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Besler and Torgan Take Top Honors at IPT Texas State Championship

Posted by Ed on July 2nd, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News, International Players Tour · No Comments

Basic Golf would like to congratulate Brad Besler and Bob Torgan who were Net Champion and Senior Net Champion respectively at the International Players Tour’s 2008 Texas State Championship this past weekend at the Kingwood Country Club in Kingwood, TX.

Besler, from Blessing, TX finished with a 73, 69 two under par to win the two day Net Champion division. Brad will take home a first place prize of $5,000 and $6,031.25 in total winnings for the event!

Torgan, from Willard, TX finished with a 75, 71 two over par to win the two day Senior Net Champion division. Bob will take home a first place prize of $1,400 and $2,767.85 in total winnings for the event!

Brad Besler (Left) and Bob Torgan (in Basic Golf’s CoolDry SportCool shirt!)

Brad Besler - 2008 Texas State Net ChampionBob Torgan - 2008 Senior Net Champion

Matt Abbott Wins Inaugural Basic Golf Summer Shootout!

Posted by Ed on June 25th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf Commercials, Minor Leage Golf Tour · No Comments

We want to congratulate Matt Abbott of Endwell, NY for winning the inaugural Basic Golf Summer Shootout. Matt shot a 5 under par 67 to win his 10th Minor League Golf Tour title. Matt takes home a $900 prize check and a Basic Golf ClassicCool CoolDry shirt! After turning in 37 with a birdie and two bogeys, Abbott eagled the par-5 10th and birdied holes 11, 13, 14 and 16 for 30 on the inward nine to take the win.

Tim Cantwell, Justin Peters, and amature Jimmy Lytle all shot 69 and tied for second place.

Basic Golf has partnered with the Minor League Golf Tour to sponsor events throughout 2008.

Basic Golf is at the Texas State Championship June 28/29

Posted by Ed on June 24th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf Commercials, International Players Tour · No Comments

Basic Golf will be onsite this weekend, June 28/29 at the International Players Tour’s Texas State Championship. It’s being held at Kingwood Lakes in Kingwood, TX. Here’s the address: 

1700 Lake Kingwood Trail, Kingwood, TX 77339 (www.theclubsofkingwood.com)

If you’re interested in playing, or just want to stop by to see our shirts, you can check out their website www.ipgtour.com for more information.

Basic Golf, LLC Announces Partnership with Minor League Golf Tour

Posted by Ed on June 11th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Minor Leage Golf Tour · No Comments

Jupiter, FL June 7, 2008 - Cutting Edge apparel designer Basic Golf, LLC is proud to announce it’s partnership with one of Florida’s top mini tours, the Minor League Golf Tour.

The details of the partnership include product distribution rights for Basic Golf throughout the MLGT as well as Basic Golf sponsorship of monthly MLGT events. Starting June 1st, 2008, each MLGT player will receive a Basic Golf CoolDry shirt when they sign up or renew their annual membership and when they win a Basic Golf sponsored MLGT event. Basic Golf will also outfit the MLGT staff with customized shirts.

“We’re focusing on the MLGT’s players who we know will really benefit from this partnership,” said Basic Golf’s President and Founder, Ed Lemire. “By offering the players discounts, giveaways and promotions, we’re working on heightening their experience playing on the Minor League Golf Tour.”

“We’re excited to partner with an apparel company whose focus is in line with ours,” said MLGT’s Tour Owner, Jay Slazinski. “And we’re sure our players are going to be excited with this new partnership.”

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 light weight 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 TM 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

About The Minor League Golf Tour

The goal of the Minor League Golf Tour is to provide an affordable training ground for aspiring players to hone their game. The economics of professional golf are harsh. Almost every player without major tour status will need to be subsidized to continue chasing the dream.

The high cost mini tours need many big money donators to raise the cash for their lottery like 1st place checks. The top players that have devoted years to professional golf and are playing near 100% of their potential play the high cost tours. These “top mini tour players” are capable of competing at the Nationwide and PGA Tour levels.

The competition on the Minor League Golf Tour is strong. 30 player who have competed on our tour qualified for the second stage of the 2007 PGA Tour Qualifying School (21 made it to the second stage in 2006). Two players who won on the MLGT in 2006 are now 2008 PGA Tour rookies and seven players 2008 Nationwide Tour status.

For more information, visit www.minorleaguegolf.com or email info@minorleaguegolf.com.

International Players Tour Announces Partnership with Basic Golf, LLC

Posted by Ed on June 4th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News · No Comments

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.

New Basic Golf Commercial

Posted by Ed on May 30th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf Commercials · No Comments

Basic Golf Signs on as Official Sponsor of the Better Golf With Fitness Podcast!

Posted by Ed on May 27th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News, Better Golf With Fitness · No Comments

Make sure to check out the latest podcast from Better Golf With Fitness. I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Better Golf With Fitness’ owner, Anthony Renna. Episode 18 starts with the announcement of Basic Golf’s partnership with Better Golf With Fitness followed by our interview.

Better Golf With Fitness Podcast

We’re really excited to be an Official Sponsor and to partner with Anthony and his team and I’m looking forward to new and exciting collaborations in the future!

To get to the podcast, go to Better Golf With Fitness Podcast and scroll down. The “podcast pickle” player is on the right side. Click on Episode 18.

Basic Golf is the Official Shirt of the GJMC!

Posted by Ed on May 26th, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News, GJMC · No Comments

Basic Golf is proud to announce that we just signed on as the Official Shirt Sponsor of the Greater Jackson Michigan Classic Golf Tournament! We’re very excited to be working with Scott Vitale, the Executive Tournament Director and President of Vital Entertainment, LLC. Scott has put countless hours into organizing this tournament and we know it will be a huge success!

golf tournament, GJMC

Basic Golf will be providing the GJMC with shirts for all of their executives and volunteers and will be on site to show off our entire line of moisture wicking CoolDry shirts. If you live in the area and are interested in attending, you can find all of the tournament info on thier website at http://www.gjmclassic.com.

About the GJMC

The Annual Greater Jackson Michigan Classic Golf Tournament will be hosted exclusively at the challenging and beautiful Arbor Hills Golf Club from July 9-12, 2008.  The 2008 GJMC will be a 54-hole tournament with a cut after 36 holes. It will be played at Arbor Hills Golf Club Thursday through Saturday, July 10, 11, and 12th. The participating golfers will be talented, entertaining, and will consist of some future PGA Tour Professionals and Amateur stars! These players will be coming from all across the country to compete for the $10,000* 1st Place check, as well as, Arbor Hills Gift Certificates to the leading Amateurs. Most importantly, they will be vying to be the first champion to hoist the Greater Jackson Michigan Classic Trophy!

Chris Carroll places 3rd at 2008 Atlanta Region Championship

Posted by Ed on May 4th, 2008 · Filed under BG's Staff Player News · 1 Comment

Basic Golf staff player Chris Carroll placed 3rd at the International Players Tour 2008 Atlanta Region Championship April 26th and 27th. This years tournament was held at The Georgia Club in Stratham, Georgia. Chris shot a 71, 74 for a two day total 145. Congratulations Chris!

Basic Golf teams up with the TGAA Tour

Posted by Ed on April 21st, 2008 · Filed under Basic Golf News · No Comments

We’re really excited to announce that Basic Golf will partner with the Tournament Golf Association of America (TGAA) Tour. The details of the partnership include product distribution rights for Basic Golf throughout the TGAA Tour as well as Basic Golf sponsorship of TGAA Tour events. For the TGAA Tour, Basic Golf will provide their moisture wicking CoolDry™ shirts and hats for events such as the TGAA Tour’s Ryder Cup style AMD Cup Matches. In addition, Basic Golf will offer discounts to TGAA Tour members for all of their high quality products. Basic Golf’s logo will be prominently displayed on www.tgaatour.com and TGAA Tour members will be able to access their entire catalog. Additionally, members will have an opportunity to win a Basic Golf shirt at the TGAA Tour’s 2008 Saturday one day events and its Majors.

Check out the full press release on the World Golf newswire: http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/13580-TGAA-Tour-announces-partnership-with-apparel-maker-Basic-Golf