FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Pro Golf of America, Inc. announced that ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE ranked Pro Golf the No. 1 Golf Franchise in 2005. As the largest, most well established golf franchise network in the world, Pro Golf continues to bring entrepreneurs into its strong base of existing franchisees, recognized throughout the golf industry as successful retailers with a passion for the game of golf.
Expressing gratitude, Brian Donnelly, President & COO of Pro Golf International, commented: "The No. 1 award granted by ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE to Pro Golf results from the combined strengths of our outstanding network of creative Franchisees and the dedicated Staff at Pro Golf Headquarters who daily exert commendable efforts to improve service. We all thank ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE for selecting Pro Golf to receive this 2005 award, and we will strive to achieve even greater results by 2006."
About Pro Golf: Pro Golf has been a leader in the retail golf industry for 43 years and continues to be the premier golf retailer worldwide. Headquartered in Farmington Hills-Michigan, Pro Golf has 123 franchised locations, growing throughout the United States, Canada and Ireland. Websites supply additional support: www.progolfamerica.com includes a Pro Golf store locator and contacts to learn how to qualify to become a Pro Golf franchisee; www.progolf.com provides a top-rated e-commerce shopping site offering a broad array of golf equipment, shoes, clothing and a link to all sporting goods; www.PalmSpringsCountryClub.com offers nationwide membership with golf handicapping and numerous club member golf and travel benefits. Pro Golf of America, Inc., operator of the franchise network since 1962, is owned by Pro Golf International, Inc., a holding company which, in turn, is owned by Ajay Sports, Inc., a public company traded under listings: (Pink Sheets:AJAY) and (Other OTC:AJAYP).
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