Archive for July 2011
Club Glove Redefines Travel with Made-in-the-USA TRS Ballistic Luggage Line
14. July 2011 by admin.
(HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA) – Club Glove® – the world’s leading maker of Made-in-the-USA luggage, travel bags, accessories, golf bags, club covers – confirms availability of its TRS Ballistic line of ultra-premium luggage specifically crafted to redefine the first-class travel experience.
Inspired by the needs of discerning globetrotters and golfers seeking the most durable and stylish luggage, the TRS Ballistic line consists of a carry-on ($699), check-in ($750) and XL check-in ($799) bags and is also available as a set ($2,248).
Amazing functional capabilities of this unique collection include:
- Train Reaction System – Club Glove’s patent-pending method for drastically reducing the effort needed to pull or push gear by creating a perfect center of gravity to make bags feel weightless
- Patented, Ultra-Durbale Wheel Base and Retractable Handle – engineered to provide ideal balance and convenience
- Intelligent Design – premium zippers, easy-to-open flap, internal webbing with superior tensile strength
- Packing Modules – perfect compartmentalization of clothing, toiletries, shoes and other items
“I looked for the very best of everything to create a luxury luggage set with a classic look, extreme durability and mind-blowing performance,” says company founder Jeff Herold. “This is simply a better way to pack and that’s proven by its rapid adoption on the PGA Tour.”
Each piece in the TRS Ballistic line is constructed from U.S. woven 1050d CORDURA® Ballistic nylon fabric. The world’s most ideal material for high-end luggage, it offers double the abrasion resistance and four times the tear resistance of other premium fabrics, yet is rarely used by competing brands due to the high cost.
Among the dozens of Tour stars who have already “Gone Ballistic” are world No. 1 Luke Donald, Hunter Mahan, Mark Wilson, Justin Leonard, Chris DiMarco, Bill Haas, Angel Cabrera, Ricky Barnes, Tommy Armour III, Rich Beem, Trevor Immelman, Charles Howell III, David Duval, Chad Campbell, Josh Teater, Peter Tomasulo, Marc Turnesa, Greg Chalmers, Matt Bettencourt, Kris Blanks, Peter Hansen, David Hearn, Robert Karlsson, John Senden, Joe Durant, Billy Mayfair, Chris Stroud, Omar Uresti, Tom Pernice, Jr., Andres Romero, Brandt Jobe, John Rollins and Carl Pettersson.
Built with a lifetime of use in mind, Club Glove’s American-made products include the Last Bag, which was honored by Golf World magazine as one of the game’s “10 Best Innovations.” This signature golf travel bag was recognized for its extreme durability, extra thick foam padding and patented high-impact plastic wheel base that cradles and shields the bottom of the bag.
Club Glove is the No. 1 golf travel bag brand at all PGA and Champions Tour events. The Darrell Survey confirmed that the brand is preferred by 90 percent of PGA Tour Players. Selected by six U.S. Ryder Cup teams, Club Glove’s golf bags have been a fixture at green grass and off course shops for nearly a decade and are available in stand, cart and Sunday versions.
More information: www.clubglove.com or 800.736.4568.
About West Coast Trends, Inc.
Based in Huntington Beach, CA, West Coast Trends Inc. was founded in 1990. A worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of premium luggage, golf travel bags, stand bags, club covers and accessories, its products have been tested and approved by the world’s most demanding travelers, including pilots at all of the major airlines. The overwhelming choice of serious golfers, the company’s Club Glove® products are used by more than 90 percent of PGA and Champions Tour players.
Bunker Renovation at Rancho Manana Golf Club a Huge Success
13. July 2011 by admin.
There is no doubt that Rancho Manana Golf Club in Cave Creek, AZ, is one of the most popular courses in the Phoenix, AZ, region. Since opening in the late 1980s, the course has become known as one of the most scenic in all of the southwestern USA.
The bunkers, however, had become a major problem. Poor drainage had led to inconsistent lies throughout the golf course.
“Our bunkers had never been redone since we opened in late eighties,” said General Manager Dale Samar. “The sand had gotten pretty hard, and rocks were coming up from bottom and sides as they caved in from drainage problems. Lucky enough, the owners decided to let us have them redone.”
Just as important as the decision to refurbish the bunkers was the decision on which company to do it. And Rancho Manana chose BunkersPlus™, a division of Pro-Turf International, Inc. in Casa Grande, Arizona.
“We took bids from three different companies, and we were very happy with our choice,” said Samar. “I was familiar with work they had done at other courses, and they priced the job reasonably.”
BunkersPlus™ utilizes Linebacker™ bunker liner, and Samar sang the praises of that material.
“Their Linebacker™ was new and different than liners I had seen,” he said. “It wasn’t like fabric…more like a material that formed with the bunkers. They covered most of sides and left the bottoms of the bunkers open so we could install new drainage. The newly installed liner will help keep rocks from collapsing in from sides of the bunkers.“
There was one major challenge relating to the time of the year when the work was done – right in the heart of the golf season at Rancho Manana. But BunkersPlus™ overcame that.
“They actually did the project during our peak season, and they were able to work around golfers,” said Samar. “We never had any complaints about the ongoing construction. They did a very nice job of working around the golfers.”
BunkerPlus™ officials were thrilled to secure the job at Rancho Manana.
Kip Wolfe, Director of Operations for Pro-Turf International said “We have been in the golf construction and renovation business for over 20 years. We have used all the different bunker liners available from glue to fabric. We decided to formulate our own liner that would provide the golf course bunkers solid protection from dust, rocks and soil erosion at a price that is affordable. We are proud of our accomplishments that we were able to give to Rancho Manana and to fulfill the high expectations of General Manager Dale Samar.”
The regular players are just as thrilled with BunkersPlus™ effort.
“We are definitely happy with the work,” said Samar. “Our golfers have commented on a daily basis on how much better the bunkers are now.”
ABOUT BUNKERSPLUS™
BunkersPlus™ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pro-Turf International, Inc., a Nevada corporation specializing in the golf industry for over 20 years. The company offers construction, renovation and maintenance programs, and is a member of the Golf Course Builders Association of America.
For more information, visit www.bunkersplus.com
For more information about Rancho Manana Golf Club visit www.ranchomanana.com .
Hot Stix Opens Outdoor Fitting Center at Golf Club of Georgia
12. July 2011 by admin.
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ) – Hot Stix Golf – the leading custom club fitter for Tour professionals and recreational players serious about improving their games – has opened a state-of-the-art, outdoor fitting center at the renowned Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Conveniently located just north of Atlanta, this latest Hot Stix facility was added to meet thriving demand for the custom swing analysis and golf club fitting that has gained the company worldwide acclaim. Of golfers undergoing a “premium” fitting, 92 percent reported seeing an immediate benefit from their new equipment, according to a recent study by Golfsmith and the Sports Illustrated Golf Group.
“With more than 4.5 million golfers in the Southeast, bringing our industry-leading club fitting technology to Atlanta will boost enjoyment for many passionate golfers,” says Mark Flynn, CEO of Hot Stix. “Our scientific approach and elite custom fitters perfectly tune equipment to a golfer’s unique swing. The result is notable improvement and lower scores.”
The fitting center is overseen by Hot Stix Certified Fitter Bill Johnstone, former Head Golf Professional at Atlanta Country Club and PGA Tour player. One of a select few PGA of America members to earn Master Professional status, he has been named among the “Best Teachers in State” by both Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine. Johnstone draws on his extensive personal knowledge and Hot Stix’s proprietary fitting software to help players optimize on-course performance.
“Partnering with Hot Stix provides our members and all golfers in the Atlanta area the best custom club fitting experience to improve their game,” says Jeff Paton, Director of Golf/Co-General Manager at The Golf Club of Georgia. “Their services are invaluable to players of all skill levels and our club is proud to have the best in the industry on site.”
A team of highly-experienced fitters helps players through a sophisticated process analyzing how specific components – head, shaft, ball and grip – affect individual performance. By precisely measuring loft, lie, shaft frequency, swing and ball speed, launch angle, spin rates, smash factor and other variables, Hot Stix helps to maximize distance, accuracy and consistency.
A variety of packages are available for golfers and gift-givers, including full-bag evaluations, or ala carte driver, fairway wood, hybrid, iron and wedge fittings. The company also offers a gap analysis program, measuring the average carry and rollout for each club in the bag, ensuring players no longer have to guess when it comes to yardages. For more information on specific fitting packages, please visit here
Additional Hot Stix Performance Centers are located in California (three locations), Scottsdale (two locations), New York, Minneapolis, Dallas and Orlando, with several more opening in the next 12 months.
Appointments for Hot Stix Performance Centers can be scheduled online at Hot Stix Golf or by calling 877.513.1333.
About Hot Stix Golf
For nearly 10 years, Hot Stix Golf has fit Tour and club professionals, as well as avid and recreation golfers, at its expansive state-of-the-art fitting centers in Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, New York and Texas. With more than 35,000 satisfied golfers, the company’s golfer-equipment matchmaking technology and its club-building craftsmen maximize golfers’ performances. Hot Stix is the official golf equipment research partner of GOLF Magazine.
For more information: Hot Stix Golf, 877-513-1333.
About The Golf Club of Georgia
Since 1990, The Golf Club of Georgia has stood for unmatched service, camaraderie and hospitality and an unrelenting devotion to daily turf quality and performance. Established for the enthusiastic golfer or executive who desires to use an elite club for business entertaining, The Golf Club of Georgia enjoys championship course conditions every day, offering incredible golf experiences to its members and their guests. The two Arthur Hills-designed courses, Lakeside and Creekside, are distinctly different from each other, offering enormous architectural, aesthetic and strategic variety.
For more information: www.golfclubofgeorgia.com , 770-664-8644
