SANTA ANA, CA – April 28, 2009 – GolfGym and Coach Joey D offer congratulations to Charlie Wi on his T2 finish and Jason Dufner on his T9th finish at the Zurich Classic. Both players have made a commitment to improving their games by working with Coach Joey D, an elite biomechanics, strength and conditioning coach on the PGA Tour and using GolfGym training products every day as part of their golf fitness programs.
“This was a great week at the Zurich Classic. Charlie and Jason have been working hard on their games and their fitness and this dedication is paying off,” said Ken Pierce, President of GolfGym. “With continued consistency and commitment, both of these players have a strong chance of winning soon.”
Wi, who was the first round leader, shot a 13-under 275 to claim a $470,000 check. This is his third top ten finish in his last five events. His finish moved him from 52nd to 29th in FedExCup rankings this week. Dufner shot a 10-under 278 to win $176,400.00. Dufner has played in eleven events this year and has made nine cuts.
“A heartfelt congrats to Charlie Wi and Jason Dufner,” said Coach Joey D. “Both gave their all in the fitness trailer this week and took care of business on the course, which is obviously the most important thing.”
Coach Joey D has partnered with GolfGym to bring PGA TOUR conditioning to golfers worldwide. The partnership combines the efforts and expertise of a golf fitness pioneer with one of the most elite coaches on the PGA TOUR. This union brings together the tools and the techniques that are currently being employed by the top players on the PGA TOUR and makes them available directly to golfers of all ability levels. GolfGym products are standard equipment on the PGA Tour Fitness Trailers at every PGA, Nationwide and Champions Tour events.
A new line of Joey D Signature Series of Products has been added to the existing GolfGym product line. New packaging and new Joey D Instructional DVDs add to the appeal and effectiveness of the existing product line. As is standard with GolfGym, all products are easy to use, portable and affordable. Every product includes a Joey D Instructional DVD.
As a coach on the PGA Tour for over 10 years, Joey D is best known for coaching Vijay Singh during a seven year period that was highlighted when Vijay became #1 in the world. Joey D’s coaching methods with Vijay were featured on an ABC Special, Practice Like a PGA Tour Player, which showcased Vijay’s dedication and work ethic to improve his golf fitness and performance, and a CBS Special, The Science of Golf, which focused on the biomechanics of the golf swing. In addition to Charlie Wi and Jason Dufner, Joey D’s current roster of players includes PGA TOUR players Pat Perez, Ryuji Imada, Tom Pernice, Jr. and Jason Gore.
About GolfGym®
GolfGym LLC, a Santa Ana, CA based company, is the industry leader in golf fitness. The company’s flagship product, the GolfGym® PowerSwing Trainer, was introduced in 1987 and has been used by golfers, trainers, coaches and therapists around the world to improve their golf games and golf fitness levels. This year GolfGym introduces the Joey D Signature Series of products and DVDs including the new GolfGym® PowerBandz. In addition to the PowerSwing Trainer, the company’s product line includes the GolfGym® Club 38 and Club 28 Weighted Trainers, the GolfGym® Balance Ball, the GolfGym® PowerBall, the GolfGym® PowerStance Loop, and the PowerGrip Squeasy®. GolfGym offers an affiliate program to interested website owners. For more information about this program, visit http://www.golfgym.com/affiliates. For more information about the company and its products and Coach Joey D, visit www.golfgym.com or call 1-877-4-GOLFGYM (446-5349).
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