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November 30, 2004 • Volume 6, No. 231
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Today's News
Technology
GPS Industries Inc. announces that it has acquired three key patents for Global Positioning System-based golf applications in North America. For more...

MembersFirst Inc., a provider of interactive Web sites and member relationship management software, announces the general release of the industry's first suite of Web site management and member communication services. For more...

The National Golf Course Owners Association releases its position statement on golf equipment technology. For more...

Equipment
Penley Sports announces the introduction of its new Caliente Shaft, adding to its Stealth 70 and ETA lines. This new shaft will be available in January, 2005. For more...

Phil Mickelson used Rifle shafts to shoot a 13-under 59 and win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Poipu Beach, Hawaii, Wednesday. For more...

The Heavy Putter announces a limited edition sales release of the original 500 beta production run of Heavy Putter tour prototypes. For more...

People
Gaylord Sports Management announces that Gregg Clifton joins the company in the position of Vice President of Team Sports. For more...

Heavy Putter names Steve Zunich as its Director of Sales. For more...

Internet
Peacock Gap Golf & Country Club in San Rafael, Calif., purchases the Cybergolf e-mail marketing system. For more...

BunkerShot.com launches the Virtual Golf Expo 2005. For more...

Business
The Feel Golf Company agrees to a multi-year licensing agreement with the Kanaloa-co Company for exclusive distribution of their products in Japan. For more...

Accessories
West Coast Trends Inc., makers of the Club Glove, announces that it has developed and released to market a traditionally styled, and highly functional Hybrid Tour Bag. For more...

Briefly
Ocean Hammock Resort in Palm Coast, Fla., is offering a wide range of golf packages starting as low as $99 per person.

Graphite Design International won the manufacturer and brand counts for the 78th straight week at the Japan PGA Tour's Casio World Open, according to the Darrell Survey.

St. Joe Golf Properties announces that three of its premier golf properties Camp Creek, Victoria Hills and SouthWood have been named to Travel + Leisure Golf's list of the Top 10 courses to open in Florida since 2000.

European Ryder Cup team member Paul Casey appears on a special Golf Talk, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET on The Golf Channel.

The 2004 BASF People vs. the Pros at Pinehurst will be shown on ESPN, Monday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

No feature for the November 30 issue of the Wire.

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