CourseTrends Signs The Legends Golf Course As Client

CourseTrends Announces The Legends Golf Course Of Kingsland, TX As Its Most Recent Client ... Austin, TX - CourseTrends announces The Legends Golf Course of Kingsland, TX as its most recent client. CourseTrends will be handling the custom design and hosting of their website as well as their e-mail marketing and e-commerce.

Masterfully designed by Tom Kite, Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell, The Legends Golf Course is an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all abilities.

The par 72 course features Tif Sport Bermuda grass tees and fairways with Tif Eagle Bermuda grass carpeting the greens. The architects transformed 200 acre farm land into a masterpiece that flows through open links land on the front nine and transitions into the beautiful hill country on the back 9. Lake LBJ surrounds the property and can be seen from many holes with the 8th hole resting alongside the lake.

To learn more about The Legends Golf Course, visit www.legendsgolftx.net

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Feel Golf Becomes AGCP Sponsor

Association Of Golf Clubfitting Professionals Announces Feel Golf As A New Sponsor Exhibiting At The RT Convention October 18-22, 2011. COLUMBUS, GA, October 13, 2011 -- Roy Nix, Executive Director of the Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals (AGCP), the world leader in the advancement of custom clubfitting and clubmaking is pleased to announce today the recent addition of Feel Golf as an AGCP sponsor. As part of the sponsor agreement, Feel Golf will be offering its SG line to AGCP members as components for complete customization by AGCP members.

Join The Revolution with Feel Golf's [SG] Line. Feel Golf Co., Inc. is known for its PGA inspired golf equipment including its superior line of award winning wedges. Until now the Company has been a full-line premium golf club manufacturer with club assembly in the USA. All Feel Golf Company products were designed, built and backed by PGA Professionals. For over 20 years, Feel Golf's proprietary technology golf clubs have been played by Tour players worldwide - including the PGA, LPGA, European, Asian, Champions and Nationwide Tours, as well as by All-American Collegiate Players. By partnering with the AGCP Feel Golf products will now be available for custom fitting by the AGCP members.

Feel Golf is also the innovator of "The Reverse Taper - Full Release™" Performance grip. This leading, technologically advanced grip with patents in grip design & utility can increase distance, improve accuracy, and provide golfers of all skill levels with a better touch and feel - the trademark of the Company.

The Full Release Grip is thinner in the top hand and thicker in the bottom hand - similar to the grip of a baseball bat. The unique design allows any golfer to more easily hold the club in the fingers, rather than the palm. A lighter, Tour-like grip allows the golfer to release the wrist more fully through impact, maximizing club head speed and generating more power and distance. The more natural grip also helps cure the dreaded hook or slice that plagues so many of today's golfing amateurs.

More than 4 out of 5 golfers of all skill levels report that this revolutionary golf grip provides them with an immediate increase in distance and accuracy over their traditional golf grips. The grip has been independently tested by PGA Tour Partners, and conforms to the rules of the USGA and The R&A for use in competitive golf.

Bill Glasson, a seven-time PGA Tour winner, says, "The Feel Release Grip is what my golf game has been waiting for. The ability to drive my right hand gives me more control through the impact zone. I have struggled with golfer's elbow for many years, and he larger right hand grip has virtually eliminated my elbow pain ... This grip is a must for everyone who takes their golf game seriously."

The Full Release Performance Grip is only one of many items featured on Feel Golf's recently launched Components Website. There you can find all of Feel Golf's familiar award-winning products, as well as a new line of wedges and irons with square grooves [SG] for the upcoming 2012 season.

Lee Miller, Feel Golf's CEO stated, "Our new [SG] line has original square grooves and are non conforming in accordance with the new 2010 groove rule."

Feel Golf has raised questions against the changes to the groove rules -- specifically for amateurs -- and believes that these new rules have a negative effect on the enjoyment of the game. In a survey of recreational players with handicaps from 9 to 28, most overwhelmingly stated, "We are not Tour players, and this game is hard enough without making it more difficult for us!" "Small rule changes really are designed for the top Tour players in the world and can have a significant and negative impact for every other golfer," says Miller. "We believe anything that makes the game more difficult and less rewarding for amateurs will decrease overall consumer interest and hurt the golf industry."

Feel Golf will offer both conforming and non conforming wedges and irons beginning in Jan 2012 to meet our customer's wishes. The new Square Groove line is designed to do just that.

Follow the Revolution: www.TeamFeel.com

Disclaimer: Certain statements made in this news release about Feel products are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. Important factors could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

About the AGCP
Based in Columbus, GA, the AGCP is dedicated to the promotion and growth of custom fitting worldwide by providing classes, schools and conventions for the club fitting and club making industry. Our Roundtable Education Conference and Convention classes are certified by the PGA of America for MSR Credits for PGA Professionals. To learn more about the AGCP or to become a Member call 706.507.0095 or visit www.agcpgolf.com .Quick Links: AGCP Roundtable 6, 2011 Information: http://www.agcpgolf.com/RT6 for registration information and hotel reservations.

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Grand Slam Of Golf Set To Tee Off

October 17, 2011   |   Category: AssociationsGolf's Four Major Champions Prepare For A Duel At The 29Th PGA Grand Slam Of Golf In Bermuda U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy, Masters champion Charl Schwartzel, Open champion Darren Clarke and PGA champion Keegan Bradley compete Oct. 17-19 in Bermuda at Port Royal Golf Course; extensive television coverage on TNT PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel, U.S. Open Champion Rory McIlroy, Open Champion Darren Clarke and PGA Champion Keegan Bradley will form the year's elite foursome in the 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. The season-ending showcase event, which boasts the most difficult qualification requirement in the game - a major championship victory - will be televised by TNT to a worldwide audience. Coverage begins Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Port Royal Golf Course joins the Fairmont Southampton as the official hotel site for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda. The 6,845-yard, par-71 Port Royal is a public course that opened for play in 1970.

The PGA Grand Slam of Golf features a $1.35 million purse, with the winner receiving $600,000; second place $300,000; third place $250,000 and fourth place $200,000. TNT's prime-time broadcast of the event reaches a worldwide audience of nearly 100 million U.S. homes and international viewers in more than 100 countries.

Hosted by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, Port Royal Golf Course, and the Fairmont Southampton Hotel, The PGA Grand Slam of Golf was established in 1979 and has grown from an 18-hole, single-day event to a 36-hole annual showdown that matches professional golf's best against each other. Ernie Els captured the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf title at Port Royal.

Past PGA Grand Slam of Golf Champions include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Els, Tom Lehman, Ben Crenshaw, Greg Norman and Nick Price.

For more information on the 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, please visit www.pga.com.

About The PGA of America
Celebrating its 95th year, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission of its founders: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in a multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

About Bermuda
Bermuda, just under two hours from East Coast gateway cities, stretches for 21 miles along turquoise waters and is surrounded by a 200-square-mile coral reef plateau. The island has more golf courses per square mile than anywhere in the world and the pleasant climate allows for a round of play any month of the year, no matter the season. Each of its breathtaking courses features a blend of turquoise ocean views, rolling hills and humbling challenges. For more information, please visit www.bermudatourism.com or call 1-800-BERMUDA.

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Julius Mason
561/624-8444
jmason@pgahq.com

Michele Kruchkowski Cooper
732/469-5700
michele@mastrocomm.com

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Mid-October Madness Arrives At Edwin Watts Golf Shops

October 14, 2011   |   Category: BusinessMid-October Madness Arrives At Edwin Watts Golf Shops Specialty golf retailer offers spectacular savings this weekend only FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., October 13, 2011...It's holiday season in October, as Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, (EWGS), one of the world's largest specialty golf retailers with over 90 domestic retail locations, today announced the Mid-October Madness sale, offering fantastic deals on a wide-range of golf equipment, apparel, electronics and accessories from the top brands in golf.

From October 13 through October 16 only, Edwin Watts Golf customers will enjoy spectacular savings in-store and online, including $20 off any purchase of $100 or more; $50 off any purchase of $250 or more; and $100 off any purchase of $500 or more. Restrictions apply.

Edwin Watts Golf offers the freshest assortment of golf equipment & apparel, electronics and related golf accessories from top brands such as TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, FootJoy, Cleveland, Nike, Adams, Cobra, Wilson, Champions Tour and others.

About Edwin Watts Golf
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC (an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.), headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is one of the world's premier specialty golf retailers. The company operates as an integrated, multi-channel retailer, offering the freshest assortment of brand name golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through its 90+ domestic Retail Locations, eCommerce Internet site (www.edwinwattsgolf.com), Telephone/Catalog/Direct Mail sales (1.800.874.0146) and Digital Catalog (www.edwinwattsgolf.com/catalogs). Edwin Watts Golf touts a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable sales associates who can assist customers of all skill levels with lessons, performance fitting, special orders and repair services. The combination of the highest level of customer service, price match guarantee and reputation as the most trusted retailer in golf for over 42 years has earned the organization the right to be known as America's Golf Club.

Media Contact:
Michele Kruchkowski Cooper
michele@mastrocomm.com

Ari Edelman
aedelman@mastrocomm.com

Mastro Communications, Inc.
732-469-5700

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Champ Freshens Up Web Presence

CHAMP Spikes the World Leader in Sport Cleat Technology® has revamped its corporate website, showcasing all of its innovative and performance-enhancing product ranges in a more informative and visually striking fashion than ever before.

The website - www.champspikes.com - is quick to load, easy to navigate, and is packed with detail that brings to life the features and benefits of its stunning product range, from the Lotus technology found in the CHAMP Zarma® spike, to the visible 'C' wear design in its ScorpionSTINGER™ Spikes. The wide range of thread technologies and accessories that have made CHAMP the leading player in this sector of the marketplace also can be found on the site.

In addition to its wide golf product range, the website highlights CHAMP's extensive offerings of traction technology across all sports, including American Football, soccer, baseball, rugby, lacrosse, track and cricket, where the company's rich heritage in ground-breaking cleat technology is amply displayed.

Retailers can also check out the wide range of point of purchase units that are available to help raise the profile of CHAMP products in the sales environment, while the constantly-updated News & Events section allow both consumers and industry professionals to keep track of new product launches, as well as stay in touch with CHAMP's successes around the world. All of the latest imagery and collateral is available on the site to the convenience of all our customers and fans. There are also links to CHAMP's newly-launched Facebook page and Twitter feed, that feature regular promotions, competitions and news items, and which are ready and waiting to link golfers up with CHAMP's online community.

For additional press information on CHAMP Zarma FLY tee please contact mmeade@macneillusa.com.

For more information regarding all of the CHAMP products, please visit www.champspikes.com.

CHAMP is the premiere brand of MacNeill Engineering Worldwide, which has been designing and manufacturing athletic footwear components since 1931. The Company has been a pioneer in cleat technology since it introduced the world's first locking spike: SURE-LOK. Since then, MacNeill Engineering has grown to be The World Leader in the Sport Cleat Technology® with revolutionary offerings which include the CHAMP Q-LOK® System, the CHAMP TRI-LOK® System, as well as the most complete line of innovative spikes in the world, including the new CHAMP Zarma®, the CHAMP Scorpion STINGER™ spikes and CHAMP ScorpionSpike®. CHAMP also is proud to introduce the CHAMP Zarma Fly tee™ a high performance line of golf tees.

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Second Dormie Cup To Benefit Wounded Warriors

Second-annual "Dormie Cup" fundraiser grows in 2011. Dozens of country's best young golfers compete at Dormie Club on Oct. 15-16 with proceeds benefiting Wounded Warriors and others MOORE COUNTY, N.C. - Having the ability to regularly participate in junior golf events seeded a noble idea for 15-year-old Patrick Cover of Davidson, N.C.

"Fortunately, my family has been able to financially support my dream to be a successful junior player," Cover said. "Realizing that many talented young players are not so lucky, I wanted to find a way to help them with tournament expenses."

Cover brainstormed with his friend and fellow accomplished competitor, 15-year-old Thomas Walsh of High Point, and the two came up with the idea of spearheading a charity, junior golf tournament.

Born was the "Dormie Cup" named after its host facility, the Dormie Club in West End, N.C. After raising donations in 2010, Cover, Walsh and 10 other junior golfers gathered at Dormie and divided the group into two teams of six for a match-play tournament modeled after the Ryder Cup.

This year, their event has blossomed. Cover and Walsh will participate in the second-annual Dormie Cup on October 15-16, when 24 nationally ranked junior golfers from North and South Carolina play a two-man team competition over the Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore-designed masterpiece to decide the winners on Sunday afternoon.

Each junior has been challenged to raise a minimum of $1,000 with an overall goal of raising $24,000 or more. Conducted jointly by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA), a program called "Leadership Links" provides juniors all the tools necessary to learn charitable giving skills through a fundraising campaign or volunteer program.

Last year, the Dormie Cup donation totaled more than $10,000.

"We wanted to put on a charity tournament because we wanted the boys to have a chance to give back," Cover said. "When you are traveling every weekend and most of the summer, it is hard for the junior golfers to get involved in a routine with a local charity."

As in 2010, this week's tournament at Dormie Club promises to be a fulfilling weekend of fun, fellowship, and outstanding golf. Participants will sport Dormie Cup hats and shirts, enjoy their own locker and receive participation trophies. In 2010, Team Coore bested Team Crenshaw to hoist the Dormie Cup trophy and take home Scotty Cameron head covers.

Also at this year's event, keeping a focus on fundraising efforts and those most deserving of the boys' efforts, tournament organizers have established a "Charles G. McCartney Award" that will be given at the end of the event to the boy who best exemplifies service to country, a love of his fellow man, and a love of golf and fellowship.

The award is named for Thomas Walsh's great uncle, "Chuck," who twice received the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for wounds sustained in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton's command. The committee will chose a winner based on the "performance" of the young man in the areas of fund raising and sportsmanship, with a trophy being made that will become the centerpiece of the tournament's closing festivities.

But the real winners in 2011 will be the three charities chosen to receive the funds raised. Some funds are distributed to the First Tee Program of the Sandhills and the American Junior Golf Association Scholarship Program - two outstanding organizations that provide funds for needy junior golfers to travel and compete in high-level events.

Yet, the majority of the funds raised will benefit the Wounded Warrior Program, which assists veterans who return from action with injuries in their efforts to adjust to life back in the United States. The funds raised during the Dormie Cup will help in enlisting public support, provide aid to those in need and provide programming and services to our men and women.

"Golf is a game that exemplifies the spirit of giving and I am so blessed to be a part of this most wonderful game," said Cover. "My hope is to use this game of golf that I so love to raise money for charities that are near and dear to my heart."

To learn more about the Wounded Warriors - an organization dedicated to fostering the most successful, well adjusted generation of wounded warriors in our history - visit their website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Learn more about Dormie Club at 910-947-3240 or www.DormieClub.com

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USA Lessons Utilizing Social Media As Primary Marketing Tool

Bradenton, FL: October 17, 2011

New Students with no out-of-pocket marketing expenses.

In these economically challenged times, utilizing a marketing source with no-out-of pocket expenses, which can also successfully place students on the golf course sounds ideal because it is.

USA Lessons uses highly sought after 21st century marketing options such as social media, social buying sites and e-commerce marketing podiums. They offer you an influx of new students each and every month. They give their members the on-line exposure they deserve, and they do it all at no charge.

USA Lessons is NOT a traditional marketing company; there are no monthly fees to participate or join, no long-term contracts to hold you captive, and they don't supply leads that potentially want a lesson, they only send you students that have already selected you as their instructor of choice, and have paid for your instruction.

USA Lessons has also eliminated any concerns of being overwhelmed while considering the engine that is social buying. This is handled by working with a fair number of instructors in each market. You can and will grow your business at a reasonable yet impactful pace.

USA Lessons has also absorbed all the expenses involved in growing your student list and putting together successful on-going campaigns. This enables you as a member receiving students to only invest your time in that student. That's right; your investment is your time.

Accepting and working with the best instructors in their field, they strive to become THE source for students across the US to locate instruction in any sport. They plan on being the much needed missing bridge between instructors and students that will inevitably grow the game. Their customized instructor profiles and Bio's will furnish students with the information they need to select the right instructor. For their instructors it's an opportunity for accomplishments and career highlights to be showcased, and the first marketing program of its kind. It really doesn't get any simpler than this.

USA Lessons has stepped up its instructor recruitment efforts with its impending launch for Golf Professionals this fall. Opportunities are currently available in FL, CA, NV, TX, AZ, GA and the Carolinas with the rest of the Country to follow before the top of 2012. As they plan to be the leading option for generating students, these opportunities will not last long.

Instructors interested in participating must meet certain criteria for membership. It is determined by the current campaign running in your area.

For additional information or a free membership, contact membership@usalessons.com or you can also call (941) 799-GOLF (4653). Website Address: www.usalessons.com

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Patty Nazarre USA Lessons, LLC.
PO BOX 1888
Anna Maria, FL 3421

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Gateway Golf Group To Be Title Sponsor Of Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Arizona Golf Classic

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (October 17, 2011) - Gateway Golf Group, the parent company of Gateway Pro Tour, will be the new title sponsor for the 2011 Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.

In its 10th year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona Golf Classic provides opportunities during the tournament for players to interact directly with wish kids on the course. There will also be a silent auction, raffle drawing and presentation of prizes for the top golfers.

"Gateway Golf Group maintains a strong commitment to giving back to the communities in which we serve. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona Golf Classic seemed like a natural fit for us," said Ryan Pray, Executive Director for Gateway Golf Group. "We're proud to support the priceless work they do for children."

Interested in playing or getting involved? Tournament details and registration information is available at www.wishaz.org.

"We are so excited about our new partnership with the Gateway Golf Group," said Elizabeth Reich, President and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona. "We look forward to a great future working together to grant the wishes of children in Arizona who are living bravely each day with life-threatening medical conditions."

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona, the founding chapter, of the nation's largest wish granting organization, grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is one of the world's leading children's charities, with 64 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona grants more than 250 wishes annually with an average cost of $7,500 to fulfill a wish. For more information, visit www.wishaz.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

Gateway Golf Group offers a single-vendor solution to effectively create, develop and manage successful, cost-effective golf events. Over the past ten years, they have successfully conducted over 400 golf events, making Gateway Golf Group the most experienced golf event management company on the west coast. The principals of Gateway Golf Group are recognized for their extensive golf business background. They owned and operated Southern California golf facilities as well as the Golf Academy of America (formally SDGA), the oldest and largest golf business college in the world. Today, Gateway Golf Group owns and operates Gateway Pro Tour (established in 2001), the premiere developmental golf tour on the west coast. The Tour hosts approximately 30 professional golf tournaments and 500 professional golfers annually. Currently, 125 Gateway alumni play on the PGA and Nationwide Tours. For more information, please visit www.gatewayprotour.com or www.gatewaygolfgroup.com.

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IJGT Partners With Bunkers In Baghdad, Bridgestone Golf

Organizations to donate golf balls from "majors" to U.S. troops abroad (HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.) - International Junior Golf Tour - one of the leading competitive circuits for elite golfers grades 5-12 - today announces a partnership with "Bunkers in Baghdad" and Bridgestone Golf to collect golf balls for U.S. Armed Forces serving overseas.

Bunkers in Baghdad is a non-profit that gathers and delivers golf balls, clubs and equipment to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Bunkers in Baghdad is looking forward to working with America's up-and-coming golfers on the International Junior Golf Tour," says Joseph Hanna, President and Founder of Bunkers in Baghdad, Inc. "We're proud to say young people have played a significant role in helping our organization collect and ship more than 2.4 million golf balls and 50,000 golf clubs to our soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and 11 other countries as well as wounded warriors in all 50 states."

The IJGT will donate balls collected during the three "majors" this fall at Hershey Links Golf Club in Hummelstown, Pa. (Oct.28-30), Port Royal Golf Club on Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Nov.11-13) and Temecula Creek in Temecula, Calif. (Dec. 9-11). Players can receive an exemption to the majors by competing in IJGT events and earning merit points.

Bridgestone Golf, the No.1 ball fitter in golf and official IJGT partner, will donate a dozen new golf balls for every 100 collected.

"It is an honor to partner with Bunkers in Baghdad and Bridgestone Golf to support our troops," says Peter Orrell, President and CEO of Junior Sports Corporation, owner/operator of the IJGT. "This initiative is only a small token of our appreciation for what service members do to protect our country each day."

"We appreciate the IJGT coming to us with such a great idea and happy to participate in a small way," says Dan Murphy, Vice President of Marketing for Bridgestone Golf. "We hope the balls sent overseas to our troops provide a level of recreation and an opportunity for fun during their important missions."

Headquartered on Hilton Head Island, S.C., the IJGT offers over 60 two-and three-day events throughout the U.S. each year. IJGT members represent 45 U.S. states and 43 countries.

IJGT alumni include Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahan and Paula Creamer, as well as several other PGA and LPGA Tour players. The class of 2011 IJGT graduates play at several of the top NCAA Division I schools across the country including University of North Carolina, University of Arkansas, Indiana University, Southern Methodist University and others.

For more information about the IJGT or to donate golf balls: www.IJGT.com, info@IJGT.com, 800.792.9143.

About Bridgestone Golf
Bridgestone Golf, Inc., based in Covington, Ga., manufactures and markets premium golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brand names. Bridgestone is represented on a world stage by a number of internationally famed golfers including Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar, Davis Love III, Paula Creamer, Brandt Snedeker, Nick Price and Lee Trevino. Bridgestone Golf, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., whose headquarters are in Tokyo.

About Junior Sports Corporation
Located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, JSC owns and operates:

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (www.IJGA.com) is the world's only academy to combine training, competition and academics for serious junior golfers. Director of Instruction Hank Haney - coach to winners of every major championship on the PGA Tour - and his elite staff train junior golfers from more than 25 countries and 45 states.

The International Junior Golf Tour (www.IJGT.com) hosts 60 tournaments annually and is the only junior golf tour with events every weekend during the September-to-May school year.

Established in May 2011, the Ivan Lendl Junior Tennis Academy (www.LendlTennis.com) produces the finest tennis training and competition for junior students to ultimately reach the college or professional ranks. Ivan Lendl, former World No. 1 player and winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles, serves as Director of Instruction and is dedicated to the development of each junior tennis player.

Heritage Academy (www.HeritageHHI.com) provides progressive, diverse academic instruction for students from grades five to 12 who pursue extra-curricular passions, such as golf at Hank Haney IJGA and tennis at Ivan Lendl IJTA.

Hilton Head Island is easily accessible by most major airlines through Hilton Head Island (HHI), Savannah (SAV), Charleston (CHS) and Columbia (CAE) airports.

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Edwin Watts Golf Opens New Store In Newnan, Ga.

October 17, 2011   |   Category: BusinessEdwin Watts Golf Opens New Store In Newnan, Ga. Launch monitor, club repair facility & in-store putting green complement area's freshest assortment of name brand golf equipment, apparel, electronics and accessories; grand opening festivities planned for October 20-22 FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., October 14, 2011...Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, (EWGS) one of the world's largest specialty golf retailers, today announced the opening of its newest state-of-the-art golf retail facility in Newnan, Ga. The new 4,200 square foot store, located at 19 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., and which opened to the public on October 6, will be celebrating its official grand opening October 20-22.

The store in Newnan enhances Edwin Watts Golf's retail presence in Georgia, complementing several locations in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Savannah, and providing another convenient retail location for Georgia golfers and shoppers. Equipped with a state-of-the-art launch monitor and club repair facility, in-store putting green and much more, the new store provides consumers with a service-based interactive golf experience. Additionally, golfers will have the opportunity to test out the latest product innovations from the game's leading brands, while enjoying the superior service and technical expertise of "The Watts Guys" custom fitting experts, boasting the highest technical IQ in golf.

"'The Watts Guys' are excited to expand our footprint in Georgia and our team is ready to assist golfers of all skill levels enhance their golfing experiences, while ensuring they are equipped with the proper equipment, " said John Watson, CEO, Edwin Watts Golf. "We are thrilled to provide the golfers of Newnan, and the surrounding communities, with the best selection of equipment from golf's leading brands, along with superior service from our team of knowledgeable associates."

The grand opening festivities scheduled for October 20-22 will offer customers the chance to win exciting prizes, including valuable Edwin Watts Golf Shop gift cards. Further, customers can take advantage of special offers including $2.00 off select dozen golf balls; 20% off any one regularly priced apparel item; 20% off any one regularly priced pair of shoes and all purchases are eligible for a rewards card towards a future purchase:
• Purchase $100.00-$199.99 get $10.00 rewards card
• Purchase $200.00-$299.99 get $20.00 rewards card
• Purchase $300.00-$399.99 get $30.00 rewards card
• Purchase $400.00-$499.99 get $40.00 rewards card
• Purchase over $500.00 get $50.00 rewards card

Edwin Watts Golf offers the freshest assortment of golf equipment & apparel, electronics and related golf accessories from top brands such as TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, FootJoy, Cleveland, Nike, Adams, Cobra, Wilson, Champions Tour and others. The Newnan location adds to Edwin Watts Golf Shops' stable of more than 90 domestic retail locations and overall golf retail operation that features a popular eCommerce Internet business, at www.edwinwattsgolf.com, along with the Company's direct catalog sales business.

About Edwin Watts Golf
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC (an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.), headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is one of the world's premier specialty golf retailers. The company operates as an integrated, multi-channel retailer, offering the freshest assortment of brand name golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through its 90+ domestic Retail Locations, eCommerce Internet site (www.edwinwattsgolf.com), Telephone/Catalog/Direct Mail sales (1.800.874.0146) and Digital Catalog (www.edwinwattsgolf.com/catalogs). Edwin Watts Golf touts a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable sales associates who can assist customers of all skill levels with lessons, performance fitting, special orders and repair services. The combination of the highest level of customer service, price match guarantee and reputation as the most trusted retailer in golf for over 42 years has earned the organization the right to be known as America's Golf Club.

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