PALM COAST, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2005) -- Professional Caddies Association (PCA), an
organization dedicated to providing caddies with high quality benefits,
services and certification through educational and communication programs
worldwide, has chosen The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention (Jan.
26-29, 2006) in Orlando, Fla. as the stage to debut its Caddie Anthem "Five
Feet Away."
Performed by two-time Grammy Award-winner and songwriter Michael Bolton,
the Song underscores the important role caddies play on and off the course
and transcends beyond the Caddie/golfer relationship to everyone who has
ever had a person just Five Feet Away encouraging them to be the best that
they could be.
"More than three years of work have gone into this project to capture the
essence of the caddie's job on and off the golf course and put it to music in a
way that will stick in the hearts and minds of people worldwide," said Dennis
Cone, founder of the World Caddie Headquarters. "This is exactly why we've
chosen The PGA Merchandise Show the core of the golf industry and
playground to golf entrepreneurs and enthusiasts nationwide as the perfect
location for the Anthem's launch."
Initially written and produced for Bruce Edwards, Tom Watson's long time
caddie and friend, and dedicated to all caddies worldwide, the Song was
played at Edwards' funeral when he lost his courageous battle against ALS on
April 8, 2004 the first day of the Masters tournament. Now re-mastered by
Nashville's best music teams and performed by two-time Grammy Award-
winner and songwriter for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Michael
Bolton, "Five Feet Away" is scheduled to debut during a press conference on
Jan. 27th, 2006 at 3 p.m.
"To have the honor of two-time Grammy-winner and song writer Michael
Bolton singing the final version of our Anthem has been more than this
foundation and its founders could ever have expected," added Cone.
Michael Bolton and PCA fans can visit www.PCAworldwide.org and sign up as
a Friend of PCA Member a $35 plus contribution to receive a download or
CD of the song, as well as a PCA Supporter members-only goodie pac.
Similarly, corporate sponsors can become Founding Supporters of PCA
Worldwide Foundation World Mentorship Program (PCA-WMP) by contacting
PCA directly and selecting one of four contribution levels. Depending on level
of support, corporate sponsors are entitled copies of "Five Feet Away"
customized with their company's mission statement on the CD cover to give
as gifts; company's logo displayed alongside PCA's on PCA's booth, website
and literature for The 2006 PGA Show and future events; and an invitation to
play on the PCA team for the Michael Bolton Gala, the weekend of Sept. 17th
and 18th, 2006.
Proceeds from the Song will benefit PCA Worldwide Foundation and the World
Mentorship Program (PCA-WMP).
About The 2006 PGA Merchandise Show & Convention
The PGA Merchandise Show&& Convention, the world's most influential
gathering of PGA Professionals, retailers, golf manufacturers and industry
leaders, hosts some 45,000 industry professionals from more than 70
countries to test the latest products, find the hottest trends, learn cutting-
edge business techniques and grow participation in the game. More than
1,200 golf-related manufacturers showcase their newest products and
services within more than 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space in the
Orange County Convention Center. For more details, visit
www.pgamerchandiseshow.com.
About PCA
PCA is an association open to all caddies, working or retired, dedicated to
elevating respect for the professional caddie and to paying homage to those
who filled a special role in the history of the game. The organization and its
Foundation work to provide the youth of the world the opportunity to learn
both life and social skills through the game of golf and the profession of
caddying, while enhancing their knowledge and interpersonal skills both on
and off the course. In addition, PCA and its 9000 members worldwide strive
to bring back caddies to the golf courses of the world, while preserving the
tradition of this greatest of all games. Visit us at www.PCAworldwide.com and
www.PCAworldwide.org for more complete details.
Mission: Caddies and supporters helping Caddies and others worldwide.
To provide its members, caddies, their families and others with additional
income opportunities, high quality benefits, services and certification
thorough educational and communication programs worldwide. To bring back
caddies and preserve the tradition of the game of golf.
Note to Editor: Please contact PCA for more inside-the-ropes information or
to arrange unique interviews with of some of the 65 PCA Hall of Fame Caddies
inductees.
Media Contacts:
Brenda Maysonet
CKPR
(407) 541-0807
bmaysone@ckpr.biz
Dennis Cone
PCA Media
(386) 446-8721
PCA@PCAworldwide.com
