SANTA ANA, CA – January 23, 2006 – GolfGym, the industry leader in golf fitness, announced today that it has signed a strategic distribution agreement with The Booklegger, the nation’s leading distributor of golf books, DVDs, gift items and other golf related products.
"Our expanded product line required broader distribution capabilities," said Ken Pierce, President, GolfGym. "The Booklegger has an excellent reputation for providing a high level of customer service in the golf industry, which we felt was a perfect match."
Booklegger serves a network of over 6000 worldwide golf-related retailers consisting of on-course pro shops, off-course golf stores, sporting good stores and e-commerce e-tailers. The company has an inventory of over 800 of the best selling products.
"We review many items and when we found GolfGym, we jumped at the opportunity to distribute their products," said Robert Kraut, President/CEO, The Booklegger. "The products work as promised, they look great and they will work for our retailers. They are a perfect fit with our current product line."
GolfGym’s product line includes the PowerSwing Trainer, which was first introduced in 1987, the GolfGym Club 38 (2.4 pounds) and Club 28 (1.75 pounds) weighted trainers, which were introduced in early 2005, the GolfGym 65cm Balance Ball, and the GolfGym Game Improvement Series of DVDs featuring fitness expert, Katherine Roberts.
GolfGym LLC, a Santa Ana, CA based company, is the industry leader in golf fitness. The company produces products that allow you to use your golf gym at home, at the office or while traveling. The Original PowerSwing Trainer has been used by golfers, trainers, coaches and therapists for over 18 years. In 2005, GolfGym added a new line of golf-balanced weighted trainers, the GolfGym Club 38 and GolfGym Club 28, and a GolfGym Balance Ball. GolfGym has also formed a partnership with The Golf Channel’s golf fitness expert and author, Katherine Roberts of Katherine Roberts Total Fitness. Roberts assists in the development of new products, creates instructional and training media products, and endorses the company’s product line. GolfGym products are available in over 200 retail locations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, and on their website at www.golfgym.com. For more information about the company and its products, call toll-free 877-4-GOLFGYM (446-5349) or visit www.golfgym.com.
The Booklegger, established in 1974, has the world’s largest selection of the newest releases and proven top sellers specifically related to the golf industry. Hundreds of these quality products are available exclusively from The Booklegger. The company warehouses a large inventory of over 800 of the best selling books, DVDs, gift items, and other golf related products. It provides the convenience of one stop shopping for all these items. Just pick up the phone or use their shopping cart for the added convenience of 24 hour shopping. For more information about The Booklegger, call 800-262-1556, visit their business-to-business website at www.booklegger.com or check out their full line of products at www.GolfSmart.com.
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