CHICOPEE, MA - The Top-Flite Golf Company and its Ben Hogan Golf division brought together a cross section of professional athletes from the PGA to NASCAR to the NBA all in the name of charity. A special event, "Drive for Kids", was held in New York City, June 20, to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. The Camp was started by Kyle and Patty Petty in honor of the Petty's son Adam (Richard Petty's grandson) who was killed four years ago in a racing accident.

The event's silent auction raised $12,000. The biggest draw of the silent auction was a U.S. Open flag signed by 2005 U.S. Open Champion Michael Campbell which raised $3,400. A Wayne Gretzky autographed jersey and an NBA MVP Steve Nash autographed NBA jersey each raised $2,000.

Among the athletes attending the event were Rusty Wallace, Ben Hogan and Top-Flite players J.J. Henry and Ricky Barnes, PGA player Chris DiMarco and Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets.

The Top-Flite Golf Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Callaway Golf Company and is the world's largest golf ball manufacturer. It is the first U.S. manufacturer of golf balls, dimpled golf balls, two-piece golf balls, multi-layer golf balls, and American-made golf clubs. Under The Top-Flite Golf Company umbrella are the TOP-FLITE® and BEN HOGAN® brands. To find more information on The Top-Flite Golf Company call Consumer Relations at TFGOLFCO (866-834-6532).

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