PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- OfficeMax, one of the country's leading office resource providers, has renewed its licensing agreement as the Official Office Products Supplier of The PGA of America. Additionally, OfficeMax has renewed its supporting sponsorship of Golf Retirement Plus™ and its partnership in the OfficeMax PGA Partner Advantage Program which helps support the PGA Foundation.

OfficeMax also serves as the exclusive provider of office products at PGA Headquarters; at host sites for PGA of America major championships; at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and at all golf facilities owned and operated by PGA Golf Properties, Inc.

"OfficeMax is very proud that the effectiveness of our cost management strategies and our strong customer service performance has earned the continued trust and support of the PGA of America," said Jim Durkin, executive vice president of North American sales for OfficeMax. "The PGA of America's famously high quality standards create a great program for their members, but it also creates a high mark of achievement for OfficeMax."

Under the agreement, OfficeMax will have exclusive opportunity to market and promote a PGA of America-endorsed office products retailer program to the 41 PGA Section offices, PGA Professionals, PGA apprentices and PGA-member affiliated facilities nationwide.

The OfficeMax PGA Partner Advantage Program entitles all PGA of America industry partners to enjoy significant corporate benefits when opening an OfficeMax Commercial Account for their office supply, paper and furniture or technology business.

"The PGA of America has found OfficeMax to be an outstanding partner in meeting the office product needs for customers throughout the golf industry; at our affiliated facilities; in supporting Golf Retirement Plus and in making an impact with the PGA Foundation," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. "We are very pleased to continue this relationship with a company that has the best in mind for servicing its customers."

For more than 40 years, OfficeMax has been providing the cost savings, time savings, selection and personalized customer service to simplify one's life. OfficeMax Incorporated is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress™, technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 35,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 900 stores.

About The PGA Foundation
The PGA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, is dedicated to enhancing lives through the game of golf. The Foundation provides people of every ability, race, gender, and social and economic background an opportunity to experience the game and learn vital life lessons. The PGA Foundation achieves its mission through programs which provide instruction and access to playing the game of golf along with enriching those lives by providing educational, employment and scholarship opportunities.

About 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.

About The PGA of America
Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

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 multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.