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Kuchar used his RIFE Barbados Putter to shoot a 5 under par round of 65 on Sunday and force a sudden death playoff. On the first hole of the playoff, Kuchar stuck his approach shot to the green less than 3 feet from the pin and confidently rolled in his birdie putt to capture victory in the 1st Round of the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs. This was Matt's firstvictory of the 2010 season and his 10th Top Ten Finish of the year. The win earned him a paycheck of $1,350,000.00 and 2500 FedEx Cup points giving him the lead on the Fed Ex Cup Points List with 3,937 as he heads into this weeks event, the Deutsche Bank Championship.

This, his 3rd career win on the PGA Tour, is likely to move him up to a career best #10 in the World Golf Rankings.

"Matt's been rolling our Barbados putter for almost 3 years now, and his putting was solid all week," said Larry Watson, Director of Tour Operations at RIFE Putters. "He's been playing so well this year that we knew it was just a matter of time before he captured his 3rd PGA Tour victory. All of us at RIFE Putters would like to congratulate Matt on this win. We're so pleased to see success like this come his way."

This marks the 2nd PGA Tour win of the 2010 season for RIFE Putters, and their 41st victory overall, dating back to 2008. RIFE has captured wins on every major circuit worldwide, making RIFE Putters one of the greatest stories in the history of the golf business.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:38:46 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11736 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11732
Founded in 1959, PING is a famous premium brand that holds more than 1000 trademark registrations around the world, many related to golf equipment. The company also owns trademark rights in PING for social networking and other online services.

This announcement involves two companies that were founded by visionaries who created products that greatly impacted their industries. Karsten Solheim invented the PING® putter in his Redwood City, California garage and went on to revolutionize the golf equipment industry. The groundbreaking first Apple® computer was developed in nearby Palo Alto in 1976.

“We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Apple,” said John Solheim, Chairman and CEO of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation and PING. “Like PING, Apple carries a reputation for innovation and quality. I have always had great respect for companies that have changed and improved the ways things are done and I continue to model PING along those lines. Apple is a truly great example of this kind of enterprise.”]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:02:36 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11732 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11731
CHICAGO, September 1, 2010 – Building on nearly a century of designing, engineering and developing state-of-the-art golf equipment for every skill set, Wilson Golf proudly announces its 2011 lineup from Wilson Staff, Wilson Golf’s premium line of professional golf equipment. Wilson Golf remains the most prolific manufacturer of irons in the world, with 61 Major championships won with Wilson irons, more than any other golf company in history.

Innovation Leads to Expansion

With the success of Wilson Staff's recent premium equipment offerings, the historic golf club manufacturer is expanding its customer reach and improving on classic designs.

Di11 irons – In the game improvement category, Wilson Staff Di irons have pushed the distance and accuracy envelope since the original Di5 first launched in 2005. Since then, Di irons have earned Hot List accolades and a loyal following that relies on its stable head and patented wide-tip technology to deliver unmatched distance and accuracy.

In its fifth generation in the Di iron franchise, the new Di11 iron features modifications and updates in virtually every performance area, all designed to deliver added power and greater accuracy for players looking for more distance and more forgiveness. Once you hit it, you get it.

FG62 irons – At the other end of the player spectrum, Wilson Golf proudly launches its FG62 blades, the latest in its historic line of classic forged irons. The muscleback FG62 is a companion model to the cavity-back FG Tour model, winner of a Golf Digest Hot List award in 2010. The ‘62s are molded from Precision Forged soft 8620 Mild Carbon Steel that delivers buttery soft feedback at impact shot after shot. The delicate balance of top-line thickness, offset, blade length and blade shape are in harmony to suit the eyes of the blade player.

FG Tour wedges – Based on the FG Tour irons that have been used on the PGA TOUR by Ricky Barnes and Padraig Harrington, the FG Tour wedges pick up where our FG irons leave off. The new FG Tour wedges are a high-performance option for all-handicap players looking to score from tight fairway lies, deep rough and sand while controlling spin throughout the course.

In addition to the key offerings listed above, Wilson Staff is introducing a full line of technology-driven equipment for the 2011 golf season, including:

- Wilson Staff DXi Driver and Fairway Utilities

o High performance driver with 5-Zone Face Technology and Trajectory Control Technology and Fairway Utilities with Large Radius Sole designs and 3-Zone Face Technology

- Wilson Staff D-FY combo set for Women

o Golf Digest Hot List Gold medal winner D-FY combo set is now available in women’s specifications with AxivCore shafts

- Wilson Staff Vizor putter

o Lock and Roll: new precise alignment feature locks the eyes directly over the ball giving it the straightest possible roll

- Wilson Staff FG Tour Junior sets

o Junior golfers can play and look just like a pro with the new FG Tour Junior

- Wilson Staff Cart and Carry Bags

o The new Rova and Tour Elite cart bags are designed for the golfer that demands optimum organization, new top designs and quality in a classic style

o The new Elite Carry and Feather bags feature iPure technology, new top designs and improved structures

All new Wilson Staff equipment introduced for 2011 will meet the USGA and R&A’s new groove standards which went into effect Jan. 1, 2010, for Conditions of Competition for Elite (Tour) Play.

About Wilson Golf
For nearly a century, Wilson Golf has designed, manufactured and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the world. Since 1914, Wilson Staff irons have won 61 Major championships, more than any other iron manufacturer in history. Wilson Staff's FG Tour forged irons and D-FY combo set were honored with Golf Digest's Hot List awards in 2010. Wilson Staff, Profile, ProStaff and Hope consumer brands continue that tradition today by delivering the highest quality golf equipment to all golfers to enhance performance on the course and overall enjoyment of the game.

Wilson Golf is a division of Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., one of the world's leading manufacturers of sports equipment by Amer Sports. Consumers can log onto www.wilsonstaff.com or call 800.622.0444 for more information.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:27:56 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11731 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11729
Last week, FOURTEEN GOLF celebrated its ninth professional tour victory of the 2010 season with a win at the Wyndham Championship and this week’s win at the Barclays Championship take the total to TEN.

The winner and FOURTEEN GOLF supporter put together the best season of his career. His four consecutive rounds in the sixties helped him win the Barclays Championship and vaulted him in the 2010 Fed Ex Cup Playoff point standings.

According to FOURTEEN GOLF COO Marcy Kamoda, “Last week FOURTEEN GOLF and its wedges helped a professional golfer reach his dream of winning a PGA Tour event. This week, the Barclays Champion trusted his MT-28 V5 Wedge and Hi Type 3 #4 Iron to earn his third PGA Tour victory of his career and lead the PGA Tour in the most Top-10s of the 2010 PGA Tour season. We are proud to be part of his success.”

The classically designed MT-28 V5 Wedge features the signature FOURTEEN “reverse taper design” but has been improved by adding a groove strategically located in between the club sole and blade portion of the wedge.

This structural change allowed the engineers to move the CG to a higher more stabilizing position for more precise shots.

The sole of the MT-28 V5 possesses a flatter shape with a trailing edge and heel relief. This new dynamic combination allows any player to fully utilize the club’s bounce and execute pure or solid shots out of any type of rough.

The MT-28 V5 boasts a rounded leading edge that promotes confidence at address and its clubface has been engineered so that the player can easily open or close the face. The head is manufactured with a Nickel chrome moliben alloy which conforms to the 2010 USGA club regulations. It is available in both a chrome and non-plated black finish.

In preparation for the new groove policy on the professional tours such as the PGA and LPGA, the company spent years engineering a new trapezoidal shaped groove for the MT-28 V5 Wedge. This distinctively sharp-edged trapezoidal groove also undergoes a mirror-face milling process which precisely and carefully mills each groove for optimal spin.

The professionally designed MT-28 V5 comes in a variety of lofts, a 48, 50, 52, 54, 56 (2), 58 (2) and a 60 degree. Two steel shafts, a Dynamic Golf and NS Pro 950GH are available. A proprietary rubber grips finishes these classic wedges.

“The MT V5 Wedge received an amazing amount of media coverage at the Barclays Championship. The Konica Minolta Swing Vision Camera captured the FOURTEEN GOLF wedge right at impact, repeatedly. Its signature ‘reverse taper’ stands out on camera. It means so much to a boutique company like ours to receive this type of coverage and support,” adds Kamoda.

FOURTEEN GOLF is a boutique or burgeoning golf equipment company that takes great pride in its tour programs. The company has tour representation throughout the world and as the world watched the Barclays Championship, two LPGA Professionals played FOURTEEN GOLF equipment at the CN Canadian Women’s Open to claim Top-10 finishes, taking the 2010 Top-10 Finish List to a record 64.

For more information on FOURTEEN GOLF call 949-852-8811 or visit the company website at www.fourteengolf.com.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:23:04 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11729 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11709
CARLSBAD, CALIF. (August 31, 2010) – TaylorMade Golf Company, the industry leader in product innovation, and company President & CEO Mark King will introduce a new product via worldwide webcast on Thursday, September 9 at 12 p.m. Pacific time.

This introduction format promises to deliver a unique and memorable experience for consumers; it enables their participation in a universal curtain-pull on a remarkable new TaylorMade product like never before. The passion and inspiration associated with an initial product launch has long been held in reserve for the company’s sales force. This fall, a global online audience will share in the anticipation and excitement.

“We think what we show will instantly become the most sought-after product in the marketplace,” said Bob Maggiore, Vice President of Brand and Marketing.

Watching the webcast is easy, simply log onto www.taylormadegolf.com on September 9 and load the interactive video presentation, which is scheduled to last approximately 10 minutes. Following the launch, the video footage will remain available on TaylorMade Golf’s global website for additional viewing.

About Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. dba TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company
TaylorMade Golf has led the golf industry's technological revolution since the company was founded in 1979. TaylorMade metalwoods, irons and putters have been used to win hundreds of professional golf tournaments around the world. In 1998, TaylorMade became a wholly owned subsidiary of the adidas Group. adidas Golf creates high-performance, technology-infused golf apparel and footwear worn by hundreds of professional golfers around the world. Ashworth, which became a brand of the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company in 2008, creates relaxed, lifestyle-oriented golf apparel synonymous with authenticity and quality. Learn more about TaylorMade-adidas Golf and its brands at (866) 530-TMAG (8624) or www.taylormadegolf.com, www.adidasgolf.com, www.ashworthgolf.com, and www.tmag.com.

About the adidas Group
The adidas Group is one of the global leaders within the sporting goods industry offering a broad range of products across the three core brands adidas, Reebok and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the Group has more than 39,000 employees and generated sales of EUR 10.381 billion in 2009.]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:07:22 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11709 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11688
One of the highlights of her week was in the first round when she made the second ace of her career on the par-3 181-yard 11th hole, where she hit a Nike VR Blade 5-iron. This propelled her to 5-under-par for the tournament and gave her the solo lead. According to Wie, the key to her win was in her ball striking and her putting. On the back nine in the final round, Wie made three consecutive birdies using Nike’s Method putter.

“I made a lot of putts, but at the same time I made a lot of really crucial putts,” said Wie. “And you know, I think it was my ball striking that really kept me above water today.”

During the week, Wie averaged 290-yard drives with her Nike VR Tour driver and maintains the highest ranking in the LPGA Tour’s driving average category with the winning combination of her driver and Nike ONE Tour ball. Wie also played with the Nike VR Blades, Nike VR wedges, Nike VR STR8-FIT 13-degree fairway wood and Nike VR hybrids. Wie wore Nike Golf apparel and footwear.

Fellow Nike athlete Suzann Pettersen, who also has a full bag of Nike arsenal, including the VR STR8-FIT driver, VR Split Cavity irons and the Method putter, finished tied for second in the event which she won last year.

Wie’s win brings to eight the number of professional wins by Nike Golf athletes around the world.

Wie’s Nike Arsenal

* Driver: Nike VR Tour 8.5 degree
* Fairway Woods: Nike VR STR8-FIT 13-degree
* Irons: Nike VR Blades (5-PW);
* Hybrids: Nike VR 18 and 24-degree
* Wedges: Nike VR 52, 56 and 60-degree
* Putter: Nike Method
* Ball: Nike ONE Tour
* Glove: Nike Dri-FIT Tour
* Apparel: Nike Golf Women’s Apparel
* Footwear: Nike Air Brassie III

Nike Golf’s 2010 PGA Tour Victories

* Carl Pettersson – RBC Canadian Open
* Anthony Kim – Shell Houston Open

Nike Golf’s 2010 LPGA Tour Victories

* Michelle Wie – CN Canadian Women’s Open

Nike Golf’s 2010 International Victories

* James Morrison – Madeira Open
* Charl Schwartzel – Joburg Open (PGA European Tour)
* Charl Schwartzel – Africa Open (PGA European Tour)
* Pablo Martin – Alfred Dunhill Championship (PGA European Tour)

Nike Golf’s 2010 Nationwide Tour Victories

* Jamie Lovemark – Mexico Open Bicentenary]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:33:20 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11688 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11683
This year’s top-10 finishes include:
PGA Tour – Barclays 1st and T3
PGA Tour – World Golf Championship - T9
PGA Tour – RBC Canadian Open (2) T4s
LPGA – Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic – T10
PGA Tour – AT&T National – 2nd
PGA Tour - US Open Championship – T6
PGA Tour – The Memorial – T8
Nationwide – Melwood Prince Georges County Open - 2nd
LPGA Tour - HSBC Brazil Cup - T9
PGA Tour - HP Byron Nelson Classic – T2
PGA Tour - Shell Houston Open – T8
PGA Tour - Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Invitational – T7
PGA Tour - Accenture Match Play Championship – T3
PGA Tour - Puerto Rico Open – T3
PGA - AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am – T2
Nationwide - Michael Hill New Zealand Open – T4
PGA Tour - Bob Hope Classic - T2
PGA Tour - SBS Championship - 3rd, T6

For more information, visit www.exoticsgolf.com or www.touredge.com or call (800) 515-3343.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:22:37 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11683 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11596
Here is a sneak peek:
Naomi - A cavity back MOI tour blade featuring a tungsten back.
Courtney - A cavity back blade with 304 Stainless steel.
Jennifer- A center-shafted high MOI mallet.

The putters will be available in December and the suggested retail will range from $300-$360. Visit http://www.yesgolf.com for complete details.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:41:01 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11596 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11591
These four Island Series models were first introduced in January at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, but are now in production and will be available in stores in the next 30 to 60 days. All of these new Island Series putters feature RIFE's patented RollGrooveTechnology and Lie-Aline System.

RIFE Putters, LLC is the true innovator behind horizontal grooved face putter technology with a patent on specifically sized grooves since 1997. These precisely spaced grooves allow the putter to gently press into the cover of the ball and grip and lift it into an instant forward roll. Guerin Rife states, "just as grooves in irons help control spin so do grooves in a putter face." Other companies are now trying to imitate this patented technology but the spacing of the grooves is the true key to the gripping and lifting effect of grooved face putter technology. Horizontal RollGrooveTM faced putters create the truest "no skid" roll in golf no matter where you hit the ball on the putter face.

For more information on RIFE Putters or their product lineup for 2010 visit their website at www.rifeputters.com]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:32:01 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11591 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11559
August 24, 2010; Phoenix, Arizona: A win at the Wyndham Championship on the PGA Tour is the fifth worldwide victory in seven weeks for the new PING® S56™ irons, PING Chairman & CEO John Solheim announced today.

It marked the S56’s fourth title since being used by Louis Oosthuizen to win last month’s British Open. Since its introduction on the various tours around the world, more than 20 players have switched to the new irons. In five of the last six PGA Tour events, it has been PING’s most-used model.

“The S56 iron is off to a remarkable start,” said Solheim. “To have this many wins, including a major championship, so soon after its introduction is the ultimate in product validation. It has really caught on with the players and continues to do so as other players witness the success it’s having. We’re seeing a steady transition to the S56 irons from a lot of players around the world.”

The players-style iron was introduced at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, where three players put it in play immediately, including PING pro Gregory Havret, who finished runner-up, one shot off the winning score. Two weeks later at the Alstom Open de France, PING pro Miguel Angel Jimenez earned the distinction of being the first player to win with the new S56 irons.

Following Oosthuizen’s major victory at St. Andrews, PING pros Hunter Mahan and Bill Lunde relied on the new irons to sweep a pair of PGA Tour events on the same weekend, with wins at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and the Turning Stone Resort Championship, respectively.

The blade-style iron features a 17-4 stainless steel body with variable tungsten toe weighting to optimize the center of gravity in each iron for added control. Stabilizing bars in each iron vary in width to improve overall performance and versatility. They are narrower in the long irons for faster ball speeds and wider in the mid- and short-irons to generate more penetrating and controlled trajectories.

The S56 irons (3-9, PW) will be available at golf shops worldwide in mid-September.]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:34:00 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11559 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11557
These Nike Golf athlete additions come on the heels of two other signings of young collegiate stars who have chosen to represent Nike Golf – Canadian Matt Hill, who competed at North Carolina State, and Dustin Garza, who played at Wichita State. In just three months, Nike Golf has added four new young athletes to its roster.

Haines and Fleetwood, who were teammates on the 2009 Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team, both hail from England. Haines is from Chatham in Southeast England and Fleetwood comes from Lancashire in Northwest England. Both players will be head-to-toe Nike athletes playing with Nike Golf equipment, balls, apparel and footwear.

Haines enjoyed an illustrious amateur career having won eight major events including the 2008 Lytham Trophy and the 2010 Spanish Amateur Championship, which propelled him to fourth in the World Amateur Rankings. After turning professional in May of this year, Haines quickly made his mark on the Challenge Tour. Already, he’s ranked ninth on the money and has four top 10 finishes in nine starts.

”I am excited about starting my professional career with a brand as big as Nike Golf,” said Haines. “I know that the team there will work with me to give me the very best equipment and support to help me make the transition from amateur to professional successful. I’m impressed by the knowledge and the passion that goes into how they develop products.”

Haines will be playing with the new Nike VR driver, Nike VR fairway woods, Nike VR split cavity irons, Nike Method putter, Nike ONE Tour ball, Nike Golf footwear and apparel, Nike glove and Nike staff bag.

Fleetwood won the English Amateur Championship last month as well as secured runner-up finishes in both the New South Wales Amateur and the Spanish Amateur, which was won by Haines.

Fleetwood already has had some very respectable performances on the pro circuit. In July, he finished second on the Challenge Tour’s English Challenge and he also won a qualifying event to earn him a place in the elite field for the French Open in Paris.

“I’m happy as can be with everything and I can’t wait to get cracking,” said Fleetwood. “Nike has been a big part of my success as an amateur and knowing that I have the best equipment in my bag going into my professional career is a great head start.”

Fleetwood’s Nike arsenal will include the Nike VR driver, Nike fairway woods and the Nike VR split cavity irons. He will be playing with Nike’s ONE Tour ball and he will wear Nike Golf apparel and footwear. He also will wear a Nike glove and hat and will use a Nike staff bag.]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:47:24 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11557 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11529 Arjun Atwal Earns Breakthrough PGA Tour Win at Wyndham Championship Playing Burner SuperFast
Peter Hanson Wins Czech Open for Second European Tour Victory of 2010

TaylorMade-adidas Tour Staff professional Fred Funk won the JELD-WEN Tradition for the second time in three years; it was his third career senior major championship. A final-round 69 capped a near-flawless week off the tee for the deadly-accurate Funk, who hit 54 of 56 fairways (96.4%) playing the R9 SuperTri driver to rank first in driving accuracy at the Crosswater Club at Sunriver Resort. Funk also played the Penta TP golf ball, a Burner SuperFast 3-wood, R9 TP irons and TP xFT ZTP wedges.

TaylorMade Tour Staff professional Arjun Atwal earned a landmark victory at the Wyndham Championship, becoming the first Indian-born player to win on the PGA Tour and the first Monday qualifier to win in 24 years. Atwal, 37, played a Burner SuperFast driver and ranked T3 in driving accuracy (80.3%) and 14th in driving distance (300.4). The win certifies that Atwal will secure his PGA Tour card for 2011.

Across the Atlantic, TaylorMade-adidas Tour Staffer Peter Hanson bolstered his chances of earning a spot on the European Ryder Cup team by winning the Czech Open in a three-way playoff. Hanson, who played the Burner SuperFast and Penta TP, moved up to eighth place in the Ryder Cup rankings with just one event remaining before qualifiers are finalized. The Swede’s victory was fueled by remarkably consistent driving, as he finished second in driving accuracy (76.8%) and 16th in driving distance (306.5).

The three wins increase TaylorMade's worldwide driver win total to 39 in 2010 – more than any other brand.

*Quotes - "I told my caddie, 'We've got nothing to lose this week. Just go out there and try and win it,” Atwal said. “Guys are going to be out there trying to secure their FedEx Cup spots or whatever. We've got nothing. I don't have a card. I don't have anything. Just go out there and free-wheel it, and that's what I did this week."

In Funk’s Bag
R9 SuperTri 8.5°
Burner SuperFast fairway 15°
Rescue 16°
Rescue TP 19°
Burner 19°
R9 TP 5 thru PW
TP xFT ZTP 54°
TP xFT ZTP 58°
Penta TP
adidas Golf TOUR360 4.0

In Atwal’s Bag
Burner SuperFast 9.5°
Burner 13°
Rescue TP 19°
Rescue TP 22°

In Hanson’s Bag
Burner SuperFast 9.5°
R9 TP fairway 13°
R9 TP fairway17°
R9 TP 3-iron
rac TP 4 thru PW
Penta TP
adidas Golf TOUR360 4.0

Notable

* Three wins Sunday increase total to 39 worldwide tour victories for TaylorMade drivers in 2010
* Funk hit 54 of 56 fairways (96%) at the Jeld-Wen Tradition playing R9 SuperTri driver, ranking first in driving accuracy
* Hanson finished second in driving accuracy, 16th in driving distance playing Burner SuperFast driver in win at Czech Open
* Both Funk and Hanson played Penta TP ball
* Hanson moves up to eighth place in European Ryder Cup rankings; top nine qualify automatically
* Funk wins Jeld-Wen Tradition for second time in three years; third career senior major championship
* Atwal, 37, becomes first Indian-born player to win on PGA Tour
* Atwal’s victory is the first on the PGA Tour in 24 years for a Monday qualifier]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:15:02 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11529 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11496
Maruman's flagship model, the "Majesty Series," is the realization of every technological innovation pioneered by Maruman. Maruman golf engineering technology has been the technology leader for over 39 years. The extraordinary distance and optimal trajectory that the "Majesty Series" provides will reward those who seek and demand the finest in luxury, quality and beauty.

Maruman has developed its own unique titanium called Fullerene Titanium which is a material developed by incorporating Nano-Technology. This unique technology strengthens the head and gives freedom to the design. The full usage of FEM stress analysis combined with twenty years of CAD design experience allow Maruman to hone into a high precision of wall thickness and stiffness. Super Levitation Casting is used to precisely convert the design into a beautifully and precisely crafted head.

Toughest High Modulus Titanium is used in the face. This material is hard to deformthus it enables Maruman engineers to make the thickness of the face thin. Its specific gravity is so light that Maruman has succeeded in making the weight approximately 4% lighter than the Toughest Nano Titanium.

Majesty Vanquish VR Driver

The new Vanquish VR introduces a "New Twin Unit Structure" to help realize longer distance and gracefulness. It promises longer distance due to higherlaunchangle and optimum spin. This club is ideal for golfers with mid to low clubhead speed (83mph - 95mph).

This driver also has low center of gravity (COG) to control unwanted spin (4mm above face center). It featureswider, effective hitting area (width: 21.5mm) and the optimum COG depth for 46 inch driver (37.0mm). It is available in R2, R, SR, and S Shafts as well as 10.5 and 11.5 degrees of loft. MSRP $1399.00

Majesty Vanquish VR Fairway Wood

This fairway woodbrings out the golfer's maximum potential. Itis made from the Toughest Maraging Steel Face. It features Thin-Walled Top and Double Tungsten Weightsto achieve straighter with high trajectory and optimum spin. A large head size is quite forgivingand produces strong trajectory. It is available in 3W, 5W, and 7W with shaft options - R2, R, RS, and S shafts. MSRP $1099.00.

Majesty Vanquish VR Hybrid

The adoption of the toughest Maraging Steel onto the face allows for longer distance with easier swing. Only the Majesty Vanquish owner can experience such finesse. The Vanquish VR Hybrids are available in 4 different degrees of loft with a U3, U4, U5, and U6 with your option of a R2, R, RS, and S shaft. MSRP $749.00

Majesty Vanquish VR Irons

A solid and innovated head structure provides a solid shot with low COG. The forgiving head-design gives you a sense of security, allowing greater forgiveness with long irons, and pin-point accuracy with short irons. A set comes with 5 thru SW (8pc set)and available in R2, R, S, SR with an MSRP of $4299.00.

For more information on Maruman and their line of golf equipment for 2011 visit their website at : http://www.maruman.co.jp/english/index.html]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:43:50 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11496 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11469
“To win one major and have someone contend in the other three until the very end was history-making for our company,” said Solheim, who attended three of the four majors this year. “On top of that, it was four different players, which speaks to the quality and strength of our worldwide staff. Most of us at PING spent a lot of time in front of the TV and on the internet following the PING staff during this year’s majors. It was very exciting and beneficial for the PING brand.”

In addition to a 1-2 finish at the British Open by Louis Oosthuizen and Lee Westwood, respectively, Westwood finished second at The Masters. Gregory Havret was runner-up at the U.S. Open and Bubba Watson lost a three-hole playoff at the PGA Championship.

Both the British Open and PGA Championship were won with PING® putters to give the company 52 major putter wins in its history.

Darrell Survey, which tracks television time for the major championships and the PGA Tour events, reports PING finished with more than six hours of brand exposure during the four major championships – second of any company and nearly twice the third-place brand.

The year has also seen the continued rise of Hunter Mahan and Watson on the PGA Tour. Mahan, with two victories, including the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, currently ranks 12th in the world. The long-hitting Watson earned his first career victory at the Travelers Championship in June and sits at 26th in the world rankings. Both earned spots on the Ryder Cup team and are in the top 10 of the FedEx Cup standings.

Led by Westwood, the third-ranked player in the world, PING’s European Tour staff continues to perform at the highest level with multiple wins this season, including two by Miguel Angel Jimenez. Oosthuizen broke through for his first European Tour victory at the Open de Andalucia de Golf before his dominating performance at St. Andrews. Rookie Rhys Davies won the Trophee Hassan II and has three second-place finishes for the year.]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:13:15 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11469 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11420
The winning putter was an Anser®2 model from the Karsten® Series, the first major title for this stainless steel putter. It was the second-consecutive major win for a PING® putter. Last month’s British Open Championship was won with a Redwood® Anser® model.

“PING putters have a long tradition of winning major championships,” said Solheim. “I remember the first major win back in 1969 at The Masters. It was a very significant event for us as the Anser was just making a name for itself. Now, all these years later, wins of this magnitude are still very important. We’re extremely pleased to have two major putter wins this year. Both champions will be receiving solid-gold putter heads of their winning models as lasting memories of their victories.”

That first win at the 1969 Masters helped propel the PING® Anser® putter – only two years on the market at the time – to its current status as the winningest putter model in golf, with more than 400 wins to its credit, including 17 majors. Since then, nine more Masters champions have relied on a PING® putter, including Angel Cabrera, the 2009 winner who used an i-Series® ½ Craz-E® B.

The British Open Championship, with 17 wins since 1969, leads the four majors in PING® putter wins. Its most recent title is this year’s, in which PING Pro Louis Oosthuizen and his Redwood® Anser® model dominated the field with a seven-stroke victory. The PGA Championship follows with 14 victories since a PING® putter was used to win the 1981 edition. After first winning in 1970, eleven U.S. Open champions, including PING pro Cabrera in 2007, have relied on PING putters.

In 1988, PING® putters were used to win all four major championships – the only putter brand to accomplish that feat in modern history.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:57:01 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11420