PGA SECRETARY AS SEASON BEGINS

Derek Sprague, the Head Golf Professional at Malone Golf Club, part of the NENY PGA and from the Capital Area, is also the Secretary of the PGA of America. He has been in Florida as the 59th Annual PGA Merchandise Show gets started in Orlando.

But before that, he took part in several meetings with the PGA of America to work on growing the game, which has seen a decline in participation and new players in recent years, due in large part to the economic downturn.

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NICKLAUS, GOLF 2.0, 1,000+ COMPANIES

Despite the fact that the 59th annual PGA Merchandise Show is not open to the public, here’s a preview and a link to get you closer to what’s going on in Orlando, Florida. It’s being held in the Orange County Convention Center from now through Saturday. There’s also an official webcast.

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MARKING 10 YEARS OF OUTDOOR DEMOS

The 10th anniversary of the PGA Show Outdoor Demo Day was also its largest and, perhaps, best-ever on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, FL.

Thousands of PGA Professionals, retailers and golf-industry leaders tested the latest products from 100-plus golf equipment, training aids, performance wear and golf accessory companies to officially open Show Week 2012 on a warm, idyllic day, according to a PGA of America release.

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NYSGA OFFERS 2012 INTERNSHIP

The New York State Golf Association is offering a paid internship – the Frederick W. Box Communications Internship – to a qualified candidate to gain experience in journalism and sports information services.

This internship allows NYSGA staff and volunteers to focus on tournament administration while increasing the NYSGA’s exposure through the creation of event specific media guides, championship press releases and bi-annual newsletters.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

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OUR FANTASY GUY FANTASIZES
By Timothy S. Wyld

Steve Stricker started this season as the USA’s highest-ranked player and solidified that standing with his season opening victory at Kapalua. Speaking of World Rankings, does anyone believe Martin Kaymer deserves to be ahead of Stricker? Perhaps that will change soon. Stricker has won seven PGA Tour events since 2009, more than any other PGA Tour member.

Prediction #1: Stricker wins multiple events in 2012 and Martin Kaymer falls from the top-five in the World Golf Rankings.

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FIVE HOLE ANNUAL EVENT IN FEBRUARY

The 2nd Annual Fire & Ice Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, February 11 from noon to 4:00PM at The Tupper Lake Municipal Park. Wander through the park, share drinks, dress like the abominable snowman (maybe) and the Chamber of Commerce invites you to laugh over “spectacularly bad shots!”

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Bailey Cocca, who has played in the Capital Area's Futures' stop, is headed to UAlbany to play golf in college.

TOP CAPITAL AREA JUNIOR STAYING CLOSE TO HOME
By Mike Collar

It didn’t take Latham’s Bailey Cocca long to decide where she wanted to play golf and continue her education. The Shaker High School Senior has accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University at Albany and play for Dick “Doc” Sauers.

“I knew that I wanted to stay close to home and I felt like being 20 minutes away was a good amount of space for me,” Cocca tells Capitalareagolf.com. “I liked the school and I’m really excited to play for them. I feel a lot better knowing that the stress of figuring out where I want to go is finally off my back.”

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SCOR4161 ARE NEW TAKE ON WEDGE PLAY

Eidolon Brands, parent company of EIDOLON Golf and its patented V-SOLE wedges, today announced the introduction of a new brand, SCOR Golf, and its first product, SCOR4161.

Click here to listen to an interview with Terry Koehler, President of SCOR Golf, which is based in Victoria, Texas: SCORGOLF.

Koehler the founder and a seasoned golf equipment veteran, having spent his early career at the Ben Hogan Company, Reid Lockhart and Ray Cook Putter Company. You can also read his blog here.

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KANGAROO LEATHER GRABS YOU

Based in Granbury, TX, HIRZL is the leading specialist for high performance sports gloves.

Click here to listen to an interview with Gary Sheppard, President of HIRZL North America: HIRZLGLOVE

NORDQVIST SIGNS ON

Recently, the company announced that LPGA Tour star Anna Nordqvist will be competing as a HIRZL Staff Player using HIRZL’s SOFFFT™ Flex performance gloves.

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EDUKAYTION GOLF HAS OFFERS AVAILABLE

Special deliveries from Santa are nothing new and the gift of golf is no exception. Hall of Famer Kay McMahon is offering gift certificates from her “eduKaytion Golf.” You can save 15% or more if purchased before Dec. 25.

Additionally, she plans to open her indoor winter “Studio K” after the New Year. Contact her at 518.669.1551 or by clicking here.

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