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Greetings IPT Members,
Since the last Member Update,
IPT has continued to make strides toward The Vision shared
with attendees at the 2007 Tour Championship. We also want
to commend each of you for the level of competitive play in
2008. With multiple events being decided in playoffs, and
participation in major events at an all-time high, the
intensity surrounding the 2008 Tour Championship Winner’s
Share of $20,000 is extraordinary. As of August 5th,
85 players have qualified for entry into the November event,
with three months of qualifying remaining! As a result,
we’re anticipating 110-120 players competing for largest
prize in Net Competition in the U.S. Thanks for making it a
great year for the IPT – and the best is yet to come!
During the last three months,
we’ve continued to focus on relationships and sponsorships
that bring added value to YOU - the IPT member - and the
market exposure we can deliver for our sponsors. In
addition, we have continued the planned expansion of the IPT
through the opening of new Districts, thus providing
opportunities for new player around the country to compete
on the IPT.
The following announcements
have been made since May:
1 - Sponsor: Basic Golf,
LLC
Web site:
www.basicgolfco.com
Press Release link:
http://www.prlog.org/10077624.html
IPT Member Benefit:
Complimentary IPT logo shirt for new/renewal of 2008
membership. 20% IPT discount available for follow-on orders.
With a slogan of “Best shirt you’ve never seen”, winners of
several IPT events have commented on the comfort of the
Basic Golf shirts.
See IPT web site and District
Director for details.
2 - Sponsor: Stulz
Golf Technologies
Web site:
www.stulzgolf.com
Press Release link:
http://www.prlog.org/10078465.html
IPT Member Benefit: Stulz Golf
limited edition Tri-Edge shaft driver with special IPT
member discount pricing. IPT members will receive similar
discounts on fairway woods and irons as new Stulz products
are introduced.
Interested IPT players will
then go to an IPT landing page on the Stulz web site.
Following registration, they will be contacted by Stulz to
custom fit the driver to their specs, take their order, and
ship direct to the player. While most drivers are being sold
in stores/clubfitters for $349 - $499, IPT members and
friends will only pay $299 plus shipping.
See IPT website for details,
and your District Director for demo driver.
3 - Sponsor: Oakley Eyewear
Web site:
www.oakley.com
Press Release link:
http://www.pr.com/press-release/98857
IPT Member Benefit: Oakley –
the premier eyewear company – is announced as “Official
Eyewear” of the IPT. IPT members receive discounts on Oakley
eyewear. See DD for ordering instructions, and view
available Oakley products on the Oakley web site.
4 - Sponsor:
MelanSol Sunscreen
Website:
www.puresunscreen.com
Press Release link:
http://www.prlog.org/10102147.html
IPT Member Benefit: IPT
members, family, and friends have 15% discounted access to
revolutionary sunscreen products – MelanSol – with all
natural ingredients and protection from free radical damage.
See above website for product
details, and your District Director for ordering details.
5 -
Significant Event Announcement
Charitable Organization: Ted
Rhodes Foundation
Web site:
www.tedrhodesthelegendtour.com
Press Release:
http://www.prlog.org/10060582.html
Event: The Ted Rhodes Classic
– Sept.6-7, 2008, West Chicago, IL.
Ted Rhodes was the pioneer for
African American golfers, and paved the way for PGA Tour
participation. His daughter, Peggy Rhodes-White (also a
member of the African American Golf Hall of Fame) started
the Ted Rhodes Foundation to support junior golf. Since
1994, pros and amateurs have come together to honor Ted
Rhodes’ contributions to the game and support the
Foundation. IPT is honored to be conducting this joint event
@ St. Andrew’s Golf and Country Club in West Chicago, IL as
the Ted Rhodes Classic. Watch for announcements on celebrity
and corporate participation in this new traditional event.
6 - IPT District News
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South Florida – started
schedule in July under the leadership of joint District
Directors Brian Baughman and Glenn Ayala
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Virginia – Dave Gimpel
announced as new Virginia State Director
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Georgia – Mark Williams,
17 year PGA Professional, assumed responsibilities as
District Director for State of Georgia
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Arizona – local Phoenix
business executive Cliff Porter starts Arizona District
with first event planned for late September
Please join US in welcoming
our newest DD team members, and be sure to check out some of
the great courses hosting IPT events in the future.
And don’t forget…
7 -
2008 Member Recruiter of the
Year
Award: $1000 Cash Bonus for
leading points winner (see below)
Criteria: Effective May 6th,
2008, in addition to the normal referral bonus plan, IPT
will…
Member must secure a minimum
of three memberships and each referred member must compete
at least once to be eligible for points
Click to View Current
Standings
The “Living the Dream”
theme continues to describe our commitment to provide you
with the quality experience members of the International
Players Tour anticipate. We’re proud to serve you in your
quest for the Tour Championship, and look forward to seeing
you in action real soon.
Play Well and Best Wishes for
a Great Summer and Fall!
Your IPT Management Team |