PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- CoverShots, manufacturers of a mobile clear-span canopy structure that serves virtually all levels of outdoor practice facilities, has become the newest supporting partner of Golf Retirement Plus™ .
Founded in 1993, CoverShots was unveiled in 1996 on a practice range at Mississippi State University golf center complex in Starkville, Miss. Two additional systems were tested that year, including one that withstood the 90-100 mile per hour gusts of Hurricane Fran that swept through Pinehurst, N.C.
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CoverShots, with headquarters in Wilmington, N.C., is designed specifically for grass golf course practice ranges, commercial practice ranges, golf schools and other outdoor facilities that desire or require protection from the elements.
"The PGA of America is proud to have CoverShots, a company that has taken the lead in producing a product that extends the enjoyment of practicing the game of golf, join a quality family of partners in Golf Retirement Plus," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "CoverShots has demonstrated to the golf industry that it is dedicated to innovation and quality service, which is a supplement to the teaching skills of PGA Golf Professionals everywhere."
CoverShots made its first market exposure at the 1997 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., and has since expanded its sales across the country and in the Caribbean and Europe. CoverShots is the exclusive Mobile Canopy System Supplier for PGA Golf Properties.
"As a PGA Golf Properties Partner, CoverShots is proud to also participate in Golf Retirement Plus™," said CoverShots President Randy Naylor. "CoverShots is happy to give something back to members of The PGA of America, and people who are involved in the greatest game ever invented.
"The PGA has been a big supporter of CoverShots over the years, verifying to us the need for our product in the industry. We have been told time and again by PGA Teaching Professionals, club managers and club members who own a CoverShots Canopy that the benefits of our product go well beyond just hitting golf balls. We look forward to a long relationship with The PGA."
Founded in 1997, Golf Retirement Plus™ is a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents, and CMAA Club Managers, which allows them to make their own contributions or have their employers contribute to their Golf Retirement Plus™ account on their behalf. PGA Professionals may also earn personal incentives by participating in 49 Golf Retirement Plus™ Sponsor Programs.
The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today's PGA Golf Professional is the public's link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.
