HB Foundation to donate 5-million dollars over next 10 years
THOUSAND PALMS, CA (November 17, 2010) – PowerBilt Golf and the HB Foundation have partnered to invest in the future of golf through a 10-year commitment to junior golf. The HB Foundation will donate up to 50 scholarships a year based on academic achievement, playing ability, community activities, and extra-curricular activities.
PowerBilt’s commitment to junior golf currently encompasses manufacturing quality, game-improvement products to enhance the experience during their beginning years in golf. Through the HB Foundation, PowerBilt Golf will be able to get more involved with junior golf, and help grow the game at the local level.
The HB Foundation is a 501c3 organization that raises funds for junior golf programs to help grow the game, and to enhance quality of life through higher education scholarships.
“Since we have been involved with Jim McLean, his commitment to junior golf, including his Junior Academy’s have been a huge inspiration for us, ” said Ross Kvinge, President PowerBilt Golf “We felt through scholarships we could reach more kids to grow the game of golf and provide a means for higher education”
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ABOUT POWERBILT GOLF:
Since 1916 PowerBilt Golf has designed golf clubs the world’s best have used to win such tournaments as The Masters, the U.S. Open, and the PGA Championship. Today, PowerBilt is pushing the limits on technology with REAL innovation. USGA Conforming Air Force One woods feature Nitrogen Charged Club Heads, faces as thin as 2.6mm, the largest sweetspot in golf, and maximum COR regardless of swing speed. And all Air Force One woods feature customized speed-rated shafts from Fujikura. New Nitrogen Charged Air Force irons also feature the hottest and thinnest face in golf. PowerBilt also remains the No. 1 choice for junior golfers; and the PowerBilt Citation irons were named to the 2010 Golf Digest Hot List.
Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family owned-company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., Hillerich & Bradsby is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.
Contact:
Ross Kvinge
PowerBilt Golf
888-488-4653
ross@powerbilt.com
Warren Z. Rogan
Go Convergence
(407) 296-4100
Email: warrenr@goconvergence.com
