If you thought having wheels to drag your clubs through the airport was nice, you’ll be amazed by the extendable legs from the ClubGlider. This new system makes moving your golf bag long distances virtually effortless. The four-point base also comes with pivoting wheels, helping you glide from the parking lot through the airport quickly and easily. ClubGlider offers the protection and storage space of most traditional golf travel bags while eliminating the heavy lifting and constant bending normally required to get through the airport.

ClubGlider was originally one of five finalists from over 1,000 entrants in the Golf Channel “Fore Inventors Only” reality show. As its popularity grew, additional ClubGlider models were introduced to accommodate tour players oversized staff bags or even lightweight carry bags.

The product includes heavy-duty two-way zippers, thick foam padding extending down the travel bag to protect clubheads and shafts, internal storage pockets, internal cinch straps, ballistic fabric, vinyl-reinforced wear areas, and a lift-assist handle. ClubGlider is the latest in innovative products from Sun Mountain, a pioneer in the golf industry for over 30 years.

ClubGlider is available in three different models with retail prices ranging from $199 – $299. For the retailer nearest you call 800-227-9224 or visit the Sun Mountain website.

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ClubGlider Golf Travel Bag Makes Airports Easy

Interactive Sports Technologies, a leading developer of golf simulators, has recently launched a series of spectacular High Definition Golf™ simulator models that feature curved “wrap-around” screens. This stunning new technology offers a wider field of view and enhanced high resolution graphics. The realism offered by these new wide screen simulators makes it easy to forget that you’re playing golf indoors.

These High Definition Golf™ systems also offer many options including a Professional Golf Instruction Studio, which includes an automated video swing analysis featuring Jim McLean’s 8-Step swing system, a complete suite of tools for club fitting and equipment comparison as well as live Internet play featuring real-time audio and video. Now you can play in a real-time virtual golf tournament in the comfort of your own home!

These new golf simulatos lean heavily on state-of-the-art technology to power amazing effects such as highly accurate ball & club tracking and measurement systems, realistic golf courses and intuitive touchscreen interfaces. You can even connect a game console to your golf simulator for the ultimate video gaming experience.

Virtual golf courses available include Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pinehurst, Kiawah Island, Spyglass Hill, Doral, Harbour Town, Troon North, Bethpage, Banff Springs and many others. Every tree, bunker and hazard is faithfully reproduced exactly as you would see it playing the actual course. For more information visit the High Definition Golf website. www.HDgolf.com.

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Golf Simulators Offer Winter Golf Opportunity

Woods is already commited to play with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, with whom Woods shared a round at Torrey Pines in 2008. Whether Woods would play with Romo or Tebow is still up in the air.

Tebow grew up playing golf in the Jacksonville, Florida area. He played golf a couple years ago with four-time major champion Phil Mickelson at a nearby golf course the week of THE PLAYERS Championship. The Broncos’ quarterback also hosts his own golf tournament, the Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic. Tebow also has some experience playing with PGA Tour players as he participated in the pro-am of the St. Jude FedEx Classic last year.

PGATour.com speculation is Woods could be paired with Romo, while Tebow would play with another PGA professional. One player who might make sense playing with Tebow would be fellow University of Florida alum Camilo Villegas.

The 2012 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am takes place from February 6-12. D.A. Points is the defending champion along with his celebrity partner, Bill Murray.

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Tim Tebow Could Join Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach

WE ARE GOLF was formed to tell the story of the people who work in all facets of the golf business. Member organizations include the Club Managers Association of America, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the National Golf Course Owners Association, the PGA of America and the World Golf Foundation. This coalition helps showcase golf’s diverse businesses and their employees, the tax revenues it creates, the tourism it spawns, the charity it generates, and the environmental benefits it provides.

“This was a challenge we were happy to take on,” said World Golf Foundation CEO and WE ARE GOLF Board Member Steve Mona. “The young people for whom we create summer jobs today become the golf industry leaders of tomorrow. One of the most rewarding aspects of our industry is the opportunity to improve the lives of the teenagers and young adults who choose to work for us – to help provide the work and life skills that will make them and their future employers more prosperous down the road. I want to thank golf’s leading associations for joining this important call to action.”

WE ARE GOLF is working to help evolve the public image of the golf business. With more than 10,000 public golf facilities in the U.S., more than 2 million American jobs are tied to the golf industry. In addition golf courses have been a proven land use that’s compatible with the natural environment.

Visit the WE ARE GOLF website to learn more about the organization and how you can become involved.

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WE ARE GOLF Coalition Honored by Department of Labor

Every major golf brand will be represented at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, which has not been the case over the past few years. Additionally, new destinations on the show floor will include the Fashion E Studio, Golf Business Solutions Zone and the ICG Connections Center. These features join popular destinations such as the Equipment Test Center, PGA Forum Stage and New Product Zone.

The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show floor will also include the country’s largest indoor golf range and equipment test center – Indoor Demo Days. Attendees will be able to experience hands-on testing of the newest equipment and the latest advances in technology from leading golf brands.

The Fashion E Studio will be a new interactive showcase of the latest golf fashion, styles, colors, fabrics, performance and trends from the leading brands in the industry. Fashion experts Argy Koutsothanasis and Annmarie Dodd will host live presentations throughout Show Week and highlight category killers, fitness apparel must-haves and the hottest trends in apparel and accessories.

Got a new golf product idea? You’ll want to be a part of the Inventor’s Spotlight, which is co-hosted by The United Inventors Association (UIA) and Invention Home. This section of the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show is a place for inventors to gauge interest from the golf community regarding new concepts.

If you’re involved with golf course management, you’ll be interested in the Golf Business Solutions Zone. Here you’ll find new ideas and solutions to facility management, revenue maximization and clubhouse utilization issues. Henry DeLozier, Principal of Global Golf Group, and Steve Graves, Founder and President of Creative Golf Marketing will provide complimentary business consulting appointments for attendees in the Golf Business Solutions Zone.

For more information, visit www.pgashow.com.

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2012 PGA Merchandise Show to Offer New Look

With over 50 years of experience as a player, teacher, golf course designer, industry executive and global ambassador, there is perhaps no one more qualified to help lead the charge to bring golf into the next decade than Jack Nicklaus. Jack is expected to provide his insights on the future of golf and lend his support to Golf 2.0 and its initiatives aimed at helping all sectors of the industry expand participation, increase revenue, and build the strength and vitality of golf for future generations.

The goals of Golf 2.0 are to increase participation from 27.1 million golfers generating $33 billion in annual consumer revenues today to 32 million golfers and $35 billion in consumer revenues by 2016. By 2020, the goal is to have 40 million golfers generating $40 billion in annual revenues.

“I am pleased to offer my full support of Golf 2.0 to help lead the combined efforts of the industry to put us back on the road to growing participation in golf,” said Nicklaus. “I love this game and our industry is at a crossroads. The Golf 2.0 plan of action promotes out-of-the box thinking and details how we need to change in order to grow. I look forward to joining our international golf community in Orlando for the PGA Merchandise Show to introduce Golf 2.0 and work with PGA Professionals, manufacturers and industry leaders so that future generations can enjoy the great game of golf as I have my entire life.”

The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida January 26-28. The event will include educational and promotional opportunities across multiple platforms. Learn more at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show website.

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2012 PGA Merchandise Show to Feature Jack Nicklaus

The P3ProSwing provides a golfer or golf professional exact launch angle and video capture. This in-depth swing analysis information is a great tool for instructors, club fitters and players who seek a comprehensive understanding of their individual swing and are looking to lower their golf scores.

In addition to its capabilities as a swing analysis tool, the P3ProSwing also includes an entertainment package with three competitive features: long drive, closest-to-the-pin and hole-in-one contests. This is a great feature to help you enjoy the game of golf all year long.

The P3ProSwing’s computer graphics show the golf ball’s flight path and actual landing location, whether in the rough, on the fairway or the green. The system allows up to a foursome to play a round of golf on the included golf course, with the opportunity to add additional courses.

P3ProSwing, a Technology Partner of the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Fla., will be on display in booth #1759 at the PGA Merchandise Show. This major golf event takes place at the Orange County Convention Center on January 26-28 in Orlando, Florida.

For more information, visit www.p3proswing.com.

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P3ProSwing Virtual Golf Simulator

It’s simple to enter, just grab your video camera capture your junior golfer’s swing. Be sure your video includes two swings from down the line (behind golfer, looking at target), two swings from Face-On (looking at golfer from side). Then upload your video to either YouTube or Vimeo and paste video link onto sign up form at the Little Linksters website. Contest registration is open between December 1st and January 15th, 2012.

The contest will include three age categories: 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 years old. Contest entries will be judged by celebrity judges Win McMurry of Golf Channel, golf teaching pro JimMcLean, Lexi Thompson of the LPGA and Kelly Sheehan of The Big Break. Winners will be announced at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show.

Current prizes include:

• The Littlest Golfer apparel and “First Set” golf clubs
• U.S. Kids Golf Full set of clubs and accessories
• EyeLine Golf training aids package
• Golfer’s Footprint
• MoRodz alignment rods
• Almost Golf play anywhere pack
• Golf Coach Direct online lessons
• Little Linksters coloring book and prize pack

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Win McMurry to Judge Little Linksters Video Contest

Garia has entered into a relationship with Hank Haney who will integrate the Garia golf car into his professional and personal life. The Garia luxury golf car is designed and developed in Denmark and built at the same factory as the Porsche Cayman and Boxster. Some golf cars from Garia come with a refrigerator built into the dashboard and a 45 degree golf bag holder.

“The game of golf continues to witness technological advancements, from equipment to course design, and Garia has developed an innovative golf car that incorporates impressive performance and design with luxury features that are as great for use at the course as they are at home,” said Mr. Haney.

Hank Haney is widely regarded as one of the leading professional golf instructors in the world. In addition to Tiger Woods, he has instructed more than 200 touring professionals across the PGA, LPGA, Champions, European, Japanese, Australian and Asian Tours and his clients have won every major championship in professional, amateur and junior golf.

You can learn abour Garia luxury golf cars at www.garia.com.

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Tiger Woods’ Former Coach Signs With Garia

SMT Golf Outing Services became Tait’s inspired mission after losing his mother to cancer in the spring of 2009. Mike focused the memory of his mother towards helping charities by revolutionizing the traditional golf outing with what has become his groundbreaking system of entertainment and fundraising.

“Golfaid.com is proud to name Mike Tait our 2011 Golf Business Innovator of the Year” said Golfaid.com Managing Editor Walter Lis. “He has completely revitalized an essential part of the golf industry that has lacked growth. We’re optimistic that through the efforts of people like Mike, the business of charitable giving and participation through golf outings on both a local level and national level will see renewed growth.”

Mike Tait’s success in helping golf events comes from his unique background in the golf industry. A 32-year PGA professional, Mike is also the owner of SMT Golf, a leading golf club manufacturing company that has produced six RE/MAX World Long Drive Champions and over 300 worldwide long drive champions in eleven countries.

While working as a club professional, Mike was exposed to the intricacies and nuances of managing successful golf events. As he helped manage and run thousands of events, Mike became convinced that the traditional golf outing model was becoming less efficient and lacked engagement and excitement for casual golfers. Golf courses, outings, charities and golfers were simply experiencing less success and having less fun with their golf events.

SMT Golf Outing Services works with golf courses, golf event managers, charities, sponsors and golfers to bring a new vision of entertainment and fundraising. Mike utilizes his proprietary system to help all types of causes, golf outings to sports boosters, in need of increasing revenue at their events. His company provides an affordable, turn-key solution that helps events of all sizes increase their revenue while creating remarkable events that create raving fans.

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Golf Business Innovator of the Year Award