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September 28, 2004 • Volume 6, No. 188
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Today's News
Equipment
Vijay Singh wins his third consecutive event, the 84 Lumber Classic, using the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball. For more...

Michael Bonneau, founder of Aserta Sports Inc., reports on the company's success with the new Eclipse putter at the Fall PGA Expo, Sept. 21-22 in Las Vegas, Nev. For more...

Cleveland Golf announces that it has won on the PGA Tour every week for the past nine consecutive weeks while amassing a total of 16 PGA Tour victories this season, more than double the amount of victories earned by any other golf club manufacturer. For more...

SMT Golf staff professional Victor Schwamkrug dominated the driving distance statistical category with his SMT Spectrum driver at the Nationwide Tour's Albertsons Boise Open last weekend. For more...

Pulsar by Softspikes, the latest product innovation from the golf cleat company, won its fifth PGA Tour win since being launched in July, as Vijay Singh won last weekend's 84 Lumber Classic. For more...

Nike Golf's Craig Stadler became the first player in more than six years on the senior circuit to win three consecutive Champions Tour starts, all since switching to the company's new One Black golf ball. For more...

Sponsorship
The PGA Tour and Allianz Life, a provider of annuities, life and health coverage, announced a two-year agreement whereby Allianz becomes the presenting sponsor of the West Coast Swing beginning in 2005. For more...

People
Nakashima Golf announces that veteran PGA Tour representative Ken McDonald will join the company as its PGA Tour rep through 2005. For more...

Associations
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America ratifies the official slate of candidates for its 2005 elections. Voting members will elect three officers and three directors at the 2005 annual meeting, Feb. 11, 2005, held in conjunction with the 2005 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 7-12. For more...

Briefly
The HoleView has been selected to produce the hole-by-hole spectator guide that will be distributed at the Tour Championship, Nov. 2-7, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.

Vijay Singh used Graphite Design International's D03 shaft in his fairway wood while winning the 84 Lumber Classic, marking GDI's 16th appearance in the PGA Tour winner's circle this season.

Olde Stone, a community of single-family homes surrounding a championship-level golf course in Bowling Green, Ky., names
Curtis James as head course superintendent of The Course at Olde Stone.

Landlogic will introduce its facility asset management solution for cities and municipality users at the National Parks and Recreation Association Congress in Reno, Nev., Oct 12-16.

Vijay Singh picked up his eighth PGA Tour win of the season at the 84 Lumber Classic and improved his new No. 1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking by more than two points over Tiger Woods.

Travel: Traveling Healthy
By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck
wheretogonext.com

If you're planning a long flight or trip, here are some tips for staying healthy:

On the Airplane

- To improve your circulation and reduce chances of developing blood clots, wear loose-fitting clothing, drink lots of water and walk around the plane, stretching at least once every two hours. If you're at higher risk - that is, over 60 or have heart disease, varicose veins, obese, pregnant or had surgery recently - try wearing support hose available at most drugstores, or talk to your doctor about getting an injection of heparin (a blood thinner) just before you fly.

- Prone to earaches? Try taking a decongestant before you take off. While this may help for adults, according to at least one recent study, it's not effective for kids. When flying with children, have them chew gum or a snack. Infants should suck on a bottle or sippy cup, especially during the descent.

- Airline food is loaded with salt, calories and fat (about 60% of the calories are from fat). Either request a special meal (vegetarian, diabetic or low-salt) from the airline at last 24-hours in advance, or bring your own food. (We like to prepare a delicious picnic and indulge in a fun, healthy meal while onboard. Well, okay, the goat cheese we eat isn't all that healthy.)

- We know it's hard to do, but pass up alcohol and caffeine, which can dehydrate you and lead to headaches and excessive jetlag.

- Breathe through your nose rather than your mouth. This will help filter the recirculated air and reduce the threat of airborne germs.


Once You Arrive

- Jet lag can really disrupt the body's circadian rhythm. To help avoid it, reset your watch to the destination time and immediately get into the routine of the meals and sleep time of the country you're visiting. Outdoor exercise can help reset your body's internal clock.

- Pack a medical kit that contains things you need to "COPE" with any illnesses: Credit card, Over-the-counter drugs, Prescriptions and Eyeglasses (an extra pair comes in handy, or at least a duplicate prescription).

- Got a bit of traveler's diarrhea? Before running to a pharmacy for some Pepto, try drinking some red wine. In more than one study, red wine was found more effective in fighting everyday intestinal germs than the pink stuff.

Most of all, when traveling abroad, try to relax and enjoy your experiences. When all is said and done, laughter is still the best medicine.

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