Houston Area Set for Second Tour Event
Now in its 3rd year of national expansion, the Golf Galaxy Golf Tour is the #1 network of amateur golf tours in the Nation.
Houston, TX, March 27, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Houston chapter of the Golf Galaxy Golf Tour, a "Real Tour for the Average Golfer" holds its second event of 2008 this weekend at River Ridge Golf Club in Sealy.
The Golf Galaxy Golf Tour is comprised of 50 cities offering events sponsored by Golf Galaxy, Callaway Golf, Golf Magazine, PGA Tour Partners, Shaftix, Green Buddy, Zero Friction Tees and Player's Pass. The tour is designed to give average golfers the opportunity to experience the fun, friendly competition of tournament golf at a variety of great local courses.
Craig Hunt, Local Tour Director, is excited about the growth of the tour. "This is the first golf tour that caters to the average golfer who scores in the 90's, 80's or 70's. There are no mandatory membership fees or dues, events are flighted so every team has a chance to win every time they tee it up, tournaments are played on weekends, and it's very affordable. On top of that, you can win great prizes," Hunt said.
All tournaments are two-person team format events played on Saturdays and are open to men, women, and juniors who normally score 95 or less for 18 holes. Players receive merchandise payouts (in the form of Golf Galaxy Gift Cards) to maintain amateur status. The tour offers more than $1,000 in prizes (with full field) per event and a point system that crowns a "Player of the Year." Although there are no mandatory membership fees or dues, players may upgrade to "VIP" status and receive discounts on tournament entry fees, Golf Galaxy Golf Tour logo'd merchandise, great products from Callaway Golf and other valuable golf offerings. Players and sponsors may learn about tour schedules and locations, VIP Memberships, national and local sponsorship opportunities and other tour related information by visiting www.GolfGalaxyTour.com
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About Golf Galaxy
Golf Galaxy ® is an innovative, state-of-the-art interactive golf retailer. Designed to contain Everything for the Game ®, the stores boast comprehensive collections of golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and novelties for all ages and skill levels, as well as a host of interactive features. With 81 stores in 29 states, each averaging 17,000-square feet in size, Golf Galaxy ® is serving an ever growing golf market and is continuing to grow itself to meet the increasing demand.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company® creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company, which celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2007, manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, Top-Flite®, and Ben Hogan® brands. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com.
About Golf Connect
The official promoter and management company for the Golf Galaxy Golf Tour, Golf Connect is based in Minneapolis, MN and has been helping golfers, event coordinators and golf courses since 1997. Each year more than 2 million visit the Golf Connect national network of websites, thousands of golfers play in their events, and hundreds of clients enjoy tremendous results from their advertising and internet marketing services. For more info, visit www.golfconnect.com.
The Golf Galaxy Golf Tour is comprised of 50 cities offering events sponsored by Golf Galaxy, Callaway Golf, Golf Magazine, PGA Tour Partners, Shaftix, Green Buddy, Zero Friction Tees and Player's Pass. The tour is designed to give average golfers the opportunity to experience the fun, friendly competition of tournament golf at a variety of great local courses.
Craig Hunt, Local Tour Director, is excited about the growth of the tour. "This is the first golf tour that caters to the average golfer who scores in the 90's, 80's or 70's. There are no mandatory membership fees or dues, events are flighted so every team has a chance to win every time they tee it up, tournaments are played on weekends, and it's very affordable. On top of that, you can win great prizes," Hunt said.
All tournaments are two-person team format events played on Saturdays and are open to men, women, and juniors who normally score 95 or less for 18 holes. Players receive merchandise payouts (in the form of Golf Galaxy Gift Cards) to maintain amateur status. The tour offers more than $1,000 in prizes (with full field) per event and a point system that crowns a "Player of the Year." Although there are no mandatory membership fees or dues, players may upgrade to "VIP" status and receive discounts on tournament entry fees, Golf Galaxy Golf Tour logo'd merchandise, great products from Callaway Golf and other valuable golf offerings. Players and sponsors may learn about tour schedules and locations, VIP Memberships, national and local sponsorship opportunities and other tour related information by visiting www.GolfGalaxyTour.com
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About Golf Galaxy
Golf Galaxy ® is an innovative, state-of-the-art interactive golf retailer. Designed to contain Everything for the Game ®, the stores boast comprehensive collections of golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and novelties for all ages and skill levels, as well as a host of interactive features. With 81 stores in 29 states, each averaging 17,000-square feet in size, Golf Galaxy ® is serving an ever growing golf market and is continuing to grow itself to meet the increasing demand.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company® creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company, which celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2007, manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, Top-Flite®, and Ben Hogan® brands. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com.
About Golf Connect
The official promoter and management company for the Golf Galaxy Golf Tour, Golf Connect is based in Minneapolis, MN and has been helping golfers, event coordinators and golf courses since 1997. Each year more than 2 million visit the Golf Connect national network of websites, thousands of golfers play in their events, and hundreds of clients enjoy tremendous results from their advertising and internet marketing services. For more info, visit www.golfconnect.com.
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Tony Vaught, Director of Media Relations
952.947.4001
www.GolfGalaxyTour.com
Tony Vaught, Director of Media Relations
952.947.4001
www.GolfGalaxyTour.com
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