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Editor's Note: Today is The Wire's last edition of 2007. Publication of The Wire will resume on Jan. 2, 2008. The staff of Golf Press Association wishes you a safe and happy holiday season.
Today's Feature Highlights
Apparel
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18th Couture will unveil its new collection of women's golf apparel at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. The collection will feature more than 41 signature pieces ranging from $24 to $125.
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Art
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Cobalt Artwork commissions artist LeRoy Neiman to create the official 2008 Ryder Cup artwork. The painting commemorates the 37th Ryder Cup, Sept. 16-21 in Louisville, Ky.
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Charity
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The Nationwide Tour's Albertsons Boise Open reports that donations from this year's tournament reached a new high, distributing more than $2.02 million to Boise, Idaho-area charities.
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Courses
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Schmidt-Curley Design reports that Golf Digest names Canyon River Golf Club in Missoula, Mont., as a "Best New Public Course Under $75"; and the Donald Ross Course at French Lick in French Lick, Ind., as "Best New Public Remodel" in its 2007 rankings of America's Best New Courses.
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Endorsements
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Adams Golf extends the endorsement contract of PGA Tour player Brad Elder. Elder, 32, makes his return to the PGA Tour in 2008 after finishing as the No. 17 player on the 2007 Nationwide Tour money list.
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Equipment » Balls
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Nike Golf introduces its new Power Transfer Layer Technology, which will be applied to its ONE Ball series. The technology promotes increased distance in metal woods, long irons and off-center hits.
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» Putters
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Boccieri Golf celebrates the launch of its new DF Series by unveiling a Limited Edition version of its C2-DF putter. The Limited Edition line features only 500 uniquely numbered putters, each of which is issued with a letter of authenticity signed and sealed by the inventor and designer Stephen Boccieri.
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Tiger Shark will launch two new Optix models designed specifically for the PGA Tour -- the Optix Tour and the Optix Blade.
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» Wedges
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Feel Golf reports on the sales of its 73-degree wedge.
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Events
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Private Club Commander announces dates for the Golf Marketing Boot Camp -- Jan. 14-16 in Lecanto, Fla.
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The 2008 International Professional Association of ClubFitters Expo lineup of speakers will include Gary Loomis, founder of G. Loomis Golf Inc.
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The 20th West Michigan Golf Show is scheduled for Feb. 22-24 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Mich. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.westmichigangolfshow.com.
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Honors
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Dunning Golf receives several distinctions as part of the seventh ScoreGolf Business and Equipment Awards. Among the more notable honors, Dunning Golf's Tour Stretch SL Jacket was named Canadian Product of the Year.
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Partnerships
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Golf Tips Magazine partners with GolfBalls.com for easier holiday shopping affordability.
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People
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Clubmaxx Golf Bags hires John Karp as a new sales staff member.
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Marriott Golf awards Laurie Bland the Marriott Golf Minority Scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding student enrolled in the Golf Course Operations Program at Lake City Community College in Lake City, Fla.
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Gordon Dalgleish, co-founder and president of PerryGolf, has been named one of Condé Nast Traveler's top travel specialists for 2007.
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Programs
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OnTrack Sports, makers of Accu-Length Expandable Junior Golf Clubs, announces a new customer-service program that provides retailers a turn key system to service youth golfers and their parents with an easy and economical way to enjoy golf.
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Public Relations
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Energy Grip Inc. selects Chicago-based The Media Group Inc. to handle the company's public relations and communications efforts.
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Software
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GroundLinkx reports that the Western Golf Association will use its EventVision tournament logistics software product for the 2008 BMW Championship.
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EZLinks Golf Inc. will introduce its new software at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.
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Technology
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FlightScope, a portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor, names Swing Labs a technology partner.
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Briefly
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The Buick Open will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2008 and is commemorating the milestone by releasing a limited number of holiday ticket packages. The package includes two tickets to the tournament, scheduled for June 26-29 in Grand Blanc, Mich., a one-day parking pass and one dozen Buick Open anniversary Nike golf balls. The package is available for $99.50 and can be ordered via Ticketmaster or calling 800-878-6736 through Dec. 18. ... Sterling Sports Management signs PGA Tour rookie Travis Perkins and tour veteran Neal Lancaster to exclusive representation agreements.
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 | Q-and-A: Paul Clark, CEO, Summit Golf Brands
On Aug. 14, Summit Golf Brands, which owns the Fairway & Greene and EP Pro brands, named Paul Clark as its new Chief Executive Officer. A little over two months later, Summit Golf Brands acquired Zero Restriction Outerwear, a move Clark said complemented its two existing brands. Clark recently spoke with The Wire publisher Alex Miceli about the acquisition, the brand and the future for Summit Golf Brands. Story |
 | Lifestyle: Don't forget the golfer on the list
Hot pink tote bags that fold up into virtually nothing and can be tucked into your suitcase, high-tech items like a pendulum putter training aid, and golf bags that weigh less than two pounds -- these and many other things are great options for the golfers on the holiday gift list. Story |
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