Callaway Golf title sponsor of the PGA Assistant Championship

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Callaway Golf, a Platinum Sponsor of The PGA of America, has reached an agreement to become the title sponsor of the PGA Assistant Championship and the 41 Section PGA Assistant Championships conducted nationwide.

The 33rd Callaway Golf PGA Assistant Championship will be conducted Nov. 19-22, 2009, at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Former Champions of this prominent event include Ryder Cup team members Loren Roberts (1979) and Fred Funk (1984); two-time PGA Professional National Champion Darrell Kestner of Glen Cove, N.Y., (1982, '87), now one of the country's foremost golf instructors; and Callaway Master Staff Professional Bruce Zabriski of Jupiter, Fla. (1995).

"The PGA of America is very proud that Callaway Golf will serve as the title sponsor of the PGA Assistant Championship," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. "Callaway Golf is an industry leader in both quality products and service, and will add even more prestige to a Championship that for more than three decades has honored the finest assistants in our Association for both excellent play and a commitment to the game."

Callaway Golf has a long-running and deep affiliation with The PGA of America that has included sponsorships of the 11th PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit, Senior PGA Professional National Championship, PGA Junior Series and current sponsorship of PGA Golf Management University program leadership sessions. The Carlsbad, Calif., based manufacturer is also the No. 1 supporting partner of Golf Retirement Plus, a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices.

"We're excited to lend support to the PGA Assistant Championship, both at the Section level and the National Championship," said Joe Urzetta, Sr. Vice President of Sales, Callaway Golf. "We're committed to supporting the future of our industry as well as The PGA of America."

About The PGA of America
Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the $76 billion golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere.

The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, Top-Flite®, and Ben Hogan® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit callawaygolf.com or Shop.CallawayGolf.com.