PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Callaway Golf has renewed its multi-year sponsorship program with The PGA of America that extends to all stages of PGA membership - from supporting senior and junior national Championships to partnerships in the PGA Learning Center and Golf Retirement Plus™ to teaming up for PGA university-based training of aspiring PGA Professionals and online commerce programs for PGA Professionals. Callaway Golf is the largest sponsor of PGA member programs that exhibits at the PGA Merchandise Show and the PGA Fall Expo.

"The PGA of America is proud to have Callaway Golf's renewed commitment to support so many of our Association's key competitive events and educational programs," said PGA of America President Roger Warren. "Callaway Golf's leadership in the industry is a reflection of our mission to grow the game of golf. It is because of Callaway Golf's support that we have been able to enhance our member education and competitive opportunities."

Callaway Golf, with headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif., employs more than 2,500 worldwide and is the world's largest manufacturer of golf clubs. Founded in 1982 by the late Ely Callaway, the company extended its quality product expertise to golf balls and golf apparel.

"We at Callaway Golf share The PGA of America's commitment to growing participation across all levels of the game of golf," said William C. Baker, Chairman and CEO of Callaway Golf. "We view our continuing support of The PGA of America and its membership as a key part of our effort to achieve levels of growth necessary for the game's many stakeholders to prosper, and we look forward to strengthening the business bonds that will mutually benefit our organizations."

The Callaway Golf-PGA of America sponsorship program touches the following PGA membership programs:

The Callaway Golf PGA Senior Club Professional Championship, the national championship for PGA Professionals age 50 and older, which will celebrate its 17th edition Oct. 20-23, 2005, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Callaway Golf is a presenting partner of Golf Retirement Plus™, a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals, along with support from Tour Golf Group, Inc., through Callaway Golf footwear.
Callaway Golf is a supporting sponsor of the PGA/PGM University Program Leadership Session, an orientation of The PGA to college students that provides for successful entry into the golf industry, through extensive classroom studies, internship experience and player development.
The Callaway Golf PGA Junior Series, a nationwide summer tournament program, founded in 1996, that provides affordable and competitive playing opportunities for boys and girls, ages 13 to 17, and celebrates its 10th annual series, May 27 through Aug. 9.
A product demonstration partnership at the PGA Learning Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The PGA Learning Center's 35-acre, award-winning golf park is the ultimate learning experience for golfers of all levels.
Callaway Golf serves as supporting sponsor of the Quarter Century/PGA Life Member Tournament Activities at PGA Golf Club, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Callaway Golf is the title sponsor of the PGA Western Winter Tournament Program, featuring three-championships conducted from Feb. 16 - March 2, at the PGA of Southern California Golf Club in Calimesa, Calif.
Callaway Golf sponsors the PGA Exchange, the official online destination for product information and commerce for PGA Professionals and golf industry suppliers, as a featured supplier.
Callaway Golf is also pleased to have Tour Golf Group Inc., its Official Licensee for footwear, join as a sponsor of Golf Retirement Plus™. Tour Golf Group, operating as Callaway Golf Footwear, is located in Lake Oswego, Ore.

"We are honored to become a member of the prestigious Golf Retirement Plus™ Program," said Kyle Weiner, president of Tour Golf Group. "We believe that our partnership with Callaway Golf and its affiliates will continue to provide the PGA Professional with great products and service, now and in the future."

Founded in 1916, The PGA of America is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf, while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

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