Golfers Can Now Celebrate One Of Golf?s Most Historic Events With Exclusive Commemorative Logo Merchandise; 2008 Ryder Cup Collection Includes Golf Bags, Den Caddies, Head Covers & Shoe Bags
Springfield, Tennessee, April 10, 2008 … Burton, a recognized leader in golf bags that is backed by a 100-year heritage, today unveiled its exclusive 2008 Ryder Cup Golf Collection, providing golfers with one-of-a-kind commemorative logo merchandise to celebrate one of the game’s most historic events.
The 37th Ryder Cup Matches, which will be taking place at the storied Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 19-21, 2008, bringing together the best golfers from the USA and Europe every two years for a three-day contest to determine golf bragging rights. In advance of the event, golf fans can now obtain a piece of Ryder Cup history through Burton’s exclusive 2008 Ryder Cup Collection. This commemorative collection of golf products, which can be utilized on the course or as mementos from the famed event, features stylish staff, cart and stand golf bags, den caddies, head covers and shoe bags, all adorned in the red, white and blue USA Ryder Cup color pattern, and featuring the 2008 Ryder Cup Valhalla logo.
The Collection is highlighted by the Ryder Cup Staff Bag, which is a 9.5″ staff styled cart bag featuring a step down top cuff with a 6-way top and 2 full length dividers. Made of durable woven nylon, the staff bag features a padded shoulder strap, a molded plastic handle and nickel hardware.
Also available is the Ryder Cup Cart Bag, which includes 13 individual full-length dividers, as well as an external putter tube. It offers 8 pockets, including a large insulated cooler pocket. Complementing the cart bag is the Ryder Cup Stand Bag, which weighs only 3.8 lbs., featuring 5 individual full-length dividers, a Monoshock stand system allowing legs to easily lock for cart or carry use, and an X-fit sling system. It is made of 150 D nylon and offers 6 pockets, including an embroidered front ball pocket.
Rounding out the 2008 Ryder Cup Collection is a unique den caddie that makes for the perfect home or office accent, along with Ryder Cup head covers and a shoe bag. For more information on Burton’s 2008 Ryder Cup Collection, visit http://www.forefrontgolf.com/product.jsp?id=411.
About Burton
The Burton brand is owned by ForeFront Holdings, Inc., a leading supplier of golf accessory products and services. The company and its subsidiaries have been designing, manufacturing, decorating and marketing premium quality golf accessory products since 1907. ForeFront owns the Burton, Datrek, Devant Sport Towels, Miller Golf and Sir Christopher Hatton brands and has licensing and/or distribution agreements with the NCAA, NFL/Wilson Sporting Goods, PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, Ryder Cup, and Top of the World Headwear. ForeFront services over 10,000 points of sale through multiple distribution channels offering a wide selection of products and value-added services. More information and a complete product catalog can be found at www.forefrontgolf.com.
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