CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Standard Golf Company announced today that it has added Jim Nygren to its marketing team at the company's Cedar Falls headquarters. Nygren joins the company as a market analyst.

"We're excited to have Jim on the Standard Golf marketing team," said Pete Voorhees, president of Standard Golf. "His depth of experience working with dealers and distributors gives him an understanding of the unique marketing challenges they face. Plus, Jim's passion for the game of golf is evident. He's a three-time Club Champion at his home course - Beaver Hills Country Club here in Cedar Falls."

In his new role, Nygren will play a key role in the marketing of Standard Golf products in the company's core golf market. He will also assist in the development of other emerging markets for the company's products.

Prior to joining Standard Golf, Nygren spent a number of years with a lumber wholesaler based in Des Moines, Iowa. Nygren received his MBA from Iowa State University, after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls.

About Standard Golf Company
Founded almost 100 years ago in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Standard Golf Company is the leading international manufacturer of golf course accessories and maintenance equipment tools. Standard Golf's Pro-Line division manufactures products for both Pro Shops and Driving Ranges. They host a web site for homeowners, www.backyardgolfer.com, that offers products for practicing golf in the back yard. The company's extensive range of accessories, many of which can be customized, include flags and flagsticks, bunker rakes, ball washers, course information signs, cups, litter receptacles and yardage markers. Standard Golf's Magnum Pro Tool line of maintenance tools features the most durable tools of their kind. For additional information, please contact 1-866-743-9773 or visit www.standardgolf.com.

Press Contacts:
Matt Hurley, (319) 266-2638, info@standardgolf.com
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Matt Gersib, (402) 437-6428, mattg@sramarketing.com