PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Kirk & Matz Ltd., manufacturers and distributors of silver-plate giftware and awards for more than 60 years, has renewed its supporting partnership of Golf Retirement Plus. Kirk & Matz has been a partner since 2005 with Golf Retirement Plus.

Founded in 1946, Kirk & Matz is into a third generation of family ownership and management.

"The PGA of America is proud of the commitment that Kirk & Matz brings to supporting Golf Retirement Plus," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. "Kirk & Matz has continued its tradition as serving the industry and represents a select family of outstanding service and product partners. By this support, it has advanced the growth of Golf Retirement Plus."

With its headquarters in Denver, N.C., Kirk & Matz Ltd. is a wholesale company that has focused since 1998 on the award market and supporting PGA Professionals.

"Kirk & Matz's continued support of Golf Retirement Plus is just one example of our belief in supporting PGA programs that benefit the PGA Professional," said Victor H. Matz, president. "This program gives us the opportunity to partner in a very tangible way with the industry's professionals that make up our customer base. It is truly our pleasure to be a supporting partner in Golf Retirement Plus."

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 the Golf Retirement Plus Sponsor Program.

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