September 18, 2005

By: Sharon Madison
Website: http://www.1st-in-golf.com

Srixon® and the golf club at Chelsea Piers agree to multi-year partnership

Srixon Sports, a world leader in golf ball and golf club technology, has agreed to become the Official Golf Ball and Golf Club of The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, voted by Golf Magazine as one of golf's 50 Coolest Places in the World.

During this multi-year deal, Srixon will supply The Golf Club with balls for use on the practice range, and outfit the Golf Academy with Srixon clubs for golfers taking lessons. Also, Tom Sutter, head professional at The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, and his 13 member teaching force will wear Srixon shirts and headgear. The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers is widely recognized as the premier golf driving range and teaching facility in the United States.

“The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers represents the finest in practice and teaching facilities in the United States, and we’re eager for the golfers of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to experience Srixon golf ball and golf club technology,” said Richard Stamper, Srixon’s Chief Operating Officer. “Being the official ball and club partner of The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers will have a significant impact, exposing many new golfers to Srixon products. Srixon is the number one brand in several categories in Japan, the world’s second largest golf market. It’s exciting to have this opportunity to bring our products to the premier city in the world’s largest market.”

“We strive to create an unsurpassed golf experience at The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers,” said Greta Wagner, General Manager of The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers. “We’re excited about the product technology that Srixon will bring to patrons of The Golf Club and the Golf Academy; Srixon will indeed offer the opportunity for us to put the latest technological innovations on the range and in the hands of Manhattan and tri-state area golfers.”

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Sharon Madison contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.1st-in-golf.com.  A source of information on golf equipment, golf manufacturers, supplies, tips and more.