August 20, 2009 (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) Zero Friction Tees will be in play at the Solheim Cup which takes place this week at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, IL. The Solheim Cup is the premier event in women’s golf in which the top United States players from the LPGA are matched-up against the top European players from the LET. Matches begin on August 21st and conclude on the 23rd.
The United States Team is captained by Hall of Famer Beth Daniel and includes top tier players such as Natalie Gulbis, Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie, Juli Inkster, Angela Stanford, and Brittany Lincicome. The U.S. is the defending champions as they won in Sweden in 2007.
The European Team is captained by Alison Nicholas this year and has a good mix of veterans and rookies on their squad. Laura Davies, Anna Nordqvist, Suzann Pettersen, and Janice Moodie are all figured to be top competitors this week.
“The Solheim Cup is one of the biggest events in all of golf and we are proud to have our Zero Friction Tees as a part of it,” said John Iacono, Founder and C.E.O of Excel Golf Products, Inc. “Every two years the U.S. and European teams put on a great display of competition and sportsmanship at this event and we wish both sides the best of luck.”
Excel Golf Products, Inc., maker of Zero Friction Tees is a Chicago-based company with the Solheim Cup taking place just 30 minutes from their corporate offices.
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. Zero Friction staff players include Kenny Perry, Mark Wilson, Ryan Palmer, Dean Wilson, Vicky Hurst, and Bubba Dickerson.
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Todd Mrowice
Excel Golf Products, Inc
630.775.9300 X118
todd@excelgolfproducts.com