Upcoming events on the Bogey Golf Tour

Sunday April 15th, 2012- “Miles of Golf” Sign UP Day and Clinic

2-4 p.m. at Miles of Golf 3113 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti, MI. Current and New Bogey Golf Tour members receive Free Range Balls, a Clinic by Kendall Academy Instructors and a Club Fitting Clinic in The Cluboratory. Bogey Golf Tour members also receive 20% off Maxx club fitting and private lessons at Miles of Golf. Go to http://www.bogeygolftour.com/detroit/ for more details. Join us afterwards at US 12 Bar and Grill 34824 W. Michigan Ave. Wayne MI. from 5-8 p.m. There is a rumor that Detroit Sports 360 may be bringing some of the 360 girls to US 12 Bar and Grill so you don’t want to miss out.

Sunday April 22nd, 2012- “Music for Life” Sign Up Event and Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser

4-8 p.m. at Johnny Shotz 13037 Tecumseh Rd. E. Members & new Sign up’s get free admission and we’ll donate $10 to Cystic Fibrosis on your behalf. Additional tickets $10 each. This all ages event features 5 local bands sponsored by Jam Space. Go to http://www.bogeygolftour.com/wnd for more details.

If you watched the masters this week-end, like I did, and can’t wait to test your skill, make sure you register for our season openers before they sell out.

Windsor Chapter starts on Sunday April 29th with the Provincial Chrysler BGT Season Opener at Seven Lakes.

Detroit Chapter starts on Saturday May 5th with the 93.9 The River Open at Fox Hills.

Also don’t forget to listen to AM800 News and 93.9 FM the River for our ads, and you could win gift certificates.

Michelle and I look forward to seeing you at one or more of these don’t miss events.

Become a player or sponsor today and help our 2012 charities “Cystic Fibrosis”, “Rotary”, and “Make-A-Wish”. Go to http://www.bogeygolftour.com for all the details.

Feel like a pro, on the Bogey Golf Tour,

Todd Grondin
Windsor/Detroit tournament director

ECCO Launches BIOM Hybrid Limited-Edition Featuring Custom Green Color
100 Pairs of First-Ever Performance Hybrid Golf Shoe to be
Available Exclusively on eccousa.com and Golfsmith.com
(Londonderry, New Hampshire) – Danish brand ECCO – maker of the world’s most comfortable, stylish and technically-advanced footwear – announces the launch of BIOM Hybrid Limited Edition (LE), a run of 100 pairs in a white base color with custom green highlights available exclusively at http://www.eccousa.com and http://www.golfsmith.com starting the week of April 9.
Slated to be worn during the 2012 Masters by ECCO Staff Player Fred Couples, BIOM Hybrid LE is the latest extension of the innovative ECCO technology that produced golf’s first-ever performance hybrid shoe. It combines patented ECCO Natural Motion features with the company’s award-winning Golf Street outsole.
Retailing for $190, the BIOM Hybrid LE pairs the human body’s evolutionary system for absorbing impact with a non-cleated shoe bottom that provides superior durability, comfort, traction and stability on or off the golf course.
“Fred Couples started the Golf Street craze at Augusta National in 2010 and that directly resulted in the hybrid trend that currently dominates the footwear market,” says Michael Waack, Head of Global Golf at ECCO. “He’s been among the biggest early supporters of BIOM Hybrid and this year’s first major was the perfect place for him to premiere this exciting limited-edition shoe.”
Marking the latest pioneering advancement by ECCO, the ultra-lightweight BIOM Hybrid collection encourages players to land more toward the mid-foot than heel and showcases:
Extremely Low Profile – Brings a golfer’s weight closer to the playing surface for unmatched stability, ground feel, traction and swing power
Advanced Outsole Technology – 100 molded, wear-resistant TPU traction bars create more than 800 traction angles and have been shown to last five times longer than rubber
Direct Injection – A process unique to ECCO in the golf industry provides superior cushioning, stability and comfort via a one-piece shoe that’s built without glue or stitching
Superior Weather Resistance– Proprietary ECCO Hydromax™ leather treatment keeps a player’s feet dry and comfortable in all conditions
Climate Control – Triple-component ECCO Comfort Fiber System insole guarantees a cool, dry shoe interior
Tibetan Yak Leather – Naturally soft, durable, smooth and breathable uppers made from Tibetan Yak leather that is three times stronger than ordinary leathers
In addition to Couples, the ECCO men’s golf collection is worn in competition by scores of international Tour stars, including Graeme McDowell, Thomas Bjorn, Stuart Appleby, Thongchai Jaidee, Thorbjørn Olesen, Andreas Hartø and many others.
About ECCO
The only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage every step of the shoemaking process – from leather production through its own shoe factories all the way to its stores – ECCO adheres to the design philosophy that “the shoe must follow the foot.” This approach allows the company to craft footwear that combines style and comfort with uncompromising quality and innovative technology.
A leading global brand, ECCO was founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy and remains family owned. Headquartered in the Danish towns of Bredebro and Tønder, the ECCO footwear group employs nearly 20,000 people worldwide. Its products can be found in 4,000 branded sales locations in more than 90 countries.
ECCO USA is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For more information: visit http://www.eccousa.com, 800.886.3226.
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Nike Golf Athletes to Wear Limited Edition Lunar Control Footwear in the 2012 Masters
-Combines subtle and patent whites with green Nike Lunarlon cushioning-
BEAVERTON, Ore. (April 2, 2012) – Combining groundbreaking innovation with longstanding tradition, Nike Golf has created the limited edition Lunar Control footwear that will be worn by most Nike Golf athletes at the first major championship of the season, The Masters.

Nike is always striving to serve the athlete, and nothing proves more special than a shoe designed for its athletes to perform on the sport’s premiere stage.
Reigning Masters Champion, Charl Schwartzel, will be wearing the limited edition shoe as well as Paul Casey,Kevin Chappell, Stewart Cink, Simon Dyson, Ross Fisher, Lucas Glover and Francesco Molinari.  The footwear complements this season’s Tour Performance apparel, providing the athletes head-to-toe style and tour proven performance.
“It’s fun to do something special for our athletes - to help them enjoy this occasion and mark the moment,” said Lee Walker, Nike Golf’s Footwear Product Director.
Nike Golfhas accelerated footwear innovation by taking lightweight performance to the next level. Delivering stability in a lightweight fashion, Lunar Control provides exceptional cushioning for walking the course and the Flywire stability for powerful golf swings.  The Lunarlon foam midsole proves durable and highly responsive yet offers the underfoot comfort and ground feel players desire.
This Nike Limited Edition Lunar Control shoe (street price: $150) is crafted of premium full-grain waterproof leather enhanced with brogue details on the vamp and quarter. The Nike Lunarlon cushioning pops in green on the all-white shoe.  The Nike Flywire technology appears stealth-like and a patent leather Swoosh is outlined in detailed green stitching.  Complementing the classy silhouette are the green laces and a green sock liner.
Each pair of limited edition Lunar Control includes a shoe bag to protect the footwear between rounds.  Walker states, “The bag was inspired by the signature white overalls worn by caddies at Augusta National, brought together through a combination of all white canvas and leather with green draw string and embroidered detailing.”
Limited quantities of this footwear will be available to the public starting today in retailers across the country as well as through http://www.nikestore.com.
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Located at NIKE’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike Golf designs and markets golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories worldwide. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to ushering in the future of this great sport by developing ground-breaking innovations that enable and inspire athletes to become better.  For more information on Nike Golf, visit our Web site at http://www.nikegolf.com.  To follow Nike Golf on Twitter visit http://www.twitter.com/nikegolf and to become a fan on facebook go to http://www.facebook.com/nikegolf. To view Nike Golf videos subscribe to our You Tube channel at http://www.youtube.com/nikegolf.  Editors and journalists in the U.S. seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit http://www.nikegolf.com/presscenter.  For international journalists, please contact Nike Golf’s public relations representative in respective countries for information.
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Tin Cup® Unveils United States Marine Corps Golf Ball Marking Stencils
Birdies for the Brave® Donation Made with Each Online Purchase of
United States Armed Forces Models

(FALLS CHURCH, VA)—Tin Cup Products, LLC—maker of patented, Made in the USA golf ball marking stencils—announces two new “Marine Cups” showcasing official United States Marine Corps’ logos will be launched April 1.

Designated “United States Marine Corps - Globe and Anchor” and “United States Marine Corps - USMC,” the designs respectively feature the uniformed services’ insignia and four block letters representing this highly distinguished military branch. In conjunction with these additions to the expansive Tin Cup collection, the company will donate $5 to Birdies for the Brave, a military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR, for each online sale of the new cups or the existing Support the Troops model.

“We created these styles in response to the incredible demand from veterans, active-duty troops and their families to further express their patriotism through our unique and simple golf ball marking system,” says Cabell Fooshe, Vice President of Tin Cup. “It’s a true honor to partner with the Marine Corps and support Birdies for the Brave.”

Constructed from 100 percent stainless steel, Tin Cup stencils ($19.95) are ideal for any golfer and make perfect gifts for tournaments, corporate outings, wedding parties, holidays and events. The entire personalization process takes just seconds, as players simply place the Tin Cup of their choice over a golf ball and trace the design using an ultra fine point permanent Sharpie.

Since being named “Best New Product” at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, the company has grown rapidly. Its collection now features more than 90 designs, including officially-licensed collegiate logos.

Complementing popular styles like Luck of the Irish, Five O’Clock Somewhere and Jolly Roger, Tin Cup introduces new stencils each month. It also offers an affordable customization program that’s trusted by well-known corporations, charities, media outlets, celebrities and many others.

For more information: http://www.tin-cup.com, 888.984.6287.

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About Birdies for the Brave

Birdies for Brave is a national military outreach initiative designed to show support and appreciation to the courageous men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Since 2005, Tour players, corporate partners, tournament fans and TPC club members have joined forces to raise millions of dollars annually for military homefront groups that are supported by PGA TOUR players, which provide critical programs and services to meet the specialized needs of wounded warriors and military families, through fundraising events at TPC clubs nationwide. Other Birdies for the Brave activities include Military Appreciation Day celebrations and Patriots’ Outpost military hospitality chalets during PGA Tour tournaments, as well as the opportunity for military members to attend many PGA Tour events on a complimentary basis.

To learn more about Birdies for the Brave, please visit http://www.birdiesforthebrave.org or follow them on Facebook.

About Tin Cup Products, LLC

Used by PGA, European, Champions and LPGA Tour players, Tin Cup’s patented golf ball marking stencils are crafted from 100 percent stainless steel and Made in the USA. The entire personalization process takes just seconds, as players simply place the Tin Cup of their choice over a golf ball and trace the design using an ultra fine point permanent Sharpie.

In addition to more than 90 existing models, Tin Cup introduces new stencils monthly. Its customization program provides low minimums, affordable pricing and prompt delivery for corporations, charities, media outlets, celebrities, events and others seeking a distinctive gift.

Tin Cup stencils are currently sold at more than 750 retail locations worldwide, including PGA Superstore, Edwin Watts, Roger Dunn and Golfsmith, as well as elite clubs and resorts like Baltusrol, Bandon Dunes, Congressional, Kingsmill, Medinah, Reynolds Plantation, The Boulders, Torrey Pines, Wailea and Sea Island. The company also has distribution in Canada, the UK and Japan.

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Nike Golf’s Tour Performance Apparel Line Amplifies Excellence

-The Spring 2012 Tour Performance collection marries style with visible technology to provide every advantage in every condition-

BEAVERTON, Ore. (March 27, 2012) - With the relentless pursuit of performance and innovation, Nike Golf maintains the standard of excellence with the introduction of its Tour Performance line for men and women.  A balance of industry-best basic styles and seasonally driven innovations, this line serves as the locker room for the competitive golfer.

Nike Golf’s Tour Performance apparel embodies Nike’s iconic and instantly recognizable performance innovation.  Focusing on moisture management, cooling, and stretch technologies, this line provides exceptional Lightweight Performance for golf athletes.
With a distinct attitude, Nike’s Tour Performance pieces meet consumer insights through relevant product styling and attributes.  The line delivers every advantage in every condition through expanded style choices to match outfits to occasions.


“This line is seriously full of athlete-driven innovation and visible technology– just what Nike is all about,” said Doug Reed, Nike Golf’s Global Category Business Director for Apparel and Footwear.  “It’s performance, amplified”

The new Tour Performance line brings on the heat with Nike energy colors and core Tour block fit.  Branding also remains classic Nike Golf with a small Swoosh on the left sleeve as well as on the back.  The expanded menu of style choices extends Nike Golf’s dominant leadership position as #1 in class innovation and performance.

Highlights from the Nike Tour Performance line are the men’s Fractured Chest Stripe polo (MSRP $70) and the Modern Color Block polo (MSRP $60).  These men’s polos are constructed of Nike Dri-FIT which includes UV protection and added stretch to ease the golf swing.  The Plaid Pant (MSRP $85) and Fashion Plaid Short (MSRP $70) are constructed of Nike Dri-FIT allowing the athlete to not only look good on the course but also feel good in performance fabrics.

For women, the Color Wrap polo (MSRP $70) and the Convertible Skort (MSRP $95) provide women a comfortable, chic and practical outfit for the course.  The Convertible Skort (patent pending) is reversible from a plaid to a solid and comes with a twill short to provide women with three looks in one.
The Nike Tour Performance Apparel line also features the Tiger Woods Collection, representing the “performance modifier” to its core Tour Performance business.  If Nike’s Tour Performance is the “game day” uniform, the Tiger Woods Collection will serve as the “Bowl Day” point of view.

The Tiger Woods Collection brings the best in innovation to meet the needs of the game’s most athletic golfer.  Using Tiger’s insights, Nike set out to create lighter garments with more stretch.  Cutting edge material and garment engineering shaved 20% off the weight of Tiger’s polo and pant combination. This ground-breaking innovation re-engineers the traditional Sunday Red outfit into the Modern Ultra-Light Uniform.

The TW Ultra polo (MSRP $90) highlights the Tiger Woods Collection.  This Dri-FIT polo is extremely lightweight (2.9 oz.) and features a self-fabric perforated collar for added breathability while also reducing weight. The TW Ultra Light pant (MSRP $125) is a Dri-FIT performance pant with uncompromising craftsmanship and tailoring.  Another new element to the Tiger Woods Collection is providing the consumer with the Swoosh on the left chest of the polo and the TW logo on the center back.

The smartly designed Tour Performance line and Tiger Woods Collection stick to Nike’s core advantage of bringing the best innovations to every athlete at every level.

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Located at NIKE’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike Golf designs and markets golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories worldwide. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to ushering in the future of this great sport by developing ground-breaking innovations that enable and inspire athletes to become better.  For more information on Nike Golf, visit our Web site at http://www.nikegolf.com.  To follow Nike Golf on Twitter visit http://www.twitter.com/nikegolf and to become a fan on Facebook go to http://www.facebook.com/nikegolf .  To view Nike Golf videos subscribe to our You Tube channel at http://www.youtube.com/nikegolf .  Editors and journalists in the U.S. seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit http://www.nikegolf.com/presscenter .  For international journalists, please contact Nike Golf’s public relations representative in respective countries for information.

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Thursday April 5th, 2012- Tigers Opening Day with Detroit Sports 360
before, during, and after the game at the UDetroit Café, 1427 Randolph St. Detroit MI. (2 blocks from Comerica Park).  Go to http://detroitsports360.com/opening-day-in-the-d/ for all the details.  Michelle and I will be there along with fellow BGT members representing the Bogey Golf Tour.
Sunday April 15th, 2012- “Miles of Golf” Sign UP Day and Clinic
2-4 p.m. at Miles of Golf 3113 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti, MI. Current and New Bogey Golf Tour members receive Free Range Balls, a Clinic by Kendall Academy Instructors and a Club Fitting Clinic in The Cluboratory.  Bogey Golf Tour members also receive 20% off Maxx club fitting and private lessons at Miles of Golf.  Go to http://www.milesofgolf.com/local-news/ for more details.  Join us afterwards at US 12 Bar and Grill 34824 W. Michigan Ave. Wayne MI. from 5-8 p.m.
   
Sunday April 22nd, 2012- “Music for Life” Sign Up Event and Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
4-8 p.m. at Johnny Shotz 13037 Tecumseh Rd. E.  Members & new Sign up’s get free admission and we’ll donate $10 to Cystic Fibrosis on your behalf.  Additional tickets $10 each.  This all ages event features 5 local bands sponsored by Jam Space.  Go to http://www.bogeygolftour.com/wnd  for more details.
Windsor Chapter starts on Sunday April 29th with the Provincial Chrysler BGT Season Opener at Seven Lakes.
Detroit Chapter starts on Saturday May 5th with the 93.9 The River Open at Fox Hills.
We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these don’t miss events.
Become a player or sponsor today and help our 2012 charities “Cystic Fibrosis”, “Rotary”, and “Make-A-Wish”.  Go to http://www.bogeygolftour.com for all the details.
Feel like a pro, on the Bogey Golf Tour,
Todd Grondin
Bogey Golf Tour Owner/Windsor-Detroit Tour Director

Vacation Myrtle Beach Resorts Named Top Kid-Friendly Hotels in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/—Vacation Myrtle Beach has three of the best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Myrtle Beach!

Three Vacation Myrtle Beach resorts were ranked in the top 4 Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Myrtle Beach by Oyster.com.

“Vacation Myrtle Beach prides itself on being family-friendly resorts. We’re proud of all of our properties and especially the three that we recognized for their efforts on behalf of vacationing families,” said Matt Klugman of http://www.VacationMyrtleBeach.com.

Captain’s Quarters Resort was ranked as the number 1 Kid-Friendly Hotel in Myrtle Beach by Oyster.com. Oyster.com cited the hotels game room and bowling alley, as well as its water park and summer children’s programs as some of the most kid-friendly features of Captain’s Quarters.

Sea Watch Resort was ranked as the third most Kid-Friendly Hotel in Myrtle Beach, thanks to its six pools and ten Jacuzzis and lots of kid-friendly amenities like two lazy rivers and a family-friendly restaurant.

The Caravelle Resort was also one of the most Kid-Friendly Hotels in Myrtle Beach. Oyster.com noted its game room and daily summer children’s activities, as well as its large pool complex and rooms with full kitchens as reasons for its high ranking.

“Myrtle Beach is a perfect place for families to vacation and we’re glad our resorts can help make those vacations memorable,” Klugman said.

About VacationMyrtleBeach.com Resorts

VacationMyrtleBeach.com is the official vacation site of Myrtle Beach, SC offering the guaranteed lowest rate on nearly 4,000 accommodations units ranging from studios and efficiencies to one bedroom suites and two, three, four and five bedroom condominiums. Vacation Myrtle Beach resorts also offer a wide range of amenities including pools, water parks, lazy rivers, whirlpools, on site restaurants, oceanfront pool bars, bowling center, tennis center, racquetball courts, fitness rooms, miniature golf course and even South Carolina’s first swim up pool bar.  http://www.VacationMyrtleBeach.com is the online home to reserve your place for fun in the sun.

SOURCE VacationMyrtleBeach.com

CONTACT: Gina Vasselli, +1-843-839-1456

Web Site: http://www.VacationMyrtleBeach.com