The Mississippi Development Authority Division of Tourism announces that four of its courses in the state have been voted onto Golfweek’s just published “25 Best Casino Courses” list. » More

Stroke Solutions Inc., maker of the SuperStroke putter grip, signs K.J. Choi to an endorsement contract for 2008. » More

TaylorMade started the 2008 PGA Tour season strong by ranking No. 1 in drivers, fairway woods and irons at the Mercedes-Benz Championship, and was used by champion Daniel Chopra. » More

Tiger Shark will unveils its Optix Tour and Blade putters, along with its Fatso grip at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. » More

Short-game guru Dave Pelz will speak in the ING Hospitality Room Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m., at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. » More

Pat O’Brien, putting coach of Masters champion Zach Johnson, will appear at the SeeMore Putter Co. on Jan. 17 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. » More

Scott Sackett, a top-100 golf instructor, will appear in the Zelocity booth on Friday, Jan. 18, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. » More

Dr. Travis Fox, creator of “Beat the Bogey Man,” signs an agreement to coach LPGA player Amy Hung. » More

GolfObserver.com announces the release of “GolfStats Guide to the 2008 PGA Tour Season,” a 173-page PDF book that previews the upcoming season. » More

Great River Road Golf Club in Nauvoo, Ill., selects Cybergolf to custom design and host the property's website and provide an e-mail marketing e-blast newsletter system and e-commerce tool for the club. » More

Golf Marketing announces the release of the new 2008 "12 Indisputable Laws of Golf Marketing" that is available for free. » More

The Carolinas PGA Section announces that Kate Anderson has been named promotions and marketing manager. » More

Nationally-syndicated "Where to Play Golf" radio show gave away a $5,000 prize package to the winner of its 2007-ending Scorecard Contest. » More

Tiger Woods leads the U.S. Ryder Cup point standings, followed by Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson and Steve Stricker. The top eight point earners through the PGA Championship automatically qualify for the team, and U.S. captain Paul Azinger will select the final four members. » More

AccuSport International Inc. announces a new software release, available beginning Jan. 17, for its Vector Pro Launch System. » More

St. Joseph’s Bay Country Club in Port St. Joe, Fla., selects Technology Training Associates to provide and install the fully-integrated Jonas Software system to manage food and beverage, golf and member management. » More

Zelocity announces the completion of software integration between the Zelocity PureLaunch and Swing Labs Fitting System. » More

The Perfect Connextion reports that it has been tested and approved by the PGA Tour Partners Club. The Perfect Connextion product review and test results will be featured in the upcoming Jan./Feb. issue of PGA Tour Partners Magazine. » More

PerryGolf announces its Scottish Links and Single Malt Whisky tours for 2008 that combine opportunities to play five rounds of golf with visits to working distilleries where the drink that gave the Whisky Coast its name is made. Among the courses being offered is the Ailsa Course, site of the 2009 British Open, at the Westin Turnberry Resort. » More

Rocket Tour Golf reports that Daniel Chopra won the Mercedes-Benz Championship while using Rocket Tour’s retro-inspired knit pom pom head covers. Chopra used a stylish combination of flag colors in both the Rocket Sox and the Skinny Stick styles -- royal blue and yellow, and green, orange and white. ... PowerBilt introduces its WMD, a.k.a. Weapon of Mass Distance, driver that is USGA compliant. ... Golf Smarter introduces Golf Smarter Tips, short podcasts offering focused instruction on various aspects of the game. They are available at GolfSmarterTips.com.

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