Bald Head Blues – of my favorite golf apparel companies – has dedicated its staff and their efforts to supplying the first responders with highly needed PPE. Bald Head Blues continues to sell it “Clothing for Coasting’’ but six weeks ago turned its attention to the Covd-19 crisis. Founder and President, Claude Pope, has spent […]
Month: April 2020
The Reserve Club’s Susie Maxwell Berning in World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2021
The Reserve Club in Indian Wells, Calif., has received its share of accolades and praise as one of the top private clubs in the Coachalla Valley. Now comes another honor. Four-time major champion Susie Maxwell Berning, the Club’s renowned golf instructor-in-residence since its inception in 1998, has been selected as an inductee in the World […]
Honma Golf launches fundraising efforts to assist golf industry workforce
Honma Golf has launched two fundraising efforts in support of the PGA of America’s newly-established Golf Emergency Relief Fund, which provides short-term financial assistance to members of the golf industry workforce who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using #PickUpYourPro as a rallying cry, Honma hopes to raise at least $25,000 in support of […]
Marriott International to debut platform that elevates its cleanliness standards
Marriott International is rolling out what it calls a “multi-pronged platform’’ to elevate its cleanliness standards and hospitality norms and behaviors to meet the new health and safety challenges presented by the current pandemic environment. “We are living in a new age, with COVID-19 front and center for our guests and our associates,” said Arne […]
The Breakers Palm Beach Goes Blue to honor front line workers in Covid-19 crisis
The Breakers Palm Beach has stood out for more than 100 years as one of the nation’s more luxurious resorts. Now the legendary oceanfront property is standing out for Covid-19. Echoing the national chorus of gratitude for America’s first responders, health care professionals and essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Breakers Palm Beach illuminates […]
Sacks Parente Golf lowering putter prices for remainder of 2020
In a move that likely is to be followed by many golf companies – large and small – putter company Sacks Parente Golf Company says it “significantly’’ lowering the prices of each of its putter for the remainder of 2020. www.sacksparente.com “Due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 crisis, we have made the decision […]
Arcis Golf taking leadership role in ClubsHELP initiative to help fight Covid-19
Dallas-based Arcis Golf has pledged the support of its 61 clubs in 13 states, taking a significant leadership role in a new nationwide initiative, ClubsHELP. http://www.clubshelp.org/ Formed earlier this month during the national health crisis, ClubsHELP connects golf clubs with hospitals in their local areas. Arcis Golf was among the first golf management companies to […]
Walk This Way: Walker Trolleys’ Cape Model push cart set for mid-June delivery
When the Covid-19 madness ends, walking a golf course will be among the first thing many self-quarantined golfers will want to do. So for those looking to put some grass under their feet, there is Walker Trolleys – premium push carts that pair classic features with modern design elements. Walker Trolleys’ Cape Model, introduced this […]
Miami’s Jungle Island beginning lice chats with kids on April 16
In addition to educational virtual online lessons, Jungle Island in Miami is inviting kids to join its popular veterinarian, Dr. Jason Chatfield, for weekly #ChatswithChatfield via Facebook LIVE, starting April 16. Every Thursday at 3:30 p.m., Dr. Chatfield will be joined by a special star guest including Rocco, a baby capuchin monkey; and Luna, an […]
Golf Pride’s MCC ALIGN Spring Limited Edition Grips now available online
While playing golf is curtailed in many parts of the country due to the Covid-19 crisis, there’s no better time for golfers to consider re-gripping their clubs. With that in mind, Golf Pride has launched its new Golf through its online store. Available now while supplies last, the exclusive green and yellow MCC ALIGN SPRING […]