Miura Golf introduces two putter models to kick off Series 1957 line
VANCOUVER, Canada -- Japanese golf club manufacturer Miura Golf, which has been making high-quality forged irons for 43 years, has introduced two putter models to its 2009 product line. The putters will form part of Miura Golf's Series 1957, which will be a collection of Miura products represents the year in which Miura began pursuing the perfect set of irons.

Nickent Golf unleashes 5DX Ironwood hybrid, which features wings
With the new 5DX Ironwood, Nickent Golf introduces its latest breakthrough in hybrid shaping and performance. With this fifth-generation design, the Nicket has produced an all-stainless steel hybrid with a new geometrical shape that places discretionary weight at the extreme perimeters of the clubhead.

Ogio unveils its Cougar golf bag for women, and three old favorites
BLUFFDALE, Utah -- Read into it what you will, but OGIO's newest golf bag is not named to get attention; it is styled to command it. The new OGIO Cougar is a confident bag designed just for women, demonstrating a seasoned appreciation for the sport.

Etonic launches premier line of women's golf shoes with two models
Etonic has launched a premier line of women's performance golf footwear for 2009, company officials have announced. The line features two new golf shoes, Stabilite and Dry Essentials. Both feature a classic look and are designed to provide maximum comfort and performance on the course.

Cobra Golf unveils new set of King Cobra Transition-S integrated clubs
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Building on the success of its first-generation King Cobra Transition-S integrated set of golf clubs, Cobra Golf's new 2009 line provides even more forgiveness for moderate ball-speed players. The Transition-S is an eight-club set that transitions from utility metals to hybrid irons to wide-sole irons to provide forgiveness, carry distance and accuracy.

Callaway Golf Inks Deal With Stuart Appleby
Appleby will endorse the company's equipment and golf balls, carry a branded club bag and feature the logo on his hats.

Both sides file suits in Valley Golf ?mauling?
MEMBERS of the De la Paz family filed charges of child abuse and slight physical injuries against Mayor Nasser Pangandaman Jr., 27, and his brother Hussein, 30, for the mauling they received at a golf course in Antipolo.

Fore! Golf clubs pose risk to hearing
THE genteel sport of golf seems to be well above par when it comes to dangerous pastimes.

Serious fire damages golf course
Damage worth more than £100,000 is caused by a suspicious fire at a golf centre in southern Scotland.

City golf course fees to increase
1/5/2009 The cost for everything from unlimited play to single games, cart rental and trail fees at the Salina Municipal Golf Course will increase between 2 percent and 2.5 percent beginning today.

Local golf: Pair notch holes-in-one
Two golfers recently shot holes-in-one at local golf courses. Horace Smallwood shot a hole-in-one Monday at Chicopee Woods Golf Course. He earned the shot on No. 7 Village using a seven-iron and a NXT Titleist ball. Witnesses were Denis Jordan and Charles Kilby.

Volkswagen launches Matrix-style Golf ad
Volkswagen has drawn inspiration from the Bourne and Matrix movies for a TV ad to promote the new VW Golf that features a car designer having a series of vicious running fights with sinister clones. The TV ad, created by ad agency DDB London, opens in the German VW factory where the Golf is made, in the chief designer's office. He answers a knock at his door and is confronted by a sinister ...

Golf notes
It doesn't seem like that long ago that I sat down and looked back at 2007 and thought about the big stories in the world of golf, but another year has passed and 2008 was certainly an exciting year filled with ups and downs.

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Callaway Golf Announces Acquisition of uPlay
Callaway Golf Company today announced it has acquired uPlay, a Carlsbad, California-based developer and marketer of technically superior consumer electronics devices. The transaction, which was completed on December 31, 2008, is not expected to have a material effect on Callaway Golf Company?s 2009 results. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

Purses recovered after stolen from mini-golf parking lot
Four purses and two checkbooks reported stolen Friday from vehicles parked at Safari Golf in Bonita Springs were found in a Dumpster on Saturday in south Fort Myers. An employee of Vector Marketing, 16165 U.S. 41 South, found the items about 5 p.m. Saturday and called Lee County sheriff?s deputies. The purses were reported stolen between 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday while the owners were playing ...

Callaway Golf signs Stuart Appleby
Callaway Golf today announced the signing of PGA Tour veteran Stuart Appleby to a multi-year contract. Appleby, winner of eight PGA Tour events, will endorse all Callaway Golf equipment and golf balls, carry a Callaway Golf branded bag and feature the Company?s logo on his headwear.

Benefit Polar Bear golf tournament Jan. 24
The fifth annual Polar Bear Golf Tournament, hosted by the Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. at Indian Hills Golf Course.

Shawnee Co. Compromises on Golf Course Fees
Commissioners decided Monday that annual permit holders for two Shawnee County-owned golf courses will pay more on holidays. Their original proposal called for permit holders to also pay extra when a golf tournament or special event was being held.

Women's golf rankings modified
The process for calculating the women's world golf rankings has been modified to allow a more consistent outcome for each week's list.