ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – (January 15, 2010) – Innovative Concepts, LLC, a manufacturer of golf training aids, has become a Corporate Supplier of The First Tee. The company will provide its Tour Sticks product to The First Tee Chapter network through a supplier discount program.
Tour Sticks is a portable, multifunctional training tool used to improve alignment and overall golf swing. This training aid will be available to Chapters of The First Tee at a 33% discounted rate.
“Everyone at Tour Sticks is extremely excited about our new relationship with The First Tee and look forward to a long association,” said Shane Carlisle, founder of Tour Sticks. “It is our goal to provide Tour Sticks to all Chapters of The First Tee and we believe our product will bring numerous benefits to the participants. We are honored to be affiliated with such a worthy and noble cause as The First Tee and support them in their mission to positively impact young people through the game of golf.”
“We are grateful for Innovative Concepts’ interest in supporting The First Tee and improving the experience of the participants throughout our Chapter network,” said Kelly Martin, executive director of The First Tee.
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 3,400 elementary schools and four international locations – Canada, 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 Tour Sticks
Tour Sticks are a product of Innovative Concepts LLC, an organization based in Chagrin Falls OH. Its mission is to bring golfers of all playing abilities a multifunctional and affordable training aid to assist in the overall improvement of their golf games. Since its inception in 2009, Tour Sticks have formed relationships with Edwin Watts Golf, The PGA Tour Superstore, Golf Galaxy and more recently formed a strategic alliance with the 2010 Ladies European Golf Tour.
Contact:
Monique Smith
The First Tee
(904) 940-4314
msmith@thefirsttee.org
Shane Carlisle
Innovative Concepts, LLC
(877) 687-1PGA x. 1742
shane@toursticks.com
