Jim McLean Signs Deal With Mirage Putting Greens

Contact Judith Janofsky
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MIAMI (November 19, 2002) - Jim McLean announced today that he signed a five-year agreement to become an official spokesperson for Mirage Putting Greens, the manufacturer of the revolutionary Tour-Putt Non-Sand filled synthetic turf putting surface specifically made for backyards.

"We're delighted that someone of Jim McLean's caliber is endorsing our product," says Mirage President Dale Potts. "It says a lot about how great a product this putting green really is."

"I'm very interested in using a surface that will allow me to improve my putting," says McLean, who operates the Jim McLean Golf Schools. "I work very hard on understanding and teaching the dynamics of putting. It's a perfect opportunity and a partnership that I'm very excited about."

Mirage Putting Greens, with over 200 distributors worldwide, has been selected as the Official 19th Hole Hospitality Green for upcoming 2003 International PGA Merchandise Golf Show in Orlando, Florida. As part of the Mirage-McLean agreement, McLean will present a short game clinic at the show on the Mirage Putting Green, Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, at10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Jim McLean is ranked one of the Top 3 Golf Instructors by Golf Magazine and was named PGA Teacher of the Year. The Jim McLean Golf Schools, rated No. 1 by CNN, are located at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa (Miami, FL), PGA West and La Quinta Resort & Club (La Quinta, CA), La Costa Resort (Carlsbad, CA), Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (Traverse City, MI), Weston Hills Country Club (Weston, FL) and Mariners Point Links and Practice Center (Foster City, CA).