Palm Coast, Fla. – Dec. 5, 2005 – Professional Caddies Association (PCA), an organization dedicated to providing caddies with high quality benefits, services and certification through educational and communication programs worldwide, has chosen The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show (Jan. 26-29, 2006) in Orlando, Fla. as the stage to debut its Caddie Anthem "Five Feet Away."
Performed by two-time Grammy Award-winner and songwriter Michael Bolton, the Song underscores the important role caddies play on and off the course and transcends beyond the Caddie/golfer relationship to everyone who has ever had a person just Five Feet Away encouraging them to be the best that they could be.
"More than three years of work have gone into this project to capture the essence of the caddie’s job on and off the golf course and put it to music in a way that will stick in the hearts and minds of people worldwide," said Dennis Cone, founder of the World Caddie Headquarters. "This is exactly why we’ve chosen The PGA Merchandise Show – the core of the golf industry and playground to golf entrepreneurs and enthusiasts nationwide – as the perfect location for the Anthem’s launch."
Initially written and produced for Bruce Edwards, Tom Watson’s long time caddie and friend, and dedicated to all caddies worldwide, the Song was played at Edwards’ funeral when he lost his courageous battle against ALS on April 8, 2004 – the first day of the Masters tournament. Now re-mastered by Nashville’s best music teams and performed by two-time Grammy Award-winner and songwriter for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Michael Bolton, "Five Feet Away" is scheduled to debut on Jan. 27th, 2006.
"To have the honor of two-time Grammy-winner and song writer Michael Bolton singing the final version of our Anthem has been more than this foundation and its founders could ever have expected," added Cone.
Michael Bolton and PCA fans can visit www.PCAworldwide.org and sign up as a Friend of PCA Member – a $35 plus contribution – to receive a download or CD of the song, as well as a PCA Supporter members-only goodie pac. Similarly, corporate sponsors can become Founding Supporters of PCA Worldwide Foundation World Mentorship Program (PCA-WMP) by contacting PCA directly and selecting one of four contribution levels. Depending on level of support, corporate sponsors are entitled copies of "Five Feet Away" customized with their company’s mission statement on the CD cover to give as gifts; company’s logo displayed alongside PCA’s on PCA’s booth, website and literature for The 2006 PGA Show and future events; and an invitation to play on the PCA team for the Michael Bolton Gala, the weekend of Sept. 17th and 18th, 2006.
Proceeds from the Song will benefit PCA Worldwide Foundation and the World Mentorship Program (PCA-WMP).
About The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention
The PGA Merchandise Showâ?¦& Convention, the world’s most influential gathering of PGA Professionals, retailers, golf manufacturers and industry leaders, hosts some 45,000 industry professionals from more than 70 countries to test the latest products, find the hottest trends, learn cutting-edge business techniques and grow participation in the game. More than 1,200 golf-related manufacturers showcase their newest products and services within more than 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space in the Orange County Convention Center. For more details, visit www.pgamerchandiseshow.com. The World Caddie Headquarters, PCA will be hosting their fifth seminar this year and anyone attending the show can attend.
About PCA
PCA is an association open to all caddies, working or retired, dedicated to elevating respect for the professional caddie and to paying homage to those who filled a special role in the history of the game. The organization and its Foundation work to provide the youth of the world the opportunity to learn both life and social skills through the game of golf and the profession of caddying, while enhancing their knowledge and interpersonal skills both on and off the course. In addition, PCA and its 9000 members worldwide strive to bring back caddies to the golf courses of the world, while preserving the tradition of this greatest of all games. Visit us at www.PCAworldwide.com and www.PCAworldwide.org for more complete details.
Mission: Caddies and supporters helping Caddies and others worldwide.
To provide its members, caddies, their families and others with additional income opportunities, high quality benefits, services and certification thorough educational and communication programs worldwide. To bring back caddies and preserve the tradition of the game of golf.
Contact:
Brenda Maysonet
CKPR
(407) 541-0807
bmaysone@ckpr.biz
Dennis Cone
PCA Media
(386) 446-8721
PCA@PCAworldwide.com
