PING resolves Eye2 iron, wedge controversy with PGA Tour

PING Chairman and CEO John Solheim announced today that PING will waive its rights that prevent the PGA TOUR from prohibiting the use of pre-April 1990 PING EYE2 irons and wedges that do not meet the 2010 Condition of Competition from being played at PGA TOUR professional competitions.

The waiver goes into effect March 29 and applies to the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour. As a result of a request from the USGA, PING will also apply the waiver to the U.S. Open in June. The PGA TOUR will then adopt a Condition of the Competition that does not provide an exception for the pre-April 1990 PING EYE2 irons.

Double celebration

Camilo Villegas shot a final-round 68 to win the Honda Classic by five shots Sunday over Anthony Kim, giving the Colombian his third PGA Tour victory.

Ben Kern, Graham Cooke and Brent Franklin to be inducted into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) are proud to announce that Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., Brent Franklin of Barrie, Ont. and the late Ben Kern of Rolandia, Brazil (pictured) have been elected as the 2010 inductees into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.

With their inductions, Cooke, Franklin and Kern become the 65th, 66th and 67th honoured members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.

“The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame seeks to recognize excellence as golfers, contributors and supporters of the game,” said David Shaw, Chair of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. “Graham Cooke, Brent Franklin and Ben Kern have each amassed their own unique golf-related legacies and are fine examples of what makes golf such a great sport. Each of our 2010 inductees made tremendous contributions to the game and it is only fitting that as such, they are recognized for their accomplishments.”

A Master-ful return?

Jack Nicklaus is going to appear at next month's Masters. He thinks Tiger Woods will as well.

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LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan feels Asia could be set to host a women's major championship, and it could happen sooner rather than later.

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Playing the Heavy

Boccieri Golf, makers of the popular Heavy Putter, unveil their new Heavy Wedge "Control Series", allowing you to play the Heavy on the greens - and around them.

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On the Fast Track

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