on the East Course at Hershey Country Club and at Hershey Links, which will host the final 36 holes. |
  | Oh, the stories Congressional can tell As the AT&T National opens today just outside of the nation's capitol, we see that at least few things have changed since Congressional Country Club opened with a formal gala on Friday, May 23, 1924. Story |
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