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GolfProHelp.com Newsletter
http://www.GolfProHelp.com
golfprohelp@gmail.com
Issue 26, August, 2002
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In this issue:
* In The News
* GolfProHelp.com Resources
* Press Releases
* The Big 6 with... GolfSurfin.com
* Product test - Ben Hogan Apex Tour golf ball
* Calendar
* Current Giveaways
* Subscribe/Unsubscribe Info
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* In The News
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American Society of Golf Course Architects members are offering to
spend a day reviewing a golf course and then providing a written analysis
of the course without obligation to undertake changes. The only cost
is a donation to the ASGCA Foundation. The offer applies to both public
and private courses, and Jay Morrish (President) hopes that many municipally
owned courses will take advantage of the opportunity to have a qualified
ASGCA member analyze their facility. To request a visit, or learn
more about the process, please contact the American Society of Golf
Course Architects by calling 312-372-7090.
You can also visit their web site at http://www.asgca.org.
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Mobile Equipment Enclosures is bringing its patented golf cart enclosure
system to the US. The MEE enclosure system is manufactured with aluminum
frames and rigid transparent panels forming a strong structure that
becomes part of the cart. A large sliding door at each side provides
ample access for every size of golfer. For more information, visit
http://www.meeltd.com/
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CYBERGOLF has significantly upgraded its successful email broadcast
system with the launch of statistical tracking and reporting tools.
The system tracks every email campaign that is sent out. Each broadcast
is listed for easy review. The system tracks and reports on six vital
statistical categories, including, open emails, bounced, unsubscribe,
and the number of times coupons, specials, and tee-times are viewed.
You can learn more about the Cybergolf Email Blast Service at www.cybergolf.com/broadcastsystem/
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Yamaha Golf-Car Company has announced what it says is an industry
first--the Yamaha Certified Pre-Owned Program. To deliver a product
that lives up to Yamaha’s standards the company developed a 56-point
inspection for its gas cars, and a 49-point inspection for electric
cars. For more info, Contact (866) 747-4027, http://www.yamahagolfcar.com/
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Softspikes, Inc., has created a "win-win" opportunity for
both retailers and consumers in its newest Black Widow countertop
promotion. The company is offering new Black Widow mini-wrenches for
free to both retailers and consumers. When a golf retailer purchases
one of the countertop displays, the retailer receives a bowl of mini-wrenches
for free.
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* GolfProHelp.com Resources
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* Press Releases
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JUL 31 - New
free revolutionary tools for golf instruction
JUL 31 - TOURTURF® announces new Director of Operations
JUL 29 - Athena Golf's Spring/Summer 2003 Collection
JUL 29 - New Golf Book: 1 STEP TO BETTER GOLF
JUL 29 - Object Fusion introduces ReliaGolf for Palm V/Vx
JUL 29 - Castlehawk Golf Teams With DuPont Cool Max World Amateur
Handicap Championships
JUL 18 - Orange Lake Resort & CC names Jim Hames Golf Sales Manager
JUL 16 - Golf Carts: A story of a simple invention that transforms
them
JUL 15 - Introducing Yamaha's Certified Pre-Owned Program
JUL 15 - Pixl clubs continue to be used by professionals around the
world for free
JUL 09 - E-Golf NetworkT Records $1 million in Revenue
JUL 02 - Thomas Golf Inc., debuts AT-505 irons
To read any of
the above releases, please visit
http://www.golfprohelp.com/Press_Releases/index.asp
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* The Big 6 with... GolfSurfin.com
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1. Who - Who
are you?
GolfSurfin.com is the leading internet job board exclusive to the
golf industry.
2. What - What
product/service do you provide to the golf community?
Employers post ANY type of golf job from Cart Attendant to Sales Rep
to General Manager for a fee. Typically employers are charged $80.00/posting
for 30 days of advertising. Companies looking to fill multiple positions
are offered cost savings packages. Along with their postings, employers
gain free access to our resume database and pre-screening test to
"weed-out" unqualified candidates. Candidates view and apply
to our jobs 24 hours/day 7 days/week for FREE. As a result, GolfSurfin.com
averages 25,000-35,000 targeted hits daily.
3. How - How
does it work?
Employers can test the service by signing in on the left hand side
of the site with
the user name guest and password guest. If you like what you see please
contact us toll free 866-446-5378. First time users get to post for
FREE.
4. Where - Where do you sell your product? Only in US, certain areas in US, worldwide, etc. We post jobs within the U.S. and Canada and we have a section for International opportunities.
5. When - When
did you begin, and how long have you been in business?
GolfSurfin.com's site was launched in October, 2000 after we conducted
an intense market research survey at the July, 2000 PGA Merchandise
Show in Las Vegas. Most exhibitors and attendees agreed the golf industry
was "fragmentized" and needed one main internet job site
to assist both candidates and employers within the golf industry.
Hence, advent of GolfSurfin.com.
6. Why - Why
should someone purchase your product over your competitions?
GolfSurfin.com uses "cutting edge" technology to save time
and money throughout the recruiting process. Features like our "pre-screening"
test, which gives employers the ability to ask up to 5 multiple choice
questions and unless they are answered correctly, the candidate cannot
apply to the job or re-take the test, significantly reduces the number
of unqualified applicants applying to opportunities on our board.
No other job board offer this feature and there is no additional cost
to use it! Employers receive FREE access to our resume database which
lists resumes no older than 6 months. Again, we do not want to waste
an employers time with candidates outside the job search market. There
are no ad size restrictions for postings and employers are able to
add their logo to the postings increasing brand awareness. Additionally,
employers are able to view posting statistics and can change the postings,
title, location, job description anytime. We were chosen by GOLF Magazine(May
2001) as their favorite job board for the golf industry and BOARDROOM
Magazine picked us as the "Best New Technology" site in
the golf Industry for 2001.
Finally, our company conducts business in a professional manner following
the highest standards of ethics and integrity meaning all of our jobs
are "real" and every employer is contacted before any postings
are listed on our board. Once the postings have expired the employer
must pay to extend them. This saves our candidates wasted time by
not having to apply to jobs already filled. Other smaller job boards
simply search the internet and "cut and paste" positions
on to their boards. In this instance, the positions may be already
filled, the candidate gets lost and receives no acknowledgement from
the employer, and the employers get bombarded with unqualified candidates.
The "poaching" of job postings wastes time for all parties
involved creating negative opinions about internet job boards.
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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* Product Test
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Product tested: Ben Hogan Apex Tour golf ball
Claim to fame: A 4-piece golf ball with an Energy Transfer Core, which allows for faster ball speed off the driver and lower spin off the long irons.
Real-life results: Our group of four testers (Handicap range of 8 - 22) found the Hogan ball to be a wonderful new ball, that really delivers on the "feel" aspect of the game. Some comments included, "Almost reminds me of a balata ball", "feels right, which is more than I can say for other balls", and "Feels great, and the price is reasonable".
Overall rank: 8 of 10
If you have a product that you'd like tested for possible inclusion in a future newsletter, please send an email to golfprohelp@gmail.com.
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* Calendar
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July 31 - August
3, 2002
PGA Fall Expo
Reno, NV
Telephone: 800.840.-5628
Web: http://www.pgaexpo.com/
August 15, 2002
MGCOA 9th Annual Golf Outing and Field Day
Gull Lake View Golf Course
Augusta, MI
Phone: 517-482-4312
Fax: 517-267-8984
Email: katemoore@acd.net
Web: http://www.mgcoa.org
August 15-17,
2002
Golf Course Builders Association of America Summer Meeting
Hyatt Regency
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 402-476-4444
Fax: 402-476-4489
Web: http://www.gcbaa.org/
August 15-18,
2002
PGA Merchandise Show Australia
Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Phone: 011 61 2 9422 2565
Fax: 011 61 2 9422 2555
Email: graham.griffiths@reedexpo.com.au
August 15-30, 2002
Designer/Manager School of Irrigation
Irrigation Training & Research Center (ITRC), Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo, California
Phone: (805) 756-2434
Fax: (805) 756-2433
Email: sgartner@calpoly.edu
Web: http://www.itrc.org/classes/DesMgr.html
August 16-17,
2002
Explore Minnesota Golf Experience!
Canterbury Park during 2002 PGA Championship
Phone: 763.595.0808 ext.111
Email: patrick@tpgsports.com
August 19-21,
2002
The Willson Collective
52100 Avenida Alvarado
La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: 760.771.3680
Email: michaels.pga@gte.net
August 20-22,
2002
Ag Progress Days
The Pennsylvania State University
420 Ag Administration Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-2081
Fax: 814-865-1677
Email: bah4@psu.edu
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 8 giveaway items:
Toucan Golf
http://www.toucangolf.com/
Three (3) leather bag tags, laser engraved with the winners name.
Gean Edwards
http://www.gean-edwards.com/
Three (3) pair of golf socks, complete with a small magnet and ball
marker. All Gean-Edwards socks are 100% made in the U.S.A. by adults
who care about your satisfaction. Quality costs a little more, but
we believe your foot comfort is worth every penny.
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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