SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (March 7, 2011) – Gateway Pro Tour announced today that KBS Tour Shafts is the latest to sign on as a sponsor of Gateway Pro Tour.
KBS Series steel shafts were created by Femco Steel Technology (FST), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality steel golf shafts. The KBS series of steel shafts, engineered by veteran steel shaft designer Kim Braly, feature advanced Moment of Inertia (MOI) technology and incorporate a high-quality precision manufacturing process to ensure peak playing performance and guaranteed repeatability.
“KBS Tour Shafts is proud to sponsor Gateway Pro Tour,” said Eric Hubbell, Director of Communications for KBS Tour Shafts. “Our team recognizes the wealth of talented players on the GPT and we are supportive of their diligent work to become premiere touring players.”
These one-of-a-kind KBS Tour Shafts designs were created from unique engineering analysis to deliver optimum stability resulting in efficient energy transfer from the player’s hand to the clubhead. KBS steel shafts feature proportionately equal reduction in shaft mass and step radius along the shaft’s entire center line. KBS shafts also reduce shaft “interference” during the swing, allowing for greater performance on every shot.
“We are proud to announce that KBS Tour Shafts is the latest to become a sponsor of Gateway Pro Tour,” said Ryan Pray, GPT Executive Director. “The support we receive from all of our sponsors is integral in continuing our mission of making Gateway Pro Tour a top-notch breeding ground for aspiring PGA TOUR golfers.”
Sponsor dollars help Gateway Pro Tour grow and maintain its status as one of the premiere developmental golf tours. These sponsorships help with things like Tour expansion, increased purse sizes, earning Nationwide and PGA TOUR exemptions for players, Q-School bonuses, tournament equipment and materials, administration, charity golf tournaments, community involvement and enhanced membership benefits.
As a leading manufacturer of steel golf shafts, KBS Tour Shafts is dedicated to advancing the merits of custom shaft fitting and performance for every serious golfer. Currently, KBS Tour Shafts are seen in the hands of several top-ranked players in the world who recognize the performance and playability the shaft designs deliver. For more information about KBS Tour Shafts visit www.kbsshafts.com.
About Gateway Pro Tour
Established in 2001, Gateway Pro Tour was created to help aspiring PGA Tour professionals fine-tune their skills in competitive golf tournaments. In its 10-year history, the Tour has maintained a leading position as the premier developmental professional golf tour on the west coast. Today, Gateway continues to provide the ideal competitive environment as well as significant financial opportunities for aspiring PGA and Nationwide Tour professionals. Gateway Pro Tour features 30 events January through October in Arizona and California. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to apply for membership online for the 2011 season, go to www.gatewayprotour.com.
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