FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE		Contact:  Steve Gerrish, The First Tee
January 23, 2009		(904) 940-4314

TOURNAMENT GIFTS OF AMERICA (TGA)
BECOMES PREFERRED SUPPLIER OF THE FIRST TEE

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The First Tee has named Tournament Gifts of America (TGA) as a preferred supplier of golf tournament and promotional merchandise to The First Tee network of more than 200 community-based Chapters.

TGA is an industry-leading provider of tournament logo merchandise and other marketing products for golf events in the United States.  The company will offer guaranteed best pricing to The First Tee. 

“The First Tee is pleased to welcome Tournament Gifts of America to our supplier discount program,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of The First Tee.  “TGA has an excellent reputation within the industry and we are proud to partner with a company that believes in what we are doing to positively impact the lives of young people.”

“We are delighted to establish this relationship with The First Tee,” said Mike Lattuca, chairman and chief executive officer of TGA.  “We are committed to delivering essential price savings opportunities for The First Tee for all their merchandise needs and are excited to align ourselves with an organization that helps build positive character traits in young people through the lifelong game of golf.”

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About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, FL at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame.  Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.  Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.8 million participants and students in 48 states and four international locations – Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore.   Former President George H. W. Bush serves as honorary chairman.  The Founding Partners of The First Tee are the Augusta National Golf Club, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA.

About Tournament Gifts of America
Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Tournament Gifts of America is the industry leader in supplying charities and corporations alike with turnkey merchandise solutions customized to fit any event needs. Serving hundreds of charities and corporations with their proprietary consolidation system, TGA ensures their clients have maximized their purchases, saving valuable dollars needed to continue their good work. Tee prizes, volunteer gifting, sponsor recognition, trophies, tee signs, banners and more, all located at http://tgoa.biz/TheFirstTee and all at guaranteed best pricing!