THE PGA OF AMERICA
PARTNERS WITH GREENFIX GOLF AS "PREFERRED BALL MARK REPAIR TOOL" OF
THE PGA GOLF CLUB
New partnership supports the Environmental
Institute for Golf's Green Links Program
GreenFix will provide patented GreenFix
Wizard ball mark repair tools, to be used by golfers playing at The PGA Golf
Club. In addition to receiving a ball mark repair tool before teeing off,
golfers at The PGA Golf Club will be given a brief tutorial, by a staff member,
on how to properly repair a ball mark on the greens using this tool, which
utilizes a simple "pushing" method.
The PGA Golf Club annually hosts more than 100,000 rounds of golf over its
three championship courses, designed by world-renowned architects Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. GreenFix Golf
was founded by Danny Edwards, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and the
company's chief executive officer.
"We are excited to partner with Danny Edwards and GreenFix
Golf," said Joe Steranka, chief executive
officer of The PGA of America. "GreenFix Golf
has invested significant time and resources into developing a product that,
when used properly, can improve the conditions of the putting surfaces at many
facilities. We hope to continue to enhance the already terrific golf experience
at The PGA Golf Club through this program."
Edwards said that courses that have incorporated the GreenFix
Program, include: Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., site of the 2007
PGA Championship; Medinah (Ill.) Country Club, site
of the 2006 PGA Championship; Oak Tree Golf Club in Edmond, Okla., site of the
2006 Senior PGA Championship; and Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines,
Iowa, site of the 2007 Principal Charity Classic on the Champions Tour and
Quintero CC in Peoria, Ariz.
Each of those facilities, Edwards said, has experienced significant improvement
in the quality of their putting surfaces with this program.
Edwards added that: "University research shows that a short tonged tool and a 'pushing method of repair' is a more
effective and simpler way to repair a ball mark, allowing them to heal faster.
This method significantly improves the quality of putting surfaces and requires
less stimulants. We are proud and excited to partner
with The PGA Golf Club, to further demonstrate the benefits of our
program."
For every facility that purchases the GreenFix
Program, the company will make an annual donation to the Environmental
Institute of Golf's Green Links Program.
"The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America applauds The PGA
and GreenFix Golf on this program," said GCSAA
CEO Steve Mona, CAE. "With this generous donation by GreenFix
Golf to our philanthropic organization, The Environmental Institute for Golf,
GCSAA members will also benefit from increased research and educational
opportunities, further strengthening golf's relationship with the
environment."
Green Links is a newly created donor program designed specifically for the golf
facility. The program will provide golf facilities with regular tips,
information and advice to enhance the facility's environmental and
communication efforts. Each golf facility will receive an activation kit
complete with wall plaque, 15-month calendar, window stickers and environmental
planning information. In addition, each golf facility will be recognized for
their commitment in a variety of golf publications.
About The PGA of
Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold; 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 Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their
performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in
the game and in the $195 billion golf industry.
By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and
enjoyable golf 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 the Golf Course Superintendents
Association of
The GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course
management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the
men and women who manage golf courses in the
The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the
GCSAA, is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities,
dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural
environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving
research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices
of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute,
visit www.eifg.org .
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