DENVER - McGetrick Golf Academy, Denver, Colorado, received another distinguished honor. In its just released June 2005 edition, Golf Magazine identified its selection of the 25 Best Golf Schools in the United States and once again honored McGetrick Golf Academy as one of the finest teaching programs in the country. McGetrick Golf Academy has received this award every year since its inception. McGetrick Golf Academy, and its founder Mike McGetrick, endorse Srixon products.
For the first time, Golf Magazine has listed individual ratings for each school in the top 25 ranking. The ratings reflect the feedback from 3,700 golf school participants across the country. McGetrick Golf Academy was ranked sixth of all schools in the USA.
"We are extremely pleased with this recognition. It is especially rewarding when school participants are instrumental in determining ratings. I am very proud of our staff for their commitment to providing the best possible experience for our students," said Mike McGetrick.
The award is only one more associated with the Academy. Mike McGetrick was ranked as number eight (#8) of the Top 50 Teaching Professionals in the United States in Golf Digest's selection process. Lana Ortega, Director of Instruction at McGetrick Golf Academy, is ranked as one of the Top 50 Women Instructors in the United States by Golf for Women magazine.
About McGetrick Golf Academy
McGetrick Golf Academy is located in Denver, Colorado, and offers private golf lessons, golf schools, custom club fitting, and golf fitness programs for golfers of all ages and all abilities. McGetrick Golf Special Events and Corporate Entertainment division provides custom golf activities and events to assist companies with business development programs. For more information, visit www.mcgetrickgolf.com.
About SRI Sports
SRIXON Sports USA, Inc., based in Lawrenceville, Ga., has been distributing premium golf balls and equipment in the U.S. since 1997 and is a subsidiary of SRI Sports. SRI Sports is the number one golf club manufacturer in the world's second largest market, Japan, and is one of the world's leading patent holders in golf ball technology. SRIXON golf balls earned 30 tournament victories on multiple professional tours around the world in 2004. For more information about SRIXON please visit www.srixon.com.
Media Contact:
Keith Wade
McGetrick Golf Academy
303-810-9290
kwade@mcgetrickgolf.com
Heidi B. Sheehan
Srixon Sports USA, Inc.
201.854.6877
heidibianchi7@msn.com
