Supporting sponsors of the event include Ashworth Golf, Imperial Headwear and Sysco
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The TaylorMade OB Sports National Team Championship presented by adidas Golf will be held December 9 through Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Raven Golf Club-Phoenix (formerly Raven at South Mountain) and Longbow Golf Club in the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area of Arizona. Two rounds of tournament play will be played on Saturday and Sunday over both Longbow Golf Club in Mesa and Raven Golf Club in Phoenix. Longbow Golf Club is currently ranked as one of the “Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play in Arizona” by Golfweek Magazine and Raven Golf Club – Phoenix has been honored as one of the “Top 50 Public Courses in the Country,” by GolfWorld. Raven Golf Club – Phoenix will be hosting practice round festivities on Friday including TaylorMade demonstration, skills competitions along with the Ashworth Welcome Reception (from 3:30 – 6:30) in the Raven Golf Club’s event pavilion.
In total 168 national qualifiers are participating in the event, representing nineteen OB Sports affiliated golf clubs from throughout the United States. Each team will field an eight-person team (grouped together in four, two-person teams) made up of seven qualifiers from the club and the club’s golf professional. Daily prizes will be awarded to the top three two-person teams from each flight (Scratch Flight/low gross 1st, 2nd, 3rd place; A Flight, low net 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and B Flight, low net 1st, 2nd, 3rd place). In addition, “the cup” will be awarded for the overall TaylorMade/OB Sports Team Championship: each of the teams post its best three, two-person-team net scores, across both days of competition, and the team with the lowest net score is crowned overall champion. The defending champion is the team from We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, who captured the 2010 event that was held at their home course in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Other past team champions include High Meadow Ranch Golf Club (2009), Tijeras Creek Golf Club (2008) and Sandia Golf Club (2007).
“This years event is our largest yet as we have recently expanded the field and the event to be played over two courses for the finals,” stated Kris Strauss, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for OB Sports. “OB Sports clubs from around the country have been running qualifying events to field their team of finalists for the upcoming TaylorMade OB Sports National Team Championship. This year-end finale provides a great stage to gather our clubs and our cardmembers together for a few days of fun and of course, competition. Everyone is looking forward to the event and to teeing it up both of these award winning Arizona golf facilities.”
Participating golf clubs include We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Fort McDowell, Ariz.: Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz.; Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora, Ore.; Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Hills, Ariz.; Centennial Golf Club in Medford, Ore.; Three Crowns Golf Club in Casper, Wyo.; Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, N.M.; Tijeras Creek Golf Club in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; Angel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev.; The Legacy Golf Club in Henderson, Nev.; and High Meadow Ranch in Magnolia, Tex.; The Oaks Golf Club in Biloxi, Miss.; Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Ariz.; ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz.; Raven Golf Club-Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz.; Sedona Golf Resort in Sedona, Ariz.; and Ahwatukee Country Club/Duke Golf Club/Club West Golf Clubs in Phoenix, Ariz. The Title sponsor of the event is TaylorMade while the presenting sponsor is Adidas. Other supporting sponsors include Ashworth and Imperial headwear.
“A special thank you goes out to not only the participating clubs and their finalists, but also to our valued sponsors who make the event truly special. Thank you very much to our new title sponsor for the event, TaylorMade as well as the presenting sponsor, adidas Golf and supporting sponsors of Ashworth, Imperial Headwear and Sysco Arizona. Of course, a special thank you is in order for the spectacular host facilities at Longbow Golf Club and Raven Golf Club – Phoenix. Both of which will be stunning venues for this signature OB Sports event!,” added Strauss.
For more information on the 2011 TaylorMade OB Sports National Team Championship, Presented by adidas Golf, visit www.obsports.com/team
About the Title Sponsor – TaylorMade
TaylorMade Golf has led the golf industry’s technological revolution since the company was founded in 1979. TaylorMade metalwoods, irons and putters have been used to win hundreds of professional golf tournaments around the world. In 1998, TaylorMade became a wholly owned subsidiary of the adidas Group. adidas Golf creates high-performance, technology-infused golf apparel and footwear worn by hundreds of professional golfers around the world.
For additional information about TaylorMade Golf, please visit www.taylormadegolf.com
About the Presenting Sponsor – adidas Golf
adidas Golf creates high-performance, technology-infused golf apparel and footwear worn by hundreds of professional golfers around the world. The three-stripes of the adidas golf brand are the most visible on the PGA Tour.
For additional information about adidas Golf, please visit www.adidasgolf.com
About the Welcome Reception Sponsor – Ashworth Golf
Ashworth, which became a brand of the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company in 2008, creates relaxed, lifestyle-oriented golf apparel synonymous with authenticity and quality. Steeped in heritage, Ashworth captures the soul of the game no matter where and how it is played. And provides a safe harbor for those who know who they truly are…even if only for a few fortunate hours. While others are fashion brands with a golf line, this is an authentic golf brand…inspired by fashion. This is who we are. This is Ashworth.
For additional information about Ashworth Golf, please visit www.ashworthgolf.com
Other supporting sponsors for the event include Imperial Headwear and Sysco Foods
About OB Sports
The clubs participating in the TaylorMade OB Sports National Team Championship are professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 43 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, call (480) 948-1300, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/obsportsgolf, become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports or check out the OB Sports You Tube Channel at www.youtube.com/obsportsgolf
Contact:
Kris Strauss
(480) 518-5003
kstrauss@obsports.com
