NEW YORK (October 7th, 2010) – TOUR GCX Partners (www.tourgcx.com), founded in 2004 and offering its members the ability to play golf and entertain guests at a network of exclusive private golf clubs is pleased to announce a strategic relationship with Arnold Palmer Golf Management (“APGM”). This relationship provides TOUR GCX members with access and golf playing privileges at APGM’s portfolio of private golf courses. The APGM relationship expands the TOUR GCX partner club network in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee and Ohio.
“We are thrilled to be working with Arnold Palmer Golf Management”, said Gary Rosenberg, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of TOUR GCX Partners. “Arnold Palmer Golf Management is one of the leading golf management companies in the world and we know when our members visit any Arnold Palmer Golf Management property they will be treated to an exceptional private golf experience.”
“TOUR GCX is a respected private club membership program and is an excellent strategic partner as we expand our membership privileges to our private club members”, said Mr. Mark Murphy, Managing Director for APGM’s new club network program called Palmer Advantage. He continued, “our relationship is truly a win-win, where our private club members will have the ability to visit select properties in the TOUR network just as we look forward to welcoming TOUR members to our properties throughout the US.”
About TOUR GCX Partners, Inc.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York City, TOUR GCX was developed to meet the needs of today’s individual and corporate golfer by providing a new way to access and utilize private golf clubs under a stored value membership model. TOUR GCX members pre-purchase a package of tee times that can be used at participating private golf clubs. Each tee time is inclusive of greens fees, cart fees, locker room and practice facilities for the TOUR member and up to three guests. There are over 300 participating private clubs in the network with clubs represented in 44 of the top 50 markets throughout the country. Participating private clubs benefit from a marketing program that allows them to convert underutilized inventory into additional revenue. At the same time, clubs gain exposure to TOUR GCX’s pre-screened golfing members and their guests.
For more information about TOUR GCX Partners, please contact Gary Rosenberg at 212.685.2200 ext. 205 – grosenberg@tourgcx.com or visit TOUR GCX’s website at www.tourgcx.com.
About Arnold Palmer Golf Management
Arnold Palmer Golf Management is owned by Century Golf Partners, one of the leading and most experienced companies in the golf industry. Established to acquire and manage country clubs, resorts, and daily fee golf courses, Century’s business approach is to be a business partner, not just an operator. They have a successful track record of partnering with owners, members, and communities to help clubs and golf courses succeed. Their business philosophy has served them well as the portfolio under Century’s management has steadily increased over the past several years. Today, Century operates more than 65 courses and clubs.
For more information on Century Golf Partners/Arnold Palmer Golf Management, please contact Doug Howe, Partner, 972.490.2610 – dhowe@centurygolf.com or visit Century’s websites at www.centurygolf.com or www.palmergolf.com.
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