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Press Release

Calvin Peete Accepts Board of Directors Position With TGA, Tournament Gifts of America

Media Contact: Gary Cunningham
15 may 2006
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082
Immediate Release

Ponte Vedra beach Florida: Legendary golfer, Calvin Peete has joined TGA, Tournament Gifts of America effective 15 May 2006.

Mr. Peete commented, "I have first hand seen what TGA can do to benefit charities. As involved as I am with The First Tee of Jacksonville, it became very clear that Mike Lattuca, Founder and Chairman at TGA has created a business model long needed in the golf tournament industry". Mr. Peete went on to say, "The passion Mike emits is contagious and essential in building something great. His vision to consolidate this business with the best pricing guaranteed is nothing less than revolutionary. I am proud to be affiliated with TGA and quite honestly I am excited to be part of a focused, determined and "Winner" business model. It’s great to be back in golf and I feel TGA is the final pairing on Sunday afternoon. TGA came out of nowhere to dominate in short fashion and will continue to grow, saving charities valuable dollars. I know this first hand and recognize the value Mike’s company offers and the opportunity he’s created within the golfing community".

Mike Lattuca, Chairman and C.E.O. commented, "What can I say? The Calvin Peete we all watched dominate everyone on tour from 1982-1986 is on the TGA team. I am very flattered he would accept this position and truly feel his involvement will add tremendous credibility to the already successful TGA model". Mr. Lattuca continued, "Calvin is one of many who work within local charities to give back. His excitement to give to the inner city children in Jacksonville is incredibly valuable to the long term success of our community. He introduces youngsters to the game and gives them access to play and practice that under normal conditions wouldn’t exist!" "I am very proud to have Calvin working with us. Additionally, at 62 he’ll still hit 14 out of 18 fairways in regulation, and of course on in regulation for the remaining 4 par 3’s, as witnessed last week. Calvin is a true living legend and more importantly a gentleman.

About Tournament Gifts of America
Tournament Gifts of America, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla, is located inside Sawgrass Village across from TPC Sawgrass and the PGA TOUR. TGA is the largest provider of tournament merchandise in the United States and has consolidated the industry with unparalleled pricing and service, from tee prizes, trophies, awards, signs, banners, hole-in-one insurance, and more. TGA’s moto is, "We’ll Beat Any Competitor’s Pricing – Guaranteed!"

Mr. Peete is still listed number one in Driving Accuracy percentage having played in 56 events on the Senior PGA Tour his average of 80.9% still leads the pack. Mr. Peete led the Senior Tour in driving accuracy, a category he dominated on the PGA Tour for 10 consecutive years (1981-90), with an 81.4 percent mark in 1994. The winner of 11 tournaments in a five-year stretch on the PGA Tour he was super during that stretch and finished with 12 career victories. Mr. Peete's most prestigious victory came at the 1985 Tournament Players Championship. During 1982 Mr. Pete won four times at PGA events. Mr. Peete only the second African American to play on the United States Ryder Cup team, played in both the 1983 and '85 Ryder Cups.

Background
Turned Pro: 1975
Birthday: 7/18/1943
Height: 5'10"
Birthplace: Detroit, Mich.
Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Exempt Status: Top 31 on all-time money list

PGA Tour Victories
1986: MONY Tournament of Champions, USF & G Classic
1985: Phoenix Open, Tournament Players Championship
1984: Texas Open
1983: Georgia-Pacific Atlanta Classic, Anheuser-Busch Classic
1982: Greater Milwaukee Open, Anheuser-Busch Classic, B.C.
Open, Pensacola Open
1979: Greater Milwaukee Open

Press Release

The USS Vicksburg and Tournament Gifts of America join forces in support of the men and women who serve our Country aboard the USS Vicksburg.

The USS Vicksburg, a United States Navy Aegis Cruiser, stationed in Mayport, Florida will be deploying for 5 months to the Persian Gulf region in support of the United States anti-piracy campaign and the Global War on Terrorism.

Captain Tom Shannon of the USS Vicksburg quoted, "When traveling the world and visiting various ports of call it is imperative our Sailors have an opportunity at low cost to experience those cities in a safe, sanctioned manner. We refer to this as our "Vicksburg Recreational Fund". Local supporters of our Recreational Fund like Mike & Shelby Lattuca, owners of Tournament Gifts of America (TGA) make this program possible and fun.

Tournament Gifts of America is the largest provider of golf tournament merchandise in the United States. They provide all the merchandise essential to any event from tee prizes, trophies & awards, volunteer gifts, hole in one insurance, banners, tee signs and so much more. TGA is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida in Sawgrass Village. They can be reached at 888-TGA(842)-2030 or on line at www.tgoa.biz .

Tournament Gifts of America (TGA) have donated shirts commemorating the current mission the USS Vicksburg is embarked on. When asked why this was important, Chairman and C.E.O. Mike Lattuca of TGA responded, "As a former Marine who was reactivated in 1991 in support of Operation Desert Storm it is important to recognize and support those serving our country today and ever day. He went on to say, "These young men and women are sacrificing family and loved ones for months on end to protect us and our way of life, how could we not help in any small way. I encourage all American’s to support our military in any way possible."

The donated shirts will be sold and monies raised will be collected for the Vicksburg Recreational Fund.

Pictured: Executive Officer of the USS Vicksburg Lt. Commander Gary Leigh, Mike & Shelby Lattuca, Captain Tom Shannon, Master Chief Dave Anderson and some crew members.

Press Release

1 March 2006
For Immediate Release

THE RENAISSANCE RESORT AT THE WORLD GOLF VILLAGE PARTNERS WITH TOURNAMENT GIFTS OF AMERICA (TGA)

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA – The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is proud to announce a significant and exciting development in its ability to provide high value to its tournament and convention business clients.
The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village has partnered with Ponte Vedra Beach-based Tournament Gifts of America (TGA) as the on-line provider of golf tournament and convention merchandise for all of its client events.

The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is the premier golf and meeting destination in the southeast United States. A golfer’s paradise, this luxurious resort is set in the heart of World Golf Village – the center of the Golf Universe – where guests enjoy everything associated with the game. Among the many resort offerings are two 18-hole championship courses designed by legends of the game.

The largest resort and conference center combination between Atlanta and Orlando, The Renaissance Resort offers a total of 86,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The resort sits on 6,300 beautifully landscaped acres, next to the one-and-only World Golf Hall of Fame.

"We are eager and very excited to launch this relationship," said Jeff Bloom, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Village, "TGA is positioned to offer our clients a one-stop shopping opportunity via our website with the guaranteed best pricing for tournament needs as well as all convention corporate logo merchandise. TGA’s ability to take care of all of our clients’ golf and gifting needs streamlines the process and ultimately allows us to offer our clients convenience and quality at very favorable pricing. This will enhance the experience we want our clients to have here at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village."

Mike Lattuca, Chairman and C.E.O. of TGA replied, "At TGA we have recognized the need to better support golf tournaments by offering ALL the necessary merchandise any event will need under our TGA brand. From tee prizes, trophies, sponsor awards, hole-in- one insurance, raffle items, banners, tee signs and more, TGA is the true One Stop Shop opportunity. This consolidation effort, bringing all the merchandise under one roof has given TGA the buying power to ensure our pricing is the best in the business, and we guarantee it. Having succeeded with our golf tournament model, TGA has expanded its abilities by consolidating the premium incentive industry too. Now corporations looking for logo merchandise as a give away for conventions, or incentives can contact us with the same guarantee, best pricing, period. Visit us at www.tgoa.biz or call us at 888-TGA (842)-2030

Mike Lattuca continued, "We are thrilled to be working with Jeff and his team at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. With the exceptional resort, golf courses and Hall of Fame, The Renaissance Resort has it all and we look forward to ensuring their clients experience, working with TGA is equally exceptional."

Press Release

For Immediate Release
01 November 2007
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Golf Illustrated Magazine and Tournament Gifts of America , TGA have aligned to create an aggressive cross marketing opportunity that will expand each companies business models across their existing and newly explored markets.

Mike Lattuca, Chairman & C.E.O. of TGA quoted, "We are excited to become a strategic alliance of Golf Illustrated and recognize with our pipeline of tournaments and Golf Illustrated’s ability to expand our marketing efforts, together we will generate business opportunities not recognized previously."

Mr. Lattuca went on to say, "An alliance of this magnitude adds tremendous promise to both of our models. The integrity and passion that Golf Illustrated offers in their publications to the golfing community is mirrored at TGA by our commitments to the charities, corporations and event planners that utilize our products and services."

Shelley Hughes, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Golf Illustrated added, "Mike and his team at TGA have created a consolidated model that recognizes the weaknesses of the current tournament merchandising environment and offer a comprehensive solution that is unparalleled. The ability to service thousands of golf tournaments at guaranteed best pricing, representing over 217 manufacturers is a consolidation the industry yearned for". "We are delighted with the prospects this alliance offers and look forward to our long standing relationship with Mike and his team at TGA".

About Golf Illustrated:
Headquartered in Bixby, Oklahoma and established as the Oldest Golf Publication dating back to 1914

About TGA:
Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, TGA is the leader in the event merchandise arena, serving hundreds of charities and corporations with a turn key merchandising solution for any sized golf event nationwide. Tee prizes, trophies, awards, volunteer gifting, sponsor recognition, tee signs, banners and more call all be located at www.tgoa.biz all at guaranteed best pricing!

2107 Sawgrass Village Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
1-888-TGA-2030
www.tgoa.biz

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release
01 June 2005
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

TGA has done it again! Having been the tournament tee prize industry leader for the last 12 years, TGA has created a consolidation tool that allows for a one stop shop opportunity via a CD ROM with over 1000 items to choose from. Everything from Tee Prizes, Trophies, Awards, Sponsor Gifts, Volunteer Gifts, Tee Signs, Banners, Hole In One Insurance, and so much more!

Mike Lattuca, C.E.O. and Founder asked why this tool was so important responded, "The tournament industry has been a cottage industry until now. We have consolidated the leading manufacturers and their merchandise at unbeatable prices on the TGA CD ROM. Having the infrastructure to support thousands of events, we at TGA are excited by the efficiencies we are creating through our web presence and CD ROM tools". Additionally, "All industries have experienced some form of evolution via the technological efficiencies available. Why not Tournament Gifts? TGA has made the investment and with its vision for consolidation, anticipates continued growth at impressive rates".

In discussing the TGA model, Mike Lattuca made it clear that TGA will not only guarantee their prices can’t be beat, but TGA will also contribute back to the events as a sponsor, as a thank you for the business opportunity! He responded, "TGA will eventually be run by my Children. Our goals and philosophies are for the long term. Like any business, we’re here to make a profit, if we can make a profit while providing a valuable service and contributing back to our clients, then we’ve created the Double WIN. We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished and TGA will continue to save thousands of charitable golf outings thousands of dollars on their purchases. This is real money, money that needs to be utilized towards the research, scholarships & support of which the charity intended. We build our client base through commitment to excellence via quality of merchandise at tremendous savings coupled with personal support on ensuring Your Event is Our Event".

The TGA CD ROM has also become an incredible lead generating tool for many TGA Strategic Corporate Alliances. "TGA will buy Hole In One Insurance for our clients. We will place our Strategic Corporate Alliances at the event, at the par 3 hole for which the insurance is provided, allowing the Strategic Corporate Alliance to meet and greet their potential clients. We call this the TGA Grass Roots Campaign. TGA will organize the Hole In One Gift, and all the necessary elements. So, if you want to shake hands with thousands of golfers and offer your products and or services to the most sought after demographic, contact us to discuss the Grass Roots Campaign options. See Image Below

Mike Lattuca, Chairman and C.E.O. of TGA pictured with Donald Trump at Trump National in West Palm Beach Florida

Mike Lattuca, Chairman and C.E.O. of TGA pictured with Donald Trump at Trump National in West Palm Beach Florida, November 2006.
TGA was a Sponsor of the LPGA ADT Tournament held at Trump National. Mr. Trump hosted all the sponsors and players at his Mar A Lago Estate for dinner that evening which was an incredible experience said Mike Lattuca.

The weather couldn't have been better on Friday the 3rd of October as Fred Funk, Calvin Peete, Evan Berlin and Mike Lattuca teed it up for this historic round between the games most accurate players ever. Regrettably, Calvin Peete withdrew after 9 holes with a shoulder injury but play continued with the results being, Mike Lattuca and Evan Berlin shooting 73, 1 over and Fred Funk shooting 74. Young Evan Berlin reached the par 5 18th hole in two with a terrific shot. Fred Funk also hitting the par 5 in 2 did it with a 3 iron from about 220 yards. Both eagle putts came up short but allowed for easy tap in birdies. Mike Lattuca, being the shortest hitter in the group took his 2nd shot down the left side of the water and left a 77 yard approach that caused a 2 putt par.

Fred's humor and personality caused for a great day with over 30 members of The Plantation and others following for the entire round. Young Taylor Funk, 13, joined us and it was evident he was a Funk as his accuracy down the fairways was fun to watch.

Fred's generosity in joining us for such a great event has caused many life long memories and for that I know Evan and I will be forever grateful..Thanks Fred.