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Issue 29, November, 2002
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In this issue:

* In The News
* 2003 PGA Show Information
* GolfProHelp.com Resources
* The Big 6 with... Pixl Golf
* Knowing the Rules
* Calendar
* Classified
* Current Giveaways
* Press Releases
* Subscribe/Unsubscribe Info

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* In The News
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The 19th annual National Institute of Golf Management, to be held Jan. 12-16, 2003,
and conducted in conjunction with the National Golf Foundation, will help those managing golf courses deal with challenging economic conditions. This year's list of classes includes: Tools to Attract and Retain New Customers, Managing Special Events, and Using Technology in Golf Course Operations. It is being held at the Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, W. Va. For more information, contact Andy Allen at 561.744.6006, or email him at oglebay@ngf.org.

Interactive Frontiers launched its new consumer product V1Golf at the Disney Golf Classic. They plan to hand out 10,000 demo copies of the product to introduce golfers to the benefits of video instruction. For more info, please visit: http://www.v1golf.com/

Logicool introduces point of purchase advertising in pro-shop kiosks where golfers
record their handicaps. Thirty-second ads run approximately 100 times per day on
the kiosks, which are now available for a free 30-day trial. Currently available
in the state of Florida. For more information, please visit: http://www.logicool.net/

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* 2003 PGA Show Information
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PGA Golf Exhibitions Announces Events Schedule For 50th PGA Merchandise Show During the 50th PGA Merchandise Show, PGA Golf Exhibitions will offer an expanded schedule of events and programs designed to enhance customer productivity and to increase the value of one of golf's finest traditions. Some of the events include:

Education Conferences - PGA Golf Exhibitions will be offering some 30 programs for the first time in 2003. The programs are available to attending buyers and industry members at the OCCC from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 22-25. Additionally, The PGA of America will stage some 20 PGA member education programs Jan. 20-23 at several Orlando facilities.

Golf Demo Day - Some 2000 invited guests will be able to test first-hand the equipment, products, and services of some 50 golf manufacturers at the first annual Golf Demo Day at the Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge, Jan. 22, from noon to 6 p.m.

Industry Awards - The prestigious Industry Honors Awards, presented by the International Network of Golf, will now be staged during the PGA Merchandise Show on Saturday evening, Jan. 25, in the OCCC Auditorium. Additionally, awards for best exhibits, sponsored by PGA Magazine, will be presented during the Industry Honors Awards.

Golf Appraisals - Historic Golf Photos, The Golf Channel and PGA Golf Exhibitions
will present an exciting new element to the PGA Merchandise Show: The Golf Memorabilia Appraisal Show. Golf memorabilia and antiques will be appraised and The Golf Channel will broadcast at-show appraisals by professional golf antique appraisers. Professional appraisers will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 25th and 26th. The Golf Channel will air a special segment on unique collectibles the evening of Jan. 26th.

The 19th Hole - The PGA Merchandise Show now offers a fun, new interactive and social area for attendees on the Show floor. Located in the equipment hall, The 19th Hole will feature golf simulators, a long drive area, pitching and putting green, golf cart obstacle course, E-bay golf auction stage, relaxation/ massage area, and a restaurant and lounge. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to enter a charity putting tournament. This new area offers a perfect location for on-floor meetings and informal networking.

Registration - Buyers can register online at http://www.pgaexpo.com or by calling 1-800-840-5628. Media may register by downloading a media credential application
at http://www.pgaexpo.com or by calling 1-203-840-5464.

Housing and travel information is available at http://www.pgaexpo.com or by calling
1-800-PGA-EXPO. In addition, the 2003 PGA Merchandise Show offers airfare discounts, shuttle bus service from 40 official hotels, and many more amenities.

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* The Big 6 with... Pixl Golf
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1. Who - Who are you?

Pixl Golf Company is a golf technology company located in Palo Alto, California, the heart of Silicon Valley. We are the inventors of pixel technology, the first technology to apply game improvement features to the club face. Pixl Golf was started by The Beta Group, a Silicon Valley technology incubator, that is responsible for such innovations as Flexon eyeglass frames that remember their original shape and Nitinol cardiovascular stents now made by a division of Johnson & Johnson. Pixl Golf is run by Art Chou, former Club R&D Director at Titleist and Technical Editor at Golf Digest.

2. What - What product/service do you provide to the golf community?

Pixl Golf manufactures award-winning putters, wedges, and irons using a proprietary pixel face insert. These face inserts are proven to make the club more forgiving by reducing the distance loss on off-center hits. Pixel technology is the first face insert concept that improves your mis-hits; this allows you to improve the
forgiveness of the club without changing the weight distribution or size of the head,
both of which result in a change in maneuverability.

Pixl awards include Putter of the Year (PGATour.com), #1 Wedge (Rankmark), and Best Wedge EVER (GolfTestUSA).

3. How - How do Pixl golf clubs work?

Our patented technology uses over one hundred individual pieces in the clubface to
create the ultimate combination of forgiveness and feel. Over one hundred pixels painstakingly handcrafted within one one-thousandth of an inch into a precision golf
instrument.

A conventional clubface acts like a trampoline, producing much less rebound on off
center hits. A trampoline produces the maximum rebound in the dead center and then produces increasingly less rebound as you travel towards the perimeter.

A Pixl Clubface acts like a mattress, producing a consistent rebound across the entire face. A mattress has uniform support and recoil throughout its surface. A mattress produces the same rebound in the center as it does on the perimeter.

4. Where - Where do you sell Pixl golf clubs?

Pixl products are available at authorized Pixl retailers such as Golfmart & Roger Dunn's (California) and Edwin Watts. For more information on a retailer near you go to www.pixlgolf.com or call 888-474-9546.

5. When - When did you begin, and how long have you been in business?

Pixl Golf first introduced pixel technology in 1997 by selling inserts to PING for their popular Isoforce line of putters. Pixl introduced their own line of Pixl branded products in 2000.

6. Why - Why should someone purchase Pixl golf clubs instead of the competition?

Pixl products are aimed at golfers who want the clean look of a classic head design
but also want improved forgiveness on their mis-hits. If you want a club that helps your mis-hits, try demoing a Pixl!

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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* Knowing The Rules
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My Rules discussion for November occurred in a Minnesota competition, August 2001:

I was approached by several players at various times during the tournament who asked questions about "something" they had seen their fellow-competitor do.. asking if there should be a penalty:

1. The player stands on the opposite side of the hole from the ball and taps their very short putt into the hole. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole [Reference Definition of "Line of Putt"]. And, as long as the player is actually striking the ball rather than pushing, scraping or spooning [Rule 14-1], there is no penalty, although this is not a recommended procedure.

2. During the backswing of a stroke at a ball in a water hazard, the club touched the grass in the hazard. There is no penalty. Refer to Rule 13-4's Note.

3. The player placed several clubs in the hazard prior to playing from the hazard. There is no penalty. Reference Rule 13-4, Exception (1).

4. A player pulled her ball out of the hole with her putter. There is no penalty. In this regard, the Etiquette section of the Rules of Golf, Care of the Course states:
Players should ensure that no damage is done in removing the ball from the hole.

by Lynn Hannula
http://www.whatistheruling.com/
Lynn is an avid golfer and rules official in the state of Minnesota, and licensed by the USGA (and RCGA) to publish What is the Ruling?! in North America.

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* Calendar
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November 1-3, 2002
3rd Annual Wild Bird, Wildlife & Backyard Habitat Expo
Washington County Fair Park, West Bends, WI
Phone: 800.324.3337
Web: http://www.backyard-birds.com/

November 3-4, 2002
PGA/USGA Introductory Workshop on the Rules of Golf
Far Hills, NJ
Web: http://www.pgalinks.com/workshop1.cfm

November 3-5, 2002
Golf Course Restoration Conference by Golfweek & Superintendent News
Colonial Williamsburg Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia
Register: http://www.golfweek.com/events/

November 3-5, 2002
Ohio Golf Course Owners Annual Meeting
Glenmoor Country Club, Canton, OH
Phone: 800.826.4394

November 5-8, 2002
Premiere Golf
Marbella, Spain
Phone: Int +(0)1491 572062
Web: http://www.premieregolf.com/
Email: Rfairbairn@reedexpo.com

November 14-16, 2002
13th Annual Green Industry Expo (GIE)
Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN
Phone: 770.973.2019
Web: http://www.gieonline.com/

November 17-20, 2002
International Association of Golf Administrators Annual Meeting
World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL
Phone: 800.554.7242
Email: iaga@aol.com
Web: http://www.iaga.org/

November 18-21, 2002
National Turfgrass Association Conference
Southport, UK
Telephone: Int +44 (0)1995 670675
Email: NTFoundation@aol.com

November 22-24, 2002
Fall Indiana Golf Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Blue Ribbon Pavilion
Indianapolis, Indiana
Phone: 800.968.5531
Email: johnvalant@golfexpos.com
Web: http://www.golfexpos.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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* Classified Section
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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.

Gean Edwards
http://www.gean-edwards.com/
One (1) pack of 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/
Three (3) 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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* Press Releases
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The press releases for October are:

OCT 24 - Professional Caddie Association Announces Inductees and Sponsorship Opportunities
OCT 15 - Rid your Course of Geese by Broadcasting their own Distress Calls
OCT 15 - Dynamic Golf Technology, LLC., Introduces The Trainer
OCT 10 - TourTurf Welcomes New Director of Southeast Sales, Mike Davis
OCT 08 - Perfect-Tee selected by LDA as its "official golf tee"
OCT 08 - Hole In One Introduces Golf Tee Jokes...A Joke On Every Tee
OCT 03 - PFG Golf finalizes GPS deal with E-Z Go and ProLink

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