WASHINGTON, D.C. -- SFX Sports Group announced that it has signed University of Kentucky golf star, John Holmes, to a multi-year deal. SFX will represent Holmes exclusively in all management and marketing endeavors

The University of Kentucky graduate has begun his professional career after playing in the 2005 U.S. Amateur. At twenty-three years old, this four- time NCAA All-American made his mark by winning five college events including the 2004 NCAA Central Regional championship, two Kentucky Men's State Amateur Championships and two Kentucky Men's Open Championships. Also in 2005, Holmes was named SEC Golf Player of the Year and was a member of the winning United States Walker Cup Team.

"John is a great young player with an exceptional future," said Terry Reilly of SFX Golf. "SFX Golf is very pleased to be representing and managing John's career."

"I am excited to begin a relationship with SFX," said John Holmes. "They have a track record of really helping golfers on-and-off the course. I am looking forward to the many opportunities they will offer me."

SFX Golf is part of SFX Sports Group, a global talent management and marketing agency that represents several hundred of the world's elite professional athletes in baseball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, soccer and Olympics. SFX Sports Group, which also develops and produces a number of nationally televised sporting events including: Legg Mason Tennis Classic; ADT Skills Challenge and the American Century Golf Championship, offers a wide range of corporate hospitality services, and is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment and also a leading live entertainment venue owner/operator.