Released on: September 19, 2008, 4:21 am

Press Release Author: Bill Conwell

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: IPT Members and Guests will compete on the famous Pete Dye
Course at PGA Village for season kickoff event on January 24-25, 2009.

Press Release Body: Saginaw, TX, September 19, 2008 -- International Players Tour
officials announced today that the renowned PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, FL will
host the opening Major event on IPT’s 2009 schedule. IPT members and guests will not
only enjoy the hospitality of this superb resort, but will also have access
privileges to the famed PGA Learning Center. On January 24-25, 2009, IPT golfers
will compete for significant cash prizes on the Pete Dye course, one of three highly
recognized courses in the PGA complex. In making the announcement, Ron Beaman,
Founder and CEO of IPT, explained, “Selection of the PGA Village is a further
commitment to our membership to provide outstanding venues for our tournaments. The
staff at the PGA complex has been extremely responsive and accommodating to our
needs, and we’re anticipating a memorable experience for our players, families, and
friends.”

Perfect Drive Golf Villas @ PGA Village will serve as host for IPT’s event,
providing lodging and all the amenities for the tour during their stay. Michelle
Valvano, Director of Sales and Marketing for Perfect Drive, added, “We’re very
excited to be working with the IPT on the launch of their 2009 Season, and look
forward to working with the tour for years to come.”

About International Players Tour (IPT)

International Players Tour, operated by prior management of Champions Golf Tour
(CGT), was launched in January 2008 for the purpose of bringing PGA style
competition to avid golfers everywhere. Operations began in April 2002 under the
banner of the Champions Golf Tour, which was founded by Ron Beaman in the
Dallas/Ft.Worth area. Ron developed a business model that would provide avid
recreational golfers a chance to play in an environment similar to major tour events
– “inside the ropes” for significant prize money – utilizing a proprietary handicap
system.

After conducting its first event in June, 2002, CGT followed with 17 tournaments in
2002 and awarded nearly $60,000 in prize money. Significant and sustained growth has
occurred in subsequent years in player participation, number of events, and prize
money. With over 1200 players in their system, IPT management conducted over 150
events in 2007 within ten state and twelve metropolitan city areas with payouts
exceeding $570,000. In 2008, the IPT will conduct 200+ events in fifteen different
metro areas, culminating in the Tour Championship at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in
Marble Falls, Texas, with the winner taking home $20,000 in GUARANTEED first place
prize money!

“The Model that Works” is now being adopted effectively and implemented successfully
in multiple cities, with projected expansion into 5-10 new markets each year –
including international locations - through a unique licensing rights program.

See www.ipgtour.com for additional information or contact Bill Conwell – IPT SVP,
Business Development at 704.366.2047.
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Contact:

Bill Conwell
International Players Tour
6709 Alexandria LN
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-2047
bill.conwell@ipgtour.com
http://www.ipgtour.com

Web Site: http://www.ipgtour.com

Contact Details: Bill Conwell
International Players Tour
6709 Alexandria LN
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-2047
bill.conwell@ipgtour.com
http://www.ipgtour.com