Boccieri Golf Secret Grip Keeps PGA Tour Momentum - Used by Top Finishers at Quicken Loans National

Counterbalanced Grip Being Chosen by Wave of Leading Players

(SCOTTSDALE, AZ) – Boccieri Golf’s award-winning Secret Grip continued its outstanding momentum on the PGA Tour, with a top-five finisher, the opening-round leader and a winner of multiple major championships among several players relying on the product during the Quicken Loans National this past weekend at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD.

The top-five finisher – who switched to Secret Grip on his putter at the Travelers Championship and subsequently placed top-five – is among scores of elite players worldwide reaping the performance benefits associated with the Jack Nicklaus-endorsed product. It allows players to easily counterbalance putters and full-swing clubs from any manufacturer for an instant boost in performance.

“This isn’t just one guy or one club, it’s a host of the world’s best golfers simultaneously embracing the technology we offer,” says Stephen Boccieri, President and CEO of Boccieri Golf. “By embodying the approach that Jack Nicklaus used to win each of his 18 majors, we’re ushering in a sea of change that will reverberate across all levels of the game.”

Secret Grip features a proprietary tungsten insert in the butt-end, combined with a rubber compound 40-percent heavier than standard. Together, these attributes raise the club’s balance point, encouraging greater consistency and improved performance both for full-swing clubs and putters.

Available in three sizes – Classic, Midsize and Jumbo – the putter version of the Secret Grip has been adopted by scores of Tour pros worldwide since being introduced in 2013.

For a limited time, the company is offering a no risk replacement guarantee on the full-swing versions of the Secret Grip. This bold, never-before-seen promotion puts the Secret Grip to the test by offering a trial period wherein customers can return the products if not completely satisfied and receive replacement grips of their choice at absolutely no cost. New models for 2014 include a specially-designed full-cord option, patriotic color updates – red, white, blue – and a thicker midsize option.

The Secret Grip range is currently available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, PGA TOUR Superstore and www.SecretGrip.com.

For more information: www.boccierigolf.com, 888.788.8374.

The Traveling Golfer at Blue Ridge Trail

Blue Ridge Trail GC and Luzerne County Featured on July Traveling Golfer Show

(PHILADELPHIA, Pa.) - Horace Greeley, the 19th century newspaper editor, once gave the following advice, "Go West, young man. Go west."If Greeley was around today, he might be saying the same thing ... with regard to golf in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. He would point to the western edge of the Pocono Mountains - to Blue Ridge Trail GC, located in Luzerne County.

Blue Ridge Trail GC and the many attractions of surrounding Luzerne County, are the focus of the latest edition of the award-winning Traveling Golfer television show. The show will air, on a number of outlets, throughout the month of July.

As part of the show viewers will get an up-close look at one of the hidden golf gems in Pennsylvania - the 27-hole Ault and Clark-designed Blue Ridge Trail GC. Viewers will then be taken to some of the famous attractions in the area, including the Mohegan Sun Casino and the Woodlands Resort.

Traveling Golfer host Tony Leodora remarked, "I am really excited to bring this show to viewers across the region ... and across the United States. Blue Ridge Trail GC is one of the finest daily fee courses in Pennsylvania. It is tucked away in a hidden corner of Luzerne County, yet so close to the casino and harness racing action that exists at Mohegan Sun. This is definitely a trip that anyone would enjoy."

The episode begins airing July 1 and runs throughout the month on The Traveling Golfer Network ... including the The Golf Director network (see full list of sites on www.travelinggolfervideo.com). It also will air on Monday, July 7 as part of the Press Box show in Myrtle Beach, 5 to 7 p.m. on HTC Ch. 4, and as part of the Inside Golf television show on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia and Comcast SportsNet in Baltimore/Washington during the end of July.

            

Responding to golfers' never-ending demands to learn more about interesting golf courses and golf resorts across the country and around the world, well-traveled host Tony Leodora created the Traveling Golfer so he could take viewers on video golf trips to some of the most exciting golf locations.

            

The Traveling Golfer appears as a series of monthly shows hosted by Leodora, who has 15 years of experience in televised golf shows. The featured destination stays on the website for one month, before being replaced by a new show. The old shows are archived on the home website, www.travelinggolfervideo.com.

            

A network of golf websites, of all sizes, has been created to host the show. The show has its own website -- www.travelinggolfervideo.com. The network of additional websites includes www.golftalklive.net, the website of the award-winning GolfTalk Live radio show that also is hosted by Leodora.  Affiliate websites that also air the show are www.thegolfdirector.com, www.myphillygolf.com, www.sportsnetwork.com, www.louguzzi.com, www.yetigolf.net, www.golfbuckscounty.com, www.phillygolffiles.com, www.playaroundgolf.net, www.awaywegogolf.com, mynegm.com, www.golfxpress72.com and americangolfer.blogspot.com.

For more information about the Traveling Golfer show, contact TL Golf Services at 610-279-9220 or go to the website at www.travelinggolfervideo.com. For more information on the Inside Golf television show, go to www.insidegolf.net. 

Loudmouth Golf Introduces Hot New 'Liar Liar' Design

(RELEASE) - These pants are literally ON FIRE! Ironically, they’re the coolest pants Loudmouth has. A photo-realistic print on new light, high-end 100% micro stretch poly, these pants or shorts will feel like you have nothing on! Your legs will feel cool, but you’ll look HOT!

There is limited stock and it won't be on Made-To-Order, so hurry and get a pair before they're gone.

...and the new Liar Liar Fancy Shirt!

Wait a minute...“Liar Liar, ‘Shirts’ on fire”??? Why not, maybe Loudmouth will change that age-old rhyme forever with this en fuego shirt!

Check out all Loudmouth Golf has to offer HERE.

AHEAD Spring ’15 Apparel Collection Accents Classic Styling, Performance

(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.) – Poised to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, AHEAD – the innovative headwear, apparel and accessories company – will formally unveil its Spring 2015 collections with a focus on classic styling, comfort, performance and value at the PGA Expo, Aug. 19-21 in Las Vegas.

The Men’s Performance Collection, featuring premier technology for optimum function, offers several new deliveries, including:
* Marion Engineered Color Block Polo (100 percent polyester).  Featuring large engineered stripes, a hot trend that continues to be popular, this style incorporates all of AHEAD’s new colors for Spring ’15 – black/red, marine/peacock, sapphire/carbon, and dark navy/larkspur. The polo allows several options for logo placement, a longtime company trademark.
* Melrose Mesh Feed Stripe Polo (100 percent polyester yarn dye mesh).  The Melrose is available in six color combinations: larkspur/navy, goldfinch/navy, tangerine/navy, marine/black, carbon/black, and black/carbon.  Its twin solid delivery – Millford Mesh Solid with Stripe Under Placket Polo – is a 100 percent polyester mesh garment and available in the same color scheme.  With alternating light and bold stripes, the Millbury Mesh Textured Stripe Polo (polyester yarn dye mesh) provides a comfortable fit with mechanical stretch, and also is available in this same color palette.

AHEAD is expanding its successful Men’s Thermal Regulation Collection with new colors and styles for Spring ’15.  This collection is specifically engineered to help maintain ideal body temperature. The new items include:
* Brookline Heathered Feed Stripe Polo (96 percent polyester, 4 percent TemperCool jersey).  It is available in six colors – pomegranate, tangerine, goldfinch, shamrock, oasis blue, and carbon.
* Chicopee Heathered Ombre Stripe Polo (100 percent polyester TemperCool jersey).  Featuring attractive design elements, this shirt comes in three color combinations – platinum/carbon/pomegranate, platinum/carbon/oasis blue, and platinum/carbon/black.

The Men’s Outerwear Collection for Spring ’15 is a prime example of how AHEAD’s ornamental techniques set it apart from the competition, offering myriad logo placement options.  All new outerwear options for Spring ’15 include:
* Somerset Asymmetrical Sleeve Stripe Fleece Pullover (100 percent polyester interlock).  Available in four color combinations – red/carbon/carbon; carbon/navy/red; sapphire/carbon/carbon/; and charcoal heather/carbon/red, the Sommerset features several unique ornamentation locations as well as decorative cover stitching.
* Greenwich Full Zip Lightweight Tech Wind Jacket (100 percent fine line twill).  A lightweight, breathable product with contrast stitching that is perfect for that breezy day at the course.  The Greenwich comes in four colors – navy/carbon/red/white, red/black/carbon/white, white/carbon/sapphire/carbon, and carbon/black/sapphire/white.
* Springfield Half-Zip Lightweight Tech Pullover Windshirt (100 percent polyester fine line twill with cire finish).  A classic design with subtle color blocking on the front and back shoulder, the Springfield is available in four colors – navy/carbon, black/carbon, red/black, and carbon/black.

The company will be exhibiting its 2015 AHEAD (both apparel and headwear), Kate Lord and PGA Authentics’ collections in booth 503 at the PGA Expo at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

For additional information access the web site at www.Aheadweb.com.

'Ultimate Golf Package' Available this Fall at Quivira Golf Club in Los Cabos

Ultra-luxe, all-inclusive program features unlimited golf at spectacular new Jack Nicklaus-designed course at Land’s End

(Los Cabos, Mexico) - To celebrate the Oct. 1 debut of Quivira Golf Club, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course that is poised to redefine the Cabo golf experience, Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas has unveiled the ‘Ultimate Golf Package’ for travelers who demand the best … and only the best!

The 7-night, 8-day program features accommodations at a Montecristo Estates villa, each with a Jacuzzi, private pool, and butler service. The richly furnished, beautifully appointed villas, set within an exclusive gated community, are designed in a Spanish Colonial revival style and featuring dramatic ocean views.

As part of the all-inclusive package, guests can enjoy food and beverage service and complimentary shuttle service at any of Pueblo Bonito’s three resorts in Cabo, including LaFrida at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, the AAA Four Diamond dining establishment dedicated to famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

The cornerstone of the program is unlimited play at Quivira Golf Club, a dazzling $40-million creation that begins at sea level, scales sheer granite cliffs high above the thundering Pacific, rambles through desert foothills, and returns players to the beachfront at the finish. With a view of the sea from every hole, Quivira has more oceanfront exposure than any other course in Los Cabos.
Other components included in the ‘Ultimate Golf Package’ are:
* Golfer’s Massage (1 per stay per person, two total)
* Private transportation to and from the airport
* Use of private beach bed for one day
* Unlimited calls to USA and Canada
* Private romantic dinner on the beach
* Tasting dinner with wine pairing at La Frida
* Personal Grilling Chef (one night at Villa)
* Tequila “tasting hour” hosted by a personal “Tequilatender” with custom-curated tequilas and tapas
* Exclusive selection of Cuban cigars with cordials at Sunset Beach (one night)
* Private tune-up session with a staff golf professional (1 per stay, 2 persons)
* Unlimited use of practice facilities
* Forecaddie for every round of golf
* All taxes and gratuities

The package price of $12,950 for two people, with activities as specified. Montecristo Estates, which has its own Clubhouse with restaurant and bar, fitness center, community pool and luxury spa, features villas that can sleep up to eight people in three spacious bedrooms (king and queen configurations). Price per extra person for the ‘Ultimate Golf Package’ is $3,400.

For reservations or further information access the web site at www.pueblobonito.com or call 1-800-990-8250 to customize a visit.

Former LSU Star Ken Looper stays big at the Biggs Cadillac-Buick-GMC Classic in Hertford, NC

Delaware alum Martinson wins weekend shootout at the Biggs Classic. Looper gets 2nd Pro Series win in a row, fourth overall

(Hertford, N.C.) – At this pace, former UNO and LSU star Ken Looper (Mandeville, La.) may break the career NGA Tour Pro Series wins record before the season ends. Coming into this week’s Biggs Cadillac-Buick-GMC Classic at the Sound Golf Links in Hertford, N.C., Looper was as hot as any golfer in the world. Having just won the Cutter Creek Bojangles Classic running away, he proceeded to win the Tuesday Shootout at the Sound Golf Links at Albamarle Plantation and the talk amongst players became can the former Tiger be stopped. As of Sunday afternoon in Hertford, N.C., the answer was still not yet. Looper, out of Mandeville, La., finished at 4 under par over the four-day 72 hole Biggs Cadillac-Buick-GMC Classic, good enough for a two-shot win over North Florida alum J.C. Horne out of Jacksonville, Fla., his second in a row and his fourth career. Delaware alum Justin Martinson and British Columbia’s Thomas Hay finished tied for third at 2 over par. Hay shot a new course record 64 in the opening round of the event to grab the first day lead.

As part of the event week, the Sound Golf Links at Albamarle Plantation hosted a special tournament inside of a tournament with a weekend shootout during the Biggs Cadillac-Buick-GMC Classic for a $15,000 purse at no extra charge to the participants. Delaware’s Justin Martinson won in a playoff over LSU’s Jarrod Barsamian after both shot a two day total over the weekend of one under par. Toni Hakula (Austin, Tex.), Adam Stephenson (Greenville, N.C.), and overall tournament winner Ken Looper (Mandeville, La.) finished tied for third at even par over the two days.

The NGA Tour would like to thank Head Golf Professional Kenny Saunders, Head Course Superintendent Mike Horton, and the entire staff, membership, and volunteers at the Sound Golf Links at Albamarle Plantation for conducting a truly one of a kind event and experience for the NGA Tour staff and players. The tour resumes play July 7th at the Gates Four Golf & Country Club in Fayetteville, N.C. for the MaxMotion Physical Therapy All American Classic. Spectators are welcome and, as always, admission is free to the public.

United Leasing Championship (Evansville, Ind.) Web.com Tour notes: 2014 Savannah Lakes Village Classic Champion David Skinns (Lincoln, England) finished tied for 15th at 3 under par. Skinns shot 2 under par final round to jump 25 places. 2014 NGA Tour Pro Series members Seth Fair (Fishers, Ind.) and Trent Whitekiller (Sallisaw, Ok.) finished T56 at 4 over par. 2002, 2003 NGA Tour member Ryan Armour, who finished runner-up, was the highest finishing NGA Tour alum.

Quicken Loans National (Bethesda, Md.) PGA TOUR notes: 2011 NGA Tour member Shawn Stefani finished tied for 1st but lost on the first hole of sudden death after losing his tee shot. His T1 finish was his best since becoming a member of the PGA TOUR. 2010 NGA Tour member Ben Martin finished tied for 3rd. Martin turned professional and joined the NGA Tour in 2010 after a successful collegiate career at Clemson University. He would go on to qualify for the PGA TOUR through Q School later that year. Past NGA Tour winner Brendon Todd finished tied for 5th while fellow NGA Tour winner Billy Hurley and NGA Tour alum Brendon de Jong finished tied for 8th.

To learn more about the NGATour or the National Golf Association, visit www.ngatour.com or call 800-992-8748.

For full 2014 Biggs Cadillac-Buick-GMC Classic results visit: http://www.ngatour.com/finalresults/pro2014031/#.U7Fu9JRdU8x

Marriott Golf Academy Debuts Summer Clubbin’ Golf Program - Championship Golf, TaylorMade Equipment

Exclusive Packages Available at Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Orlando, Fla., and Palm Desert, Calif.; Participants Receive a New TaylorMade Driver or Putter

(ORLANDO, Fla.) – On the heels of becoming TaylorMade Tuned Performance Premier Fitting Centers, the acclaimed Marriott Golf Academy, with locations at Marriott’s Grande Vista Resort in Orlando, Fla., and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Resort in Palm Desert, Calif., debuted the Summer Clubbin’ golf program. With rates starting at $359, the Summer Clubbin’ golf program includes a 3-hour full swing or short game session, championship golf and a TaylorMade SLDR driver or Spider Blade putter.

The Short Game package for $359 includes a 3-hour short game golf instruction session, one round of championship golf at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club or Marriott’s Grande Pines Golf Club and a new professionally tuned TaylorMade Spider Blade Putter. The Full Swing package includes a 3-hour full swing golf instruction session, one round of championship golf at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club or Marriott’s Grande Pines Golf Club and a new professionally tuned TaylorMade SLDR Driver for $509. Both packages, which are available immediately at either Marriott Golf Academy location, can be enhanced with double sessions for advanced training, as well as with preferred luxurious lodging for golfers looking for an unmatched golf getaway in these sought after destinations.

In addition to the Summer Clubbin’ golf program, Marriott Golf Academy offers a wide range of expert instructional programming for golfers of all skill levels, including 2- and 3-day golf schools, private lessons, on-course instruction, corporate programs, junior programs and a selection of programs and services from the Club Fitter’s Workshop, an important complement to any golf instructional experience. The Club Fitter’s Workshop at each location is equipped with Trackman, the most advanced launch monitor, swing analysis technology and software program in the industry, along with the leading putter fitting systems in the marketplace.

Designated as a TaylorMade Tuned Performance Premier Fitting Center, the Club Fitter’s Workshop at each location offers a dynamic club fitting session, designed to assess a golfer’s game, calibrate their static measurements and determine the ideal equipment that will enhance their performance.

Programming at Marriott Golf Academy is offered at a maximum 4-to-1 teacher-student ratio to ensure each golfer receives the dedicated attention he or she deserves. For more information on the Summer Clubbin’ golf program, and other packages and programs at Marriott Golf Academy, visit www.marriottgolfacademy.com or call 855-642-2369.