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Putting Specialist Instructors Programme completed for 3 PGA Golf Professionals
The Harold Swash Putting Schools of Excellence are pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2nd, Level Two, Accredited Instructors programme.
A year after completing Level one Allan Renz (USA), Glenn Billington (Spain) and Jesper Sorenson (Denmark), attended the 2nd tier of the coaching programme to further educate themselves along their journey as specialist putting instructors.
On day one of the 2 day course, Director of Instruction Phillip Kenyon presented…
Swash Specialist Putting Professionals train the Spanish Golf National Team
For the second year running, the Swash Staff Instructors, led by Director of Instruction Phil Kenyon, were invited by the Spanish Golf Federation to train over 35 amateurs of their elite squad at the Escorpion Golf Club in Valencia between the 26th and the 30th of December 2008. The squad consisted of handicaps between 2 and +3,7 and ages from 15 to 23 years, some of them having an eye…
Yes! Golf's Tracy III Plus putter "Hot Listed" in Golf Digest
Harold Swash, known as the European putting doctor, introduced the innovative theory of concentric grooves in 1995. Today, C-Groove putters are taking the worlds biggest manufacturers on.
Golf Digest named the soon-to-be-released Yes! C-Groove Tracy III Plus to its "2009 Hot List." The Tracy Plus III is the first putter that offers four interchangeable hosel options.
YES! putters featuring C-Groove technology have been on the Golf Digest "Hot List" for five…
Yes C-Groove Putter rated by Tour Pros the Nr. 1 Independent Putter on the Asian …
Yes! Golf Asia continues the global success of Yes! Putters as they completed the 2008 Asian Tour season as the #2 most used putter in play and being the only putter in the top 4 positions to do so without a major club brand as a partner or by paying any of the players sponsorship money.
Yes! had 1 win in Macau, 33 top 10’s and a total of 64 top…
Michel Monnard again on the roads of Asia to spread the Swash Beliefs
Following the summit I travelled to the Lotus Hills Golf Resort in the Guangzhou Province, just a 2 hour drive north of the Hong Kong border. Lotus Hills Golf Club is designed by Bernhard Langer and features one of the best Par 3's in the whole of Asia, the 17th.
Part of my missions goal was to help the Asians Yes! Distributor to promote the Yes! Putter and show local golfer…
Being part of the Asia/Pacific Golf Development Summit in Mission Hills, China
Four days in the beginning of December where meant to be crucial for further business development in the Asian region but not only that. The target was to get an inside look into what are the golf-headaches in the Asian Region. Let me simply put it like this: Asia is terribly strong in Golf already, and this with only 15 – 20 years of golf history. It is a simple…
Sine Qua Non takes to the skies with AeroSuperBatics
Specialist sponsorship, marketing and PR company Sine Qua Non International Ltd has been appointed by AeroSuperBatics Limited, the world leaders in air display flying, to secure a new title partner for its renowned wing-walking team.
AeroSuperBatics is the world's only formation wing-walking display team and is seen live by over five million air show spectators each year. They are the most requested team on the air show circuit, attending over 100…
IKA and PKRA Seals Cooperation
The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) and the Professional Kiteboard Riders Association (PKRA) came to an agreement regarding the issues raised by PKRA prior to joining the IKA. It will be noted that IKA was sanctioned by the International Sailing Federation as the worldwide governing body of kiteboarding.
In a marathon conference call held Saturday, IKA Chairman Christian Conrad, IKA Executive Secretary Markus Schwendtner, PKRA President Mauricio Toscano and PKRA Media Director…
Most Golf Practice Wasted Claims PGA Consultant
A sports psychologist and consultant to the PGA of Great Britain and Europe, claims that most of the time golfers spend on the driving range is a complete waste of time.
Dr Karl Morris, who has coached Ryder Cup and European Tour champions including Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood, says that most golfers are wasting 80% of their practice time.
"Most golfers are wasting their time on the range, because…
AsOnTVGolf.com and Lotus Golf Team Up to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Research
Columbus, OH – AsOnTVGolf.com and Lotus Golf are teaming up to help in the fight to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. AsOnTVGolf.com and Lotus Golf have created a unique partnership which will establish an AsOnTVGolf.com Retail Outlet for the purpose of directly benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research to find a cure for CF.
Lotus Golf has allocated exclusive retail floor and wall space within their…
WENDY MATHIS RACING ANNOUNCES JOE GIBBS DRIVEN RACING OIL AS OFFICIAL PRODUCT SP …
Tampa, FL – Florida-based pavement sprint car driver Wendy Mathis today announced that Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil has come onboard as an official product sponsor for Wendy Mathis Racing in 2009. Competing for the USCS Asphalt Thunder Series while running selected TBARA events, Wendy Mathis Racing will be racing throughout the southeastern United States in 2009.
“I’m very excited to announce this partnership today,” said Wendy Mathis. “Working with Joe…
Rugby Social Network Scrums Down, Delivering Videos, Forum and Pictures into the …
Rugby Network, a new dedicated social network for rugby fans worldwide has been launched this month, with instant success. The site has gotten off to a great start, with a few hundred members joining to share their love of the sport with others from around the world.
Rugby Network (http://www.rugby-networks.com) gives rugby fans a chance to network with others through the use of forums, live chat technologies, blogs, polls and by…
On the Baize Podcast Series Released by CueSport TV
CueSport TV, the Internet Pool & Snooker Channel, last week released their first weekly audio cue sports podcast under the name On the Baize.
On the Baize will be a weekly look into the world of pool and snooker and what is hot in this exciting sport. The snooker podcasts will look at upcoming professional snooker tournaments discuss live pool streaming and of course the companies own snooker video content.
‘Audio…
2nd auction for registered and not registered stallions in Neumünster
The annual registration of riding pony stallions in the following year will be from February 6th to 8th. Parallel to the event there is organized a 2nd auction of registered and not registered riding pony stallions. Place of action will be a loaded atmosphere in the Holstenhalle with a capacity up to 3000 spectators.
In cooperation with the Pferdestammbuch Schleswig-Holstein, the Ponyforum GmbH will present more than 30 stallions.…
Taipei Int'l Sporting Goods Show: Final Call for Exhibitors
Taipei, Taiwan, 9th January 2009 ---Taipei International Sporting Goods Show, known as TaiSPO, is coming again on 19-22 March, 2009! The event, already the 36th exhibition, will take place at TWTC Exhibition Hall occupying both the ground floor and the second floor showground.
The show is again organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council, known as TAITRA, and co-organized by Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (TSMA) and Taipei Sporting…
Total Hockey Named Exclusive Ice Hockey Retailer of USA Hockey
ST. LOUIS – Total Hockey announced today that they are kicking off the New Year with a key sponsorship title. Beginning January 1, 2009, Total Hockey is The Exclusive Ice Hockey Equipment Retailer of USA Hockey. Under the new title, Total Hockey ‘s partnership alongside USA Hockey will expand with the primary goal of growing the game of hockey.
Prior to the exclusivity of this sponsorship as the best in hockey…
Dr. David Minkoff Completes 35th Ironman at Ironman Arizona
Clearwater, FL -- Dr. David Minkoff, M.D. (drminkoff.com) alternative healthcare expert, educator and triathlete, completed his 35th Ironman race at the full Ironman Arizona, in Tempe, November 2008. Over 2100 competitors from all over the world raced at Ironman Arizona where Dr. Minkoff finished in the top ten of his age group 60-64. To reach this outstanding and difficult goal, Dr. Minkoff has completed Ironman races in Hawaii,…
Three Keynote Speakers Confirmed For NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Su …
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL – The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) proudly announces a triple-header of keynote speakers for its 45th Annual Management Conference & 11th Annual Team Dealer Summit, which will be held May 3-6, 2009, at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas.
Dan Clark, best selling author and internationally known speaker, will open the Conference & Summit on Monday, May 4, with a keynote address titled, “The…
Maharashtra U-14 girls win 2nd place in AIFF National football festival
Sixteen young talented girls did Maharashtra proud by taking th 2nd place at the just concluded AIFF U-14 girls Football festival held in Chennai from the 23 December 2008 to 1 January 2009. The team was managed by PIFA director Mrs Anjali Shah and coached by Mr Nirvan Shah (UEFA B lic.)
The sixteen girls were
1. Kunashni Parikh (GK),
2. Rhea Nongrun (GK),
3. Tavishi Pandey (D),
4. Sakshi Mehta (D),
5. Spenta Daruwala (D),…
Battlefield Collection™ Authentic Military Sportswear sponsors the U.S. Army All …
ROCHESTER, NY. January 2nd, 2009 – Battlefield Collection™ Inc, the nation’s premier military-inspired sports clothing line and an Official Licensed Product of the United States Army, will be a National Sponsor of the U.S. Army All American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas January 3rd, 2009. The U.S. Army All American Bowl features the country’s top 100 High School Football players in a classic East vs. West match up. In the…
CueSport TV and Z9 Billiard Cloth Team up for 2009
CueSport TV, the Internet Pool & Snooker Channel, announce an advertising deal with German billiard cloth manufacturer, Z9 Billiard Cloth, for the 2009 season.
Z9 Billiard Cloth was introduced to the UK market in 2008 when the company sponsored the GB9 Ball Tour. The advertising deal with CueSport TV was struck off the back of the excellent online video coverage that CueSport TV offered to the GB9 Ball Tour in 2008.
Designed…
Horse Boarding for HITS Ocala Winter Circuit at Whispering Dream Farm
Ocala, December 23, 2008. With the pre-circuit starting on January 14th, 2009 the international Horse Show in the Sun (HITS) in Ocala will be once again at the center of attention for hundreds of professional and amateur riders. This season competitions will be conducted until the weekend of March 14th and 15th, 2009.
Whispering Dream Farm, a nearby 100 acre horse farm and boarding facility has opened its doors to…
CueSport TV Sign Three Month Advertising Deal with MoJo Cues
CueSport TV, the Internet Pool & Snooker Channel, announce a three month banner advertising deal with fresh and innovative cue company MoJo Cues.
The deal is a move in a new direction for CueSport TV who had until now generated revenue through agency based advertisers.
Pete Williams, Managing Director, said, “The advertising deal with MoJo Cues is important for us, a lot of the adverts served by agencies were and still…
RWR Announces 2009 US Tour
RWR is excited to announce the team’s third consecutive season since expanding the NASCAR program into the AMA Supercross, Motocross and Arenacross. “Coming off a record season for an independent 450 team with a podium at Daytona, a fourth at San Francisco, and qualifying for the Main event at 15 rounds, we achieved our goals personally, but most importantly, we accomplished them for our sponsors”, stated Team Owner, Rick…
GOLFERS KNEES HEAT UP
INTERVIEW with Frank Drollinger, Inventor of Free-Release
„United Golfers has discovered the main cause of cartilage damage and osteoarthritis in golfers: increased temperatures in a golfer’s knee joint as well as friction and pressure are the causes of cartilage damage to the knee joint.
The solution is the Free-Release Golf Shoe with the naturally swiveling sole."
Dr. Christian Reichardt, MD:
Hi Frank, what’s been going on at United Golfers during recent months?
Frank Drollinger:
I…
nGize.FSP welcomes LucifroN
nGize.FSP is proud to present the second step on the way to the new team. After the breakup with the last team we are happy to present the first player of the team 2009. He is the newcomer of the year 2008: Pedro 'LucifroN7' Moreno Duran.
The 17 year old spanish player managed to become one of the best european players in 2008. His biggest achievement is his 2nd place at…
Total Hockey Launches Charitable Program
ST. LOUIS -- Total Hockey recently announced its latest endeavor: launching the charitable program, Hockey Heroes. Hockey Heroes is dedicated to providing the opportunity to play hockey to those who otherwise might not have the means. As part of their commitment to further grow and develop the game of hockey, Total Hockey is working to expose hockey and increase interest among America’s youth.
In addition to fundraising activities, Hockey Heroes…
Carlos Pellegrini GI - South Americas most prestigious race
magnabet.com presents the Carlos Pellegrini Group 1 race from San Isidro, Argentina this saturday, December 13th. 16 starters have been nominated for winning the most prestigious race in Latin America.
Multiple Argentine champion Latency will try to secure a repeat victory in South America's most prestigious race as one of 20 contenders entered for the $380,701 Carlos Pelligrini (Arg-G1) on Saturday at San Isidro.
The seven-year-old Slew Gin Fizz horse…
Patriots Jarvis Green teams up with Food Bank for Holiday Food Drive
Jarvis Green Teams up with Dave's Marketplace and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank for Holiday Food Drive
On December 16, 2008 Jarvis will sign autographs at Dave's Marketplace at 1000 Division St. East Greenwich, RI 02818. Jarvis is asking you to help others that are less fortunate this holiday season. He is requesting cash and food donations for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to help…
France takes the 2008 ISWC World Cup Titles
Cyril Moussilmani (FRA, Fanatic, North) and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) take the victory of the 2008 ISWC World Cup Ranking. The Board Manufacturers Ranking is won by Starboard, in the Sail Manufacturers category North Sails takes the crown. The most successful nation in 2008 was again France.
After 12 events, three of them categorized as continental or world championship grade, the actual ISWC world ranking incorporates a total of…
BambooSK8 Takes Part in Action Sports Environmental Coalition’s Recycle Your Bra …
Oceanside, CA --December 3, 2008 -- BambooSK8 will be participating in the 2008 “Recycle Your Brain” event hosted by the Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC). BambooSK8 is proud to be a part of the innovative eco movement in the Action Sports Industry; having been a corporate member of ASEC since 2007.
The “Recycle Your Brain” event will be another exciting opportunity for BambooSK8 to promote the movement towards…
Coolmax®/Buff® Extreme Raid Team wins Orient Raid at Lake Salagou
Sunday 12th October - Lake of Salagou. Around 50 km from Montpellier, (France); the Orient Raid started with 65 teams in the adventure and 35 teams in the elite circuit. Being in the elite circuit, Buff® Coolmax® Extreme Raid Team began the competition of 85 km course in red rock terrain on bicycle and continued after 14 km of ride in their kayaks; a race of pure orientation in the…
CueSport TV to Broadcast British Professional 9-ball Pool in 2009
CueSport TV, the Internet Pool & Snooker Channel, have today announced that the company will be once again offering recorded broadcasts of all of the GB 9 Ball Tour events in 2009.
The coverage provided by CueSport TV in 2008 was unprecedented for a national 9-ball pool tour with 9-ball pool videos being available in the main schedule and on-demand. Throughout the course of the 2008 season viewers were able…
Innovative Horse Tack - CHIN-PAD Noseband and Jaw Padding for Horses
Chin-Pad™ has just released its latest version of a high-end quality noseband and jaw padding. Measuring six by three inches with angled corners these pads fit perfectly under the nose band protecting the horse’s jaw, distributing the pressure evenly and assuring snugness of the noseband.
“There are products in the market made from neoprene synthetics”, says Alice Stuebling-Salm, passionate dressage rider in USDF Region 3 and owner of Chin-Pad™. “But…
Unmatched Quality And Performance, HaberVision Adds Two New Goggles for 2008-200 …
October 2008, Golden, CO- Continuing their dedication to performance and technology, HaberVision introduces two new goggles, the Ouzo and the Highline, named after two black diamond runs at Vail, CO. Both goggles are polarized and offer an Optic Orange lens which balances the need for low light perception and bright light glare blocking, reducing eye fatigue. Inspired and created by the founders of Bolle, HaberVision goggles bring high-performance and…
Kiteboarding on direct target for official World Championship Titles
For the first time in history, the 2009 kiteboarding world championship title will be sanctioned by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). This became possible by approving the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) as official class association during the quadrenual ISAF general meeting in Madrid last week. From now on, Kiteboarding is on par with other parts of international sailing as the "Volvo Ocean Race" or the "Americas Cup".
To Markus Schwendtner, executive…
BTL Hosts Golfing Tournament in Dubai
The 6th BTL Desert Challenge Golf Tournament saw impressive play by some of the Shipping industry’s best golfers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 18, 2008: Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) hosted their 6th annual BTL Desert Challenge Golf Tournament at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club earlier this week. Seventy two players from Shipping Lines, Agents and Terminal Operators from around the Middle East and Indian Sub Continent as well as…
Israel Chess Championship Sponsored by PlayE4
The new online chess game PlayE4 is one of the main sponsors of the 34th Israel Chess Championship, scheduled to begin on November 30 until December 12, 2008 at the MadaTech chess club in Haifa, Israel. PlayE4 is contributing the 1st prize 10,000 ILS (about $2,570 or €02,030). PlayE4 is also providing a broadcast platform for the most highlights of the chess championship, allowing chess fans to watch the games…
Swash Putting Instructor Michel Monnard at the Asian Golf Summit in Mission Hill …
The Chinese golf resort Mission Hills will be host to the 2nd Asian Golf Summit from December 2 to 4. Michel Monnard will be part of it for the Harold Swash Putting Schools. The 3 day conference will take place at the magical Mission Hills Golf Resort with its 13 world class golf courses. The past and the future of the Asian Golf will be an integral part of all…
McKool Smith Announces $28.1 Million Verdict In Retired NFL Players Lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO -- More than 2,000 retired professional football players scored a major legal victory in a San Francisco federal courtroom today when jurors awarded a $28.1 million verdict against the National Football League Players Association and its licensing and marketing division.
The verdict reached before the Hon. William Allsup in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California requires the NFLPA union and its subsidiary, Players Inc., to…
2nd auction for registered and not registered stallions in Neumünster
The annual registration of riding pony stallions in the following year will be from February 6th to 8th. Parallel to the event there is organized a 2nd auction of registered and not registered riding pony stallions. Place of action will be a loaded atmosphere in the Holstenhalle with a capacity up to 3000 spectators.
In cooperation with the Pferdestammbuch Schleswig-Holstein, the Ponyforum GmbH will present more than 30 stallions.…
FINA Approves First Long Sleeve Swim Skin
Rocket Science Sports, manufacturer of technology driven triathlon and multisport gear and apparel has just established their spot at the top of the food chain in swim competition by having the first long sleeved, full body swim skin approved by FINA.
The Rocket Skin™ is the newest and most advanced product in a succession of specially coated, low drag swim skins made by various companies which have chalked up numerous performance…
Bull's Darts presents new product line
Münster, October 2008 – the dart brand Bull's introduces its new product line with a registered packaging concept as a base for new developed darts.
The new Bull's „Cone Case“ has been developed together with the noted industrial designer Pieter Kuschel. The characteristic features of this three – part case is its distinctive cone shape. All Bull's darts are going to be presented in this specific case only.
In cooperation…
Five Elected to Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL – The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee announced today that it has elected five new members to be inducted into the Hall of Fame next May, one retailer and four manufacturers.
Hank Derleth, Ripon Athletic; the late Gerry O’Keefe, Spalding/Brunswick/PGA Victor/Schwinn; Norbert Olberz, Sport Chalet; and Ellen Wessel and Elizabeth Goeke, Moving Comfort, will be honored in ceremonies Tuesday evening, May 5, during the 45th Annual…
Kent Klewein and Louis Cahill team up to bring fly fishermen a fresh look in fly …
Blue Ridge, GA – October, 2008 – Reel Job Fishing, LLC, North Georgia Fly Fishing Guide and Outfitter, announces its alliance with Louis Cahill, professional photographer, to bring fly fishermen a fresh look in fly fishing photography for 2008. This partnership aims to give both fly fishing novices and experienced anglers a robust visual documentation of the professional fly fishing process, and aims to expose the artistry that is…
Jarvis Green Hosts 2nd Annual Wine Tasting Gala to Benefit Single Mothers
Jarvis Green Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Jarvis Green Foundation Wine Tasting Gala at Johnson & Wales Inn, MA
Proceeds will benefit single mothers burdened by the Hurricane Katrina
Who:
Jarvis Green, New England Patriots defensive end (#97).
What:
On November 15, 2008, Jarvis Green will host the 2nd annual Jarvis Green Foundation Wine Tasting Gala at Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk, MA. The foundation promises the evening…
Bode, Lehman & Krauß GbR brings new triathlon products to Europe
Rocket Science Sports is a designer and manufacturer of high quality and innovative Triathlon and multisport products. They will be distributed throughout most of Europe and in Switzerland exclusively and with immediate effect by the german based company Bode, Lehman & Krauß GbR.
Rocket Science Sports products base upon scientific research and application of engineering concepts. Extensive time is undertaken to design, modify and perfect each product in aero…
Mica Heliskiing Announces New Private 407 Program
Revelstoke, BC Canada Oct 15, 2008 – Mica Heliskiing announced today a new Private heliskiing program utilizing the Bell 407 helicopter. “After a very successful first season of our new Private Program, we’ve made the ultimate ski experience even better! The Bell 407 has one more seat than the A-Star, which allows room for a second guide, giving our private groups the ability to safely explore the far reaches…
Wolfenbütteler Stadtlauf was successful
The Wolfenbütteler Stadtlauf is a traditional town run, which provides the 2km, 5km and 10km run. Consequently, the nGize.FSP running team participated in this event and achieved a good placement.
Vincent Ahlburg, team leader of the running team: "Each one of us has given his best at the distance of 10 Kilometers. I'm still quite euphoric about it. After this race I am more optimistic about the future and I look…
Sebastien Cattelan and Charlotte Consorti are the 2008 KiteSpeed World Champions
After the final leg of the 2008 PKRA Speed Tour, Sebastien Cattelan stays on top of Alex Caizergues and Chritophe Prin-Guenon (all France). The womens world title goes to Charlotte Consorti, FRA, ahead of Sjoukje Bredenkamp, RSA, and Katja Roose, NED.
Caizergues started the season with a victory in his hometown Port St. Louis, but was beaten in Fuerteventura not only by Sebastien Cattelan but also by hotshot Rob Douglas…
