Paul Stankowski has been released from his contract
with AZ-based Tommy Bahama Apparel effective December 31.
TX-based Cornerstone Sports hopes to have a new apparel deal
for Stankowski by week's end (Cornerstone Sports).
BULL MARKET: The '98 TV golf marketplace is shaping up
to be "bullish," according to Langdon Brockinton of
MEDIAWEEK. Sources tell Brockinton that CBS has already
sold "virtually" all of its first-quarter '98 PGA Tour
inventory, more than 85% of its commercial time in the
second quarter and "upwards" of 90% of its third-quarter
supply (MEDIAWEEK, 11/10 issue)....Tiger Woods earned a $3M
bonus from Titleist for finishing atop the PGA Tour money
list (GOLFWEEK, 11/10 issue)....Under its "For the Good of
the Game" program, the U.S. Golf Association has pledged to
spend $50M over the next 10 years to increase participation
in the game by minorities, youth and players with
disabilities (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 10/7)....FL-based Visual Edge
Systems has reached an agreement in principle with UT-based
Chequemate Technologies for its C-3D digital imaging system
for personalized sports videos including its "One-on-One
with Greg Norman" personalized video golf lessons (VSE).
