"We are extremely happy to have Paul on board with us. We feel Paul is a proven winner on the PGA tour and is a very well respected role model. Paul has been active with the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and works with various charitable organizations in his spare time. He is exactly the type of player our customers identify with" states company spokesman Gary Poole.

The signing is part of a new national advertising campaign aimed at increasing the company's brand awareness across the golf industry. "Our website http://www.puttinggreensdirect.com has recently undergone a complete redesign, and is scheduled to come online April 10th. This signing illustrates the depth of our commitment to our long-term marketing plans. We have focused on bringing top players on board with our company." Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Putting Greens Direct is a division of Universal Turf, Inc. The company manufactures synthetic putting green turf for the home/commercial market as well as other sports turf and golf-related products. The company is one of the most recognized brands in its industry. Its website http://www.puttinggreensdirect.com is a comprehensive site dedicated to synthetic turf for the golf industry as well as putting green installations. The company distributes their products through its website and through its national network of distributors. The company also has distributors in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Far East. The company's manufacturing facilities are located in Dalton, Georgia and its headquarters in Orlando, Florida.