ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – (January 8, 2010) – Excel Golf Products, Inc. has partnered with The First Tee to provide its products to thousands of young people throughout The First Tee Chapter network. Excel Golf will supply Chapters with Zero Friction Tees and Distance 312 golf balls designed to improve performance.
“I am very happy to be forming this partnership with The First Tee and look forward to our companies growing together,” said John Iacono, Founder and C.E.O of Excel Golf Products, Inc. “The First Tee is the premier organization for youth golfers to learn about the game as well as positive character building. At Excel Golf we fully embrace what The First Tee stands for as we also strive to better the golf community. With Zero Friction Tees and Distance 312 golf balls being official products of The First Tee, we are excited to be providing young golfers with durable equipment that will help their performance on the course.”
“We are pleased to announce this partnership with Excel Golf Products, Inc.,” said Kelly Martin, executive director of The First Tee. “Their support and enthusiasm for The First Tee allows us to continue our mission to impact the lives of young people through the game of golf.”
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, Fla. at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 3 million participants in 50 states, over 3,000 elementary schools and five international locations – Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore. Former President George H. W. Bush serves as honorary chairman. The First Tee Founding Partners are the Masters Tournament, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA.
About Excel Golf Products, Inc.
Excel Golf Products, Inc. was established in 2001 with the simple goal of providing the golf industry with high quality golf tees at an affordable price. Excel now exists as its own entity in the golf industry providing a large variety of products with both the affordability that is necessary for consumers and the creative ideas that lead the industry.
Since its inception in 2005, the Zero Friction Performance Golf Tee has become the No. 1 Performance Tee on the PGA Tour™ and has compiled over 65 professional victories and more than 350 top-ten finishes worldwide. Zero Friction is the original biocomposite tee with its unique three-prong top that reduces the contact area at impact providing unparalleled distance and accuracy.
The Zero Friction ‘Distance 312’ golf ball was released in early 2009 and has continued Excel’s trend of producing high quality and eco-friendly products. While allowing for maximum distance due to its 312 dimple pattern, the ZF ‘Distance 312’ is made from 100% renewable resources.
For more information on Excel Golf Products, Inc. please visit www.excelgolfproducts.com
Contact:
Monique Smith
The First Tee
(904) 940-4314
msmith@thefirsttee.org
Todd Mrowice
Excel Golf Products, Inc.
(630) 775-9300 x 118
todd@excelgolfproducts.com
