PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Etonic, an industry pioneer in innovative golf shoe and glove technology for more than 60 years, has renewed its supporting partnership in Golf Retirement Plus™.

With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Etonic has set the industry standard for golf shoe and glove technology with its impressive history of "firsts." Etonic introduced the first golf-specific shoe, the first waterproof golf shoe, the first performance combination leather and micro fiber glove, the first bio-mechanically designed outsole, first revolutionary spikeless "difference" shoe technology and the first non-cleated performance golf shoe - G>SOK.

"Etonic is one of the country's most trusted and quality golf shoe manufacturers," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "Etonic's tradition of service to the game of golf has been one of innovation and great performance. We are very proud that Etonic continues its partnership with PGA Professionals through Golf Retirement Plus."

Etonic's continued growth in the sports shoe industry is showcased by its mission to produce high performance footwear that enables athletes in golf, running, walking or bowling to perform and feel better.

"We are pleased to renew our sponsorship with Golf Retirement Plus," said Etonic CEO Tom Elwell. "The PGA Professional has been an integral part of Etonic's success for more than six decades. It is with great pleasure for us to support PGA Professionals by contributing to a program that has such a positive impact on their future."

Founded in 1997, Golf Retirement Plus™ is a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents, and CMAA Club Managers, which allows them to make their own contributions or have their employers contribute to their Golf Retirement Plus™ account on their behalf. PGA Professionals may also earn personal incentives by participating in 46 Golf Retirement Plus™ Sponsor Programs.

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By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the $76 billion golf industry.

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