PUTT Going to the Internet
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TAMPA, Fla., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Brassie Golf Corporation
(Nasdaq: PUTT). Joseph R. Cellura, Chairman and CEO of Brassie Golf
Corporation, today announced the Company's plans to launch a virtual golf pro
shop website on the Internet. According to Cellura, Miller Golf Inc., a
48 year old golf accessories company which Brassie acquired on April 3, 1998,
intends to merchandise its proprietary products via the virtual golf pro shop
on the Internet.
Jerry Daly, President of Brassie Golf, and President of Miller Golf, said,
"Miller Golf has long been recognized in the golf industry for its excellence
in customer service and product delivery." Daly added, "By utilizing new
technology and the Internet, we expect to provide Miller's existing account
base of 5,000 golf country clubs and resorts more efficient order processing
and enhanced support for our existing sales representatives."
"Implementation of the Miller Golf virtual golf pro shop, a uniquely
different website, is currently being developed by Raremedium Inc., a leading
Internet provider," said Ellee Knight, Director of Interactive Information,
Technology & Entertainment for Brassie. She added that she expects that "The
virtual golf pro shop will facilitate the Company's expansion into several new
markets worldwide."
Miller Golf, which last year had revenues of nine million dollars, and
which was profitable last year, currently distributes its products through
golf professionals, country clubs and resorts, as well as through numerous
golf associations throughout the world.
Brassie Golf Corporation is engaged in the development, licensing, and
marketing of golf-related businesses, and holds certain exclusive licensing
rights in the United States and internationally.
"Safe Harbor" statement under the private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: The statements which are not historical fact contained in this
release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to, the effect of economic conditions, the impact
of competition, the results of financing efforts, changes in consumer
preferences and trends, weather conditions, and other risks detailed in the
Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
SOURCE Brassie Golf Corporation
/CONTACT: Alan Anastos, Director of Corporate Communications of Brassie
Golf, 813-222-0611, or 813-228-PUTT -- 7888/
/Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804,
ext. 123149/
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