DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 1, 2008 – The Duramed FUTURES Tour, the LPGA’s developmental tour, has named Ben Schlesselman to the newly-created position of media coordinator.
As media coordinator, Schlesselman will work closely with each tournament’s on-site media to generate extensive coverage of the tournament, along with creating story ideas and features for local media coverage and the Tour’s website. Schlesselman will travel to all 18 tournaments in 2008 and be a liaison between for the media and the players.
“We are very excited to have Ben join our staff,” said Zayra Calderon, CEO, Duramed FUTURES Tour. “He brings to the position a strong understanding of the media and the types of stories they are looking for, along with a true understanding of women’s golf. He will be a big asset to both the media and players.”
Schlesselman, a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, has worked in the sports information departments at Iowa State University and the University of Florida. He also served as sports information director for the Athletes in Action Fire in the summer of 2006. The six-team Alaska Baseball League produced two first-round draft selections that year.
About the Duramed FUTURES Tour
Called “The Road To the LPGA and Beyond,” the Duramed FUTURES Tour has become the world’s largest international women’s developmental tour. In its 28th competitive season this year, the Tour has remained committed to developing LPGA stars of tomorrow and creating viable role models for youth today. The top-five money winners each season earn automatic exemptions for the LPGA Tour. With more than 300 alumnae as current members of the LPGA, through 2007, former Duramed FUTURES Tour players have won a total of 329 LPGA titles, including 35 major championships. Duramed FUTURES Tour events have contributed more than $4 million to charitable organizations throughout the nation since 1989. For more information, visit www.duramedfuturestour.com
Contact:
Jackie Beck, public relations, Duramed FUTURES Tour, 860-304-3643, jackie@duramedfuturestour.com.
