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MEMBER UPDATE

AUGUST 2008

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

  • South Florida – started schedule in July under the leadership of joint District Directors Brian Baughman and Glenn Ayala

  • Virginia – Dave Gimpel announced as new Virginia State Director

  • Georgia – Mark Williams, 17 year PGA Professional, assumed responsibilities as District Director for State of Georgia

  • 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…

  • Reward members with 50 points for each New 1st time member they refer to the tour.

  • Reward 10 additional points to referring member for each event in which the new member participates.

Member must secure a minimum of three memberships and each referred member must compete at least once to be eligible for points

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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


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