Cleveland/Srixon Form Influential Advisory Board

Cleveland Golf/Srixon have formed a new advisory board comprised of some of the most influential names in the game of golf.

The new board's main role will be to offer guidance pertaining to all Cleveland Golf/Srixon brands and will offer advice on a range of topics including product development, distribution, merchandising, promotional, as well as general marketing issues.

The new Cleveland Golf/Srixon advisory board will be: Paul Earnest, Scott Hamilton, Billy Harris, Mark Leemhuis, Mike McGetrick, Ken Morton Jnr and Mike Small.

Earnest is the PGA Director of Golf at the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas, and was named PGA of America's National Merchandiser of the Year in 2004.

Hamilton is Director of Golf at Cartersville C.C. and one of the top teachers and most experienced fitters in the United States.

Harris is Director of Golf at Dallas C.C. and a long-time Cleveland Golf/Srixon staff member who is well-respected throughout the PGA.

Leemhuis is National Director of the Club Managers Association of America and General Manager of Congressional C.C., which hosts the AT&T National and the 2011 U.S. Open.

McGetrick is founder of the Colorado Golf Clubs and the McGetrick Golf Academy. He is also a PGA Master Professional, currently working with PGA Tour players Brandt Jobe, Leif Olsen and LPGA players Juli Inkster and Meg Mallon.

Morton is General Manager of the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex and President of the Association of Golf Merchandisers. He also sits on the Golf Digest Hotlist Committee.

Small is Coach of the University of Illinois Men's Golf Team and winner of the 2005 National Club Pro Championship. He was named back-to-back PGA of America Player of The Year (2006 and 2007), and has played in over 50 PGA Tour events, including seven major championships.

"All of us at Cleveland Golf/Srixon are very proud to introduce our new advisory staff team members," said Eddie Drye, Vice-President of National Sales for Cleveland Golf/Srixon.

"We know that this distinguished group will play a significant role in our future success and we feel honored that they have chosen to be a part of our team."

Cleveland Golf, Srixon, Never Compromise and Cleveland Classics are brands owned by SRI Sports Limited. With corporate headquarters based in Kobe, Japan, SRI Sports is the fourth largest golf company in the world, as well as one of the world's leading patent holders in golf balls technology.