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MCHENRY METALS GOLF DESIGNS, INC. ANNOUNCES THE INTRODUCTION OF THE TOURPURE II 365 FORGED BETA TITANIUM DRIVER SERIES Annapolis MD, Palm Desert, CA, December 4, 2002 --- McHenry Metals Golf Designs, Inc. ("McHenry Golf") today announced the introduction of its new TourPure II 365 Forged Beta Titanium Driver Series. The TourPure II 365 Driver Series reflect the last designs of McHenry's late founder, the legendary Gary V. Adams, the "father of the metal wood" and founder of TaylorMade Golf. The TourPure II 365 Series was further refined to maximize distance and accuracy by renowned designer, Richard Parente, co-founder and former president of Callaway Golf, and now the exclusive designer for McHenry Golf. "TourPure II 365 Drivers are the only drivers to combine legendary designs with the power and forgiveness of Forged Beta Titanium and the historic accuracy of the PowerRing perimeter weighting technology", said Richard Parente. The TourPure II 365 is larger (365cc) and more forgiving the original TourPure Driver, which quickly became the # 1 driver played on the Senior PGA Tour in 1999, and # 1 in driving accuracy on the PGA Tour in 1999 and 2000. Driver Features include: Spectacular "Charcoal Grey"
aesthetics and classic pear shape design, using a super thin
Forged Beta Titanium face to create the maximum allowable USGA
COR Rating "The classic design coupled with state-of-the-art materials and the PowerRing Technology has produced a truly exciting club. We have manipulated the club's center of gravity through the PowerRing and matched the club head with a high performance upgrade shaft. Independent testing has shown significantly reduced spins rates and optimum launch angles, resulting in the ultimate combination of distance and accuracy on center and off-center hits", stated Richard Parente. During his accomplished career, Adams received numerous awards and accolades, including "Man of the Year" by the National Golf Association, "Innovator of the Decade" by the International Network of Golf, and the PGA of America's highest honor, the "Ernie Sabrayac Award" for lifetime contributions to the game of golf. Richard Parente's experience as a PGA Professional, Industry Executive, and holder of over 20 golf patents showcases an unparalleled background in the creation of quality, high performance golf equipment. During his Callaway tenure, he co-invented and patented the short hosel design (s2h2) on which the entire Callaway driver line is now based. Parente was also co-founder of Goldwin Golf, founder of Golf Laboratories, Inc., and was the first to apply computer numerically controlled (CNC) methods for the manufacture of milled putters.
McHENRY METALS GOLF DESIGNS, INC., ANNOUNCES THE ASSET PURCHASE OF McHENRY METALS GOLF CORPORATION, CALLAWAY CO-FOUNDER RICHARD PARENTE JOINS AS EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER Annapolis, MD, Palm Desert, CA November 6, 2002 ; McHenry Metals Golf Designs, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the purchase of all golf related assets from McHenry Metals Golf Corporation. The Company also announced that Richard Parente has joined the Company as Senior Director of Design on an exclusive basis. Experienced golf industry executive Jim Lawrence, has also joined the Company, as Director of Strategic Development. Under an asset purchase agreement recently signed between the two companies McHenry Metals Golf Designs, Inc., has acquired all golf related assets from McHenry Metals Golf Corporation including all company and product names and trademarks, and the right to use the name of the late Gary V. Adams. Also included in the purchase were numerous Gary V. Adams club designs. With offices located in Annapolis, MD and Palm Desert, CA, McHenry Metals Golf Designs is owned by a group of investors in Maryland and California. "The cornerstone of McHenry Metals
Golf has always been and will continue to be the making of high-performance
golf clubs that incorporate innovative designs combined with
leading-edge technology and materials," stated Jim Lawrence
spokesperson for McHenry Metals Golf Designs. "McHenry Metals
original founder, the late Gary V. Adams, the father of the metal
wood and co-founder of TaylorMade Golf and Founders Club, is
recognized as one of the top golf-club designers and innovators
ever. This legacy will now move forward with the exclusive innovations
and designs of Richard Parente; the co-founder of Callaway and
Goldwin Golf, and a leader in metalwood, iron and putter designs
and manufacturing processes for the past 4 decades," said
Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence has over 25 years experience in the golf industry as both a PGA Golf Professional and in senior level positions with several golf companies. After a 19-year career as a PGA Professional and including tenure as a North Florida PGA Officer and Executive Board Member he joined Snake Eyes Golf in 1994 as Assistant CEO. While with Snake Eyes he was instrumental in establishing the company's successful sales and marketing programs. In 1996, he joined Wood Bros. Golf Company as President, where he was responsible for the company's sale to new owners. From 1997 to 2000, he was President/CEO of Composites Dynamics, Inc., a technology innovative graphite golf shaft company. Mr. Lawrence's background has provided him with extensive relationships in the golf equipment distribution network, golf media affiliates, PGA of America Members and liaisons as well as many respected associations with several PGA Tour Players. "Our mission is to stay true to our
innovative heritage, beginning this fall with exciting new product
introductions that have seen very positive testing at Golf Laboratories,
Inc. and with players of all skill levels including several PGA
Tour Players. The Company plans to aggressively interface with
the PGA Tour and will unveil a proactive marketing and public
relations campaign, which promises to re-energize and further
the reputation of McHenry Metals with today's passionate golfers,"
stated Lawrence. McHenry Metals is in the business of marketing innovative golf products that combine the heritage and designs of the founders of TaylorMade Golf and Callaway Golf, with new leading edge advanced materials technology. Playing McHenry Metals clubs means knowing you're playing the very best technology, materials and designs the world has to offer. Trust your game to our legendary past. Raise it to a new level with our forward thinking. Call 1-800-787-7110 for more information or email here |