WALTHAM, Mass. - Etonic Worldwide, and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced that Etonic has become an official national sponsor of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) membership. The one-year agreement names Etonic as a sponsor of the five LPGA T&CP section championships and the two national championships.

"We are very excited to once again be a part of the LPGA T&CP membership," stated Karen Pitts, vice president of marketing, Etonic Worldwide. "The women in this organization are truly dedicated to growing the game of golf at the grass roots level. We support their efforts and look forward to a wonderful partnership with the LPGA T&CP."

As part of the agreement, Etonic will promote its footwear and glove line among professionals and amateurs at each of the section and national championships. Additionally, LPGA T&CP members will receive promotional opportunities on Etonic products throughout the year.

"Etonic has been a long-time friend of the LPGA T&CP membership," stated Betsy Clark, LPGA vice president of professional development. "We are pleased that they continue to see the value and impact our members have on their business." The full terms of the contract were not disclosed.

About Etonic Founded in 1876 by Charles A. Eaton, Etonic's success in footwear through the years has been driven by technological innovation, superior quality and ultimate comfort. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Etonic has a complete line of footwear and accessories for golf, bowling, running and walking. Etonic's commitment to women's golf includes the official shoe and glove of the Futures Tour, and the official shoe of the Rally for a Cure. For information on Etonic call 1-866-8-ETONIC ( 386642) or log onto www.etonic.com.

About the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional membership
The LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) membership was established in 1959 as an outgrowth of the LPGA Tour membership and has enjoyed an unprecedented rate of growth in recent years. The LPGA boasts the largest membership of women golf professionals in the world. With nearly 1,200 members, the LPGA T&CP membership is dedicated to the advancement of golf through teaching, managing golf facilities and coaching. Its member programs include national teaching, entrepreneurial and business skills training programs and conferences; tournaments; employment services; and junior golf programs. LPGA T&CP members also teach and support the LPGA's various grassroots programs that are vital to the continued growth of the game of golf, including the Ronald McDonald House Charities LPGA Tour Junior Golf Clinics, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program and the LPGA Golf Clinics for Women.

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LPGA
Paul Rovnak
386-274-6200

Etonic
Jackie Beck
860-304-3643