October 2002

TaylorMade Introduces RAC OS Irons
Monday, October 28, 2002
TaylorMade Introduces RAC OS Irons;
Engineered to Deliver Unmatched Power and Forgiveness to All Levels of Golfers.
Channeling energy away from the impact zone to deliver a targeted feel and consistency from shot to shot................ Full Story

Just the Facts
Monday, October 28, 2002
Industry News from the United States - Spalding has come out with an identical version of Callaway’s “2-Ball”putter. It is called the “BOSS” and is selling at retail for $69. They are selling like hot cakes in South Africa. And more........ Full Story

Sales Increase for Acushnet in 3rd Quarter
Monday, October 28, 2002
The Acushnet Company - comprising Titleist, FootJoy, Cobra and Pinnacle - today reported $236.4 million in revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, up 8.3 percent from last year's $218.3 million.........

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Marketing award for Ping
Monday, October 28, 2002
Ping Europe Ltd received a Silver award at the In-Store Marketing British Point of Purchase Awards 2002 held at The Hilton, Park Lane, London..................
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Titleist Drive to "Major" success
Monday, October 28, 2002
As the season draws to a close Titleist can reflect on a very successful launch with the 975 J.VS highlighted by independent surveys as being the most played individual driver model at all four majors this year........ Full Story

Biobas Active Range available On-Line
Sunday, October 27, 2002
First Aid 4 Sport has added the Biobas Active range of muscle and body products to its extensive catalogue of online sporting first aid products............... Full Story

Three New high Performance balls from Maxfli
Thursday, October 24, 2002
Maxfli Golf, a division of TaylorMade Golf, has introduced three new premium performance balls,each designed to deliver exceptional performance on every type of shot............ Full Story

“If anyone sees me near a boat again ….”
Monday, October 21, 2002
Dress to win this Autumn/Winter with FIVEGOLD, the new clothing label from five times Olympic Champion Sir Steve Redgrave. Part owned by Steve this menswear collection, a fusion of relaxed casual and active sportswear, is now available to buy via mail-order...................
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Campbell puts Nike Forged Pro Combo in the Bag
Monday, October 21, 2002
Michael Campbell sealed his deal with Nike Golf this week by putting the new Nike Forged Pro Combo irons in the bag at Wentworth in the Cisco World Match Play. The new irons were put to the test over a record breaking tie with Nick Faldo in round one, the longest match in the history of the tournament................. Full Story

Clubhaus Sells in Germany
Friday, October 18, 2002
Clubhaus PLC announced this week the disposal of its German clubs................. Full Story

Wentworth from the air
Friday, October 18, 2002
“Golf Courses: 50 Amazing Views” combines Getmapping’s high-quality aerial photography with facts and figures on some of Britain’s best-known golf courses. In addition to Wentworth........................ Full Story

Callaway Results
Friday, October 18, 2002
For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, net sales declined 18% to $160.0 million ($156.5 million in constant dollars) compared to $195.8 million for the same quarter last year. Net income was $12.4 million compared to $6.5 million last year, and fully diluted earnings per share were $0.19 compared to $0.09 in 2001.

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Clubhaus Sells Two Golf Clubs
Wednesday, October 9, 2002
Clubhaus has disposed of the business and assets of Montpensier Golf Club, Vichy, France and Three Rivers Golf Club, England. The announcement is in line with the group strategy outlined in the interim results published on 28th June 2002................. Full Story

Golf Europe 2002
Wednesday, October 9, 2002
On its 10th anniversary, Golf Europe was held, for the first time, at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from Monday 30th September to Wednesday 2nd October 2002 – with great success for the key trade fair of the European golf sector, its exhibitors and trade visitors............. Full Story

European Industry Associations Merge
Tuesday, October 8, 2002
A meeting of major brands and national golf trade associations, held in Munich during Golf Europe last week, has approved the formation of an alliance to be known as the ‘European Golf Industry Association’.........
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Europe PGA Appoint Accessory Supplier
Monday, October 7, 2002
The comprehensive range of golfing products distributed by RDA Smith has become the ‘Official Accessories’ of the PGA of Europe......... Full Story

Faldo Concentrates on Playing
Monday, October 7, 2002
The official launch of The Nick Faldo Golf Company has been postponed. The event had been planned for Monday 14th October at Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire. On Friday letters and e-mails were despatched to all the invited guests explaining that Nick had decided to focus his full attention on trying to gain a place in the next Ryder Cup........
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Last Week News Round Up
Sunday, October 6, 2002
News from Aldila,Sorbothane Pro-Soles,Titleist, Galloway,
Sports Turf Research Institute,Solheim Tickets on Sale, Blaster winner at Saltex................. Full Story

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