July 10, 2009 (Oak Brook Terrace, IL) Zero Friction staff player Kenny Perry is defending his title at the John Deere Classic this week. The event, which is held at TPC Deere Run is Silvis, IL, is one that Perry has had great success at and looks to continue that trend in 2009.
In 2008, Perry walked away with a win as he defeated Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson in a playoff. At the time, it was Perry’s third victory of the year. Similarly in 2009, Perry has two victories going into this week. His top finishes have come at the FBR Open is February and at the Travelers Championship less than two weeks ago. Currently, Perry is 2nd in FedEx Cup Standings with 1,874 season points. He is also 2nd among PGA Tour Money Leaders and ranks 4th in the Official World Golf Rankings.
“We’re excited to see Kenny back at the John Deere Classic, a course that he always plays well at,” said John Iacono, Founder and C.E.O of Excel Golf Products, Inc. “2009 has been another great year for him and we are proud of his success with our Zero Friction Tee.”
The Zero Friction Performance Golf Tee has a unique three-pronged design that significantly reduces the contact area between the ball and tee at impact. The tees have also accounted for over 50 professional victories and more than 300 top-ten finishes. Other Zero Friction staff players include Mark Wilson, Ryan Palmer, Dean Wilson, Vicky Hurst, and Bubba Dickerson. Dean, Ryan, and Mark can all be found playing this week’s John Deere Classic as well.
Perry is averaging 291.4 yards per drive in 2009 and has hit 66% of fairways in regulation.
For more information on Excel Golf Products, Inc. and Zero Friction Tees, including the NEW Lock N Drive adjustable height tee, please visit excelgolfproducts.com.
Contact:
Todd Mrowice
Excel Golf Products, Inc
630.775.9300 X118
todd@excelgolfproducts.com
