Bridgestone To Provide 3,000 World Amateur Participants With A Sleeve Of Golf Balls
August 6, 2009, Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Bridgestone Golf, which supplies golf balls to PGA TOUR stars Fred Couples and Charles Howell III, among others, is the official golf ball provider of the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship.
The World Am, which will be held August 31 through September 4, is the world’s largest single-site amateur golf tournament, attracting golfers from 45 states and more than 20 foreign countries.
Bridgestone will provide each of the World Amateur’s 3,000+ players with a sleeve of golf balls, and it’s bringing a state-of-the-art fitting trailer. Bridgestone will offer every tournament participant the opportunity to be fitted for their ideal ball.
“Bridgestone has long been among golf’s leading brands, and we are thrilled to have them on the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship team,” tournament director Dave Macpherson said. “Tournament players will certainly appreciate the sleeve of golf balls, and the testing trailer will help them improve their performance.”
A 72-hole stroke play tournament, the World Amateur attracts golfers of all skill levels, grouping them in tightly bunched flights based on handicap and age (there are six different divisions). Players play under PGA Tour-like conditions, though carts are allowed, competing to win their flight and a spot in the World Championship Playoff at the famed Dunes Golf & Beach Club.
At night, players gather at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, better known as the World Largest 19th Hole. All tournament participants and a guest can attend the 19th Hole where free food from some of Myrtle Beach’s best restaurants, free drinks and live entertainment are provided. The 19th Hole is also home to a golf expo, demo areas, instructional clinics from some of the game’s leading teachers and more.
For more information about the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, go to www.WorldAmGolf.com.
About Bridgestone Golf
Bridgestone Golf, Inc., based in Covington, GA, manufactures and markets premium golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Precept and Bridgestone brand names. Bridgestone is represented on a world stage by a number of internationally famed golfers including, Fred Couples,Nick Price, Charles Howell III and Brandt Snedeker. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., whose headquarters are in Tokyo.
Contact:
Cheryl Harden or Erin Barrett, The Brandon Agency, (843) 916-2000 charden@thebrandonagency.com ebarrett@thebrandonagency.com
Chris King, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, 843-477-8833 ext 220, or visit www.WorldAmGolf.com
