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Golf & Tennis Pro Shop Appoints Dick Sullivan President and Chief Executive Officer

ATLANTA, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., owner and operator of PGA TOUR Superstore, today announced the appointment of Dick Sullivan as president and chief executive officer of the company. The appointment is effective September 1, 2008.

Sullivan joined the company on February 21, 2008, as president and as part of a significant financial and resource investment committed by Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot and owner and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons. Prior to joining Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Sullivan was executive vice president of marketing for the Atlanta Falcons, where he was a key leader in driving the Falcons brand and building sponsor affinity. Before joining the Falcons, Sullivan worked with The Home Depot for 10 years, most recently as its senior vice president of marketing.

"Since February, Dick has played a key role in our stores and in further solidifying the company's foundation for future growth," said Bill Hamlin, who remains chairman of the board of Golf & Tennis Pro Shop. "I am in full support of this move, it's a natural next step in building our business, and I'm confident that Dick's leadership will continue to have a positive impact on the company."

"I'm honored to be leading this exciting retail concept," Sullivan said. "Bill and his team have made great strides in building this business over the last four years, and I'm looking forward to working with them as we continue our growth."

ABOUT PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE

PGA TOUR Superstores are owned and operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. (GTPS), headquartered inAtlanta. The Superstores are up to 75,000 square feet in size and dedicated to providing customers with exceptional selection, services and prices within an entertaining, interactive store environment. GTPS is the PGA TOUR's exclusive partner for off-course/off-airport and online golf retailing.

Two Superstores operate as Martin's PGA TOUR Superstore inMyrtle Beach andNorth Myrtle Beach, S.C. All other store locations operate as PGA TOUR Superstore, including the four locations inAtlanta, Georgia (Roswell,Kennesaw,Duluth andBuckhead); two locations inDallas, Texas (Plano andFrisco); and two locations inPhoenix, Arizona (Chandler andScottsdale). All Superstores are focused on improving and growing the game of golf. Each store offers swing simulators and analysis, golf instruction by professionals, club fittings and indoor practice greens, as well as golf apparel, golf-themed home furnishings and a vast selection of golf equipment. The stores also offer tennis instruction, equipment and apparel, and many feature an indoor tennis court. The PGA TOUR Superstore's Web site address is www.pgatoursuperstore.com.

ABOUT THE PGA TOUR

The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. The mission of the PGA TOUR is to expand domestically and internationally to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining its commitment to the integrity of the game. In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, PGA TOUR events also generate revenue for charitable causes in their communities.

Contact:

Kim Shreckengost

404-367-2140

SOURCE Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc.