SAGINAW, Texas -- The International Players Tour, Inc., (IPT) announces that Cliff Porter, a Memphis native who built a tremendously successful landscaping business in the Phoenix area, has joined the IPT team as District Director for the State of Arizona. Porter plans to quickly ramp up operations so new Arizona IPT members can still qualify for spots in the IPT Tour Championship @ Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas in November, where the where the winner’s share will be $20,000!

Porter joins recently announced District Directors in Virginia, Florida, and Atlanta in the accelerated IPT expansion program, and said, “IPT has developed a solid business model for District Directors, and I’m thrilled to establish the IPT presence in Arizona. The climate, passionate golfers, and beautiful courses provide a great foundation for a successful program in Arizona, and we look forward to hosting IPT members from around the country in the winter months.”

Ron Beaman, IPT Founder and President, is delighted with the addition of Porter to the IPT executive team, stating, “We have found that entrepreneurship is one of the keys to success as a District Director, and Cliff’s business success and contacts over 30+ years in the Arizona market will accelerate our growth.” And he added, “Arizona has been at the top of our expansion list, and it is a great feeling to have someone with Cliff’s experience and passion for the game in a superb golf market.”

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