The Raven To Launch Ritter, Chuck Instructional Program

Jeff Ritter Golf And Martin Chuck's Tour Striker Golf Academies Launch New Partnership At The Raven Golf Club - Phoenix PHOENIX, Arizona - Two of the most innovative brands in golf instruction, Jeff Ritter Golf and Martin Chuck's Tour Striker Golf Academies (JRG/TSGA) have announced the launch of a new instruction program set to open this fall at The Raven Golf Club - Phoenix. The Raven is managed by OB Sports and is recognized as one of the top daily fee golf courses in the United States.

According to OB Sports President and COO Phil Green, selecting the dynamic duo to headline the Raven's coaching programs was an easy choice. "When you look at what these two guys have done individually creating and marketing innovative coaching programs, it's exciting to consider what their team effort can do for Raven Golf Club," said Green. "We expect golfers will come from near and far to benefit from the instruction of Jeff Ritter and Martin Chuck."

One of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America, Ritter is one of the world's most prominent coaches with a presence that reaches all corners of the globe. A consistent presence in the world of golf media, Ritter's creative approach to the game has appeared endlessly across print, television and radio, including frequent content showcased with Golf Digest magazine.

Martin Chuck is the inventor of Tour Striker Training Products, the highly successful series of golf learning aids endorsed by CBS Commentator Gary McCord. As success of the Tour Striker brand grew, Chuck launched the Tour Striker Academies, which now operate programs throughout the country.

According to Chuck, his love for teaching was the impetus behind the development of his many training tools for golfers.

"I've always been a teacher first and a design guy second," said Chuck. "Once the Tour Striker really took off, I knew I'd find my way back to the lesson tee full time. This partnership allows me to keep growing the Tour Striker coaching brand, while still dedicating ample time towards the development of new products. It's really a perfect fit."

Along with the progressive vision of The Raven Golf Club Management Team, OB Sports, long-time friends Ritter and Chuck saw the opportunity to create a program unrivaled in innovation and productivity to meet the needs of all players regardless of skill level or age group. "I had worked for years on my own building a successful coaching brand," said Ritter. "But what I missed most was the creative process associated with collaborating with others. The opportunity to work with someone as talented as Martin to build this new program is something that I'm extremely excited about."

Proponents of a holistic approach to learning, JRG/TSGA "Integrated Coaching" programs will offer cutting edge modalities designed to unlock a player's true potential while providing fun and creative solutions for enhanced physical, emotional and nutritional performance.

Designed to give golfers the tools and support to achieve any goal, JRG/TSGA programs include: Private Lessons, Group Clinics, Corporate Events, Comprehensive Schools, Advanced Fitting Resources, Junior Golf Development and more. For more information on JRG/TSGA programs visit www.ravenphx.com/instruction.

About The Raven Golf Club - Phoenix
Just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport and downtown Phoenix, The Raven Golf Club-Phoenix was designed by David Graham and Gary Panks, and provides a unique golf experiences in the desert. With 6,000 Georgia pine trees that line the meandering fairways, intriguing green complexes and shimmering water features, the Raven playing experience cannot be duplicated in Arizona. Through the years, the facility has earned numerous prestigious awards including "Top 50 Public Courses in the Country" by Golf World's 2009 Reader Choice Awards and, a 4.5 Star (out of five) rating from Golf Digest. The Raven Golf Club - Phoenix is a premier special event venue, and a popular destination for weddings, banquets and other special gatherings. The club's banquet facilities include a full service restaurant and grill as well as an expansive special event pavilion that is the perfect venue for a wedding reception or post tournament awards banquet. For more information on The Raven Golf Club - Phoenix, call (602) 243-3636 or visit www.ravenPHX.com

The Raven Golf Club - Phoenix is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success in the golf industry. OB Sports currently manages 42 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, call (480) 948-1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports, follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf, or visit the OB Sports You Tube channel at www.youtube.com/obsportsgolf.

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Pro Mental Coach Launches Interactive Mental Coaching Program

Pro Mental Coach Launched As Golf's First And Only Interactive Mental Coaching Program That Revolutionizes Training (HOLLYWOOD, FL) - Brain Center International (BCI) - creator of science-based interactive brain fitness programs - introduces Pro Mental Coach, golf's first mental coaching software created to help players master the game, play smarter and lower scores.

Part of the new state-of-the-art technology at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance at PGA Village, in Port St. Lucie, FL, Pro Mental Coach independently assesses mental skills and customizes a training program fitting each user's needs. PC and Mac compatible, it features scientifically-proven exergames that are fun and easy. These build the "brain muscle," helping create an "in the zone" mental state through improved focus, confidence, motivation, stress management, endurance and recovery from bad shots.

"It's a fact that golf is 90 percent in your head, and the outcome of each round is usually determined by how a player manages the mental game," says Dr. Stephane Bergeron, Founder of BCI. "Our software helps golfers train the part of their game that's been holding them back, from the comfort and privacy of home, 24/7, no appointment necessary!"

Pro Mental Coach ($139.95) is powered by a proprietary Dynamic Intelligence System. This breakthrough neuroscience technology was developed by BCI in collaboration with medical centers. It is used in clinical research funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Dramatically different from books and DVDs, Pro Mental Coach continuously interacts with users and adjusts exergame difficulty levels in real time according to performance. This personalizes each training session, creating a fully customized regimen to deliver maximum benefits in the shortest period of time.

"The exergames featured in Pro Mental Coach replicate on-course stress, allowing golfers and their instructors to learn what areas of the mental game are strong and train those that need it," says Joe Hallett, coach of LPGA Tour star Stacy Lewis and a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher. "An hour a week is all it takes to effectively manage tough times, play better and enjoy the game more."

"The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance is excited to integrate Pro Mental Coach into its golf instruction program, as mental game training should be part of every golfer's routine," says Bob Baldassari, PGA Senior Director, Player Development and PGA General Manager of the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance. "This innovative approach will be a special part of our curriculum, in addition to our focus on the latest in technology, equipment, physical fitness and on-course performance."

Unique features of Pro Mental Coach include:

Assessment and full diagnostic of a user's mental game strengths and weaknesses
Customized training program that matches users' skills
Tracking and evaluation of performance from each training session
Ability for PGA Professionals to access a student's mental game profile

For more information: www.ProMentalCoach.com; 866.716.3876.

About PGA Village
The Ryder, Wanamaker and Dye Courses form a trio of world-class courses at the PGA Golf Club, at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Named by Golf Digest as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America," PGA Village also features the award-winning, 35-acre PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance and the PGA Museum of Golf. PGA Golf Club exists to be one of the premier public-access resort facilities in America, complete with a Private Members Club, and also serves as the home club for our 27,000 PGA Professionals. For more information, please visit www.pgavillage.com.

About Brain Center International
Brain Center International, the worldwide leader in brain fitness programs that work out the "brain muscle," is a privately owned neuroscience company. Using cutting-edge research and technology, its team of neuropsychologists, MDs, computer specialists and sport experts develop innovative, interactive programs in collaboration with universities and medical centers. These include Pro Mental Coach Golf (www.ProMentalCoach.com), the NeuroActive collection for brain fitness - Memory, Complete Brain, Learning (www.NeuroActiveProgram.com) and the Brain Bike (www.theBrainBike.com) - unique and powerful tools to help improve brain power and the mental game. Brain Center International is a partner with the Canada Media Fund, whose mission is to promote innovative content and digital applications through financial support and industry research.

More information: www.ProMentalCoach.com, 888.780.2724.

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ICS Adds Helena Chemical Co. To National Program

(WESLEY CHAPEL, FL) - International Club Suppliers (ICS) - the sales and marketing arm for entegra Procurement Services (entegra) in the golf club and resort channel - has partnered with Helena Chemical Company in its National Partner Program.

One of the nation's foremost distributors of crop protection and crop production services for agricultural, turf and ornamental, forestry, aquatics and vegetation-management markets, Helena Chemical is the 'Preferred Chemical/Fertilizer Partner' of ICS.

"Helena is well-respected for their people, products and expertise, and we're very excited to welcome them to the program," says Jim Bailey, Managing Partner of ICS. "The company's efficient delivery of products and services will help to improve turf conditions throughout our entire roster of golf courses and facilities."

Launched to identify beneficial top-of-the-line goods and services for new and existing ICS members, the National Partner Program offers savings from preferred companies. Categories include heavy equipment, golf course accessories, apparel, marketing collateral and more.

Food and supplies provider to nearly 1,500 golf facilities nationwide, ICS's entegra Program earns top marks for its ability to net up to 12 percent upfront savings on more than 3,000 brand-name products. Companies like McCain, Tropicana, Edy's and Frito Lay are available.

For more information about Helena Chemical Company and the entegra Program: www.helenachemical.com, www.intlclubsuppliers.com, or call 813.994.4680.

About Entegra Procurement Services
Entegra Procurement Services, LLC (www.entegraps.com/public/main_public.aspx) is part of a global purchasing network that provides procurement services to more than 16,000 customers in North America. Its team of more than 100 procurement specialists purchases over $4 billion annually in food and supplies in the U.S. alone.

About International Club Suppliers (ICS)
Founded in 2002, ICS (www.intlclubsuppliers.com, 813.994.4680) realizes exceptional savings on food and related supplies for nearly 1,500 golf facilities across the United States. Offering an inventory of 3,000 premium-branded products, ICS works with many of the leading golf course management companies and clubs, including Billy Casper Golf, Kemper Sports, American Golf, Century / Arnold Palmer Golf Management, EAGLE Golf, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club (OR), PGA Village (FL) and Ka'anapali Golf Resort (HI).

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Golf4Her Launches Affiliate Program

Rockaway, New Jersey, November 21, 2010 - Golf4Her, LLC, the popular online destination for women's golf fashions, announced today the launch of its affiliate program on its Golf4Her.com website.

Through this affiliate channel, Golf4Her will be able to extend its growing brand recognition and benefit from increased sales. "Affiliate marketing is an extremely cost-efficient way for us to promote our new company and introduce an exciting collection of hard to find golf apparel and accessories to fashion-forward female golfers," owner Christina Thompson explains. "Plus, it's a great opportunity for those with active websites looking to offer something new to their visitors this holiday shopping season while generating extra revenue. It's a win-win."

Golf4Her offers a commission of 5% for every qualifying transaction, with a 120-day cookie. The program is a multi-tier structure, which allows affiliates to earn an additional 2% on sales generated by new affiliates they introduce to the program.

Joining the Golf4Her affiliate program costs nothing and is easy to set up. Website owners join by visiting Golf4her.com, scrolling to the bottom of the page, and clicking the "Become an Affiliate" link. After setting up a free Golf4Her account, which only takes a few minutes, website owners can select from a variety of Golf4Her banner ad or customize direct links to specific products or sections within the website. Using Volusion software, affiliates can track and monitor their affiliate statistics in real-time on the Golf4Her website.

"We're excited about the prospect of reaching new customers through this collaborative medium," stated Thompson. "There really is no downside for us or our affiliates," she added. "Everybody benefits."

About Golf4Her
Golf4Her is the premier online shopping destination for women's golf apparel, accessories, gear and fitness products. By partnering with the golf industry's top designers, Golf4Her brings women an exciting collection of hard to find golf fashions in the latest styles, newest fabrics, and hottest trends. Golf4Her carries styles that blend fashion and sport with lifestyle, giving women a fresh new look for on and off the course. More information about Golf4Her can be found at www.golf4her.com.

Media Contact:
Kathy Picone
Affiliate Marketing
(973) 343-2852
kathy@golf4her.com

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Active Network, Golf Town Partner On Tee Time Program

Golf Town's Tee Times Fore Golf' Program Enables Online Bookings Utilizing Technology from Active Network. Golf Town - Canada's largest golf retailer with unequaled selection and competitive prices - is proud to introduce Tee Times Fore Golf (TTFG), a unique way for customers to book tee times and pay green fees for select golf courses online at www.golftown.com. Golf Town in partnership with "Tee Times Fore Golf" and "Active Network, Golf" has created a system that is both simple and easy to use for the customer and a valuable management tool for golf properties.

Tee Times Fore Golf will showcase participating golf courses and facilities from across the country on the Golf Town website. Displayed similarly to a traditional golf course tee sheet, customers will be able to find a great course to play, guarantee their tee time and make payments. Customers will also get additional savings through unique added-value offers not available elsewhere.

Here at Golf Town we are always excited when we find a way to extend our ability to address customer needs. Tee Times Fore Golf is the kind of program that enables us to give our customers that cutting edge attention that we know they have come to expect from us," said Stephen Bebis, Golf Town President and CEO. "There is also a tremendous benefit to the golf courses involved in the TTFG program as it enables them to easily reach a wider clientele."

Tee Times Fore Golf extends the presence and reach of Canadian Golf Clubs by offering them the ability to book and sell green fees through the Golf Town Website. This connects golf courses to one of the largest golfer data bases in the country if not the world. Utilizing advanced software, Golf Town will be connected to the golf courses and their allocated inventory will be made available through this booking portal. TTFG also has the potential to increase the size of each participating clubs' market reach by putting their green fees or tee times for sale through the largest golf retailer in the country. "Certainly a Win/Win for everyone involved", said Dave Cowan Managing Partner of Tee Times Fore Golf.

"This is a very innovative product and we've already seen success with properties that are currently using our technology throughout both Canada and the U.S." said Matt Welliver, Canadian Sales Manager of Active Network, Golf. "Having a partner like Golf Town involved will only mean greater opportunities for golf courses and greater options and service for customers."

"Now I can reach a market I could never have reached on my own. Through Tee Times Fore Golf, Active Network and Golf Town I have the ability to access thousands of potential new customers," says Terry Parker, Partner, Owner and GM, Hidden Lake Golf Club. "Plus, the added value of tee times booked further out and paid for in advance are truly a solution operators have been looking for."

About Golf Town
Canada's largest golf retailer, Golf Town was founded in 1999 and has grown from one location in Scarborough, ON, to 50 superstores coast to coast. At an average size of nearly 18,000 square feet, these retail centres feature all the top brand name products at the best price, ensuring customers find what they want, when they want it. A centre of the Canadian golf community for individuals and organizations, Golf Town locations serve as sanctuaries where players of all ages and abilities try, buy, learn about and improve their games. The largest employer of CPGA Teaching Professionals, Golf Town offers on-site lessons tailored to an individual's needs through its In-Store Academy.

Golf Town was acquired by OMERS Private Equity, the entity responsible for private equity investments of the OMERS pension fund, in September 2007. For more information: www.omerspe.com.

Already a leader in logo products for golf events and other programs, Golf Town purchased Accolade Reaction Promotion Group, Inc., in May 2008 and has created a one-stop-shop for the promotional needs of businesses, meeting planners, sales and marketing executives, and human resource professionals. Named a 2009 Top 40 Distributor by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), ARPG is the first Canadian corporate merchandise services firm to achieve ASI Top 40 Status. For more information: www.arpg.ca.

About Tee Times Fore Golf
Tee Times Fore Golf (TTFG) is a product offered by Synergy-Golf - a golf marketing solutions provider established to assist golf courses in the ongoing marketing of their product, services and business. TTFG enables golf properties to gain access to a customer base, giving them the opportunity to reach thousands of prospective new customers not accessible through their current marketing efforts in a very cost effective and innovative manner. Synergy Golf will continue to grow the TTFG network of golf course partners that will be a part of this program as expansion continues throughout Canada.

About The Active Network, Inc.
The Active Network, Inc. is a technology and media company that helps millions of people find and register for things to do and helps organizations increase participation in their activities and events. For more information about The Active Network, Inc., please visit www.ActiveNetwork.com.

Media Contact:
Kerry Smiley
Golf Town
905-479-0343 ext 800297
ksmiley@golftown.com

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