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[Jeffrey Reed]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2011 ONTARIO PGA BUYING SHOW CANCELLED





It is with great disappointment and after much contemplation that as a Board we unanimously voted to cancel the 2011 Ontario PGA Buying Show.



Since taking over the Buying Show this winter we have been in a long process of review to determine the best options for our members and our retail suppliers. It was obvious that the previous format and date was not adding value, so we attempted to find a date earlier that would align better with the retail cycle. This was a significant change for our membership, but we were encouraged by their support of the changes. We are thankful to those suppliers, members and industry associations who committed their attendance.



It remains the opinion of the Ontario PGA Board that there is a version of a Buying Show that can be productive for the Ontario Golf Industry. We recognize that not every supply partner will see value through booking orders at a formal show; that being said, we were obviously disappointed that the CGIA formally voted to not participate with the Ontario PGA after much discussion over the past 8 months. In the end we were not able to secure enough supply partners to deem the Buying Show a success.



The Golf Industry in Ontario has and always will be the priority for the Ontario PGA. I would like to stress that we will continue to strengthen and support initiatives that grow the game and the golf market through our membership.



Going forward the Ontario PGA will work with our partners to review all options available for 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience or difficulties this may create and express our sincerest thanks to those members and supply partners who committed for 2011.



Sincerely,







Dustin Kerr- Taylor

President

Ontario PGA



Any further questions please contact Dustin Kerr-Taylor dustin@golfmandarin.com