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October 29, 2004 • Volume 6, No. 211
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Today's News
Equipment
Cryofire Golf Co. announces the October run dates of its 30-minute infomercial on The Golf Channel. Cryofire's thermal/cryogenic process enhances metals at the molecular level, raising the performance bar similar to the introduction of titanium in the mid-1990s. For more...

Technology
The five Carolina Trail Golf Courses managed by IRI Golf Group partner with Clickit Ventures to use its e-mail marketing system and e-commerce solution. For more...

FlightScope by EDH Sport, was the subject of Adam Barr's Business Report on The Golf Channel's "Golf Central," which aired nationwide Oct. 26. For more...

RangeStats Incorporated, a Libertyville Illinois golf technology company, announces the availability of the RangeMonitor powered by Zelocity. This solar-powered Internet-enabled ball flight monitor gives all golfers access to golf performance technology on the driving range while providing a new opportunity for driving ranges to increase revenues. For more...

Players
David Howell's brilliant tee shot at the 17th hole during Saturday four-ball play at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches won him The Royal Bank of Scotland Shot of the Month Award for September. For more...

Jay Haas, who played a limited schedule of senior events this year, topped the 2004 Power Performance Rankings that rates Champions Tour players. For more...

Apparel
Ahead unveils its Authentics golf shirt line, the company's first-full line of golf shirts since expanding its business into golf apparel. For more...

Sunderland of Scotland and Lyle & Scott announce a new Gift Box promotion in time for the holiday season. For more...

Turf
The Green at Grant Park in downtown Chicago reports that in its first summer of operation more than 13,500 rounds were played on the 18-hole synthetic putting course installed by Players Turf. For more...

Marketing
GolfOrlando reports that member courses are and have been back online since the recent hurricane season. For more...

Internet
GolfObserver.com announces that Geoff Shackelford and Billy Casper are the newest contributors to the Web site. Shackelford, author of nine books, will contribute articles on golf architecture, while Casper, a three-time major winner, joins as a contributor of general topics. For more...

Events
Only days before the Nov. 2 election, the results of Noodle Golf's Vote Noodle campaign reveal a substantial lead for the Donkey version of the election-themed Noodle box over the Elephant version. For more...

Briefly
Advantage Golf School announces a new location at Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nev. Advantage Golf School Programs are now at 18 locations across the country.

Paul Stanton joins The Golf Course Home Network in the newly-created post of western regional sales director.

Tom Conway from the PGA, Indiana chapter, will host an educational seminar featuring the DVPUTT putting analysis system Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Indiana Golf Office in Franklin, Ind.

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