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

NURU BECOMES PREFERRED SUPPLIER
OF THE FIRST TEE

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The First Tee has named NURU as a preferred supplier of training aids to The First Tee network of more than 200 community-based Chapters.

NURU recently enjoyed a successful product launch at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.  Their training aids include items for putting, chipping and swing mechanics as well as those to help improve balance, power and accuracy.   The company will offer guaranteed best pricing to The First Tee.

“The First Tee is pleased to welcome NURU to our supplier discount program,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of The First Tee.  “We are proud to partner with a company that believes in what we are doing to positively impact the lives of young people.”

“Our mission is to keep things simple,” said Scott Warner, NURU chief executive officer and founder.  “Every NURU product is designed to be kept in the pocket of a golf bag.  By keeping things simple and effective, we feel we will best serve the young people of The First Tee.”

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 2.9 million participants and students in 49 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 NURU
NURU LLC designs performance-enhancing products for the masses.  By designing products that are simple, portable and affordable, NURU provides immediate results for golfers at all levels.  NURU training aids can be purchased a la carte or as a set at retail locations nationwide or by visiting www.nurugolf.com.