GOLF 20/20 Endorses International Golf Federation ‘Statement on Sustainability’
Leading U.S. Organizations Strengthen Commitment to Golf Course Environmental Practices
(ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA.) – GOLF 20/20—the collaboration of leading organizations representing all segments of the United States golf industry – has endorsed the International Golf Federation (IGF) “Statement on Sustainability” to employ environmental best practices.
The statement was issued by the IGF, the organization that promotes golf and oversees it as an Olympic sport, and advances development of the game globally.
Launched in 2000, GOLF 20/20 is comprised of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Club Managers Association of America, Golf Course Builders Association of America, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Ladies Professional Golf Association, National Golf Course Owners Association, Professional Golfers Association of America, PGA TOUR, United States Golf Association, World Golf Foundation and others. In growing the game, GOLF 20/20 facilitates industry promotion of golf’s economic, human and environmental contributions to society.
With a focus on design, construction and management of environmentally-responsible and economically-viable golf courses, the statement pledges to:
In aggregate, stepping up environmental consciousness among course managers and developers continuously improves water conservation, water quality protection, energy savings and pollution reduction.
“The IGF statement is a major step in unifying essential principles of golf-course sustainability on a worldwide scale,” says Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation, administrator of GOLF 20/20. “As industry leaders, our responsibility is to ensure stewardship of the land, benefitting the sport’s vitality for generations to come.”
Promotion of and accountability to this sustainable business philosophy parallels the rapid globalization of golf, including emerging countries. For example, the China Golf Association estimates there will be more than 20 million golfers in its country by 2020.
About GOLF 20/20
GOLF 20/20 is a unique collaboration of all segments of the golf industry, from associations and manufacturers to golf course owners/operators and the media. It was launched in 2000 and is designed to unite and activate the industry around key strategic initiatives that increase participation and retention, involvement and interest in the game.
For more information: http://www.golf2020.com.
Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Announces Fall Class
Prestigious Program Draws Students from 25 Countries, 22 States
(HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.) - Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hank Haney IJGA) – the world’s only academy to combine training, academics and competition for serious players – announces a fall class representing 25 countries and 22 states.
The new semester at Hank Haney IJGA began Aug. 16 and features talented junior golfers from six continents. Countries represented are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Estonia, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Panama, Serbia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States and Venezuela.
“Hank Haney IJGA offers a unique training experience and diverse learning environment for passionate junior golfers to prepare for elite competition and future endeavors outside the sport,” says Peter Orrell, President and CEO of Junior Sports Corporation, owner/operator of the Hank Haney IJGA. “Our staff is dedicated to helping each student reach his or her full potential in the classroom and on the golf course.”
Hank Haney IJGA opened in 1995 with only six golfers. Several graduates now play on the PGA and LPGA Tours in addition to top NCAA Division I schools. Hank Haney, former coach to Tiger Woods, serves as director of instruction. His students have gone on to win every major championship in professional, collegiate, amateur and junior golf.
The full-time golf program at Hank Haney IJGA consists of spending half a day on golf instruction. For the second half, students in grades five through 12 attend Heritage Academy to fulfill their academic requirements. Classwork includes extensive offerings in college preparatory and honors courses.
From September until May, students compete on the International Junior Golf Tour. More than 50 two- and three-day weekend tournaments are held annually.
About Junior Sports Corporation
Located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, JSC owns and operates:
Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (http://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 across six continents.
The International Junior Golf Tour (http://www.IJGT.com) hosts 50 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 (http://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 (http://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.
Anatabloc® Brand Ambassador Fred Couples Wins Senior British Open; National Commercial Featuring Couples As Anatabloc® Spokesman Now Airing on Golf Channel
GLEN ALLEN, Va., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/—Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGX) is proud to congratulate Anatabloc® Brand Ambassador Fred Couples on his victory at the 2012 Senior British Open in Turnberry, Scotland. In an exciting finish on Sunday, Couples sunk a 25-foot putt and made consecutive birdies on the last two holes to win the tournament by two strokes. Sunday’s win marked the first individual victory in Britain for the 52-year-old veteran of the PGA Tour, and his second win of 2012.
Last Friday, Star Scientific began airing its national television commercial advertising Anatabloc® and featuring Fred Couples as Anatabloc® Brand Ambassador. The commercial is airing currently on the Golf Channel, and it will air on other networks this summer as well. The commercial can be viewed by clicking on the YouTube link on the Anatabloc® website at http://www.anatabloc.com.
Couples discovered Anatabloc® on his own, and within days after using it, “simply started feeling better.” In February 2012, he became Brand Ambassador for Anatabloc® and now proudly wears the Anatabloc® logo on his sleeve during competition. Couples, who has been vocal in sharing his positive experience with Anatabloc®, recently stated, “I hope my story will let millions know that Anatabloc® may be an answer in helping them return to an active lifestyle.”
David Dean, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Star Scientific, commented, “Freddie is having a wonderful season and we can’t wait to see what he does next. Fred began taking Anatabloc® to manage excessive inflammation and he ultimately became our Brand Ambassador. We are extremely excited to see him playing so well.”
Couples is a 32-year veteran of the PGA Tour, with over 50 professional tournament wins including the Masters (1992), and has been named twice the PGA Tour Player of the Year (1991, 1992). More recently, he was named Captain of the U.S. Team for the 2013 Presidents Cup. The 2013 Presidents Cup will be held at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, and will be the third time Couples has served as Captain of the U.S. team. For more information about Anatabloc®, visit http://www.anatabloc.com.
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About Star Scientific
Star Scientific, Inc. is a technology-oriented company with a mission to promote maintenance of a healthy metabolism, as well as to reduce the harm associated with the use of tobacco at every level. Over the last several years, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Star Scientific has been engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and marketing of two nutraceutical dietary supplements, and the development of other nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. The company also has continued to pursue the development, implementation, and licensing of the technology behind its proprietary StarCured® tobacco curing process, which substantially prevents the formation of carcinogenic toxins present in tobacco and tobacco smoke, primarily the tobacco-specific nitrosamines, or TSNAs and related low-TSNA dissolvable tobacco products. Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals has scientific and research offices in Gloucester, MA, and a regulatory office in Washington, DC. Star Scientific has a Corporate and Sales Office in Glen Allen, VA, an Executive, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs office in Bethesda, MD, and a manufacturing facility in Chase City, VA.
SOURCE Star Scientific, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.starscientific.com
PGA Of America And PepsiCo Extend Multi-Year Beverage Partnership
Relationship Celebrates 20-Year Mark
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/—The PGA of America and PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) have renewed their longstanding partnership with a new multi-year contract. PepsiCo, maker of iconic beverage brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lipton iced teas and Aquafina, has served as the official non-alcoholic beverage provider of PGA Professionals since 1993.
Nearly two decades ago, PepsiCo first made a commitment to The PGA of America and its thousands of Professionals nationwide. Today, PepsiCo beverages will continue to be exclusively served in hospitality and concession areas at each PGA Championship, U.S.-based Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and PGA Grand Slam of Golf. PepsiCo beverages will also be poured at PGA of America-owned and operated facilities, including Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., and PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., which encompasses PGA Golf Club, PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance and PGA Country Club.
“An impressive line of PepsiCo products have collectively served as the beverage choice for a generation of PGA Professionals,” said PGA President Allen Wronowski. “The PGA of America is delighted that PepsiCo has extended our partnership, which will span over two decades when the terms are fulfilled, a reflection of the great value of and influence our 27,000 men and women PGA Professionals have on consumers. With a rich tradition of support at the green grass golf facility level and continued engagement at the Association’s major consumer events and golf properties, PepsiCo beverages have become an integral part of the fabric of The PGA of America and the game of golf.”
“PepsiCo and The PGA of America have shared a strong relationship for many years, and we’re excited to renew our partnership as its exclusive beverage provider,” said Stacy Reichert, senior vice president, national sales and chief customer officer of PepsiCo’s Foodservice division. “We’re committed to supporting the game of golf and its thousands of Professionals across the United States. The PGA of America is a valued partner and will continue to give our brands great visibility in the golf community over the coming years.”
PepsiCo has also renewed its support of Golf Retirement Plus™. Founded in 1997, Golf Retirement Plus is a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents, and CMAA Club Managers, which allows them to make their own contributions or have their employers contribute to their Golf Retirement Plus account on their behalf. PGA Professionals may also earn personal retirement incentives by participating in the Golf Retirement Plus Sponsor Programs.
About The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: 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 the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, 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. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo’s people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also, means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo’s promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
SOURCE The PGA of America
Slammin’ Sam Beer Company Launches
Craft-Brewed Premium American Lager at The Greenbrier Resort
Smoothest Beer in Golf™ Inspired by Legendary Sam Snead
(PINEHURST, NC) – Slammin’ Sam Beer Company announces the introduction of Slammin’ Sam™, a craft-brewed premium American lager inspired by the late Sam Snead, one of golf’s greatest gentlemen and champions.
Debuting this week at The Greenbrier Resort in conjunction with the centennial of Snead’s birth, Slammin’ Sam features a refreshing taste with an exceptionally balanced finish that makes it the Smoothest Beer in Golf. It showcases a proprietary recipe developed by Ray Klimovitz, recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Life Service Award from the Master Brewers Association of the Americas.
“Mr. Snead is an international sports icon, and our first priority was to create an amazing beer that honors his legacy,” says Casey Bierer, Founder and CEO of Slammin’ Sam Beer Company and a former producer-reporter with Golf Channel. “Through the assistance of a beer industry legend and remarkable craft brewery, we’re proud to present a thirst-quenching premium lager that golfers and all active lifestyle consumers will truly enjoy.”
Made in Wisconsin by Stevens Point Brewery – a World Beer Cup multiple Gold Medal award winner – Slammin’ Sam is available in cans, bottles and kegs. Launching soon at other renowned resorts throughout North America, as well as golf courses, restaurants, bars and everywhere beer is sold, the line’s packaging and marketing depict famous images of Snead from the 1950’s and ‘60’s.
“It makes sense for Slammin’ Sam beer to be introduced here,” said Jeff Kmiec, President and Managing Director of The Greenbrier Resort. “Sam Snead called The Greenbrier his professional home for more than 60 years and I think he’d be happy to know guests will savor a beer that bears his nickname.”
Possessor of a prodigious, self-taught swing, Snead captured seven major championships and an all-time record 82 PGA Tour titles during a professional career spanning from 1934 to 1987. A player on seven and captain of three U.S. Ryder Cup teams, his countless honors include winning PGA Player of the Year (1949) and the Vardon Trophy (1938, ’49, ’50 and ‘55). Snead, who passed away in 2002 at age 89, is also a member of the West Virginia Golf Hall of Fame and World Golf Hall of Fame.
“Dad considered The Greenbrier his home away from home,” says Snead’s son, Jack. “He’d be real proud of Slammin’ Sam Beer, I can tell you that.”
For more information: http://www.Facebook.com/SlamminSamBeer or @SlamminSamBeer.
About Slammin’ Sam Beer Company
A new venture, Slammin’ Sam Beer Company holds an exclusive, worldwide license with the estate of Sam Snead, one of golf’s greatest gentlemen and champions. The company’s first introduction, Slammin’ Sam™, is a craft-brewed premium American lager with a refreshing taste and exceptionally balanced finish. Inspired by the legendary, self-taught swing of the PGA Tour’s all-time wins leader, it has been created to be the Smoothest Beer in Golf™.
Developed using a proprietary recipe developed by Ray Klimovitz, recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Life Service Award from the Master Brewers Association of the Americas, Slammin’ Sam is produced by the industry’s most respected contract breweries. Initially available at The Greenbrier Resort – which Snead called his professional home for more than 60 years – Slammin’ Sam will also be offered at other renowned resorts, as well as golf courses, restaurants, bars and everywhere beer is sold. Targeting golfers and all active lifestyle consumers, Slammin’ Sam is sold in cans, bottles, and kegs. The line’s packaging and marketing will depict famous images of Snead from the 1950’s and ‘60’s.
Garda Teams Up as Title Sponsor with Rising LPGA Star and Quebec Native Maude-Aimée LeBlanc in Drive to the Top
LPGA Rookie’s Bright Future and Strong Ambition Matches Company’s Determination to Reach No. 1 Ranking in Security and Cash Logistics Sector
Garda World Security Corporation (“Garda”) (TSX:GW), one of the leading Security Solutions, Cash Logistics and Global Risk Consulting firms in the world, announced today its title sponsorship of Maude-Aimée LeBlanc – a Quebec native who burst onto the LPGA scene in December 2011. Ms. LeBlanc, an All-American college player who led Purdue University to win the 2010 NCAA Team Championship, turned professional in June 2011.
“As a young professional golfer, Maude-Aimée’s career trajectory mirrors the history of our company – an up-and-coming young player who has established herself among the best in the game and who is on the way to the top,” said Stephan Cretier, President & CEO. “Maude-Aimée will achieve her goals in the game of golf, while Garda will reach those same levels in the world of security services, cash logistics and global risk consulting.”
Ms. LeBlanc, 23, began playing golf at age five when her father introduced her to the sport. By age nine, she was already winning golf tournaments. At 13, Ms. LeBlanc realized that with hard work, determination and focus on her performance, she could achieve great success in the sport she loves. With a scholarship from Purdue University, she won the 2006 International Junior Orange Bowl and the 2006 Canadian Junior Championship. She was named first team All-American by Golfweek; second team All-American by NGCA, and earned the Mary Fossum Award for lowest stroke average in the Big Ten. She was also first team All-Big Ten for the third-year straight and was Purdue’s top-finisher in the national championship.
“Garda is a great Canadian company that’s growing internationally and is, like me, performance driven and committed to excellence” Ms. LeBlanc said. “With their support as my main sponsor, I can focus on achieving the goals I have set for myself – being among the best golfers in the world – as the company strives to do the same in the security services and cash logistics industry.”
Since its founding 16 years ago, Garda has grown into a major global force in providing security services and cash logistics solutions to businesses and governments around the world. The company focuses on establishing security platforms and continually improving them with a combination of business development, operational excellence, and focused entrepreneurial leadership. In late 2011, Garda established its U.S. Cash Logistics headquarters in Boca Raton, FL.
Garda (TSX:GW) is a global provider of Security Solutions, Cash Logistics and Global Risk Consulting. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, the firm’s 45,000 dedicated professionals, among the most highly qualified and best-trained in the industry, serve clients in countries throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Garda works with clients in a broad range of sectors and industries including financial institutions, retailers, manufacturers, insurance companies, governments, humanitarian relief organizations, natural resources, construction and telecommunications.
The company’s decentralized management philosophy and structure encourages employees to be entrepreneurial and performance-driven in their approach to client service and the pursuit of excellence in all they do. Garda’s global experts take the time to fully understand their clients’ business goals and objectives in order to customize solutions with strong local engagement that meet their needs. As a result, clients can improve operational performance, meet their business obligations, and achieve their corporate objectives. With proven experience and a commitment to ensuring the highest ethical standards in everything the company does, Garda has earned a reputation for integrity, leadership and uncompromising safety standards. Most importantly, businesses, governments, and individual clients place their trust in Garda. For more information, visit: garda.com.
Special thanks to everyone who dropped by our booth at the Michigan Golf Show this week-end.
Over 1400 golfers filled out ballots at the Michigan Golf Show this week-end to win 4 rounds of Golf at Indianwood GCC in Lake Orion, MI, host of the 2012 US Seniors Open.
Over 140 golfers have joined the Bogey Golf Tour as of March 4th, 2012 and are entered into the draw to win 4 rounds of Golf at the Jack Nicklaus designed TPC Michigan.
Winners of these two contests will be drawn LIVE TONIGHT March 6th, on THE SPORTS TRUTH, Detroit’s Hottest New Sports Talk Webcast from 6-8 p.m. Downtown Detroit at the UDetroit Cafe 1427 Randolph St. Just go to http://detroitsports360.com/the-sports-truth/ and you can even call in to the show or live chat with questions or comments.
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