HB Foundation and PowerBilt sign on as Scholarship sponsor
for the Michigan PGA Junior Tour
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt Golf will support the Michigan PGA section, with its Michigan PGA Junior Tour, by assisting the HB Foundation Scholarship Program. In an effort to recognize children that participate in the Michigan PGA Junior Tour presented by Lincoln and your Lincoln Dealer, college scholarships will be awarded to Junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities), and extra-curricular activities (additional school activities)
Powerbilt Golf is looking forward to working with Junior Tours and partners that have contributed to their local market. “Powerbilt is excited to have the opportunity to help grow the game of golf and assist junior golfers with their higher education costs. We have set out to develop a community driven program and the Michigan PGA Section is an outstanding partner to develop these programs” says PowerBilt President Ross Kvinge.
The scholarships administered through the HB Foundation will be awarding (5) scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each this year to graduating seniors that are members of the Michigan PGA Junior Tour. “We are excited about this new opportunity as the scholarship program is a tremendous added value to our tour and a great benefit for the Juniors” says Justin Phillips, Tournament Director of the Michigan PGA. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to www.michigan.pga.com or The HB Foundation site @ www.thehbfoundation.org.
“PowerBilt is excited to support the Michigan PGA, as the PGA Section and the Michigan community have supported PowerBilt for decades” says PowerBilt President Ross Kvinge. “In the past PowerBilt has had the opportunity to sponsor the PowerBilt Junior Tour in Michigan and it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to give back to the community once again with the help of the Michigan PGA Section”
PowerBilt’s commitment to junior golf currently encompasses manufacturing quality, game-improvement products to enhance the experience during their beginning years in golf. By supporting junior tours, PowerBilt Golf will be able to get more involved with junior golf, and help grow the game at the local level.
For more information on PowerBilt Junior Equipment and the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit http://powerbilt.com.
PowerBilt is licensed in the U.S. by Plus One Sports, Inc. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.
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PowerBilt Golf committed to junior golf
PowerBilt Golf committed to junior golf
2011 junior clubs unveiled; HB Foundation to donate $5 million in scholarships
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt Golf continues to focus on the junior golf market in 2011. The company takes seriously its position as the best choice for junior golfers by continually advancing manufacturing quality and game-improvement products. Plus, through a partnership with the HB Foundation, PowerBilt is proud to offer a junior scholarship fund that will further enhance the experience for young golfers and help mold the stars of tomorrow.
The new junior clubs available this spring include sets for players as young as 3. “These clubs are definitely not toys, though,” says Ross Kvinge, president of PowerBilt’s U.S. operations. “More than a decade ago, PowerBilt helped to redefine the junior club market by making clubs that fit their style of play and are like the adult clubs they will eventually use.”
The materials are top-notch, with an oversized, hot-forged driver. All clubs are fitted with ultra-light, high-modulus and junior-flex graphite shafts. The box sets include age-appropriate configurations, starting with the Orange Series (for ages 3-5), which includes a 320 cc driver, wedge, putter, stand bag and head cover. The sets continue up through the Red Series (for ages 12+), which includes a 380 cc driver, 5 hybrid, 7 iron, wedge, putter, stand bag and two head covers. The irons feature an undercut cavity design, which helps enlarge the sweetspot and enhance club performance.
To further encourage these young golfers, PowerBilt has partnered with the HB Foundation to invest in the future of golf with a $5 million commitment to junior golf. The Foundation will donate up to 50 scholarships a year based on several criteria, including academic achievement, playing ability, community activities and extra-curricular activities.
“We want to encourage kids to enjoy golf,” according to Ross Kvinge, President of PowerBilt Golf. “And, with the junior scholarship fund, we can not only encourage them to play, but also help them get a college degree – two things in life that will help them learn self-confidence and persistence.”
The HB Foundation has pledged $5 million in scholarships over the next 10 years. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that coordinates with local junior golf associations to assist with golf programs. The Foundation aims to grow the game of golf and use the game of golf to enhance the quality of life of young people.
Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. Club Pro Golf, Inc., is the exclusive distributor of Citation golf clubs in the U.S. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.
2011 junior clubs unveiled; HB Foundation to donate $5 million in scholarships
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt Golf continues to focus on the junior golf market in 2011. The company takes seriously its position as the best choice for junior golfers by continually advancing manufacturing quality and game-improvement products. Plus, through a partnership with the HB Foundation, PowerBilt is proud to offer a junior scholarship fund that will further enhance the experience for young golfers and help mold the stars of tomorrow.
The new junior clubs available this spring include sets for players as young as 3. “These clubs are definitely not toys, though,” says Ross Kvinge, president of PowerBilt’s U.S. operations. “More than a decade ago, PowerBilt helped to redefine the junior club market by making clubs that fit their style of play and are like the adult clubs they will eventually use.”
The materials are top-notch, with an oversized, hot-forged driver. All clubs are fitted with ultra-light, high-modulus and junior-flex graphite shafts. The box sets include age-appropriate configurations, starting with the Orange Series (for ages 3-5), which includes a 320 cc driver, wedge, putter, stand bag and head cover. The sets continue up through the Red Series (for ages 12+), which includes a 380 cc driver, 5 hybrid, 7 iron, wedge, putter, stand bag and two head covers. The irons feature an undercut cavity design, which helps enlarge the sweetspot and enhance club performance.
To further encourage these young golfers, PowerBilt has partnered with the HB Foundation to invest in the future of golf with a $5 million commitment to junior golf. The Foundation will donate up to 50 scholarships a year based on several criteria, including academic achievement, playing ability, community activities and extra-curricular activities.
“We want to encourage kids to enjoy golf,” according to Ross Kvinge, President of PowerBilt Golf. “And, with the junior scholarship fund, we can not only encourage them to play, but also help them get a college degree – two things in life that will help them learn self-confidence and persistence.”
The HB Foundation has pledged $5 million in scholarships over the next 10 years. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that coordinates with local junior golf associations to assist with golf programs. The Foundation aims to grow the game of golf and use the game of golf to enhance the quality of life of young people.
Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. Club Pro Golf, Inc., is the exclusive distributor of Citation golf clubs in the U.S. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.
Powerbilt and Haggin Oaks Team Up for Scholarship Program
NEWS RELEASE February 22, 2011
Powerbilt and Haggin Oaks Team Up for Scholarship Program
$10,000 to be awarded to junior golfers this year in Sacramento area
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt, one of the most storied names in golf clubs, is teaming up with the legendary Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento to create a scholarship program for young Northern Californian golfers. This year, five college scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students in the Sacramento area.
“This is a great example of two heritage brands coming together to invest in the future of the game,” says Ross Kvinge, president of PowerBilt’s U.S. operations. “Both PowerBilt and Haggin Oaks have been around for the better part of the past century helping golfers of all types, from beginners to champions. With this scholarship program, we want to play a role in helping young golfers not only improve their game, but succeed in life as well.”
“We see this as an opportunity to give back to the game of golf,” says Ken Morton, Sr., the primary owner of Haggin Oaks. “Golf teaches sportsmanship, personal responsibility and perseverance. It also builds self-confidence. Through our scholarship program with PowerBilt, we believe we’re helping create the leaders of tomorrow on and off the golf course.”
The scholarships will be administered through the Morton Golf Foundation (Haggin Oaks) and the HB Scholarship Foundation (PowerBilt) and will be awarded to five individual high school seniors. Eligible students are those who’ve gone through any Northern California Golf Association, The First Tee of Greater Sacramento (SAY Golf) or high school golf programs. Students who have worked at a golf facility are also eligible. Interested applicants should contact Angie Dixon at (916) 784-7272 or jrtour@tftgs.org.
PowerBilt and Haggin Oaks have many things in common. Both are family-owned and have stood for excellence in golf for decades. PowerBilt is owned by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., of Louisville, Ky., which has been making golf clubs since 1916. PowerBilt clubs have been used to win more the 100 PGA Tour events, including eight Majors. Haggin Oaks, founded in 1932, is run by the Morton family and is one of the country’s most renowned golf centers where many legends have played ranging from Sam Snead to Annika Sorenstam.
Both PowerBilt and Haggin Oaks have demonstrated a commitment to developing junior golfers. For the past decade, PowerBilt has offered hi-tech junior clubs touted by many as the best on the market. For decades, Haggin Oaks has run junior programs to help youngsters learn the game and hone their skills. “Teaming up to create a scholarship program takes our commitment to young golfers to a new level,” says Kvinge.
For more information on PowerBilt Junior Equipment and the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit http://powerbilt.com.
PowerBilt is licensed in the U.S. by Plus One Sports, Inc. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.
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