PRESS RELEASE  

Joe Ricci and Leigh Bader named

Regional PING Club Fitter of the Year

January 28, 2010; Phoenix Arizona:  PING announced today that Joe Ricci and Leigh Bader at Pine Oaks Golf Club have been honored as a 2009 PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year.

 The company, which pioneered custom fitting nearly 40 years ago, recognized Ricci and Bader for their continuing commitment to custom fitting and its value to golfers of all abilities.

 “Joe and Leigh share our belief that if golfers take the time to get custom fit, they’ll see improved performance on the golf course. Their attention to detail and passion for service ensure golfers benefit from the most thorough custom fitting in the industry,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “They demonstrate their expertise on a daily basis to ensure golfers receive the full value offered by PING’s custom fitting program. Joe and Leigh’s commitment to our program make them very deserving of this honor.”

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