Waltham, MA, March 5, 2007– Etonic Worldwide and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) announce Etonic will serve as presenting sponsor of the 2007 Teacher of the Year, Professional of the Year and Coach of the Year Awards on both the sectional and national levels. Etonic will also be a Diamond Sponsor for the 2007 LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Championship and a Gold Sponsor for the 2007 LPGA T&CP National Team Championship.
"Etonic has been a loyal partner over the years and our members truly appreciate their support of our program and championships," said Dr. Betsy Clark, LPGA vice president of professional development. "We are very pleased to have Etonic as a national sponsor of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals and look forward to another great year together."
The three sectional award winners in each of the five LPGA T&CP sections are eligible for the national award in their category. National award winners will be named in mid-October and the winners will be recognized during an awards dinner at the LPGA T&CP National Team Championship later in the month.
"It is the hard work, commitment and overall enthusiasm for their profession that makes us proud to be partners with the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals," stated Dan Ladd, vice president of sales, Etonic. "It is a great honor for Etonic to be the presenting sponsor of the awards program that recognizes the top golf professionals in the field. Additionally, we enjoy watching great golf and being part of two playing competitions in the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Championship and LPGA T&CP National Team Championship."
About Etonic
Founded in 1876 by Charles Eaton, Etonic success in footwear through the years has been driven by technical innovation, superior quality and ultimate comfort. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Etonic has a complete line of men and women’s footwear and accessories for golf, bowling, running and walking. For information on Etonic call 1-866-8-ETONIC (386642) or log onto www.etonic.com.
About the Ladies Professional Golf Association
Featuring the world’s best women golfers, the LPGA’s membership includes touring, teaching and club professionals. The LPGA Tour in 2007 features 35 events, with total prize money of nearly $55 million. Since 1981, the LPGA and its tournaments have raised approximately $180 million for charity. From the dreams of its 13 founders in 1950, the LPGA has evolved into the world’s pre-eminent women’s professional sports organization. The LPGA has grown from its roots as a playing tour into a non-profit organization involved in every facet of golf. In addition to the LPGA Tour members, the LPGA membership includes nearly 1,200 certified Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) who serve the golf industry in teaching, coaching and management positions. The LPGA T&CP member programs focus on increasing the involvement of women, girls and youth in golf, as well as contribute to the growth of the sport overall. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. For more information on the LPGA, log on to www.LPGA.com.
Contact:
Jackie Beck, Etonic; 860.304.3643
Dana Gross – Rhode, LPGA 386.274.6200