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September 1, 2009

SUMMIT BRANDS’ FAIRWAY & GREENE, EP PRO AND ZERO RESTRICTION TO EXHIBIT AT 2010 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – PGA Golf Exhibitions and Summit Golf Brands – Fairway & Greene, EP Pro, Zero Restriction – announced today their continued support of the PGA Merchandise Show. Each brand has consistently participated in the PGA Merchandise Show since their early beginnings and will exhibit in the same size booths as 2009 during the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28–30, in Orlando, Fla.

"It was an easy decision to return to the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show for each of the Summit apparel brands," commented Dave Hall, COO/CFO of Summit Golf Brands. "The PGA Merchandise Show represents the largest golf marketing platform in front of an audience key to the success of Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction. We look forward to connecting with current and prospective business partners in Orlando."

Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction return to anchor the apparel section of the 1.1 million gross square feet of the Orange County Convention Center show floor. Nearly 1,000 golf vendors, representing every business sector of golf from market leaders to start–up companies, will display and demonstrate hundreds of thousands of golf merchandise that will appear in golf shops and retail stores throughout the 2010 golf season.

"We are pleased to welcome back the family of Summit Golf Brands to the 57th PGA Merchandise Show," said PGA Golf Exhibitions Group Vice President and General Manager Ed Several. "Their long-running support of our industry gathering is meaningful in that our partnership has helped to build the Summit Golf Brands business. The success of each our exhibitors is at the center of all that we do."

About the PGA Merchandise Show

Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Merchandise Show has become the world’s most influential golf trade show and the global summit for the business of golf. In January 2010, the PGA Merchandise Show will once again welcome more than 45,000 industry professionals from some 75 countries to uncover the latest trends, source the newest golf merchandise, test the latest equipment, enhance careers, learn proven business best practices, network among peers and grow the business of the game.

About Summit Golf Brands

Summit Golf Brands is a leader in the golf apparel industry with a portfolio consisting of three extraordinary golf brands– Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction. Summit Golf Brands delivers exceptional quality products, distinguished styling, and unprecedented customer service. Each brand was ranked as a top vendor by the Association of Golf Merchandisers in 2009.

Founded in 1995, Fairway & Greene is widely acknowledged as the leader in the high-end green-grass apparel market. With an unparalleled emphasis on product quality, customer service and sales support, the company has rapidly grown and is currently sold in over 3,500 of the finest private clubs, resorts and clubs in the world. Fairway & Greene joined the Summit Golf Brands portfolio in January 2006. For more information, visit www.fairwayandgreene.com.

EP Pro has been leading the women's golf sportswear market for over 15 years, tastefully blending classic looks with modern trends in order to capture a feeling that is as new as it is wearable. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes its products through resort and country club golf pro shops. EP Pro has been ranked the top ladies apparel vendor for six consecutive years by the Association of Golf Merchandisers and continues to top all independent surveys for product sell–through, customer service and execution. EP Pro, founded in 1993, also joined the Summit Golf Brands portfolio in January 2006. For more information, visit www.eppro.com.

Founded in 1991, Zero Restriction is Pennsylvania-born company that started by making waterproof rainwear for golfers. Players on all three professional Tours saw the advantages of ZR, and orders started pouring in. Now more than 17 years later, ZR is again setting new standards in performance golf apparel, using innovative technology and patented features to enhance freedom of motion without restriction, something that is crucial for all golfers. Zero Restriction is a top– rated outerwear brand among retailers (AGM 2009 Survey and PGA Magazine), and past supplier to international team competitions (Ryder Cup, Walker Cup, President’s Cup). Zero Restriction completed the Summit Golf Brands portfolio in November 2007. For more information, visit www.zerorestriction.com.

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 multi-billion dollar 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. Visit www.PGA.com for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

PGA Merchandise Show: Sherry Major, (716) 662-3855, major@reedexpo.com

PGA of America: Jamie Carbone, (561) 624-8446, jcarbone@pgahq.com

Summit Golf Brands: Dave Hall, (212) 302-7255, ext. 216, dhall@summitgolfbrands.com