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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The PGA TOUR has signed 11 new retail licensing partners that offer a unique selection of products featuring the PGA TOUR logo and images. Five are apparel licensees, and the other six sell a variety of hard goods.

"We are pleased to have the following companies as new retail licensees of the PGA TOUR, which further extends the TOUR brand into new product categories, including, for the first time, TOUR-branded apparel for kids," said Leo McCullagh, PGA TOUR Vice President for Retail Licensing and Consumer Marketing. "Many of these companies will exhibit their TOUR-licensed products at this week's PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando."

New Apparel Licensees:

• Polo Ralph Lauren Golf -- Based in New York City, Polo Ralph Lauren is a leader in design, marketing and distribution of premier lifestyle products. The PGA TOUR collection includes men's and ladies' distinctive golf apparel featuring PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR tournament-branded design details. The collection will be available in fine country clubs and sold on-site at PGA TOUR events. Please visit www.polo.com for more information.

• Under Armour Golf -- Under Armour has teamed with GEAR FOR SPORTS to bring its innovative performance apparel to the golf retail marketplace. Based in Lenexa, KS, GEAR FOR SPORTS will now offer HeatGear, ColdGear and AllSeasonGear apparel featuring the logos of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR tournaments. These products are constructed with Under Armour's patented moisture-management fabrics that are guaranteed to keep golfers comfortable and dry. Visit www.gearforsports.com for more information.

• Total Kids Wear Inc. -- A Montreal-based company specializing in youth apparel and accessories, Total Kids Wear Inc. will debut its new PGA TOUR Junior apparel collection at the PGA Merchandise Show. PGA TOUR Junior is a smart and stylish line of apparel and accessories for boys and girls designed specifically for the junior golfer. It includes headwear, outerwear, polos, sportswear, golf gloves and backpacks. The collection has performance fabrics, competitive pricing and a contemporary new look that is fresh and new for the junior golf market, the fastest growing segment in the golf apparel industry. Contact jcohen@totalkidswear.com for more information.

• Twins Enterprises -- Dedham, MA-based headwear and apparel company, Twins Enterprises will launch a new concept in PGA TOUR-branded headwear for 2007. This headwear will be co-branded with logos of both the PGA TOUR and major colleges and Major League Baseball teams. Sure to be a big hit with local sports fans, this popular novelty headwear will be available in sporting goods, golf specialty and on-site tournament retail venues. Visit www.twinsenterprise.com for more information.

• Kombi Golf Gloves -- Based in Essex, VT, Kombi is a premier manufacturer of technical gloves for both ski and golf. PGA TOUR gloves are a special line of soft gloves made from superior materials. Their unsurpassed fit and feel are the result of advanced design, developed through extensive study of golf mechanics and player preferences. Visit www.kombisports.com for more information.

New Hard Good Licensees:

• Sabona -- With offices in London and the United States, Sabona manufactures and markets fine cooper and magnetic bracelets worldwide. Sabona has created a collection of PGA TOUR-branded wrist bracelets for golfers seeking pain relief, good health and well being. Recognized for high quality and craftsmanship, the collection will include both men's and women's designs. For more information, visit www.sabona.com.

• GolfStar Media -- Located in St. Louis, MO, GolfStar Media has produced an exclusive two-disc DVD set entitled Fairway Guide- Golf Courses of the 2007 PGA TOUR, which features a hole-by-hole overview of the courses where the world's top golfers will play during the inaugural FedExCup, including the first-ever PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Jay Randolph narrates the five-hour tour, and the DVD offers yardage information, statistics and tips on how to play each hole. Visit www.TheFairwayGuide.com for more information.

• Stonehouse Publishing -- Based in Omaha, NE, Stonehouse specializes in the production of panoramic imagery of the world's most famous golf courses and holes. Included in the collection are skillfully captured images from some of the most challenging courses on the PGA TOUR, including TPC Sawgrass, Pebble Beach and Torrey Pines. For more information, visit www.stonehousepublishing.com.

• Columbus Gourmet -- A gourmet food manufacturer located in southwest Georgia, Columbus Gourmet will distribute specialty snacks sold in PGA TOUR-branded packaging, gift boxes and collectible souvenir tins. Corporate gift packages also will be available. For information, visit www.columbusgourmet.com.

• ZeloSport -- ZeloSport produces the PGA TOUR-branded Finger Golf board game for one or more players, ages seven to adult. A "shot" is made by propelling or flicking a golf ball slider down the playing surface using one finger. The game includes a 2-foot by 4-foot durable vinyl playing surface, golf ball slider, scorecards and rule booklet. ZeloSport is based in Columbus, GA. For more information, visit www.zelosport.com.

• Interpak Systems -- Located in Jacksonville, FL, Interpak will distribute PGA TOUR-branded cleansing wipes packaged in re-sealable moisture retentive packages. These refreshing wipes are manufactured in France in accordance with strict pharmacological standards. For more information, visit www.prevensparis.com.