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RICHMOND, Va. (August 30, 2010) — With six distinct golf bag models set to be unveiled in fall 2010, Burton, a division of Dynamic Brands and one of the most storied golf bag brands of all-time, is officially back. The debut of the new line will serve as the brand’s first new product introduction since the Company was acquired by Dynamic Brands in 2009.

Burton’s 2010 golf bag collection will combine master craftsmanship with elegant style and a meticulous attention to detail that has been synonymous with the Burton brand dating back more than 100 years. Burton will return to the golf industry in style, as the new models encompass fashion forward designs that are offered in a breadth of color schemes and patterns, while providing functional and performance characteristics for today’s golfers.

“Golfers who demand quality craftsmanship and traditional designs will appreciate our new line,” said Craig Ramsbottom, President, Dynamic Brands. “The unmatched Burton legacy of form, function and quality are prominent in each of these new bags.”

Burton’s much anticipated new line seamlessly blends the latest fashion and design trends with premium materials and craftsmanship that have been associated with the brand for over a century. Throughout the design and manufacture of each and every bag, quality and performance are assured with some distinct Burton features. Tailored with 1680D Ballistic Nylon, YKK Zippers and nylon thread, these bags are durable and strong enough to warrant the Burton name. Custom interior lining and luxury hardware are additional touches that come standard with all products. Furthermore, all bags include a functional traction base with molded supports as well as padded tops with full length dividers.

Burton continues to go the extra step, including genuine leather accents with the men’s collection and stylish matching headcovers for the ladies’ collection to ensure a deluxe golfing experience. After going through a 75 point quality control check, Burton proudly engraves their logo into the bags, confident that the newest collection provides the superior quality and stately design that has come to be expected with the Burton tradition.

Recognizing the importance of customization, all bags in Burton’s men’s and women’s collections will be available with personalization and customization options. The combination of master craftsmanship, style and functionality will be complemented by the highest caliber embroidery options, creating excellent tournament gifts, promotional items or personal accessories.

Dynamic Brands is proud to unveil the next chapter of this legendary brand at pro shops and fine retailers this fall.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:05:48 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11692 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11690
(HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA) – Club Glove® – the worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of premium travel bags, golf bags, club covers, accessories and luggage – confirms the 2010 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team will rely on its made-in-the-USA products to easily and safely transport its gear and personal belongings to and from this year’s competition.

This marks the fifth consecutive Junior Ryder Cup in which American players and coaches have relied upon the company’s patented, American-made golf travel solutions. The team will use the popular Last Bag and Rolling Duffle 2 XL, both featuring a custom navy blue and red color scheme, as well as “Junior Ryder Cup” embroidery. They will also be outfitted with the company’s Stiff Arm device.

“We’re very proud to once again supply our nation’s top young players with the best luggage options on the market," says Jeff Herold, President. “Like so many golfers, they’re inspired by what they see on the PGA Tour. In terms of golf travel pieces, that’s almost exclusively Club Glove. The fact that all of our products are designed and manufactured by hard working Americans is the icing on the cake.”

Club Glove’s overwhelming PGA Tour dominance was confirmed by a recent Darrell Survey that showed more than 90 percent of the reporting field chose the company’s patented golf travel bags. These results mirror Club Glove’s undisputed position as the No. 1 golf travel bag brand at all PGA and Champions Tour events. The line’s innovative, high-performance products have also been a staple selection of the past six U.S. Ryder Cup team captains.

Recognized as the most popular travel bag in professional golf, the Last Bag utilizes CORDURA fabric, extra thick foam padding and a club head security strap for maximum durability and protection. Weighing just 10.5 pounds, it is easily maneuvered through airports and hotels.

The Rolling Duffle 2 XL is the ultimate travel companion, featuring Club Glove’s world-famous toughness and functionality, including large and small mesh clothing organizers.

Club Glove’s Stiff Arm device is an adjustable crutch that is placed inside a golf bag once it has been loaded into the Last Bag. It provides additional vertical strength designed to prevent any damage that may result from a bag dropping six feet or more in transit and landing on the club heads.

More information: www.clubglove.com or 800.736.4568.

About West Coast Trends, Inc.
Based in Huntington Beach, CA, West Coast Trends Inc. was founded in 1990. A worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of premium luggage, golf travel bags, stand bags, club covers and accessories, its products have been tested and approved by the world’s most demanding travelers, including pilots at all of the major airlines. The overwhelming choice of serious golfers, the company’s Club Glove® products are used by more than 90 percent of PGA and Champions Tour players, and have been a staple selection of the past six Ryder Cup captains.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:37:27 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11690 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11488
"We're very excited about the new PINK towel," said Scott Salzman, inventor of the Spotless Swing Golf Towel and President of BrightSpot Solutions. "We're determined to help find a cure and we hope golfers all over the U.S. will join us and show their support, not just in October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month...but all year round!"

About The Spotless Swing Golf Towel
Until now, the only way to clean the mud and dirt off your golf clubs during your round was to water down a standard cotton golf towel or use a brush. But let's face it, brushes are awkward and messy and a watered down towel dries out during your round rendering it useless.

Now there is an alternative! A portion of the inside of the Premium Multi-Use Spotless Swing Golf Towel is made of a uniquely designed MicroBrush™ fabric that easily cleans the grooves of the club-face where dirt hides from ordinary towels. The fabric is coarse enough to clean deeply into the grooves yet soft enough to not damage the golf club finish, and absolutely NO WATER is needed! The ultra-high quality microfiber fabric that makes up main body of the Spotless Swing absorbs over 600% of its weight in dirt, mud and water.

The Spotless Swing Golf Towel functions as three golf towels in one:
1. Outside keeps the hands, face, glove and grips clean and dry
2. Inside protects and preserves golf clubs by removing dirt, mud and water
3. Revolutionary MicroBrush fabric cleans club grooves effortlessly preparing the club for its next shot

Thanks to Spotless Swing, golfers can now keep their clubs clean throughout their round and be prepared for each and every shot. Whether it's the 1st hole or the 18th, the Spotless Swing Golf Towel is there to handle the task effortlessly.

The Spotless Swing is available in four colors: Graphite Black (with red trim), Classic Red (with black trim), solid Graphite Black and solid PINK, and conveniently attaches to any golf bag with the included carabiner clip. Custom embroidery is available so you can personalize your Spotless Swing Golf Towel...making it a great gift for your company event or a charity golf outing.

For more information on the Spotless Swing Golf Towel, call 1-800-738-7293, or visit their website at www.SpotlessSwing.com]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:46:52 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11488 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10817
Three thousand six hundred golfers, 72 holes of intense stroke play competition, an 18-hole championship playoff, nightly parties and entertainment. It may sound like the U.S. Open from qualifying to conclusion, but the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is an event unlike any other.

Golfers from all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries flock to Myrtle Beach, S.C., every year to participate in a tournament that provides the ultimate golf experience. Now in its 27th year, the World Amateur allows everyone from scratch golfers to 30+ handicappers to test their nerves and competitive resolve. The tournament, which uses an intricate handicap formula to level the field, is open to all golfers - men, women, young and old - with a certified USGA handicap.

The World Amateur features six competitive divisions, ranging from men and women 49 and under to the super seniors (70+). Within the divisions, golfers are flighted by closely grouped handicaps. The event features between 60 and 70 flights and the winner of each advances to the Flight Winner's Playoff, an 18-hole shootout that determines the World Champion.The tournament is played on approximately 60 different Myrtle Beach area courses including several Top 100 public layouts, and each flight plays a different course each day. The GOLF.com World Amateur is played under USGA rules, the only significant exception being the use of a cart. There are no mulligans, gimmes or foot wedges at the World Amateur, which heightens the competitive experience.

The event's pulse is its nightly party, affectionately known as the "World's Largest 19th Hole." The 19th Hole, which covers the entire Myrtle Beach Convention Center, is catered nightly by Myrtle Beach's best restaurants, provides free top-shelf drinks and live entertainment. The "19th Hole" is a 100,000-square-foot golfer's paradise that includes a golf expo where all the latest and greatest golf products are being exhibited and sold.

"We're very excited about exhibiting at The World Am's Golf Expo," said Tim Dylina of LT Golf. "The Expo allows us to get our bag in front of 3600 of the most avid golfers in the country. This is a great opportunity to show the unique design and technology of the Eazy Bag to the average everyday players who can benefit from it the most."

About The Eazy Bag
The Eazy Bag offers features not seen in other golf bags on the market. For starters, the unique front opening provides easy access to your clubs and eliminates the need to lift the clubs up and over the edge of the bag.This can greatly reduce the strain on the shoulders and back during your round. These features make golf a little easier and more enjoyable for those who find it difficult to lift their clubs up and out of a traditional golf bag, especially Women and Seniors, or for those dealing with arm and/or shoulder injuries. The Eazy Bag has wheels on its base which eliminate the need to lift or carry your bag around...simply remove it from your vehicle and wheel it to your golf cart, and the unique Club Lock System keeps your clubs secure and organized and protects them from being damaged.

Eazy Bag Features:

· Unique club lock system keeps clubs organized with a soft yet secure hold of graphite or steel shafts

· Recessed divots in bag bottom guides clubs into place

· Ample pockets for personal items, windbreakers, balls, golf tools etc.

· Zippered, clear nylon rain cover - keeps other clubs dry while removing/replacing clubs

· Front opening to allow for easier club access and removal

· Allows room for 14 clubs, ensuring proper club count for tournament play

· Wheels on base allow limited "lifting or carrying" of the golf bag

· Alleviates hand arm and shoulder problems created by lifting the hands and arms above the shoulder

For more information, or to purchase the Eazy Bag call 1-830-257-9207 or visit their website at www.LTGolf.com]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:54:47 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10817 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10776
Since its 2004 debut, the Epoch has been part of 127 major Tour wins, including 34 LPGA and 48 PGA Tour victories, and is the only performance tee with radius posts that span the width of a golf ball dimple. This unique feature creates the lowest coefficient of friction of any tee, eliminating deflection at impact and increasing ball speed and control. It has been scientifically proven via a series of rigorous independent robotic tests combined with extensive player testing to provide improvements of up to 12 yards distance and nine yards accuracy.

“Our tees are rapidly replacing both wood and other alternatives on all major Tours,” says Evolve Golf Founder and CEO, BJ Maloy. “The best players in the world have discovered that putting the Epoch in play is the quickest and easiest way to improve distance and accuracy off the tee.”

Like all Evolve Golf products and packaging, the Epoch is environmentally friendly. Made from recycled materials, the design is significantly more durable than its wooden counterparts and not harmful to mower blades.

In early 2010, Evolve Golf introduced the Epoch-S3, featuring the same innovative and durable design that has made the original Epoch the most popular performance tee on the PGA Tour. It incorporates the company’s groundbreaking Sweet Spot System, a proprietary internet application that takes the guess work out of consistently teeing at the proper height by aligning the ball with the driver’s “sweet spot,” assuring optimum distance on every drive. Players simply enter a make and model of driver and the recommended depth of insertion is displayed, which coincides with markings on the tee stem.

Additional information and full product inventory is available at: www.evolvegolf.com.

About Evolve Golf
The industry’s emerging golf tee leader, Evolve Golf’s innovative and sustainable products are available at marquee private clubs, daily-fee facilities, off-course and online retailers worldwide. Visit the store locator online to find retailers in a specific area.

To date more than 150 top clubs and resorts nationwide have embraced the superior performance and durability of its eco-friendly golf tees by completely phasing out wooden offerings.

The Epoch tee finished at the top of GolfTest USA’s 2009 “Comprehensive Golf Tee Test,” besting the competing designs from the other leading manufacturers.

For more information please visit: www.evolvegolf.com or call 866.614.3158]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:08:04 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10776 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10625
About The Eazy Bag
The Eazy Bag offers features not seen in other golf bags on the market. For starters, the unique front opening provides easy access to your clubs and eliminates the need to lift the clubs up and over the edge of the bag.This can greatly reduce the strain on the shoulders and back during your round. These features make golf a little easier and more enjoyable for those who find it difficult to lift their clubs up and out of a traditional golf bag, specifically Seniors and Women or for those dealing with arm and/or shoulder injuries. The Eazy Bag has wheels on its base which eliminate the need to lift or carry your bag around, simply remove it from your vehicle and wheel it to your golf cart, and the unique Club Lock System keeps your clubs secure and organized and protects them from being damaged.

The Inception of the Eazy Bag
The idea for the bag came from Lisa Dylina, who was playing her first round of golf and questioned the design of her new golf bag. She felt it was hard to get her clubs in and out of her bag. Having arm problems, this activity was quite taxing on her. Her husband, Dr. Tim, a lifelong golfer asked her how she would redesign it to make it better. Lisa felt the clubs should be pulled directly out from the front of the bag and not lifted up. With her concerns in mind, Dr. Tim designed a prototype of the Eazy Bag.

Eazy Bag Features:
· Unique club lock system keeps clubs organized with a soft yet secure hold of graphite or steel shafts - It's also easily removable for replacement if necessary
· Recessed divots in bag bottom guides clubs into place
· Ample pockets for personal items, windbreakers, balls, golf tools etc.
· Zippered, clear nylon rain cover - keeps other clubs dry while removing/replacing clubs
· Front opening to allow for easier club access and removal
· Allows room for 14 clubs, ensuring proper club count for tournament play
· Wheels on base allow limited "lifting or carrying" of the golf bag
· Alleviates hand arm and shoulder problems created by lifting the hands and arms above the shoulder

For more information, or to purchase the Eazy Bag call 1-830-257-9207 or visit their website at www.LTGolf.com]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:41:41 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10625 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10388
Launched in 1990, Club Glove has become the choice of golfers and globetrotters worldwide who seek the very best in materials and design quality. The company was founded by Jeff Herold, a passionate surfer, golfer and traveler who first created a unique, neoprene head cover from a shredded wetsuit.

Following the success of his initial product, Herold focused on high-end travel bags tailored to the needs of golfers. This approach revolutionized the industry when, in 1997, the “Last Bag” was introduced. It has gone on to become one of the most popular products of all time among the game’s best players. Any given week, more than 90 percent of PGA Tour pros rely on it, according to the Darrell Survey, and it has been selected by the past six U.S. Ryder Cup team captains.

“Our focus hasn’t wavered at all over the past two decades,” says Herold. “We’ve always sought to design great solutions to common problems. For us, that means using the best materials and manufacturing in America. The market has really responded to that, and Club Glove has grown from a niche brand into one recognized around the world.”

In recent years, Herold has secured several patents while broadening the scope of his company’s offerings to include sunglasses, luggage and the Train Reaction Device. The latter allows travelers to connect and roll two pieces of wheeled luggage in virtually any size and combination with half the effort.

More information: www.clubglove.com, www.trainreaction.com, www.scheyden.com or 800.736.4568.]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:54:33 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10388 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10236
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ) – AB Golf Designs – the market leader for attention grabbing specialty head covers and accessories – announces its newly expanded and customizable product line will be showcased at the 2010 Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) Show in Chicago, July 13-15 (booth #2923).

One of the largest suppliers of head covers to the corporate and tournament markets, AB Golf Designs has recently completed projects for a broad range of major corporations, including a rock hopper penguin for Allianz Insurance, a gecko for Geico Insurance, a bottoms-up peacock for NBC, a “blizzard” for Dairy Queen, and a French fry box for McDonald’s. The company has also produced a “Sparky” mascot for Arizona State University and Sooner mascot for the University of Oklahoma.

“Our head covers provide continued exposure over several years and have huge value for corporations versus traditional advertising,” says co-owner Chip Burley. “For much less than it costs to place a national media buy, we make custom products that feature a logo, icon or mascot which is immediately recognizable. Once in someone’s golf bag, they typically stay there for several years and often show up at private clubs worldwide where there are no other opportunities to advertise.”

“We’re delivering what this market really wants – attractive pricing, superb designs, low minimums and great customer service,” adds co-owner DJ Langer. “When a company or event comes to us, we go the extra mile to exceed their expectations. This means creating truly memorable promotional items that target audiences will use over and over again.”

In addition to its custom projects, AB Golf Designs offers an array of premium-quality head covers at affordable prices, including collections in the novelty, animal, bling, charity and eco-friendly throwback categories.

Used in competition by scores of leading professionals, including LPGA Tour stars Christina Kim and Yani Tseng, AB Golf Designs’ products are available at better golf retailers throughout North America, online at the company website, via amazon.com and through distributor agreements in the UK, EU and Asia-Pacific regions.

For more information, please visit www.abgolfdesigns.com or call 888.439.8379.

About AB Golf Designs
The market leader for attention-grabbing specialty head covers and accessories, AB Golf Designs offers a wide selection of premium-quality products at affordable prices, including high-quality collections in the novelty, animal, bling and charity categories.

Excelling in attractive pricing for the corporate, tournament and collegiate markets, the company provides low minimums, prompt turn-around and superb customer service for custom orders.

Originally founded in 2004 as Butthead Covers and focused exclusively on the namesake product line, the company changed ownership in 2009, expanded its collections and chose the AB moniker.]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:49:07 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10236 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=9831
"We're excited about introducing these two new colors," said Scott Salzman, inventor of the Spotless Swing Golf Towel and President of BrightSpot Solutions. "These introductions are a direct result of requests we received from the retailers we met with at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in January. We already know that these new colors are going to be great sellers. The new solid Graphite Black is neutral and is easy to coordinate with the vast array of golf bags and color combinations available, and the new solid Pink towel is sure to be a huge hit with women. Also, we're proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of every Pink Spotless Swing Golf Towel will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. As a company, it's our way of giving something back, to a very worthy cause."

About The Spotless Swing Golf Towel

Golfers of all skill levels are looking for an edge in their game. When a golfer strikes the ball with a clean clubface, it allows for better contact with the ball, ensuring greater backspin, and therefore, longer distance and enhanced accuracy.

Until now, the only way to clean the mud and dirt off your golf clubs during your round was to water down a standard cotton golf towel or use a brush. But let's face it, brushes are awkward and messy and a watered down towel dries out during your round rendering it useless.

Well, now there's an alternative! A portion of the inside of the Premium Multi-Use Spotless Swing Golf Towel is made of a uniquely designed MicroBrush™ fabric that easily cleans the grooves of the club-face where dirt hides from ordinary towels. The fabric is coarse enough to clean deeply into the grooves yet soft enough to not damage the golf club finish, and absolutely NO WATER
is needed! The ultra-high quality microfiber fabric that makes up main body of the Spotless Swing absorbs over 600% of its weight in dirt, mud and water.

The Spotless Swing Golf Towel functions as three golf towels in one:
1. Outside keeps the hands, face, glove and grips clean and dry
2. Inside protects and preserves golf clubs by removing dirt, mud and water
3. Revolutionary MicroBrush fabric cleans club grooves effortlessly preparing the club for its next shot

Thanks to Spotless Swing, golfers can now keep their clubs clean throughout their round and be prepared for each and every shot. Whether it's the 1st hole or the 18th, the Spotless Swing Golf Towel is there to handle the task effortlessly.

The Spotless Swing is now available in four colors: Graphite Black (with red trim), Classic Red (with black trim), solid Graphite Black and solid Pink, and conveniently attaches to any golf bag with the included carabiner clip.

For more information, or to purchase the Spotless Swing Golf Towel, call 1-800-738-7293 or visit their website at www.SpotlessSwing.com]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:57:01 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=9831 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=8876
RICHMOND, Va. (May 4, 2010) — Dynamic Brands, the parent Company for Bag Boy, Burton, Datrek, Devant, Sir Christopher Hatton and Slotline, today announced that golf industry product design and engineering expert Doug Anderson has been named the Company’s Director of Product Development.

In his new role, Anderson will direct the R&D and innovative product development initiatives for all distinct golf brands housed in the Dynamic Brands portfolio. With more than 17 years of experience in all aspects of product engineering, Anderson’s primary focus will be to lead the product development efforts for the Company’s business units -- golf bags, walking carts, travel covers, towels and accessories -- with a strong emphasis on the Datrek and Burton golf brands.

“Doug is well respected within the golf industry, and his accomplishments while working with some of the game’s major equipment manufacturers makes him the ideal candidate to lead our R&D and product development efforts,” said Leighton Klevana, COO, Dynamic Brands. “On the heels of adding Burton, Datrek, Devant and Sir Christopher Hatton to our collection of leading golf brands, it was important for us to bring in a proven product development pioneer to drive our product innovation to the next level.”

Prior to Dynamic Brands, Anderson held several management positions within the product design and engineering divisions of Ping Golf and the Karstan Manufacturing Corporation, since 1991. Most recently, Anderson served in a management role for Ping Golf’s Soft Goods Division, where he directed all aspects of the production process including strategy, R&D, design, prototyping and the final production for the Company’s large scale soft goods product lines.

While Anderson will be charged with overseeing product development for all brands within the Company’s portfolio, he will pay special attention to the growth and reinvigoration of Datrek, a leading manufacturer of innovative golf bags, known for fashion forward designs and cutting edge features, and Burton, a name synonymous with superior craftsmanship for over 100 years.

Adds Klevana, “We’ve recently complemented our existing core business units with some of the most storied brands in golf, including Datrek and Burton, thus it was important to support the growth of these brands by bringing in an established and innovative leader, who is savvy in all phases of product development.”

For more information about Dynamic Brands, please visit www.dynamicbrands.com.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 20:50:28 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=8876 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=8714
The golf community deserves luxurious, affordable travel gear that, like Fred Couples, is both effortless and stylish at once,” explains the company’s global vp of golf, Tom Gocke. “We worked with Fred personally to bring his cool and easygoing nature to a line that lives up to his exceptional standards for craftsmanship.”

Each of the six bags in OGIO’s Fred Couples signature travel collection is sleek and luxurious, while still enveloping high-performance components. Built with a combination of 1680 ballistic nylon and constructed leather, the all-black line includes:

Monster Golf Travel Bag (MSRP: $340.00) – Designed to carry everything from stand to Tour golf bags, the Monster offers helmet-like protection with the aid of SLED (Structural Load Equalizing Deck) technology surrounding the bag’s base. Oversized wheels facilitate easy maneuvering, as padded ballistic nylon and tarpaulin exterior reinforce the bag’s contents. Measures 52” x 17” x 15”.

9800 Rolling Duffel Bag (MSRP: $280.00) – The supersized 9800 combines oversized, off-road wheels; a retractable Pullman handle; plus huge, padded compartments to facilitate safe and organized packing. The signature 9800 offers added protection using OGIO’s SLED (Structural Load Equalizing Deck) system. Measures 34” x 16” x 16”.

Terminal Rolling Duffel Bag (MSRP: $250.00) – The OGIO Terminal is an organized wonder featuring two oversized packing panels, interior mesh dividers, suit straps, and neoprene lining – all of which can be maneuvered with a retractable Pullman handle. Measures 29” x 16” x 13”.

Layover Carry On Size Rolling Bag (MSRP: $190.00) – Compact and perfectly sized to fit overhead bins, the Layover includes a two-stage Pullman handle and smooth urethane wheels for optimum navigation. The Layover delivers plenty of space for shoes and other necessities with the aid of two low-profile external pockets and a 3” expansion zipper. Measures 22” x 14” x 10”.

Street City Corp Messenger Bag (MSRP: $110.00) – This streamlined personal organizer manages and protects laptops, phones, power cords, files and work/travel necessities, identified with iconic symbols to promote maximum storage. Measures 12.5” x 17.5” x 6”.

Epic Backpack (MSRP: $120.00) –Designed to accommodate most 17” laptops, the Epic 2500 cubic-inch pack offers side-entry padded laptop protection, front strap cell phone pocket, plenty of file dividers and pencil sleeves, two side insulated water bottle sleeves with leak ports, and loads of other ergonomic and digital-friendly features. Measures 20” x 13” x 10”.

Like its namesake, the Fred Couples collection is built to be enduring, complete with a lifetime warranty against defects. OGIO’s new Fred Couples signature collection will begin shipping to fine retail and sporting goods stores beginning April 2010. (February 24, 2010)

For more information visit http://www.ogio.com.]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:05:06 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=8714 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7990
Mom will be very comfortable walking the fairways in the Etonic Sport-Tech golf shoe. This lightweight golf shoe sports a casual look with traction and performance features that will enhance Mom's game. The Sport-Tech is a waterproof leather upper with in-shoe comfort features of a soft lining, anti-microbial footbed and a shocksorb insole bed. Soft-Tech also features Etonic's popular PowerUp Outsole system with inside-out spike placements, PowerPod for arch support, flex zones, Stabilizer Heel Technology and the Fast Twist 7 Cleat Insert System. If you purchase a pair of Etonic Sport-Tech golf shoes for Mom this Mother's Day, she will also receive a Perfect Fit golf glove.

The Sport-Tech golf shoe is available in two styles and six classic color patterns: white/black, white/warm sand, white/blue/silver, white aubergine/gold, white/teal.silver and white/tan The sizes range from 5.5 - 11 in medium and wide. The suggested retail is $80. To view the entire line visit www.etonic.com.]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:31:45 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7990 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7977
ORLANDO, Fla. – Reigning Open champion Stewart Cink was among the first golfers worldwide to experience the newest iPhone application for GameBook, the only golf app providing real-time scoring, when he joined GameBook officials in hosting a one-day golf event at Reunion Resort earlier this week.

GameBook hosted the event for selected media and guests from the United States and Europe to introduce its version 1.2 update for its iPhone application, which is available now at the Apple store for $19.99.

Already unique within golf’s marketplace as the only product providing real-time electronic scoring for individuals as well as golf club operations, the updated 1.2 version further distances GameBook from its competition by providing players opportunity to connect with one another through an online, web-based community. This virtual meeting place, called the GameBook Clubhouse, is available at www.golfgamebook.com.

And the best part is, the GameBook Clubhouse is free for all golfers to use and enjoy, whether they have the GameBook application on their iPhone or not.

The enhanced capabilities of the GameBook App version 1.2 update were unveiled and utilized in a golf event featuring the reigning British Open champion at Reunion’s Legacy Course on Monday, March 22. Cink and his former Georgia Tech teammate, Mikko Rantanen, the 1994 ACC champion and now GameBook CEO, hosted selected media and guests in the one-day event that featured GameBook’s newest “full-feature” software update, just released by GameBook Inc., a subsidiary of Free Drop Innovations.

“With this new technology, GameBook enables you and your friends to enjoy and share your golf experiences in unique ways that each user can personally tailor,” Rantanen said. “We’re calling the online community the ‘GameBook Clubhouse’ because that is exactly what it is. No matter where you are in the world, you can arrange games, follow your friends’ games, send pictures and even videos in real time – basically do anything you and your golf buddies would do at your home club.”

“Mikko and I have been friends for a long time and I’ve been involved with GameBook for more than three years now,” Cink said, as he and others prepared to take the new 1.2 version to the course for the first time. “Over that time, GameBook has been continuously refined to do a countless number of scoring calculations that used to take quite a while on paper. But now, with the Clubhouse, GameBook can connect you with your golf buddies all over the world. It’s really cool.”

Using the online community, GameBook users can:
* Create their own tournaments and games with real-time leaderboards
* Track personal golf statistics, including season and all-time best
* Compare stats with friends
* Follow friends’ game in real-time – anytime, anywhere
* Comment on friends’ rounds
* Share pictures and videos in real time, even during a round

“The GameBook community will become your new ‘clubhouse.’ Hang out with friends, plan your golf rounds and share final results, no matter where you are,” Rantanen added. “It’s like never leaving the grillroom. You can congratulate a friend when he makes an eagle or bust him when he makes triple-bogey, even if he is thousands of miles away.”

Similar to other social networking platforms, the GameBook Clubhouse allows users to create their own profile and “invite” others to join their friends list. The community also allows users to set and edit personal goals, check local weather at favorite courses, see which friends are “on course” and much more.

Developed by PGA professionals, in conjunction with leading Apple iPhone developers, GameBook is designed to be easy to use, regardless of one’s computer skills. GameBook has received exceptionally good feedback already from PGA events in Florida and Georgia. GameBook comes with more than 10,000 courses worldwide in its database. Other courses can be added quickly and easily, either with the iPhone or through the Clubhouse, Gamebook’s online community.

Whether used to keep score for a single foursome or an overall tournament, only one iPhone with the GameBook App is required per pairing. And in addition to scoring the overall game, GameBook can be set up to track any and all side games, many of which have been preloaded into the application and can be set up with a simple click. The newly upgraded application also includes tutorial videos, explaining many entertaining features GameBook offers, including side game formats and how to set them up.

“With the addition of the Clubhouse to the list of revolutionary real-time features, GameBook has distanced itself from the competition,” Rantanen said. “All any golfer needs is their iPhone and the GameBook App to seamlessly connect to their golf friends around the world. No other scoring system lets you do all that GameBook offers.”

Later this year, the company will introduce a GameBook scoring system for golf clubs and resorts. Employing its own dedicated Extranet and proprietary hand-held scoring devices, the system will provide the same real-time scoring capabilities, including the ability to track side games, as the iPhone application.]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:50:51 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7977 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7863
“We have put so much technology in this glove that we like to call it a piece of game-improvement equipment. And it’s nice to see that Golf Digest is recognizing the advances and improvements in golf gloves,” said Bill Clark, president of Bionic Gloves.

Paul Azinger, 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain, appreciates what Bionic brings to the sport of golf.

“No one’s really explored glove technology until now,” said Azinger, who has been using Bionic since last year. “I think Bionic has done something that’s so cutting edge.”

The new Performance glove by Bionic Gloves has more features than any other glove on the market, which include:
- The Triple-row finger-grip system to provide durability and promote a more comfortable and relaxed grip
- Elongated surround flexion zones made of stretchable and retractable Lycra to prevent the leather from bunching when closing the hand and act as ventilation to help keep the hand cool and dry
- Mid-axis longitudinal seam placement which runs up the side of each finger and helps the wearer fight hand fatigue because the finger is not flexing along a seam

“To be included on the Golf Digest Hot List is an honor,” said Clark. “The Hot List has proven to be a very credible source for golf equipment over the years, and we’re thrilled they’re expanding the list to include gloves.”

For more than a decade, Bionic has been at the forefront of glove technology in many sports – baseball, hockey, fitness (weight lifting), tennis, racquetball, equestrian events and others. The first Bionic golf glove – the Classic – was introduced in 2005. Other models are the Bionic Pro (an ultrathin, tight-fitting glove designed for low handicappers) and the Bionic Silver Series (designed for golfers with arthritis).

Bionic is a division of the family-owned Hillerich & Bradsby, Co., based in Louisville, Ky. Other H&B divisions include PowerBilt, makers of golf clubs since 1916, and Louisville Slugger, the most famous brand of baseball and softball bats and equipment in the world.]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:56:07 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7863 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7794
With over 50% of the entire field wearing the CHAMP brand and 6 of them finishing in the top ten this marks the seventh CHAMP PGA Tour win speaking loudly to the significant following of CHAMP spikes. “CHAMP congratulates the winner of the World Golf Championship. CHAMP is proud to be chosen by so many top players on the PGA Tour and we continue to watch each week to see these talented golfers compete.“ states Harris MacNeill, President and CEO of CHAMP / MacNeill Engineering. “We are having continued success with the Champ ScorpionSTINGER™ spikes since there introduction and we are expecting even greater success with the new CHAMP Zarma® offering golfers globally the best in traction technology and comfort. The spring golfing season is right around the corner and we look forward to both the professional tour schedule to continue with the exciting play we have seen thus far and also introducing golfers to CHAMP Zarma, the most comfortable spike available to the market today.”]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:52:41 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7794