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Blue tees golf introduces its most compact gps speaker yet – the player go

Press Room Team — Thu, 02 May 2024 12:49:55 +0000

LOS ANGELES, CA. – MAY, 2024 – Blue Tees Golf, the market leader in golf technology, is thrilled to introduce the Player Go GPS Speaker. This compact speaker is the company’s smallest speaker in the Blue Tees Golf speaker line, and it produces a rich and premium audio experience.

“Our engineers designed the Player Go GPS Speaker to provide a top-quality sound, typically not found in compact speakers. They employed a premium speaker driver along with a passive radiator for a rich, clean bass sound,” said Taylor Herber, Vice President of Sales at Blue Tees Golf. “And its pairs perfectly with the Player+ to deliver the ultimate in listening power.”

The Player Go GPS Speaker provides audible distances to the nearest hazards, as well as distances from the front, center, and back of the greens. When paired with the Blue Tees Game mobile app, Auto-course recognition helps to show where the closest course is. With over 40,000 courses mapped, the Blue Tees Game app provides access to the course’s data, like distances and hazards.

The programmable Action Button allows multiple functions in a simple press, such as audible distances, play/pause, skip track, and more. The Player Go GPS is 100% IPX7 waterproof, will hold a battery charge for over 16+ hours, and the built-in magnet boasts two powerful plates, making an ultra-strong hold to the golf cart or accessory.

“The Player Go GPS Speaker is intuitive for walkers and riders alike, and the companion app is engineered to elevate any round,” added Herber.

The Player Go GPS Speaker is available in the company’s signature navy or in black and costs $129.99 which includes a six-month of Premium Access to the Blue Tees Game GPS Golf app.

About Blue Tees Golf

Blue Tees Golf is a brand for the modern golfer. With our focus on quality, design, and affordability. The company manufactures products inclusive for everyone. From the casual golfer to the PGA member, the message is simple — have more confidence, have more fun, and play more golf. All Blue Tees Golf products come with a 60-day money back satisfaction guarantee and a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

AquaFuse to participe in the 26th New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show

Press Room Team — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:13:08 +0000

SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 3, 2024 – AquaFuse® by CMF Global, Inc., a world leader in revolutionizing High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping products which improve golf course performance and water efficiency, confirmed the company will exhibit at the upcoming 26th New England Regional Turfgrass (NERTF) Conference and Show to be hosted at the Rhode Island Convention Center from March 6 -March 7, 2024.

“We’re excited to exhibit at the NERTF Conference and Show as it is our debut appearance,” said AquaFuse President, Joseph Fernandez. “Our business continues to expand in the New England area and decided we want to support the seven Golf Course Superintendents Associations in the New England Region as well as the New England Sports Turf Managers Association and the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals.”

AquaFuse will showcase their specialized HDPE piping system solution which include pipe, saddles, and valves. The company will also have on display its NEW Electrofusion version of the proven AquaSaddle, the #1 fully fused HDPE saddle in golf, for swing joints. The AquaSaddle revolutionized the irrigation industry, and the next generation Electrofusion AquaSaddle builds upon its heritage.

The Electrofusion AquaSaddle is an innovative and highly engineered 100% corrosion resistant saddle used with AquaFuse compatible swing joints. A double O-ring Seal with proprietary male AquaFuse thread makes for a perfect connection without mechanical saddle or compression service tee leaks.

“The Electrofusion AquaSaddle is the perfect line extension and has been met with great reviews. We invite you to our Booth #1112 at the NERTF Show where a team member will personally demonstrate the Electrofusion AquaSaddle as well as the entire line of innovative HDPE irrigation products.”

AquaFuse delivers exceptional value, unwavering reliability, and remarkable advantages over conventional piping systems. AquaFuse is a superior choice for all irrigation and all pressure applications. The company offers a 25-year system limited warranty,

AquaFUSION on-site training around the world, a 24-hour technical hotline, and all backed by an exclusive product liability insurance policy.

AquaFuse team members are experts at consolidating complete irrigation system packages for the renovation, or construction of golf courses, via ocean and air around the world. To learn more about AquaFuse or to book an appointment with an AquaFuse team member at the 2024 NERTF Conference and Show, reach out at sales@cmfglobal.com or feel free to call (619) 869-8919.

About AquaFuse by CMF Global, Inc.

CMF Global, Inc. is an industry leader that is revolutionizing the irrigation business with its High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) high-performance proprietary piping systems called AquaFuse. A line of heat-fused components that provide a ZERO leakage rate with no breaks, comes with a service life of more than one hundred years, and is protected with a 25-year warranty.

The AquaFuse Piping System is a world-class green piping system. AquaFuse Piping System qualifies for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) credits indicating its strong emphasis on sustainability. Many AquaFuse projects and installations are to replace all the rusting metal components on the golf course that are wasting precious water. AquaFuse stops the leaks, conserves water, saves expenses, and improves the golf course’s playability.

Installations include the AquaFUSION Polyethylene Fusion Training. AquaFUSION is performed in an onsite training course with the installation personnel who will assemble the system. As part of the AquaFuse package, AquaFUSION provides the knowledge and tools required to safely and successfully fuse their AquaFuse HDPE Piping System.

CMF Global, Inc. is proud to have received a multitude of awards and decorations, including the 2012 Exporter of the Year for San Diego and Imperial Counties from the World Trade Center and the 2013 Exporter of the Year for San Diego and Imperial Counties from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Club Car Urban Featured as Fleet Electrification Solution in University of Georgia Publication

Press Room Team — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:19:28 +0000

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Club Car®, a global leader in golf, consumer, and utility vehicles, is excited to announce that our new flagship commercial vehicle, Club Car Urban, has been featured in a UGA Today article: “Facilities Management Division introduces new electric fleet.” This highlights the quality, safety and innovation that Club Car is known for bringing to the golf and consumer market and now adds to mini-mobility solutions for business and commercial operations.

The article showcases Club Car Urban as a vehicle that navigates the University of Georgia (UGA) campus easily without impact to pedestrians. It also talks about the safety features, low-cost of operation and versatile vehicle customization options as factors in the decision process.

“We are excited to offer a sustainability solution that meets our customers’ needs and exceeds their expectations,” said Jeff Tyminski, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for Club Car. “We appreciate the team at The University of Georgia for sharing the story of how Club Car Urban is helping them achieve their fleet electrification and sustainability goals,” Tyminski added.

To learn more about Club Car, visit www.clubcar.com

To learn more about Club Car Urban, visit www.clubcar.com/urban

About Club Car:

With over 60 years of experience of innovation and design in producing small-wheel vehicles, Club Car is a leading manufacturer of gas and electric golf, utility and personal transportation vehicles. Since 1958, the Club Car product portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing vehicles for commercial and consumer markets, built with an uncompromised desire for superior safety, quality, and performance. As a global leader in sustainability and electrification, the Club Car Vehicle Group includes luxury electric vehicle brand, Garia, and lightweight electric utility vehicle brand, Melex. Garia and Melex product portfolios share similar characteristics of reliability, thoughtful design, and proven performance. Club Car Vehicle Group is proud to be at the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies. To learn more, visit www.clubcar.com.

About Club Car Urban:

Club Car Urban is a workhorse. Since its introduction, Club Car Urban has been the leading choice as an environmentally friendly, street-legal alternative and addition to college campuses, businesses, farms, and industrial sites around the world. Urban can be equipped in different electric lithium options to provide extended range and improved performance in cold weather climates. Urban offers flexible configuration options and accessories to enable users to take advantage of the payload capacity to complete most commercial tasks. Beginning in April 2024, the Urban will be assembled in the USA near the Club Car Global Headquarters and Main Plant in Augusta, Georgia. To learn more, visit www.clubcar.com/urban.

Global Golf Industry Reunites for Jam-Packed PGA Show, Jan. 23-26, in Orlando

Press Room Team — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:24:47 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla (January 22, 2024) – The 71^st PGA Show will bring together PGA of America Golf Professionals, industry executives, retailers and golf leaders from around the world to meet with more than 1,000 golf companies and brands within 1.1 million square feet of exhibit, demonstration and meeting space of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, January 23-26, 2024. The PGA Show marks the annual start of the New Year for the $102 billion golf industry and an unparalleled platform to discover the newest innovations, test the latest equipment and technology, learn from industry experts and network with peers to advance the business of the sport.

The PGA Show, organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions and the PGA of America, began in the trunks of cars at a winter golf tournament in 1954 and has grown into golf’s longest running and largest global business gathering. Current industry professional registration exceeds 30,000 golf industry professionals from 84 countries and all 50 U.S. states. More than 7,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals are registered to attend, representing widespread professional positions in the industry that drive grassroots participation by some 41.1 million Americans in the sport which contributes $226.5 billion in total economic impact in America. Additionally, some 900 VIP buyers representing some 660 golf facilities and mass merchandisers are making plans to source new products and services, representing approximately $800 million in purchasing power and nearly $2 billion in retail sales.

While the PGA Show is an unmatched marketplace for discovering the latest golf innovations, PGA Show Week also offers industry professionals programming to recharge and renew their passion for the business of the game by attending high-level industry presentations, participating in education and career workshops and connecting in person with peers from around the world. The PGA Show begins on Jan. 23 with the PGA Show Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center and moves to the Orange County Convention Center, Jan. 24– 26, for exhibits and a full schedule of industry events. PGA Show details and industry professional registration are available at PGAShow.com. The PGA Show is not open to the public.

PGA Show Demo Day, January 23
Orange County National Golf Center

Thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals will test the latest equipment and technology from some 70 top golf companies during PGA Show Demo Day, the world’s largest professional outdoor demo day and the annual kickoff of PGA Show Week, at the expansive circular range and 42-acre practice facility at Orange County National Golf Center on January 23. The immersive day-long event, produced in partnership by the PGA Show and PGA Magazine, also features extensive product education, coaching workshops, club fitting presentations, programming on golf range strategies, demonstrations by PGA TOUR professionals and top PGA of America Coaches, and opportunities to meet one-on-one with industry leaders in numerous categories.

This year’s Demo Day offers a new layout of companies on the driving range, multiple practice greens and short game testing areas, a large vendor village called the Discovery Zone, a Demo Day Test track for golf cart and vehicle testing, the Demo Day stage for industry presentations and a central food court featuring food trucks and live music by Spencer Ludwig, Latin Grammy winning and Grammy performing trumpeter, songwriter, producer and DJ. The 2024 PGA Show Demo Day is open exclusively to PGA of America Golf Professionals and media from 9 a.m. to noon and opens to additional PGA Show registered industry professionals, noon to 5 p.m.

71st PGA Show, January 24-26
Orange County Convention Center

PGA Show Floor
The PGA Show commences on Jan. 24 at the Orange County Convention Center with a brief opening ceremony at 8:15 a.m. and welcome by PGA of America President John Lindert and PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh. Following the ceremony, the doors will open to more than 1,000 companies and brands, from emerging ventures and veteran manufacturers to the games’ most recognizable brands, to create the world’s largest business-to-business golf event. Golf’s top companies and market-leading brands, along with more than 350 new to the PGA Show, are introducing thousands of new products and services to drive golf retail in 2024.

Industry Insights & Programming Across Five Show Floor Stages
In addition to the busy marketplace across the expanse of the Show Floor, PGA Show days are full of professional learning opportunities during exhibitor and industry presentations at five Show Floor stages. The PGA of America Industry Stage presented by CapTech will offer a full schedule of diverse programming from the PGA of America in collaboration with golf organizations, business leaders, top coaches, players and architects. The Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction stage will feature complimentary education sessions presented by TPI and the Golf Fitness Association of America, with supporting sponsor Life Fitness. The Inventors Spotlight stage will offer entrepreneur and inventor education sessions and product pitch panels each Show day. PGA Professionals, college students and second-career professionals can connect with employers right on the Show Floor in the new golf industry Career Zone featuring company recruiting activations, employer-led panel presentations and networking events. And finally, The Clubhouse pavilion stage features a full schedule of industry programming from brand executives and experts representing leading golf organizations such as the PGA of America, National Golf Course Owners Association, United States Golf Association, Golf Course Superintendents Association, LPGA and more.

Evening Special Events
The first Show Day, Jan. 24, will conclude with an Fashion Show Reception sponsored by Rhone, 5 – 6:30 p.m., and an exciting live runway Fashion Show, 5:30 – 6 p.m., located in the new Concert Lounge in Hall E at the Orange County Convention Center. The last Show evening, Jan. 25, will be capped with the inaugural PGA Show Winter Jam, supported by adidas and Corebridge Financial, featuring award-winning country music artist Jake Owen. The Back Country Boys will begin the Winter Jam at 6 p.m., followed by headliner Jake Owen, with DJ Spencer Ludwig closing out an electric concert night. Registered PGA Show attendees will receive complimentary admission to this limited attendance event and Show badge holders will receive admission on a first-come, first-served basis. The concert is not open to the public.

Show Floor Features
A dynamic 2024 PGA Show Floor features interactive destinations to personally engage attendees with company products and services including, the PGA of America Hub where members can centrally access Association and partner benefits and programming; the Equipment Test Center, featuring 44 testing bays and a 3,750 square-foot putting green; a centralized New Product Zone sponsored by The Net Return, for a one-stop shopping of the newest golf merchandise; the Inventors Spotlight exhibitor pavilion for patented products not yet available at retail; the Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction area; an Adaptive Golf Center; Career Zone, Golf Travel Pavilion, new Clubhouse pavilion, new PGA HOPE activation, Pickleball Courts for racquet demonstrations, and a new Concert Lounge in Hall E which will be home to the live Fashion Show and inaugural PGA Show Winter Jam.

Special Appearances & Events
Once again PGA Show Week will have a full schedule of special events to bring industry peers together. In addition to the new PGA Show Winter Jam and the Fashion Show held in the evenings, industry professionals can attend a variety of special events and various awards recognition programs by the PGA of America, LPGA and PGA of Canada, National Golf Course Owners Association and the Association of Golf Merchandisers; networking receptions and happy hours at a variety of Show Floor pavilions and exhibits, and multiple exhibitor events on the Show Floor and throughout Orlando in the evenings. Many exhibiting companies will host renowned PGA of America Coaches, PGA and LPGA tour professionals and celebrities at the PGA Show. To date, some of the 2024 PGA Show commitments include Brian Harman, Matt Fitzpatrick, Brad Faxon, Jim Furyk, KJ Choi, Blair O’Neal, Annika Sorenstam, Kyle Berkshire, Jim Nantz, Lee Trevino, David Leadbetter and more. Special Show events and exhibitor events are updated regularly at PGAShow.com

Educational and Industry Programming
The 71^st PGA Show features a comprehensive schedule of education sessions across a wide range of professional development topics presented by the industry’s foremost experts. The PGA Show Education Conference will offer sessions on Teaching & Coaching, Executive Management and Golf Operations, led by expert PGA of America Golf Professionals, Master PGA Professionals and top PGA Coaches. The Conference also features new PGA Show partner association sessions focused on technology solutions, food & beverage operations, retail strategies, marketing practices, facility branding, public relations, and more. Partner association sessions will feature industry experts who have presented at conferences by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM), Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), and National Golf Foundation (NGF).

In addition to the PGA Show Education Conference, PGA of America Golf Professionals can attend complimentary Association workshops at the Member Business Center. PGA Show Week also is host to the National Golf Course Owners Association Golf Business Conference (Jan. 22-24) and the AGM Golf Retail Conference (Jan. 23). PGA Professionals can earn up to 30 PDR credits through participation in the PGA Show Education Conference, additional PGA Show Week educational programming, and various PGA Show and PGA of America programs.

Attendance at the 2024 PGA Show is restricted to PGA of America Golf Professionals and golf industry personnel. Attendance and registration guidelines are available at PGAShow.com. PGA of America, LPGA and International PGA Professionals can register at no charge, while other industry personnel will incur a $199 event registration processing fee at the PGA Show through Jan. 26, 2024.

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About PGA Golf Exhibitions
The PGA Show and PGA Buying & Education Summit are organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions (part of RX) and the PGA of America. Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Show has grown into the largest annual business event for the global golf industry. Both the PGA Show and the mid-season PGA Buying & Education Summit drive the business of golf by providing opportunities to showcase and source innovative products, develop professional networks, learn new business strategies, and connect with peers and golf leaders. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on “X”, Instagram and Facebook.

About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About RX (Reed Exhibitions) & RELX
RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at approximately 400 events in 22 countries across 42 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.rxglobal.com

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 35,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. Note: Current market capitalization can be found at http://www.relx.com/investors

PGA of America to support staffing of 2024 major championships through PGA JobMatch

Press Room Team — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:22:29 +0000

Committed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce, the PGA of America is inviting local talent from underrepresented backgrounds to register for PGA JobMatch to be considered for a new cycle of positions that support the PGA of America’s high-profile 2024 Major Championships.

Individuals can register at PGA.com through Feb. 15 to potentially interview for opportunities with the Association’s key vendors for jobs leading up to, during and after the following PGA of America events:

PGA Championship
Valhalla Golf Club
Louisville, Kentucky
May 13-19, 2024

KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
Harbor Shores
Benton Harbor, Michigan
May 20-26, 2024
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Sahalee Country Club
Sammamish, Washington
June 17-23, 2024

Job opportunities include part-time and full-time temporary work for pre-, during and post-Championship events from April to July. A variety of positions need to be filled within areas such as security staffing, hospitality, general labor, transportation, logistics, carpentry, construction, janitorial and miscellaneous services.

“We are committed to illuminating the wide variety of pathways to a career within the $102 billion golf industry,” says PGA of America Chief People Officer Sandy Cross. “Through PGA JobMatch, we leverage our spectator championships to generate local employment opportunities for emerging talent from a variety of backgrounds, identities and abilities, who want to discover what a career in the business of golf could look like.”

The PGA of America will work with diverse talent and employment associations, as well as local partners in Kentucky, Michigan and Washington to encourage candidates to register for PGA JobMatch. Connections will be made between qualified candidates and key PGA of America vendors, such as CSC, Cornerstone Parking and Patina Restaurant Group.

Global Participation by Exhibitors and Attendees at the 2024 PGA Show

Press Room Team — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:05:32 +0000

With some 200 exhibitors from 25 countries, in addition to the United States, and registered attendees representing more than 80 countries, the PGA Show is proving every year its growing global reach and international impact.

“Since 2007, Trackman has consistently participated in the PGA show, with only one absence during Covid. Over the years, our presence has gradually grown, reaching its peak this year,” said Bernd Larsen Linde, Vice President of Marketing for Trackman, a renowned Danish manufacturer of simulators and range solutions.

“Since our very beginning, Trackman has collaborated with top coaches, fitters, and global brands. We always look forward to the PGA Show as an opportunity to reconnect with the many PGA professionals who have been our valued partners over the years and get to meet exciting and new business partners,” added Larsen Linde.

Like Trackman, German technology firm Puttview, specialized on interactive putting greens, has grown its presence at the PGA Show since their debut in 2018. “It is one of the most important events of the year in terms of the golf industry. It is an easy way to reach out to businesses, clients, golf clubs, with everybody there and together in one place,” said AnnKathrin Nahl, Marketing and Communication Manager for Puttview.

International exhibitors, like Trackman or Puttview, will make up about 12% of the Show Floor in 2024. They share the floor with exhibitors from the United States, some of which expand their operations beyond North America, along with spaces for industry presentations and product testing.

“For years, the presence of Latin Americans at the PGA Show has been very important. It promotes new relations and clients, interactions with people that meet you in person for the first time. And you get great feedback about the status of golf in the region,” said Juan Pina, Regional Manager for Latin America at Callaway Golf.

While many of the exhibitors come from China, Canada, Korea; most of the regular international visitors to the PGA Show come from the Americas and Europe. However, all the continents and almost half of the world are represented through the combination of exhibitors and attendees.

“The PGA of America is actively sourcing more opportunities to partner with like-minded organizations, golf facilities and mission-driven individuals across Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa,” said Sean D. Thornberry, Director of Global Development at the PGA of America.

The PGA Show, organized by Reed Exhibitions (RX) in partnership with the PGA of America, showcases that global interconnection in the golf industry and the international outreach of both organizations.
“To date, we have executed brand partnerships with golf facilities in 8 countries, merchandising relationships in China and South Korea, formalized an International Section with over 300 PGA of America Golf Professionals, introduced 1000s of golfers to player engagement programs and opened up education pathways to PGA Membership for non-US citizens and non-residents of the United States,” added Thornberry.