Today's Highlights

• New Year's Resolution
• Under Where?
• Holiday Gifting

NEWS

Imperial introduces Vortex Collection

Imperial Headwear introduces Vortex to its High Tech Collection of headwear.

Izod G line to feature new technology

Izod G's new Summer/Holiday 2007 fashion line will introduce Izod G Carbon: Cocona, and Zone:fx at the PGA Merchandise, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.

Lewis headlines Izod G concert

Huey Lewis and the News will headline the third Izod G Rocks concert at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The concert will be held at the Hard Rock Live on Friday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m.

PeakVision unveils light-weight model

PeakVision Sports introduces the EL0 model to its line of high-performance eyewear.

Wyatt signs on with Tehama

Tehama names Bryan Wyatt as its design director for menswear.

Tehama to unveil new Fall line at PGA Show

Tehama will display its Fall 2007 collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.

Baker-Strasburg to lead Tehama marketing

Tehama names Jenny Baker-Strasburg as director of marketing.

Aureus introduces BambooTech

Aureus Sportswear incorporates BambooTech into its moisture wicking performance apparel.

Kirkwood joins NLG

Nancy Lopez Golf names Jackie Kirkwood as national sales manager.

New CGE line to be introduced at PGA Show

Callaway Golf Eyewear introduces its fourth and newest series: Hybrid Series.

Lela Designs eyes PGA Show

Lela Designs will attend the PGA Merchandise Show later this month and exhibit its extensive clothing collection.

Jaidee fashions World Class Collection

Ecco staff player Thongchai Jaidee recently won the Volvo Masters of Asia.

Oxford Golf branches out

Oxford Golf will launch its premier ladies collection at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 25-27, in Orlando, Fla.

Lord Daniel expands lines

Lord Daniel Sportswear announces a new sport performance collection, Dry-Point, to its newly-revamped Fairway Golf and Resort line for men and women.

BRIEFLY

Pat Lyle of San Anselmo, Calif., has been named the Northern California PGA Sales Representative of the Year. Lyle is a golf representative for Tehama and Walter Genuin Shoes and Fashion. The Northern California section also recently honored three of its members for excellence in merchandising and golf shop operations -- John Hughes of Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton, Calif., was recognized as Private Merchandiser of the Year; Dirk Skillicorn of Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee, Calif., was honored as Resort Merchandiser of the Year; and Ken Woods of Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif., was named Public Merchandiser of the Year. … S & J 18th Tee Inc. introduces its new line of apparel, specifically geared for young golfers wearing sizes 10 to 16.

FASHION

New Year's Resolution

By Janice Ferguson
GPA Fashion Correspondent

Did you resolve to play more golf in 2007? We hope so, because it's a whole lot more fun than promising to lose the 3-inch fruitcake waistline.

Now is a great time of year to stock up the additional golf outfits you'll need to support those extra rounds -- and perhaps pounds. The in-between winter/spring season, and after holiday sales are offering up some great savings.

Here are three good online shopping sources:

$ www.golfsmith.com is having its semi-annual sales and clearance event. For a limited time, you can take an extra 25 percent off select outlet and clearance apparel for a total savings of 40 to 70 percent.

There are 12 pages of tops, bottoms and belts for men and women from the top brand names like Nike, Adidas, Izod, Ashworth, Tabasco, Tehama, Callaway, Greg Norman, Tail, Bette & Court, Jamie Sadock, Fidra, EP Pro and more.

Nice selections of golf shoes can also be found at a discount. Take advantage while supplies last. Sale ends Feb. 4.

$ www.edwinwattsgolf.com continues to advertise after Christmas on its Web site for up to 40 percent off apparel for the holidays. Its $5 flat rate UPS ground shipping is appealing as well.

Click on apparel, then the shoe closeout icon and find styles for men from Callaway, Ecco, Etonic, FootJoy, Hi-Tec and Nike. A pair of Custom Comfort shoes by Hi-Tec was $99.99 and are is $49.99. If you buy two pairs of closeout Hi-Tec shoes, you can get them both for only $79.99.

The Edwin Watts Web site uses control scan verification that helps secure sensitive information from misuse and identity theft. That always makes online shopping feel a bit more secure.

$ www.iznadgolf.com sounds like it might be located in New Zealand or close, but no worries. It's actually based in Wall, N.J. The site carries several name brands in addition to some boutique golf apparel lines for men, women and juniors.

The twist is a category called Lucky Size Discount that features a large selection of low inventory men's and women's golf apparel at great prices. You have to fish around a bit to find something you like in your size, but it's well worth the hunt as it also offers free ground shipping on all Lucky Size sale items.

One example is the Tundra golf jacket by Antiqua, valued at $100, regularly $84.95 and now $69.95 -- if your lucky size is available

This should help get you started achieving one resolution. Happy New Year!

Editor's note: The Apparel Wire cannot guarantee pricing or availability on any items mentioned in this article.