Expansion Into Chandler, Arizona Follows March 2007 Opening Of Two Superstores in Texas
ATLANTA -- Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. (GTPS), headquartered in Atlanta, will open its newest PGA TOUR Superstore in Chandler, Ariz. in October 2007. The new 56,000 square foot store will be located in the Chandler Mercado Shopping Center and marks PGA TOUR Superstore’s first venture in the Valley.
“We’re very excited about expanding West and opening a PGA TOUR Superstore in Chandler,” said Bill Hamlin, chief executive officer of GTPS. “The Superstore offers professional assistance, state-of-the-art technology and an extraordinary inventory of products giving recreational players access to resources that were once only available to the pros on tour.”
The brand operates as Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore (Martin’s) in Myrtle Beach, N.C., and as PGA TOUR Superstore in Atlanta, Dallas, Chandler, Ariz., and in all future markets. In addition to two Superstores in Myrtle Beach, four in the Atlanta area and two in the Dallas suburb of Plano, GTPS is poised for continued growth and actively seeking locations in Houston, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Diego.
“The PGA TOUR Superstore concept is a huge hit,” said Tim Finchem, PGA TOUR Commissioner. “By concentrating on game improvement and giving recreational golfers access to high-tech swing analysis, professional instruction and equipment choices like the TOUR players have, Superstore is revolutionizing golf retailing. And it’s very exciting to see how PGA TOUR Superstore has begun to have an impact on the industry’s efforts to grow the game.”
The new PGA TOUR Superstore will carry the largest selection of golf equipment, apparel, shoes, accessories and golf-themed home décor offered in the Phoenix area. All of the PGA TOUR Superstores provide golfers with an interactive, entertaining experience, as well as access to technology and services usually reserved for professional “Tour Vans” at tournament sites. PGA of America and other teaching pros are on staff to provide lessons, adjust a swing and guide club fitting. A full-sized indoor tennis court and tennis apparel, equipment and services will also be available.
ABOUT PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE
PGA TOUR Superstores are owned and operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. (GTPS), headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. The Superstores range from 56,000 to 75,000 square feet and are dedicated to providing consumers with exceptional selection, services and prices within an entertaining, interactive store environment. GTPS is the PGA TOUR’s exclusive PGA TOUR partner for off-course/off-airport golf retailing.
Two Superstores operate as Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Four Superstores in the Atlanta area (Roswell, Kennesaw, Duluth and Buckhead) and two stores in the Dallas area (Frisco and Plano) operate as PGA TOUR Superstore. All Superstores are focused on game improvement in golf and tennis, as well as growing the games. Each store offers swing simulators and analysis, golf and tennis instruction by professionals, club fittings, and indoor practice greens, as well as golf and tennis apparel, golf-themed home furnishings, and a vast selection of golf and tennis equipment. The PGA TOUR Superstore’s Web site address is www.pgatoursuperstore.com.
ABOUT THE PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the world.
In 2007, the three Tours will compete in approximately 110 events for approximately $340 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held in six countries outside the U.S. and in 36 states.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR’s Web site address is www.pgatour.com and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
