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Issue 25, July, 2002
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In this issue:
* In The News
* Subscriber Questions
* GolfProHelp.com Resources
* Press Releases
* The Big 6 with... N-Systems
* Calendar
* Current Giveaways
* Subscribe/Unsubscribe Info
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* In The News
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StarCaddy Turns PDAs Into Indispensable Golf Tools
Thanks to an innovative new offering from LinksPoint, StarCaddy adds
a GPS receiver and easy-to-use software to PDAs to create the ultimate
tool for getting accurate yardages on the golf course. StarCaddy determines
the exact yardage to any course feature and takes the guesswork out
of your game. The recently introduced StarCaddy is now available at
over 200 CompUSA stores nationwide or at www.starcaddy.com.
From the Wire, http://www.golftransactions.com/
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The World Scientific Congress of Golf scheduled for July 22-26 at
the University of St. Andrews, Scotland will now feature a number
of symposiums. On Tuesday July 23, the subjects to be presented include
such diverse areas as golf course construction and equipment, turfgrass
breeding, pests, swing biomechanics, coaching and balls. Symposiums
include "Impact of Biotechnology," "Golfing Environment,"
"What's on the Label?" and many others. A complete copy
of the brochure for the World Scientific Congress of Golf, including
a downloadable application form, is available at http://www.golfacts.org.
From GCSAA NewsWeekly, http://www.gscaa.org/
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The Professional Caddies Association Worldwide Foundation is accepting
nominees through the Web for induction into the 2002 PCA Worldwide
Caddie Hall of Fame. The PCA is looking for someone who has had 10
years of service, shown support for the game of golf, worked to help
improve the life of the caddie (LOOPERS) or who has had an important
impact on the caddying profession. PCA is also looking for the oldest
working male and female, the best caddies living or deceased and the
best caddie master. The public can nominate candidates at http://www.pcaworldwide.com.
From press release
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GOLF 20/20, the industry initiative to enhance the growth of the game,
has launched its own web site, http://www.golf2020.com.
The site contains all research information commissioned by GOLF 20/20
over the past two years, and several searchable databases. It provides
overview information on the areas of 20/20's involvement, information
on 2002 objectives, and the opportunity for people who visit the site
to submit their thoughts and ideas on the growth and future of the
game.
From the Wire, http://www.golftransactions.com/
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Crescent Systems releases version 4 of its' club management software.
A few of the new features consist of member, employee and gift card
functionality, drawer count screens in the point-of-sale module, integrated
credit card processing utilizing Atomic Software and user defined
screen colors for the most used program, point-of-sale. Crescent Systems
customers receive this update, free of charge, as part of their on
going support agreement with the company. For more information, contact
Crescent Systems at (888) 487-9011 or visit the website, www.crescentsystems.com.
From the Wire, http://www.golftransactions.com/
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Clubmakers now have the ability to share consistent standards from
shop-to-shop or device-to-device, giving them the opportunity to build
an equivalent club in every shop using this system. The EQUALIZER
by PCS (Professional Clubmakers Society) will let golfers get repairs
to their custom-fitted clubs if they relocate, break
a shaft while traveling, or otherwise need equipment service when
the original clubmaker is unavailable. For more information visit
the PCS website: www.proclubmakers.org.
From the Wire, http://www.golftransactions.com/
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The National Golf Course Owners Association launched its new Health
and Benefits Solutions program (which is available only to NGCOA members),
which offers comprehensive health and other insurance programs to
golf course owners at significant savings. For more information call
888-450-3040.
From the Wire, http://www.golftransactions.com/
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Golf courses and golf facilities looking to reduce their energy bills
now have a new option. Energy Links, a subsidiary of golf course management
firm Signet Golf Associates, has developed a program that guarantees
a minimum reduction of 20% in the amount of energy used by courses,
while adding significant surge protection on all electrical equipment.
For information on the Energy Links program, call Peter Dejak at (910)
692-5003.
From the Wire, http://www.golftransactions.com/
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GolfSurfin.com, the world's first online job-recruiting site dedicated
exclusively to the golf industry announces that it has signed an agreement
with Crittenden Inc. ("Crittenden") to manage and supply
content for Crittenden's Golf Inc. magazine's newly created "Help-Wanted"
employment page, which will begin to run in the September 2002 issue.
For more information, please visit the website at www.GolfSurfin.com
From the Wire, http://www.golftransactions.com/
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The USGA unveiled a new benefit to members; for the 2003 Open at Olympia
Fields (Ill.) Country Club, USGA Members, for the first time, will
receive preference in a computerized random drawing for seven-day,
grounds-only ticket packages. For more info, visit http://www.usga.org/index.html
or call 800.345.4653.
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* Subscriber Questions
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"I need
to regrip my Goldwin Golf Company AVDP clubs, but I am unable to find
a grip large enough to accompany this oversize shaft. Do you have
any idea where I can find these grips?"
Please send responses to pasquino@westpa.net
"I'm a landscaper
by trade, and have been given the task of mowing a golf course. I
don't see any problem with the fairways and rough, but I don't know
how to mow the greens. I have the right equipment, but not the expertise.
Any resources and/or techniques would be greatly appreciated."
Please send responses to Gfreeride@aol.com
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* Press Releases
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June 26 - Revolutionary
golf cart enclosure now available in the U.S. market
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/golf_cart.asp
June 25 - Bogey
golf is good enough
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/bogey_golf.asp
June 20 - Three
Florida golf properties for sale
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/florida_golf.asp
June 17 - Greeting
camera is a big hit with local golf events
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/camera.asp
June 17 - New
golf training aid cure's the major fault of high handicap golfers
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/training_aid.asp
June 12 - Sonartec
a winner at Senior PGA Championship
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/sonartec.asp
June 12 - Caddie
Hall of Fame needs nominations
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/caddie.asp
June 06 - Custom
hand painted golf clubs and shafts
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/2002_June/golf_club.asp
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* The Big 6 with... N-Systems
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We're starting a new section this month called "The Big 6". It will answer the questions of who, what, where, when, why and how about a company whos' golf business is for the golf pro. We begin with N-Systems.
1. Who - Who
are you?
Norman Golf Marketing, Inc. or N-Systems is a group of talented people
with a passion for creating Digital Golfers. Mr. MG Orender, National
Vice President of The PGA of America, and President of Hampton Golf,
Inc., is our first board member and my personal mentor. Who am I?
I am Travis A. Norman, founder of Norman Golf Marketing, and Vice
President of Marketing for Hampton Golf, Inc. I have been marketing
golf courses through out Florida now for over 10 years, and currently
market five from Georgia to Central Florida.
2. What - What
product/service do you provide to the golf community?
We offer a complete e-mail marketing package or what we like to call
creating Digital Golfers. There are three major components that must
be in place to consider
yourself a complete e-mail marketing service and they are Collecting,
Storing, and
Utilizing. For the last few years now in the golf industry everyone
has been told to collect e-mail addresses, but no one has said this
is how you do it and effectively utilize the Digital Golfers.
How - How does it work?
Collecting - A Mini kiosk is stationed at your golf shop allowing your guest to enter their name, e-mail address, and zip code.
- Manual collection
is inefficient.
- Human error, from manual collection to data entry, is up to 75%
inaccurate!
- N-Systems allow you over a 90% data entry accuracy rate! Mini Kiosks
are attractive and require less counter space.
Storing - Storing the collected data on a reliable server written in a reliable language is key to future of your data and your business.
- Unlimited storage
capacity.
- Transported real time to server and ready to utilize.
- Requires no Hard Drive space.
- Your Digital Golfers can be reached anytime, anywhere for free!
Utilizing - Marketing your golf course by e-mail blasting needs to be done timely, accurately and fast!
- A clean, name
merged document every time!
- Specific sorting (Course, Region, Members, Non-Members, Zip Codes,
etc.).
- HTML documents present colorful exciting messages with no downloading.
- Success reports give you number of e-mails sent each time for return
tracking.
- Communicate golf tips, savings and club events!
4. Where - Where do you sell your product? Only in US, certain areas in US, worldwide, etc.
N-Systems is currently being sold primerely in the US although we are currently writing it in Spanish and have future plans of expanding in the next 24 months internationally.
5. When - When did you begin, and how long have you been in business?
I personally have been in the golf industry for over ten years and the N-Systems product has been in development for a little over two years. The launch of N-Systems to the consumer happened at the Spring 2002 ING conference and we have since picked up Honours Golf to utilize the system (King & Bear @ World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL).
6. Why - Why should someone purchase your product over your competitions?
That is a great question, you should hands down choose N-Systems, because we are the complete e-mail marketing company (capturing, storing, and utilizing). Others in the business simply offer bits and pieces charging more for their product!
For more information,
Norman Golf Marketing, Inc.
4672 Kernan Mill Lane East
Jacksonville, Fl 32224
(904)564-9129
F(904)564-9129
If you'd like
to participate in "The Big 6", and have you're golf company
highlighted here in future months, please send answers to "The
Big 6" to golfprohelp@gmail.com.
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* Calendar
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July 3-10, 2002
GCSAA International Conference & Show
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Telephone: 785.841.2240
Web: http://www.gcsaa.org/
July 13, 2002
Chicks & Sticks Summer Golf Clinic
Brookview Golf Course, Golden Valley, MN
Telephone: 651.439.7611
Email: blarey@chicks-and-sticks.com
Web: http://www.chicks-and-sticks.com/
July 17-19, 2002
Turfgrass Producers International (TPI)
Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins, CO
Telephone: 800.405.8873
July 20, 2002
Chicks & Sticks Summer Golf Clinic
Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park, MN
Telephone: 651-439-7611
Email: blarey@chicks-and-sticks.com
Web: http://www.chicks-and-sticks.com/
July 27, 2002
Chicks & Sticks Summer Golf Clinic
Troy Burne, Hudson, WI
Telephone: 651-439-7611
Email: blarey@chicks-and-sticks.com
Web: http://www.chicks-and-sticks.com/
July 27-28, 2002
First Coast Golf Show - Orlando
Kissimmee Civic Center, Orlando, FL
Telephone: 904.223.0498
Web: http://www.firstcoastgolfshows.com/
July 31 - August
3, 2002
PGA Fall Expo
Reno, NV
Telephone: 800.840.-5628
Web: http://www.pgaexpo.com/
If you have an
event that you'd like added to the calendar, please
complete the form at http://www.golfprohelp.com/event_form.asp
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* Current Giveaways
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This month we have 7 giveaway items:
Toucan Golf
http://www.toucangolf.com/
Three (3) leather bag tags, laser engraved with the winners name.
The Green Saver
http://greensaverinc.com/
Two (2) ball mark repair tools that attach to the grip end of your
putter. You no longer need to bend over to repair ball marks ever
again. And what makes the Green Saver special is that you can repair
a ball mark only one way; the correct way, as recommended by the GCSAA.
Online Golf Solutions
http://www.onlinegolfsolutions.com/
Two (2) folding golf caddies, with 5 tees, a divot tool, a ball marker,
and a pencil, all with the Online Golf Solutions logo.
These items can
be viewed online at:
http://www.golfprohelp.com/giveaway.asp
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