Ping Returns for 8th Year as CJGA Sponsor

Markham, Ont. (March 25, 2008) – In 2001, Ping became the first golf manufacturer to contribute to the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) as a sponsor.  PING’s commitment to junior golf will continue through 2008 as the Oakville, Ont. based organization will return as a CJGA sponsor for an 8th consecutive year.

Now a fixture on the CJGA schedule, PING will resume its position as title sponsor of the CJGA PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship on the CJGA Junior Tour.  The match play event, presented by HSBC Bank Canada, is one of three national championships on the CJGA schedule and is scheduled to run from July 7th to 10th at a yet to be determined course in the province of Ontario.

“Our commitment to the CJGA is part of our endeavor to partner with an organization that is making a difference to the development of the game as well as expands our ability to interact with juniors from across Canada,” said Dave Wilson, General Manager at PING Canada. “The opportunity to play in a competitive environment is critical to young players and assists in developing good life skills. We are very proud of our heritage at PING and equally proud of the association with the CJGA.”

“We have established a long and fruitful relationship with PING during our eight year partnership,” said Earl Fritz, Executive Director of the CJGA.  “The PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship is the only one of its kind in Canada and we’re excited to continue to offer this event to junior golfers across the country.”

ABOUT PING
PING clubs are designed with innovative features to enhance the golfer's performance. PING clubs are designed to fit the individual golfer. PING offers a wide range of products to suit the golfer to maximize their potential for success. PING is the title sponsor for the PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship.

Please visit PING at www.pinggolf.com

About the CJGA
Registered federally as a not-for-profit association, the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer.  The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit www.cjga.com.

The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partners, HSBC Bank Canada and LEXUS.

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For Additional Information:
Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
rick.betts@cjga.com