Wednesday, March 30, 2011

PowerBilt and HB Foundation sign on as Scholarship sponsor

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt Golf partnered with Joe & Leigh’s Discount Golf Pro Shop in Massachusetts to support The First Tee of Massachusetts through the HB Foundation Scholarship Program. In an effort to recognize children that have gone through The First Tee program, college scholarships will be awarded to Junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities), and extra-curricular activities (additional school activities).

The HB Foundation will award scholarships this year to graduating seniors who participate in The First Tee of Massachusetts program. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to the Massachusetts Golf Association, www.mgalinks.org or The HB Foundation site www.thehbfoundation.org.

In conjunction with the opening of MGA Links at Mamantapett, the Massachusetts Golf Association expanded its outreach to young children by partnering with The First Tee, a national junior development initiative of the World Golf Foundation. In addition to learning basic skills of the game, The First Tee participants are introduced to the nine core values inherent in the game: honesty, integrity, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, sportsmanship, judgment, respect and courtesy.

Golf Digest recognized Joe & Leigh's as one of "America's Top 100 Clubfitters" and it now names Joe & Leigh's to its "TOP 100 Golf Shops in America" list for the 18th time! “The recognition from Golf Digest clearly states our commitment to our community of friends who extend their trust to us and visit the Shop”, says Leigh Bader, Co-owner of Joe & Leigh’s Discount golf shop at Pine Oaks.

“At Pine Oaks we like to think we have a truly Family environment. Over the years we've had thousands of kids come through our junior program and thousands more adults receive instruction on the personal level. The mix of men, women and children of every background that play at Pine Oaks creates a very friendly environment for all players of all skill levels” adds Bader.

Powerbilt Golf is looking forward to working with The First Tee and local operators like Joe & Leigh’s 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 First Tee of Massachusetts and Joe & Leigh’s Discount Golf Pro Shop are outstanding partners to develop these programs” says PowerBilt President Ross 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.

Friday, March 25, 2011

PowerBilt and HB Foundation sign on as Scholarship sponsor

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt is pleased to support Miles of Golf with its junior initiatives and assisting the HB Foundation Scholarship Program. In an effort to recognize children that participate in the Kendal Academy at Miles of Golf, college scholarships will be awarded to Junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities), and extra-curricular activities (additional school activities).

The HB Foundation's priority is to grow the game of golf while using the game to enhance the quality of life. Working directly with local junior programs the HB Foundation can assist in golf programs that teach core values such as honesty, integrity, respect, self-assurance, courtesy, and perseverance. Through the scholarships, the HB Foundation will assist eligible junior golfers with their high education costs.

“Powerbilt is excited to have the opportunity to work with Miles of Golf to help grow the game of golf and assist junior golfers with their higher education costs. Miles of Golf, rated one of Golf Worlds “Top 100 Golf Shops”, has become known as premier instructional facility for Junior Golfers throughout Michigan. “We could not think of a better facility and staff to assist us in facilitating the HB Foundation Scholarships and give back to the local community” says PowerBilt President, Ross Kvinge.

The Kendall Academy at Miles of Golf is the largest golf academy in Michigan. There are 8 experienced PGA or LPGA professional instructors who give lessons year around. These instructors have won numerous awards for golf instruction. The teaching studios are heated and protected from the elements yet allow players and instructors to see the full flight of the ball.

The scholarships administered through the HB Foundation, will be awarded to five (5) individuals in the amount of $1,000 each, to graduating seniors that have participated in the Kendal Academy through Miles of Golf. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to www.milesofgolf.com or The HB Foundation site @ www.thehbfoundation.org.

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 programs, 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.

Monday, March 14, 2011

PowerBilt brings HB Foundation and the Kentucky Junior Golf Foundation together for $10,000 scholarship program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While PowerBilt has long been an international brand in the golf-club industry, its foundation has always been based in Kentucky, where it’s owned by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co, makers of the world-famous Louisville Slugger. Since 1916, H&B has been making golf clubs, which includes nearly a century of support for Kentucky’s youth golfers.

In keeping with its heritage, PowerBilt is playing a role this year in supporting the Kentucky Junior Golf Foundation (KJGF) through a scholarship program implemented by the HB Foundation. In an effort to recognize youngsters who participate in the Musselman-Dunne Junior & College Golf Tour (which is run by KJGT), college scholarships will be awarded to junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities) and extra-curricular school activities.

Another sponsor of the scholarship program is the Golf Headquarters store in Louisville on Shelbyville Road near the Snyder Freeway. “When you turn a kid on to golf, it often becomes a life-long love affair with the game,” says Tony McLaughlin, the long-time owner and manager of the Golf Headquarters store, which has been in business since 1999. “Golf already teaches players the value of being competitive, honest, courteous and respectful. By participating in this scholarship program, Golf Headquarters is proud to play a role in helping junior golfers continue their education.”

The HB Foundation will be awarding five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each this year to graduating seniors who participate in the Musselman-Dunne Junior & College Golf Tour, which is funded by the Baker-Geary-Dunne Foundation. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to the Kentucky Junior Golf Foundation, www.kjgf.com website, or the HB Foundation site, www.thehbfoundation.org.

In 1991, the Baker-Geary-Dunne Foundation and the Kentucky Junior Golf Foundation formed a partnership for the purpose of providing grants to deserving high school seniors enabling them to a attend a Kentucky college. A total of 62 grants have been awarded since that time. “The grants provided through the HB Foundation will assist the Baker-Geary-Dune Foundations legacy to provide young men and women who would have a very difficult time attending college without one of these grants,” says PGA Professional Drew Conliffe.

PowerBilt has long been a favorite brand of golf equipment in Kentucky. Throughout the years, it’s provided clubs for golfers of all ages – from PGA Tour professionals to two-year-old tikes getting their first sets. Currently, PowerBilt is recognized throughout the industry as having one of the best complete lineups of clubs for junior golfers. For more information on PowerBilt junior equipment as well as the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit http://powerbilt.com.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Powerbilt Air Force One Updated for 2011 By ED TRAVIS

Powerbilt Air Force One
Updated for 2011
By ED TRAVIS

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Over the years Powerbilt has been one of the
legendary names in the golf club business, having
been in the bags of the many tournament winners
including Fuzzy Zoeller. The irrepressible Zoeller won
12 times on the PGA Tour and 10 were with Powerbilt
including a Master’s and an U.S. Open. The point
being, this division of Hillerich and Bradsy Co. (Bionic
gloves and Louisville Slugger bats), has been making
clubs since 1916 and has strong credentials from
their past success. Today they continue to be
innovative and forward looking.

The Air Force One driver (a great name for a driver!) was
introduced two years ago with the usual features and
benefits of the now de'rigueur-a titanium head and
graphite shafts driver. However Powerbilt figured out
how to add really different…nitrogen gas.

As with a lot of new things there was a good deal of
skepticism in the trade as in, “This has to be another
gimmick,” and “So what good does nitrogen do? Any?”

The Air Force One clubhead had nitrogen gas under
high pressure to support the head structure which
allowed Powerbilt engineers to make a much thinner
face without having to use internal supports.
The Air Force One - Air Foil 2 for this year comes in
two models. The high-MOI (top) and the Tour
(bottom). Both have are filled with nitrogen gas
under pressure which allows the club face to be very
thin.
A thinner face means more trampoline effect at impact
and therefore more ball speed which in turn equates to
more distance.

Powerbilt says the trampoline effect of the Air Force One
is right at the maximum allowed by the USGAThe use of
high pressure nitrogen in sports equipment is not new
having been in race car tires and baseball bats for
years. It helps race cars run faster and gives bats have a
larger sweet spot for more hits.

The new version of the Air Force One is the Air Force
One – Air Foil 2. The nitrogen is under 85 psi pressure
and the clubface is about 20 percent thinner than most
others coming in at only 2.6 mm thick. There are two
models; a high-MOI driver designed to lower the amount
of side spin for $249 and the Air Foil 2 Tour model with
less offset, a more compact appearance at address and
a price of $299 including a stock Fujikura Motore F-3
shaft.

Powerbilt also added this year Air Foil 2 fairway woods,
hybrids and even Hollow N7 irons all “gassed up” with
nitrogen just like the driver. Suggested retail for the
fairways is $149, for the hybrids $119 and for a set of
irons (4-PW) $599 or $799 graphite shafted.
Powerbilt has introduced both hyrids and fairways using
the pressureized nitrogen gas for improved performance.

PowerBilt and HB Foundation sign on as Scholarship sponsor

PowerBilt and HB Foundation sign on as Scholarship sponsor
for the New England PGA Junior Tour

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt is pleased to support the New England PGA section with its New England PGA Junior Tour by assisting the HB Foundation Scholarship Program. In an effort to recognize children that participate in the New England PGA Junior Tour, college scholarships will be awarded to junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities), and extra-curricular activities (additional school activities)

The HB Foundation's priority is to grow the game of golf while using the game to enhance the quality of life. Working directly with local junior programs the HB Foundation can assist in golf programs that teach core values such as honesty, integrity, respect, self-assurance, courtesy, and perseverance. Through the scholarships the HB Foundation will assist eligible junior golfers with their high education costs.

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 New England 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 five (5) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each this year to graduating seniors and students currently attending college that are members of the New England PGA Junior Tour. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to www.nepgajuniortour.com or The HB Foundation site @ www.thehbfoundation.org.

The New England PGA Junior Tour is entering its 17th season of providing quality golf events for developing junior golfers in New England. With more than 60 events every summer, there is always room to play on the tour. The New England PGA Junior Tour is open to all junior amateurs who live in the jurisdiction of the New England PGA from the ages of 9-21.

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.

PowerBilt and Puetz Golf sign on as scholarship sponsors for the Northwest Junior Golf Tour

PowerBilt and Puetz Golf sign on as scholarship sponsors for the Northwest Junior Golf Tour

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt Golf has partnered with Puetz Golf in Seattle, Wash., to support the Northwest Junior Golf Tour by assisting the HB Foundation Scholarship Program. In an effort to recognize youngsters who have gone through the Northwest Junior golf program, college scholarships will be awarded to junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities) and extracurricular activities (additional school activities)

PowerBilt Golf is looking to partner with junior tours and golf retailers that have contributed to their local markets. “We have set out to develop a community-driven program that helps golfers in their formative years,” says PowerBilt President Ross Kvinge. “This is why Northwest Junior Golf Tour and Puetz Golf are going to be outstanding partners with PowerBilt in the HB Foundation scholarship programs. We’re excited to have the opportunity to help grow the game of golf and assist junior golfers with their higher education costs.”

The scholarships, administered through the HB Foundation, will be awarded in the amount of $1,650 to six (6) individual high school seniors. Eligible students are those who participate in the Northwest Junior Golf Tour. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to www.jrgt.com or www.thehbfoundation.org.

The Northwest Junior Tour, based at McCormick Woods Golf Course, is operated by PGA Professional Jeff Mehlert and is a not-for-profit group committed to helping youth, regardless of economic or social background, reach their potential through the great game of golf. “Our Junior Tour has always strived to make golf more accessible to junior golfers. The scholarship program is the next step in helping young golfers to not only improve their game, but succeed in life as well,” says Mehlert.

Both PowerBilt and Puetz Golf 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, Puetz Golf has operated junior clinics to help introduce youngsters to the game and hone their skills. “Teaming up to create a scholarship program takes our commitment to young golfers in our community to a new level,” says Mike Livingston, Puetz Golf General Manager.

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.