Daphne's Headcovers partners with International Players Tour

SAGINAW, Texas -- In its continued expansion of partnerships, International Players Tour (IPT) has partnered with one of the premier companies in the golf industry, Daphne’s Headcovers. The resulting profits from the new relationship will be shared with Marathon of Miracles Foundation (MOM), a 501c3 organization dedicated to inspiring, educating and empowering families fighting cancer around the world.

“This is truly an exciting and worthwhile venture for IPT,” said Ron Beaman, IPT Founder and President, “We’re certainly honored to have Daphne’s as our “Official Headcover”, since they’ve been recognized for years for their quality products and tremendous customer support. Our mutual agreement to share our profits to support the superb efforts of MOM in working with cancer survivors will benefit a great organization as well.”

In addition to sharing web links on their respective web sites, the agreement includes product distribution rights for IPT and additional brand exposure for Daphne’s at IPT’s 200+event schedule in 2008. In a conversation about the new partnership, Jane Spicer, President of Daphne’s, explained “I am thrilled and honored to join IPT’s effort in supporting the Marathon of Miracles. Together we hope to raise awareness and set in motion our intention to help cure cancer and comfort survivors. Using the wonderful game of golf to set this in motion is such a natural fit for Daphne’s.”

The Daphne’s–IPT partnership further expands Daphne’s involvement and commitment to MOM as well. Earlier this year, Daphne’s started initial production of a pink “Kitty” headcover, featuring the symbolic breast cancer ribbon. A portion of the “Kitty” sales are already being donated to MOM by Daphne’s. “Kitty” is now prominently displayed on the driver of LPGA player Amy Hung, and sales have been brisk in the first quarter.

MOM Co-Founder A.J. Ali had this to say about the emerging partnership of Daphne’s and IPT, “This is an extraordinary commitment by two great entities, Daphne’s and the IPT. Ron Beaman and Bill Conwell of the IPT, as well as Jane and Steve Spicer of Daphne’s are all big-hearted people whom I’ve gotten to know quite well. They truly care about people, so I know this partnership will have great meaning and terrific results. We are so grateful for their support of the countless people that are suffering from cancer and in need of assistance in so many areas of their lives.”

About Daphne’s Headcovers

Founded over 30 years ago, Daphne’s Headcovers was the originator of animal headcovers and is recognized internationally as the leader in top quality headcovers in the world. The company was founded by the mother and daughter team of Daphne and now current president Jane Spicer. Daphne’s headcovers can be found in the finest golf shops and resorts in the world, as well as in the bags of numerous tour players, whose headcovers have been recognized in “Daphne’s Hall of Fame” – including their famous tiger headcover, Ernie Els (Lion), Justin Leonard (Yellow Lab), Rich Beam (Chicken), Gene Sauers (Rottweiller), Aaron Baddley