|
 ORLANDO,
FLORIDA, April 5, 2002 – Synthetic Putting Green
Manufacturer, PGD CHICAGO, announced today that
PGA Tour professional Paul Stankowski has agreed to a 5-year
endorsement deal with the company. The signing of Paul Stankowski
is the second PGA Tour player to endorse PGD CHICAGO.
PGA veteran star Davis
Love III also is a company representative.
"We are extremely happy to have Paul on
board with us. We feel Paul is a rising star on the PGA tour
and off the course Paul is a very well respected gentleman.
He sponsors the Paul Stankowski FCA (Fellowship of Christian
Athletes) Golf Scramble in El Paso, TX and works with various
charitable organizations in his spare time. He is exactly
the type of player our customers identify with" states
a company spokesman.
The signing is part of a new national advertising
campaign aimed at increasing the company’s brand awareness
across the golf industry. "Our website www.synlawngolf.com
has recently undergone a complete redesign, and is scheduled
to come online April 10th. This signing illustrates the depth
of our commitment to our long-term marketing plans. We have
focused on bringing top players on board with our company."
Financial terms of the 5-year deal were not disclosed.
PGD CHICAGO is a division of Universal
Turf, Inc. The company manufactures synthetic putting green
turf for the home/commercial market as well as other sports
turf and golf-related products. The company is one of the
most recognized brands in its industry. Its website www.synlawngolf.com
is a comprehensive site dedicated to synthetic turf for the
golf industry as well as putting green installations. The
company distributes their products through its website and
through its national network of distributors. The company
also has distributors in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the
Far East. The company’s manufacturing facilities are
located in Dalton, Georgia and its headquarters in Orlando,
Florida.
|
