P3ProSwing in Use at Canadian Golf Academy

(BETHEL, Me.) - P3ProSwing (www.p3proswing.com), an award-winning golf-swing analyzer, instructional aid and simulator, is now in use at the Académie de Golf Performance in LaParirie, Québec, Canada. Seven P3ProSwing units are being utilized for instruction and clubfitting at the academy by Daniel Langevin, CPGA, who also uses P3ProSwing in his position as head golf coach at The University of Montréal.

“Indoor golf practice and play are essential and much appreciated in Canada,” said Jay Russo, managing partner of P3ProSwing. “P3ProSwing is glad to provide the accurate technology needed by academies and university golf programs throughout Canada and around the world.”

P3ProSwing, a Technology Partner of the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Fla., will be on display in booth #1759 at the PGA Merchandise Show, to take place Jan. 26-28 in Orlando, Fla.

“We compared various products for quality, value and price, and determined that P3ProSwing would be our choice,” said Langevin. “During the indoor winter training period, we make use of both the P3ProSwing measurement data and the simulated play component to maintain and sharpen our players’ skills.”

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Nine Buffalo Communications clients rank among top casino courses

(VIENNA, VA) - Nine golf courses represented by Buffalo Communications - the global lifestyle division of Billy Casper Golf, owner/operator of more than 130 golf properties nationwide - are among the top-50 in "Golfweek's Best: Casino Courses 2011" ranking.

The nine courses, listed in Golfweek's December 9-16 issue, represent eight golf facilities in four states. Six of the layouts are located in Mississippi - Fallen Oak (ranked No. 2), Grand Bear (No. 26), Dancing Rabbit's Azaleas and Oaks courses (Nos. 28 and 48, respectively), The Preserve (No. 32) and Shell Landing (No. 44). Rounding out the remainder of Buffalo Communications' clients on the list are Washington's Salish Cliffs (No. 11), Idaho's Circling Raven (No. 14) and Michigan's Sweetgrass (No. 27).

"These well-known sites always deliver an exceptional golf and gaming experience," says Rich Katz, Managing Director of Buffalo Communications. "Located in pristine regions, they give visitors a wealth of activity options both on the course and on the casino floor. We were thrilled to see them recognized for their commitment to excellence."

Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate each had a hand in designing three of the courses - including Dancing Rabbit's two courses in a collaborative effort. Fazio also designed Fallen Oak while Pate crafted The Preserve. Gene Bates, who is also a client of Buffalo Communications, created Salish Cliffs and Circling Raven while Jack Nicklaus crafted Grand Bear, Paul Albanese designed Sweetgrass and Davis Love III laid out Shell Landing.

Here are brief descriptions of each course, by state:

IDAHO
• Circling Raven, Worley: Circling Raven, affiliated with the newly renovated Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, meanders through 620 stunning acres adjoining the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. A regular on "best-of" lists, Circling Raven is also ranked 83rd among Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses 2011-12."

MICHIGAN
• Sweetgrass, Harris: The highly acclaimed Sweetgrass Golf Club, an amenity of the Island Resort & Casino, traverses rolling meadows and across wetlands in the Upper Peninsula. It hosts the LPGA Futures Tour's annual Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass in late June.

MISSISSIPPI
• Dancing Rabbit (Azaleas and Oaks), Philadelphia: Dancing Rabbit's award-winning Azaleas course has been called "The Augusta you can play" by GOLF Magazine. It and its superb sister course, The Oaks, are framed by the picturesque Choctaw landscape of ancient pines and hardwoods, and are affiliated with the Pearl River Resort.

• Fallen Oak, Saucier: This beauty hosts the Champions Tour's Gulf Resort Classic and, for the other 51 weeks each year, is open exclusively to Beau Rivage Hotel guests. Fallen Oak - which winds through, around and across century-old oak trees, streams, lakes and marshland - is ranked No. 41 among Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses."

• Grand Bear, Saucier: Affiliated with Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel & Spa, majestic Grand Bear takes golfers for a peaceful, yet challenging trip through exquisitely sculpted and protected wetlands in a pristine Mississippi forest.

• Shell Landing, Gautier: The waterfront Shell Landing is the IP Casino Resort & Spa's marquee amenity. The course's diverse topography includes marshes, bayous, tall pines, wetlands and rolling hills.

• The Preserve, Vancleave: The Preserve - which encompasses 245 pristine acres and is affiliated with the Palace Casino Resort - is surrounded by an additional 1,800 acres of dedicated nature preserve. The native pitcher plant bogs, cypress swamps, long-leaf pine savannah, live-oak groves and native grass prairies are integrated into the course design.

WASHINGTON

• Salish Cliffs, Shelton: All but two holes of this brand-new (it opened in September 2011) amenity of Little Creek Casino Resort are encircled by lush forestry. Salish Cliffs - which also boasts 360-degree views of Kamilche Valley - has already been honored nationally by Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Golfweek (twice) and Forbes.com.

To produce Golfweek's Best Courses lists, a nationwide team of course raters - which currently boasts more than 730 evaluators - surveyed more than 3,000 courses on the basis of 10 criteria, including routing, conditioning, variety and memorability of holes. The result is an average of scores that then dictates a course's overall ranking.

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Product Review: Bettinardi Headcovers

Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, time is quickly running out in the gift-giving season. Assuming you read the product review on Bettinardi Golf’s BB8 Putter, you’ve already got one for that special golfer in your life. 

If you are that special golfer, you’re going to want to add a little bit of your style to the putter. What better way than supporting your favorite NFL or MLB team?

Bettinardi’s licensed headcovers offer elegance and comfort for your Bettinardi putter. The ultra-leather headcovers feature the team’s colors and logo, as well as Bettinardi's patented Neoprene closure with black interior. 

For the patriot in the family (not the New England football team, though they do offer that option, too) Bettinardi Headcovers are proudly 100 percent made in the USA. 

Log onto www.Bettinardi.com to see a complete selection of headcovers. And while you’re there, check out their line of putters, golf bags, belts and buckles, divot-repair tools, gloves, etc. With Bettinardi, you can make more putts and look great in the process.

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Shadow Ridge Golf Club Recognized Among Golfweek's 2012 Best Resort Courses

(ORLANDO, Fla.) - Marriott Golf, one of the world's premier golf operators, today announced that Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., was ranked as No. 96 on Golfweek's prestigious Best Resort Courses list for 2012, according to Golfweek's Ultimate Guide to Golf Course Living and Great Escapes.

Golfweek's 2012 rankings are part of the magazine's seventh annual issue, dedicated to highlighting top courses while covering aspects of golf travel, architecture and real estate. In addition to the Best Resort Courses, the issue also features Best Residential Courses and Caribbean/Mexico Courses lists, all established by Golfweek's highly respected rating system. Every year, Golfweek's nationwide team of course raters, which currently boasts 705 evaluators, surveys more than 3,000 courses - rating each nominated course on the basis of Golfweek's 10 strict standards of evaluation.

The first Nick Faldo-designed Championship golf course in the U.S., Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club is located in the Coachella Valley and set against the beautiful backdrop of the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains in Palm Desert, Calif. This beautiful and peaceful valley is often referred to as the "golf capital of the world" because of its ideal playing conditions and abundance of courses. Shadow Ridge is also home to the acclaimed Faldo Golf Institute, offering instructional programs for golfers of all skill levels.

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Cutter & Buck's Fall '12 Men's Line Introduces Warm Yarn Technology

(SEATTLE) — Cutter & Buck has again enhanced its reputation for innovative fabrics and advanced technologies with the introduction of its new Warm Yarn Technology that will be available in its Fall 2012 Men’s CB Collection.

Offering a lightweight double-faced fabric, hollow core fibers recycle body heat to create an insulating layer between the body and garment.  Designed for performance, the Warm Yarn Technology’s outer layer moves moisture away from the skin, helping to ensure comfort and performance.  The Warm Yarn advantage will be featured in the CB DryTec Fairview Polo, Hudson Bay Mock and Birch Bay Fleece for Fall 2012.

Beyond the Warm Yarn Technology fabrics, the Fall 2012 Men’s CB Collection is marked by performance fleeces, styles that extend beyond active, outdoor use, and performance outerwear that places an accent on lightweight fabrics, steering toward almost “whisper weight.”

Performance Fleeces. Providing comfort, craftsmanship and the finest fabrics, Cutter & Buck’s Golf Collection features fashionable, functional fleece for both on and off the course.  The Alpine and Auburn half zips regulate temperature while mock necks provide protection from the elements.

Beyond the Course
With high yarn counts, fine wovens, luxurious details, and meticulous craftsmanship, these premium styles were created in true Cutter & Buck fashion. Inspired by the company’s Pacific Northwest heritage where urban life meets the great outdoors, each style exudes causal confidence—from the Kestrel Full Zip Cardigan and Dry Valley Argyle Half Zip to the Benton Corduroy Pant, Performance Point Grey Ombre Stripe and Wilridge Bomber.

Advanced Performance Outerwear
Cutter & Buck’s ProTec Collection features CB DryTec and CB WeatherTec with moisture management, and the ultimate in wind and water protection.  The water and wind-resistant CB Weathertec Andren and Sequim jackets are perfect for the fall season.

Cutter & Buck will be an exhibitor at the 59th PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-28 in Orlando, Fla., and can be visited at booth #5657.

For additional information, contact Cutter & Buck at (800) 713-7810 or visit its web site at www.cutterbuck.com.

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Boxgroove Adds Greenbrier Golf and Country Club to Network of Private Courses

(BELLEVUE, Wash.) - Boxgroove (www.boxgroove.com), an inventive, reliable online network offering golfers the opportunity to play private golf courses of their choosing, has added Greenbrier Golf and Country Club in Lexington, Ky. to the selection of private courses Boxgroove members can play.

"Greenbrier is a wonderful addition to our network of private courses," said McRedmond Morelli, founder and CEO of Boxgroove. "The beautiful surroundings and welcoming staff are a winning combination."

About Greenbrier Golf and Country Club

Greenbrier Golf and Country Club was founded in 1971 to uphold the traditions, serenity and excellence of exclusive private golf and country club living. Originated and developed by William Morris Hart Sr. and Watts & Call, Inc., Greenbrier provides an environment unmatched in Lexington.

The 6,754-yard par-72 championship golf course offers a scenic setting. The Zoysia-grass fairways are expertly maintained in order to give members and guests a golf experience unequaled in the area. GPS-equipped golf carts allow easy club selection as well as the opportunity to order lunch from the fairway and pick it up at the clubhouse at the turn.

"We are really looking forward to giving Boxgroove the opportunity to help us fill our tee sheet with additional rounds without inconveniencing our membership," said Brent Edmister, PGA Head Professional at Greenbrier. "With Boxgroove's help, we plan to add other private club members to our rounds during those times when our members traditionally do not play the golf course, thereby increasing revenue without impacting the current membership."

"We see the potentially positive impact of this effort even before we have our system fully online. Greenbrier Golf and Country Club is a great golf course that is as beautiful as it is sophisticated, and as we open tee times to Boxgroove members, we know they will enjoy their trip into Kentucky bluegrass country."

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New 2012 Bettinardi Golf Bags and Putter

Bettinardi's lightweight stand bags feature a 4-way top, the comfortable E-Z Fit dual strap system, and seven pockets (including a water bottle pouch, velour-lined valuable pouch, and multiple accessory pockets). Other features include a riding-cart-friendly bottom, a leg lock strap which secures the legs during cart use, and a cart strap tunnel that passes through the pocket so cart straps don't compromise pocket access.

Manufactured by Sun Mountain. A great investment for your clubs!

2012 Featured Putter | SS5

A Classic Heel-Toe Weighted Design
The SS5 is a classic from the word go. It has now been perfected by our patented one-piece milling. With winners on all tours, this putter is pure confidence. The SS5 features Bettinardi’s patented tour F.I.T. face, which gives a soft, yet solid feel at impact.

Details:
Weight: 350G
Material: Soft Carbon Steel
Finish: Black Iris
Grip: Lime Winn
Headcover: Bettinardi Lime
Dexterity: Right-Handed

Contact your local Golf Shop or call Bettinardi at 708-802-7400 to place your order.

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