Philadelphia, PA. – May 31, 2011- “4 Yards More” Golf Tee was the #1 tee in use and distance at the 72nd Senior PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY.
The tee scored another Top 5 finish, moving the player from 23rd to 14th in Charles Schwab Cup Points. His average driving distance for the the year is 287.7 yards.
“4 Yards More” is ranked #1 in driving distance with a 291.3 yard average, which is 21.5 yards more than the Champions Tour average of 269.8 for 2011. Three of the top ten ranked players in driving distance are using the tee.
“4 Yards More” Golf Tee is scientifically proven in both “Robotic” and “Field” tests to outdistance wooden tees. The results from both tests were averaged to create the name “4 Yards More” Golf Tee, a reusable, polymer tee that consistently increases driving distance an average of at least four additional yards.
“4 Yards More” Golf Tee ranked #1 in distance in Golf Test USA’s Comprehensive Test, and is being successfully used professionally on the PGA, Champions, LPGA and Nationwide Tours. The tee has been used in victories at the Senior British Open, Pebble Beach, the 2010 Women’s US Open and other Tour tournaments.
The technologically advanced tee is designed with a rigid polymer stake and dynamic elastomer crown. The body and individual fingers of the crown flex with the force of the drive to reduce resistance at impact. The ball launches off the tee with less friction and low ball spin resulting in longer, straighter drives and superior overall performance compared with wooden tees. Click this See how it works link for a short video on the tee technology and product research.
“4 Yards More” Golf Tee’s height gauge gives golfers consistent tee depth, providing the perfect launch angle. This allows golfers to focus on a consistent swing, helping them gain distance and accuracy.
Golfers also love “4 Yards More” durability. The dual-material construction allows for over 100 drives. Club Pros and course superintendents enjoy that people retrieve these tees, keeping golf courses free of discarded disposable tees.
“4 Yards More” Golf Tees are available in four color-coded sizes for easy identification. The red 1 ¾ inch “Short Tees” are perfect for Par 3s and driving with irons. The “Standard Tee” 2 ¾ inches come in yellow and is the ideal choice for most drivers and driving woods. The 3 ¼ inch “Driver Tee” is blue and provides the proper launch angle for maximum distance with large head drivers. The longest tee allowed by the USGA and R&A is the green, 4 inch “Extreme”.
“4 Yards More” Golf Tees have a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $5.99 for a four count package and are available at major retailers. The new Retail Countertop Display is FREE with a purchase of 24 packages, and is excellent for retailers and pro shops. “4 Yards More” is available in multiple packages including: the “Variety Pack” allowing for sampling all four sizes, LINE M UP Pro Combo Pack, the 2-Count “Pro Shop Pack” and “Counter Top Displays”(60 count) which are both great for quick turning, green grass retailing.
Green Keepers Inc. is committed to the evolution of performance tees, and is constantly striving through research and development to create the longest playing tees on the market.
Founded in 1996, Green Keepers, Inc. is a golf accessory manufacturer located in Philadelphia. They proudly make all their products in the USA. The company that set the standard in golf cleats with the “outward traction” design concept and other product innovations also manufactures: Original LINEMUP, LINEMUP Pro (a ball alignment tool), new in 2011 the is LINEMUP Pro Putt Positioning System, HANDRI, PRO ID, GREENSMATE (ball mark and divot repair), Towel Tote and the new “4 Yards More” Golf Tees to round out the line of golf accessory products. For more information on Green Keepers, Inc., located at 2170 Bennett Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116, visit www.gkspikes.com or call Matt Spinelli at 1-800-317-2663. For information or to download an editable version of the press release and pictures go to
www.4yardsmore.com/news.
Contact:
Greg Lee
info@4yardsmore.com
(610) 858-4553
