We’re really excited about this partnership with the IPT. Here is a copy of the original press release in its entirity:
Saginaw, TX. June 4, 2008 - Building on its success in bringing PGA style competition to avid golfers everywhere, the International Players Tour (IPT) is proud to announce it’s partnership with cutting edge apparel designer Basic Golf, LLC. The details of the partnership include product distribution rights for Basic Golf throughout the IPT as well as Basic Golf sponsorship of IPT tour events. As part of their membership package, each IPT player will receive a Basic Golf CoolDry™ shirt. Basic Golf will also outfit IPT’s executives and staff with customized shirts. In addition, Basic Golf will offer significant discounts to IPT tour members for all of their high quality products. Basic Golf’s logo will be prominently displayed on www.ipgtour.com and IPT tour members will be able to access their entire online catalog. “I know our members are really going to love Basic Golf’s shirts and I can speak first hand to their high quality and exceptional comfort,” said IPT’s Senior VP of Business Development, Bill Conwell. “It’s been a great experience to build this relationship and to work with Basic Golf’s President and Founder, Ed Lemire.” “Because Basic Golf’s target market is in line with the IPT’s core players, we feel that we are in a unique position to assist in their growth by bringing our quality products to the Tour’s players via giveaways, promotions and discounts,” added Ed Lemire.About the International Players Tour
The International Players Tour, operated by prior management of the Champions Golf Tour (CGT), was launched in January 2008 for the purpose of bringing PGA style competition to avid golfers everywhere. Operations began in April 2002 under the banner of the Champions Golf Tour, which was founded by Ron Beaman in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Ron developed a business model that would provide avid recreational golfers a chance to play in an environment similar to major tour events – “inside the ropes” for significant prize money – utilizing a proprietary handicap system. After conducting its first event in June, 2002, CGT followed with 17 tournaments in 2002 and awarded nearly $60,000 in prize money. Significant and sustained growth has occurred in subsequent years in player participation, number of events, and prize money. With over 1200 players in their system, IPT management conducted over 150 events in 2007 within ten state and twelve metropolitan city areas with payouts exceeding $570,000. In 2008, the IPT will conduct 200+ events in fifteen different metro areas, culminating in the Tour Championship at the Horseshoe Bay Marriott Resort in Texas, with the winner taking home $20,000 in GUARANTEED first place prize money. “The Model that Works” is now being adopted effectively and implemented successfully in multiple cities, with projected expansion into 5-10 new markets each year – including international locations - through a unique licensing rights program. See www.ipgtour.com and www.ipttravel.net for additional information.
About Basic Golf, LLC
Basic Golf offers high quality apparel that is cutting edge cool but won’t cost you a fortune. Using CoolDry™ fabric, the SportCool and ClassicCool shirts wick moisture away from your skin to keep you cool and comfortable especially during hot and humid rounds. Each shirt is athletically cut and uses open hem sleeves and stretch mesh ventilation under the arms for a lightweight and comfortable fit. For years now, there has been a lack of high quality, in style apparel available at reasonable prices. In the past, if you wanted to take advantage of moisture wicking fabrics and cutting edge styles, you had to pay $60, $70… even $80 and up. The other option was to pay a lot less, but get an inferior material and uninteresting colors you didn’t really care to wear. Not anymore! At Basic Golf you’ll find a unique product line that you can’t find anywhere else. The newest shirts, hats and accessories made with top quality materials including CoolDry™ fabric. What you won’t find are the high prices!
Basic Golf – The Best Shirts… You’ve Never Seen!
For more information, visit www.basicgolfco.com or email info@basicgolfco.com.
