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Posted on September 17, 2019

Nippon Shaft wins third straight on European Tour

The man who has tallied the most Ryder Cup points of all-time used Nippon Shaft products in the Netherlands on Sunday to record the company’s third consecutive European Tour victory. The 39-year-old Spaniard used N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 130 X-flex steel shafts in his irons and wedges to shoot 18-under par 270 with rounds of 68-67-66-69 at The International course in Amsterdam. Nippon Shaft also won the Porsche European Open last week in Hamburg and the Omega European Masters in Switzerland the week...

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Posted on September 10, 2019

Nippon Shaft wins Porsche European Open in Hamburg

A player who recently finished among the top five in the PGA Tour’s FedExCup standings relied on Nippon Shaft steel shafts in his irons to win the Porsche European Open in Hamburg, Germany over the weekend (Sept. 8). It was the 196th worldwide professional victory for the MODUS³ shaft series and the 42nd MODUS³ victory in the 2018-19 season. The 42-year-old Englishman played Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 TX-flex steel shafts in his irons and N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 X-flex in...

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Posted on September 4, 2019

Nippon Shaft introduces the ground-breaking N.S.PRO 950GH neo

Latest design set to be a new champion for our times Nippon Shaft has announced the release of the new N.S.PRO 950GH neo, an iron shaft designed with more flex in the tip section to promote a higher ball flight and softer landings. This new offering has been created to meet the demands of modern, larger iron heads that tend to have a lower centre of gravity. With strong lofts and larger faces, these contemporary irons demand shaft designs with both rigidity...

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Posted on September 4, 2019

Golf Pride® introduces the all new PRO ONLY™ putter grip series with Tour preferred shapes that deliver ultimate precision & feel

Golf Pride® Grips, #1 grip on Tour and an industry leader in grip innovation, introduces its all new PRO ONLY™ putter grip series. As the leading manufacturer of putter grips trusted on Tour, Golf Pride has modernised the classic styles preferred by the world’s best putters. With three distinct Tour shapes, the PRO ONLY models were refined with direct player testing to deliver the highest degree of responsiveness and feel performance. The heightened feedback is created by the proprietary tuned rubber...

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Posted on September 4, 2019

Jose Marquez announced as Toptracer Range Sales Operations Manager for Spain, Portugal and Italy

Jose Marquez has been announced as Sales Operations Manager of Toptracer Range for the regions of Spain, Portugal and Italy, and will oversee the expansion of the Toptracer revolution within these areas. Marquez joins the Toptracer team with an abundance of experience within the golf industry in tow. He spent the last seven years working as a key member of the Hole 19 team, helping to develop an extremely popular GPS and statistic tracking app that has now amassed over 1.6...

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Posted on August 23, 2019

PowaKaddy solidifies position as UK market leader in 2019

PowaKaddy, the world’s number one electric trolley company, has again recorded a strong sales performance in the first half of the year. The brand currently sits at a 60% share of the UK electric trolley market for combined sales across the on and off course channels, according to golf industry research specialists, Golf Datatech. Much of this year’s early success, according to CEO David Catford, has been achieved through continued levels of innovation in the launch of new products such as...

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Posted on August 12, 2019

Nippon Shaft player earns PGA Tour card with win in Portland

The winner of the Winco Foods Portland Open used Nippon Shaft N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 130x steel shafts in his irons on Sunday to record his first victory on the Korn Ferry Tour and secure his PGA Tour playing privileges for the 2019-20 season. The 31-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, shot a final round 6-under par 65 to finish at 22-under for the week at Pumpkin Ridge GC’s Witch Hollow course in North Plains, Oregon. For his two-shot victory he earned a first-place...

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Posted on August 8, 2019

New Prince’s images capture reimagined Himalayas in all its glory as club celebrates GEO status renewal

Prince’s Golf Club has released a stunning new selection of images of its recently reimagined Himalayas nine, following a photoshoot commissioned by the club. The historic Sandwich club has also recently retained the internationally recognised GEO Certified® status for its outstanding sustainability measures and work supporting the community, despite a significant period of course renovation. In 2018, Prince’s unveiled the newly-redeveloped Himalayas nine having undertaken a significant redesign by renowned international golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert, transforming the loop into one...

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Posted on August 6, 2019

Toptracer Range revolution continues in Norway with Europe’s largest installation to date

Europe’s largest driving range facility, ToppGolf AS, in Norway, has become the latest to join the Toptracer Range revolution. The installation of the expansive Toptracer Range golf complex near Oslo has now been completed. With 78 bays, the facility is the largest and most technologically advanced practice facility in Norway. As well as housing an immaculate two-tier practice range, Toppgolf AS also has 12 full-swing indoor golf simulators and a nine-hole academy course, making it the ideal location for golfers to hone...

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Posted on July 25, 2019

Foremost’s EMP database profiling reaches 100,000 golfers

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, has announced a recent milestone for its EMP database profiling, with over 100,000 golfers signed up to receive targeted, more relevant newsletter content. As part of the group’s extensive range of advancements to its industry-leading Elite Marketing Programme (EMP), enhanced customer profiling delivers benefits all-round; to the golfer, Foremost member and EMP partner supplier. To opt-in to receive the personalised, more relevant digital content customers complete a simple mini-profile and now more...

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Posted on July 10, 2019

Nippon Shaft player wins 3M Open for first professional victory

The winner of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota used MODUS3 Tour 130 X in his irons en route to a thrilling first victory on the PGA Tour. The 20-year-old player, making just his third career start on the PGA Tour as a professional, shot weekend scores of 62 and 65, including a 26-foot putt for eagle on the 72nd hole, to post a score of -21 and a one-shot margin of victory. After a standout college career at...

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Posted on July 8, 2019

Shot Scope launches exciting new social hub designed to help golfers improve their game

Shot Scope is delighted to announce details of its brand-new free online feature, Course Hub, which will be released for Shot Scope V2 users on Friday 12th July. This new technology will bring golfers together by creating a social community that allows them to virtually join an unlimited number of golf clubs, view course stats, and compete in various competitions against other Shot Scope V2 users. Shot Scope currently captures over 1 million golf shots around the world every 10 days and,...

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Posted on July 4, 2019

Daw Delights at 2019 Foremost Assistant Professionals’ Championship

Rob Daw, from Effingham Golf Club, delivered a superb performance to emerge victorious from a record field of 150 competitors at The Oxfordshire in the 2019 Foremost Assistant Professionals’ Championship. Generously supported by Callaway, the championship featured masterclass clinics from renowned coach and Sky Sports pundit, Denis Pugh, with players also receiving a comprehensive competitor pack which included Callaway gloves, caps and personalised Chrome Soft balls among other gifts. On a sunny but breezy day, Daw carded an impressive five-under-par 67 which...

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Posted on July 2, 2019

Toptracer Range Introduces Historic Old Course at St Andrews in Virtual Golf Mode

Toptracer, an extension of global sports and entertainment leader Topgolf Entertainment Group, is the the world’s leading ball-tracing technology revolutionising how fans watch and play golf, and has added the hallowed grounds of the Old Course at St Andrews to the list of world-class courses available to play in Toptracer Range’s ‘Virtual Golf’ mode. Toptracer is committed to driving the future of golf through innovative technology that connects communities both on and off the course. Toptracer develops on-screen solutions that show shot...

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Posted on June 24, 2019

TrackMan becomes Foremost Approved Supplier

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, has announced a partnership with TrackMan, making the ground-breaking launch monitor technology available to support and drive forward member professionals’ businesses. TrackMan’s pioneering club and ball tracking golf radar systems and performance enhancing software are now available to Foremost as part of an exclusive members’ package. Foremost will provide an option for members to spread their payments with a unique, low-cost rental agreement that will make the technology more accessible. Chris Glenday, Approved...

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Posted on June 11, 2019

Toptracer celebrates landmark 50th UK install as range revolution surges on

Forthview Golf Range, Falkirk, has become the 50th facility in the UK to join the Toptracer Range revolution. Toptracer Range offers the perfect combination of new ball-flight tracking technology and fun to transform driving ranges into the ultimate entertainment destination for golfers of all abilities. Using cameras mounted around the facility, shots are tracked and displayed on a 21-inch monitor at each hitting bay. The monitor displays an array of data for each shot – including distance, speed, launch angle, shape and...

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Posted on June 11, 2019

Golf Genius agrees partnership with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

Golf Genius, the leading global provider of cloud-based tournament software, has agreed a deal with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts becoming its tournament management software partner. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, which operates five golf venues in the UK and four golf resorts on the Costa Del Sol, will utilise the Golf Genius software to organise and manage corporate and society golf events across its portfolio of venues. Commenting on the new partnership Keith Pickard, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Group Director of Golf &...

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Posted on June 10, 2019

A flurry of product awards for market-leading PowaKaddy

PowaKaddy’s dominance in the UK electronic trolley market has been highlighted by impressive performances in recent Golf Monthly and Today’s Golfer annual awards; the company gaining recognition for the recently-launched C2i GPS trolley and the continued success of the Freeway series. Leading the way as the UK’s best-selling electronic trolley company, PowaKaddy’s latest raft of editor’s choice awards are testament to more than 30 years of innovation in the industry and a relentless commitment to producing the best electronic trolleys for...

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Posted on June 6, 2019

Ground-breaking ECCO® S-LITE recognised with prestigious Red Dot Design Award

The stunning ECCO S-LITE golf shoe has been recognised within the global design industry by winning an internationally-renowned Red Dot Award, which pays homage to the very best products created each year. The origins of the distinguished awards date back to 1955 and its judging panel, which oversees products from over 48 categories, is comprised of 40 international experts, making it one of the most prestigious awards in product design excellence. ECCO S-LITE is the lightest leather golf shoe the Danish golf...

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Posted on June 6, 2019

Foremost expands member support network with new social media expert

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, has hired social media expert, Sam Benzie, to oversee the group’s EMP social media member support service. Foremost launched its innovative EMP Social Media solution earlier this year, as one of the key new advancements to its Elite Marketing Programme (EMP), giving members a better way to manage their social content and engage their audience online. The group has now enhanced that service with the appointment of Benzie, who, along with Foremost’s...

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Posted on May 22, 2019

Unique Pro-Am Shootout returns to Burhill this summer

Following on from an immensely successful debut last year, the Burhill Pro Am returns on the 28th June featuring an exciting and unique Nearest the Pin Shootout finale. Proudly supported once again by Silver Key Developments, the tournament is one of the highlights of The PGA in England South’s schedule, and with an inviting £25,000 prize fund, it’s filling up fast. Hosted on the championship New Course at Burhill Golf Club, each team is comprised of one PGA Professional and three male...

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Posted on May 22, 2019

Golf Pride® Wins Grip Counts and Wanamaker Trophy at Bethpage Black

Golf Pride® a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, today announced that it was the leading swing and putter grip brand in play at 2019 PGA Championship, with 125 players (80%) in the field trusting Golf Pride grips. 11 players who finished in the Top 10 and ties, including the champion, chose Golf Pride at Bethpage State Park’s Black course. The winner trusted Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet Cord grips en route to capturing his...

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Posted on May 20, 2019

PING introduces G410 LST driver and Blueprint forged blade iron

PING announced the expansion of its G410 driver family today with the release of the G410 LST, a high-MOI driver engineered to produce low, stable spin with the shot-shaping control provided by the company’s innovative movable-weight technology. The new multi-material driver will be available from May 30th. “With the tremendous success of the G410 Plus and SFT drivers introduced earlier this year, we’re pleased to add the highly anticipated G410 LST model to the line-up in time for the summer golf...

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Posted on May 16, 2019

Nippon Shaft unveils N.S.PRO MODUS3 TOUR 105: Black Edition

Nippon Shaft has announced the release of the N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR 105: Black Edition, an exciting new addition to the brand’s popular MODUS3 steel shaft offering. Highlighted by an eye-catching matte black finish, the new TOUR 105: Black Edition provides an eye-catching alternative to the traditional chrome finish that has become a favourite of Tour professionals around the world. Available in R (Regular), S (Stiff) and X (Extra-Stiff) flexes, and from 2-iron to Pitching Wedge recommended lengths, the new all-black TOUR 105...

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Posted on May 14, 2019

Close House chosen to stage British Masters for second time in 2020

One of European golf’s most prestigious tournaments will return to the North East in 2020 when Close House, a championship venue in Heddon-on-the-Wall, 10 minutes from Newcastle city centre, stages the British Masters for the second time. Hosted by resident Tour star and former World Number One Lee Westwood, the event returns to the North East from July 30 to August 2, 2020, with some of the European Tour’s star names battling it out for the title. Close House previously hosted the...

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Posted on May 14, 2019

Prince’s announce comprehensive Shore and Dunes works

Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship, has announced details of course renovation works to the Shore and Dunes nines at the 27-hole championship links facility. Following on from the internationally acclaimed 2017-18 redevelopment of the Himalayas nine by renowned golf course architects, Mackenzie & Ebert, the historic links has commissioned further extensive improvements to align all 27 holes in quality, playability and aesthetic. Rob McGuirk, General Manager of Prince’s Golf Club, commented: “We were thrilled with the re-opening of...

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Posted on May 3, 2019

Best-in-Class Suppliers Recognised by Foremost Golf Industry Awards

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, revealed the winners of the prestigious Foremost Golf Industry Awards, as voted for by a record number of Foremost member professionals. Chris Glenday, Foremost Approved Supplier Manager, commented: “Congratulations to all the worthy winners; on behalf of the whole group I would like thank them for all the support they have given to our members this year. “We’ve had another fantastic year, and it’s a testament to the strong relationships Foremost creates...

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Posted on May 3, 2019

ETIQUS founder secures European Patent for golf timepiece

The founder of British watch brand ETIQUS, which offers elegant timepieces exclusively designed for golfers, has successfully secured a patent from the European Patent Office for his golf timepiece invention. This grant is in addition to the US and UK patents that entrepreneur Gary Butler already holds, putting him in position to partner with a major international watch manufacturer to take the ‘golf timepiece’ concept worldwide – particularly into the luxury end of the watch market. The term ‘golf watch’ is traditionally...

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Posted on April 25, 2019

La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational to be hosted by hall-of-famer Annika Sorenstam

Ten-time Major winner and World Golf Hall of Famer, Annika Sorenstam, has been announced as an ambassador for the Ladies European Tour’s inaugural La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational, to be held in May this year. The 48-year-old Swede is widely regarded as the greatest women’s golfer of all time, having won 89 events worldwide, including 72 LPGA tournaments and topping the LPGA career money list with career earnings of more than $22 million despite stepping away from competitive golf in 2008....

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Posted on April 23, 2019

Foremost adds new enhancement to its EMP Video monitors

Foremost Golf, the U.K’s largest retail and marketing services group, has launched another advancement to its Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) Premium service with the introduction of a local news ticker bar to its EMP Video monitor solution. Since EMP Video monitors were introduced in Spring 2018, more than 240 stores have implemented the fully automated system which allows the retailer to co-ordinate brand marketing campaigns with impressive video content in-store. Video monitors make up one of the four key pillars of the...

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