"The Best of Myrtle Beach" Ranks Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore As One Of Myrtle Beach’s Best Attractions
October 24, 2005, Myrtle Beach, S.C. — Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore is the best "Off-Course Golf Shop" in the Myrtle Beach, S.C. area, according to a report in the November issue of Golf Digest. The designation was based on the views of 1,000 traveling golfers polled by Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday.
The poll results were part of a special feature, "Nothing But The Best In Myrtle Beach," Golf Digest’s "first-ever" look at the cream of the Grand Strand. In addition to rating the best golf courses, the report named the best places to go in Myrtle Beach for dining, shopping, mini-golf, family fun and other attractions.
"It’s very gratifying to be recognized as the best off-course golf shop in Myrtle Beach when we’ve only had our Superstore concept in place for two years," said Paul Rodriguez, District Manager, Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., the owners of Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore. "Golfers are responding to our interactive approach to the game and to the service provided by our on-staff PGA professionals. Our approach to creating a golf store experience differentiates us from all other golf shops, both on-course and off. And every day we’re thinking of new ways to provide an even-better shopping experience."
In addition to carrying the largest selection of golf equipment, apparel, shoes and golf-themed home décor in the area, Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore provides golfers with access to technology and services usually found in professional "Tour Vans" at tournament sites. Computerized swing simulators and launch monitors are in place to analyze a player’s swing speed, ball trajectory, launch angle and impact zone. Game improvement tools such as the SST Pure® Shaft Alignment System (PUREing) and the Balance-Certified — Golf’s Motion Balancing Adjustment Systemâ?¢ are available to adapt clubs to each individual’s needs. PGA of America pros on staff provide lessons, adjust a swing and guide club fitting.
"We have more PGA and LPGA professionals on staff than any other retailer in the area, and they combine the computer’s feedback with their experience in club
fitting and instruction," said Rodriguez. "The equipment enables us to give the golfer the best of both worlds — professional expertise and objective technical analysis."
ABOUT PGA TOUR SUPERSTORES
PGA TOUR Superstores are owned and operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. (GTPS), headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. Each Superstore is dedicated to providing consumers with exceptional selection, services and prices within an entertaining, interactive store environment. GTPS is the PGA TOUR’s exclusive PGA TOUR partner for off-course/off-airport golf retailing.
Two Superstores operate as Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and a third Superstore operates as PGA TOUR Superstore in Roswell, Ga. All Superstores are focused on game improvement in golf and tennis, as well as growing the games. Each store offers swing analysis, golf instruction by PGA of America teaching professionals, club fittings, indoor practice greens, and hitting nets, as well as golf and tennis apparel, golf-themed home furnishings, and a vast selection of golf and tennis equipment. Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore’s Web site address is www.martinspgatoursuperstore.com. The PGA TOUR Superstore’s Web site address is www.pgatoursuperstore.com.
PGA TOUR Superstore is also the national title sponsor of the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, the world’s largest single site golf tournament and the Father and Son Team Classic, both held annually in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
ABOUT THE PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the world.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its memberships, PGA TOUR events also generate significant sums of money for charity. PGA TOUR events have raised more than $980 million for charity since 1938, the first year such records were kept. The PGA TOUR’s Web site address is www.pgatour.com.
PGA TOUR is a trademark of the PGA TOUR. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder(s).
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