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Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:11 PM

Acushnet Company Announces Agreement to Sell Cobra Golf to Puma
Pending regulatory approval, the effective date of the sale is expected to be early in the second quarter -Press Release, Fairhaven, Mass.

Ping Resolves Ping EYE2 Iron and Wedge Controversy on PGA Tour
Ping will waive its rights that prevent the PGA Tour from prohibiting the use of pre-April 1990 Ping EYE2 irons and wedges -Press Release, Phoenix, Ariz.

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Parent adidas Group Releases Full Year 2009 Results
Company reports significant improvement in financial position in 2009 -Press Release, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Club Glove Unveils Lightweight “HotStepper II” Stand Bag
Three-and-a-half-pound bag highlights company’s versatile 2010 new arrivals -Press Release, Huntington Beach, Calif.

Bag Boy Unveils T-700 Golf Travel Cover
Company says that new model offers traveling golfers impact-resistant top design and extra padding for maximum club protection -Press Release, Richmond, Va.

Golf Datatech Unveils December 2009 Golf Apparel Market Reports
The reports capture retail sales data from both on-course and off-course retailers in the U.S., covering the top selling men's and women's apparel brands broken down by price range, clothing type and inventory -Press Release, Orlando, Fla.

Eidolon Gives Golfers a New Way to Buy Wedges
Company's new Web site will promote Eidolon products and provide a platform for customer feedback -Press Release, Victoria, Texas

Champ Display Promotes New Champ Zarma
In support of the launch of the new CHAMP Zarma spikes, CHAMP extends to retailers the SG32 Countertop Zarma Display Program -Press Release, Marlborough, Mass.

Eric Hogge on Teaching: Utilize Technology as an Ally When Teaching and Clubfitting
-From PGA Best Practices: Teaching

Al Morrison on Retailing: Remodel Your Shop to Generate Interest
-From PGA Best Practices: Retailing

Trevor Miller on Travel: Use Lighthearted Competition to Engender Member Loyalty
-From PGA Best Practices: Travel

Tom Melideo on Women & Golf: Mix Serious Golfers With Beginners
-From PGA Best Practices: Women & Golf

Randy Erskine on Tournament & Outings: Host a "Play With the Pro" Tournament
-From PGA Best Practices: Tournament & Outings

Steven Lee on Demo Days: Launch Monitors Help to Build Trust
-From PGA Best Practices: Demo Days

PGAmagazine.com Fall 2010 Apparel Preview Month

The Littlest Golfer Founder and CEO Kris Wilson Explains why Children’s Apparel is an Important Category for the Golf Shop, Especially in a Down Economy – By Lisa Goulian, PGA Magazine Apparel Editor

Cutter & Buck VP of Design Julie Snow Talks About the Company’s Commitment to Performance Fabrics, the Annika Collection, and her Favorite Items for Fall 2010 – By Lisa Goulian, PGA Magazine Apparel Editor

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The Growing Influence of PGA Professionals: Changing Times, Greater Responsibility: Cover Story
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	OGIO's New Fred Couples Line Delivers Affordable, Classic Luxury

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	A Pioneer Passes: PGA Life Member William J. Powell, a Humble Leader in Building Diversity in Golf, Dies at 93

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	Ecco Forms Partnership with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus

	PGA Village Breaks Ground for $200M Project on Cat Island in the Bahamas

	RBC Joins The PGA Of America As Official Patron

	PGA Professional National Champion Mike Small Leads 20-Player Delegation to Berths in the 91st PGA Championship

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