Golf News for Monday, May 23, 2005 | Others

Callaway Golf Footwear joins Golf Retirement Plus

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Callaway Golf Footwear, a new product extension of Callaway Golf, has been named a partner of Golf Retirement Plus™.
Established in 2002 under Tour Golf Group Inc., and with headquarters in Lake Oswego, Ore., Callaway Golf Footwear is an Official Licensee of the Callaway Golf Company for the design, manufacture and worldwide sales of golf shoes.

“The PGA of America considers it a pleasure to welcome Callaway Golf Footwear into the family of premier brands making up Golf Retirement Plus,” said PGA of America President Roger Warren. “The Callaway brand carries with it a tradition of excellence in service and performance that is recognized by PGA Professionals and consumers worldwide. We look forward to Callaway Golf Footwear supporting the growth of Golf Retirement Plus.”

Callaway Golf Footwear markets its products in the United States, along with distribution in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea and other international markets via Callaway Golf Subsidiaries.

“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 product and service -- now and in the future.”

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 43 Golf Retirement Plus™ Sponsor Programs.
The PGA of America, founded in 1916, 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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Contact: Bob Denney
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