Junior Golf University Announces UST Mamiya As a Sponsor of the PING Junior Interclub
Junior Golf University (JGU) is excited to welcome leading shaft manufacturer UST Mamiya as a new sponsor of its flagship program, PING Junior Interclub (PJI).
UST Mamiya manufactures high-performance golf shafts, what it calls the “world’s finest carbon-fiber golf shafts.” Every UST Mamiya shaft is made to strict tour-standard tolerances as required by the longest and straightest drivers. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, where it was founded in 1991.
UST Mamiya will be visible at all tournaments and in PJI marketing materials. UST is featured on PJI’s website alongside other supporters such as PING, ECCO, FlexFit, and Bushnell. “UST Mamiya’s commitment to junior golf and PING Junior Interclub shows how they understand the need to support grow-the-game initiatives,” said John Souza, Executive Director of the Junior Golf University. “They are highly respected stewards of the game and are helping to grow our sport. UST Mamiya’s backing will strengthen us considerably.”
Senior Director of Marketing Danny Le said UST Mamiya is excited to be part of PJI’s efforts. “Just as we are proud to make shafts for all ability levels, including the game’s leading tour pros, we have a vested interest in helping to fuel a passion for the game early in life, which PJI does so well. Not only does PJI inspire kids to pick up a club, there’s the added benefit of team competition and enjoying the camaraderie of playing on a team at a young age. That keeps the game fun with less pressure.”
The PJI tournament series is managed by JGU, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Phoenix. The PJI provides junior golfers (boys and girls, ages 12-18) with team-based tournaments. Five-person teams are formed by private, public and resort-style golf courses. Each team competes in PJI Divisional tournaments, one event hosted by each course within a Division. Top finishers from each Division advance to post-season play.
JGU provides online tournament management for PJI events and administrative support to PJI teams. In 2008, eight teams from the Phoenix area participated in the first season of the PJI. The program has experienced tremendous growth, expanding to more than 70 teams with over 500 junior golfers.
UST Mamiya joins Bushnell, bluemedia®, PING®, ECCO®, FlexFit, Golfweek® as a sponsor.
Questions: Please contact John Souza, (602) 687-5280 (jsouza@ping.com).
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