FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE

Date: 9/9/13

THE INTERNATIONAL CLUBMAKERS GUILD ANNOUNCES: Steve Newton IS RECOGNIZED AS A

FULLY CERTIFIED CLUBMAKER

Canton, MA

owned organization formed to service membership in all aspects of the golf industry, announces that Steve Newton , Clubmaster Golf , Ilion, NY was given the designation of ICG Certified Clubmaker. The ICG Certification Committee designated Steve as certified after an extensive review and testing process as demonstrated by excellence in the field of golf club assembly and repair using current technology and Clubmaking techniques. The announcement was made by Don Johnson Chairman of the ICG Technical Committee.

“I am pleased to designate Steve Newton as recognized by The International Clubmakers Guild as a Fully Certified Clubmaker, as it demonstrates a commitment to excellence and a thorough knowledge or club making, repair and fitting,” said Don Johnson Technical Committee Chairman.

To achieve the distinction of an ICG Certified Clubmaker, applicants must pass rigorous written and practical skills examinations. The ICG developed the certification program to ensure that each Certified Clubmaker achieves the highest standard of academic proficiency, applied technology and excellence in craftsmanship. Candidates must be skilled in all aspects of golf club assembly and repair including reshafting graphite and steel shafts in various club head designs, putter and iron repairs along with a comprehensive working knowledge of all 21 club performance numbers.

For more information on The International Clubmakers Guild, visit www.clubmakersguild.com