Augusta, Ga., June 19, 2013 – In addition to the Walter Hagen Cup and a spot in the 2013 PGA Championship, a PGA professional could leave the Sunriver Resort, site of the 46th PGA Professional National Championship, June 23-26, with one other prize. An ace on the 17th hole at the Crosswater course will earn him a Club Car Precedent 4Fun golf car.
Matt Dobyns, the head professional at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, N.Y., knows it’s possible. In the third round of last year’s event at the Bayonet Black Horse course in Seaside, Calif., Dobyns aced the 14th hole to win a Club Car Precedent i2 golf car. Dobyns went on to win the tournament, the showcase event for PGA professionals.
The Precedent 4Fun, which was introduced at the PGA Merchandise Show in January, is the first four-passenger vehicle designed specifically for golf and fun. The vehicle will help courses make the golf experience more enjoyable for families, couples, women, juniors and seniors by keeping players more connected during the round.
The new vehicle is being piloted in cooperation with the PGA of America at courses that have established Get Golf Ready programs. Get Golf Ready is the golf industry’s grow-the-game initiative designed to attract new players and bring former golfers back to the sport.
The Precedent 4Fun features front-facing seats for four passengers along with attachments for four golf bags, including junior-sized bags; additional cup holders and a rear passenger hip restraint.
This year’s event continues a longstanding relationship between Club Car and the PGA of America. Club Car has been a presenting sponsor of the Professional National Championship since 1997 and has been involved with the tournament as a sponsor since 1993.
“We believe PGA Professionals are golf’s finest ambassadors, and we applaud their many contributions to the game and business of golf,” said Club Car President and CEO Marc Dufour.
About Ingersoll Rand and Club Car
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands-including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®, Thermo King® and Trane® -work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Club Car has been one of the most respected names in the golf industry for more than half a century. The Club Car product portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing golf and commercial utility vehicles, multi-passenger shuttle vehicles, rough-terrain and off-road utility vehicles and street legal low-speed vehicles for commercial and consumer markets. Ingersoll Rand is a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit ingersollrand.com or www.clubcar.com.
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