FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Pro Golf of America, Inc. (Ajay Sports, Inc.) (Pink Sheets:AJAY) (Pink Sheets:AJAYP), announced record franchise growth with the addition of twenty (20) new stores opened for business during the 2004 golf season with an additional eight (8) new stores to open in early 2005. These 28 new franchise locations are widely distributed with 27 throughout the United States plus 1 international location in Ireland.
20 New Franchise Stores OPEN during 2004:
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California Illinois New Jersey
- Valencia - Columbia - Jersey City
Colorado Illinois New Jersey
- Longmont - Crystal Lake - Rio Grande
Florida Illinois Minnesota
- Lakeland - Peru - Blaine
Georgia Kansas South Carolina
- Buford - Lawrence -N. Charleston
Georgia Louisiana Texas
- Newnan - Shreveport - Houston
Indiana Nevada- Henderson Texas
- Fort Wayne - Lewisville
New Hampshire Utah
- Manchester - St. George
8 New Franchise Stores OPENING EARLY 2005:
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Florida Indiana Massachusetts
- Ocala - Noblesville - Worcester
Florida New York
- Miami -Nanuet
Georgia IRELAND Nevada
- Eastpoint - Newry - Reno
Brian Donnelly, President & COO of Pro Golf commented: "Pro Golf has secured a strong network of new franchisees which greatly complements the existing base. We see significant opportunities for continued growth worldwide. Since 1962, serious golfers have learned to depend on Pro Golf for the best quality products, value and knowledgeable service in the golf industry. As the premier golf franchisor in the world, Pro Golf franchisees are recognized throughout the golf industry as highly successful, customer-focused retailers with a passion for the game of golf."
About Pro Golf: Headquartered in Farmington Hills-Michigan, Pro Golf has 123 franchised locations, growing throughout the United States, Canada and Ireland. Visit www.progolf.com to find a nearby Pro Golf store to visit; in addition, you will discover a top-rated internet shopping experience offering a broad array of golf equipment, clothing and sporting goods. At www.PalmSpringsCountryClub.com, you can participate in a nationwide club membership with golf handicapping and numerous member golfing and travel benefits. Pro Golf of America, Inc., operator of the franchise network since 1962, is owned by Pro Golf International, Inc., a holding company which, in turn, is owned by Ajay Sports, Inc., a public company traded under listings: (AJAY) and (AJAYP).
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