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NEWS

Antigua turns page to green

The Antigua Group Inc. includes the PageFlip feature in its "Golf Summer 2009 E-Catalog" in a transition from paper to a more green delivery online.

Nike inks Blumenherst

Nike Golf signs Amanda Blumenherst, a three-time national collegiate player of the year and U.S. Women's Amateur champion, to its tour staff. Under terms of the multi-year agreement Blumenherst will represent the company's apparel, footwear, headwear and accessories.

Briefly

Tehama announces the inclusion of Bamboo Carbon and new Minerale within its Green Collection for men. The company's effort to "go green" is demonstrated by the fact that there are more than 10 shirts to choose from within the men's carbon category alone. In addition, the Green Collection features recycled polyester, vitamin C, organic cotton and organic cotton/polyester blends. ... Greg Norman Collection repositions its Women's Collection under the design direction of Dana Coppolino, former founder and CEO of Verdina. The spring 2010 assortment marks the reentrance.

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Father's Day gift ideas

By Janice Ferguson
GPA Writer

Daddy dearest deserves the best this Father's Day. So here are some gift ideas to help keep the golfing father, son, brother and husband in style both on and off the course.

• Glenfiddich 15-year old Scotch whisky. Naturally this gift is meant for après golf, when dad can enjoy sipping this malt that has matured to perfection in three different types of oak cask: sherry, traditional bourbon and new oak. The whisky is then blended together in a large wooden vat that is always kept half full, ensuring consistent and finely-balanced single malt. Crafted by malt master David Stewart and produced in Speyside in the Scottish Highlands for William Grant & Sons. Three cheers, Dad. ($48; www.grantusa.com).

• Diamond Apparel golf shirts. With a choice of 15 colors, surely there is a new polo to be found for Dad on Father's Day. This family-owned and operated business located in Advance, N.C., boasts only American products - from the Supima cotton from the southwest United States to the yarn spinning done in Jefferson, Ga. The hands-on process allows Diamond Apparel to customize shirts if longer lengths are needed. ($44.95 for short sleeve; www.diamondgolfshirts.com).

• FootJoy golf shoes. For more than 55 years, FootJoy has been the leading golf shoe on the PGA Tour. Make Dad feel like a champ with one of the 11 styles available to fit his feet - and his game. From athletic to classic to exotic, all FootJoys fuse style and comfort with the latest technology for ultimate stability and motion control. Easy care, all-weather, dressy or casual, these golf shoes are built to last and perform. Or personalize a pair for Dad using the custom MyJoys. (Prices vary depending on style; www.footjoy.com).

• SpaFinder gift certificate. A nice post-round massage to get all of those hard-swinging kinks out is something any golf Dad would appreciate. Accepted worldwide at more than 5,000 participating day, health and destination spas, the gift certificates are flexible and convenient. They arrive in elegant packaging, and are mailed to wherever dear 'ol dad resides. The certificates can also be bundled with other unique items to make an extra special gift. (Certificates start at $50; www.spafinder.com).

• Oakley golf accessories. Pair a new glove with a belt, socks, hat and sunglasses and you have a winning Father's Day gift combo. Oakley's 3.0 performance golf glove ($20) utilizes Cabretta leather to maintain slip control with a relaxed fit and breathability. Update Dad's look with the Revolution belt ($50) that combines leather and cotton, and uses rivet and screen print accents. A pair of No Show socks ($9) with breathable mesh instep and arch is a welcome gift. Top off the ensemble with Oakley's Cuban fedora style hat ($45) and a super cool pair of golf specific Flak Jacket sunglasses ($140), and you've got Dad covered from head to toe. (www.oakley.com).

• Great Golf Memories. Get inspired and find something for Dad from hundreds of unique golf gifts on this Web site. Personalized gifts include engraved hickory putters ($129.95), golf balls ($35 per dozen), ball markers ($24.95 for a set of six) and personalized clubhouse plaque ($110.95). Or find golf games, golf memorabilia and collectibles, golf-themed home and office décor, display cases and just about every under the sun related to golf. (www.greatgolfmemories.com).