SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (June 15, 2011) – The Gateway Pro Tour announced today that Golf Academy of America (GAA), the largest and longest-running two-year golf career college in the world, has signed on as the latest sponsor of the Gateway Pro Tour.
GAA is a golf course management school that prepares graduates for a wide array of golf career opportunities by offering a comprehensive curriculum of golf instruction and business management. The 16-month program balances classroom studies, practical experience and a comprehensive understanding of both the game and the business of golf.
“We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with the Gateway Pro Tour as an official sponsor,” said Chris Hunkler, president of Golf Academy of America. “The Gateway Pro Tour has an excellent reputation as one of the finest professional developmental tours in the country and we trust the partnership will be mutually beneficial as both organizations share a passion for the game of golf.”
Sponsors provide an essential resource for the Gateway Pro Tour. Some of the ways sponsor money allows for the continued growth, success, and recognition of Gateway Pro Tour are – Tour expansion, increased purse sizes, Nationwide and PGA TOUR exemptions, Q-School bonuses, administration, tournament equipment and materials, charity golf tournaments, community involvement and enhanced membership benefits.
“We are proud to announce that Golf Academy of America is the latest to become a sponsor of the Gateway Pro Tour and excited to have them on board,” said Ryan Pray, Executive Director of the Gateway Pro Tour. “The support we receive from all of our sponsors is integral in the overall success of the tour and our players.”
Formerly the San Diego Golf Academy, GAA boasts an exceptional career placement record for graduates for opportunities in a number of areas, including golf teaching professionals, tournament organizers, club managers and owners, golf manufacturing representatives, product development specialists and golf professionals at golf-related companies, and in other golf career options. Campuses are located in San Diego, Phoenix, Orlando and Myrtle Beach. For more information about Golf Academy of America, go to www.GolfAcademy.edu, or call (800) 342-7342.
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 TOUR 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.
Contact:
Ryan Woodcock
Email: info@gatewayprotour.com
Phone: 480-247-7559
