For Immediate Release
March 29, 2018
Mitsubishi Electric Classic and Gwinnett Sports Commission donate mobile golf simulator to Gwinnett County Public Library
New golf simulator will be used to help increase literacy in Gwinnett County
GWINNETT – METRO ATLANTA – Officials of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, together with the Gwinnett Sports Commission, announced today the donation of a mobile golf simulator to the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL).
The golf simulator will be used as a method to increase literacy through sports by giving children the opportunity to play the game of golf. The simulator will visit multiple GCPL branches with programs in place designed to introduce children to books about sports and provide incentives to read linked to extended simulator access. Mitsubishi Electric Classic ticket giveaways will also be included in the various stops made by the mobile unit.
“We are proud to partner in a program with our fantastic library system that puts a focus on literary through sports activities,” said Executive Director of the Gwinnett Sports Commission Stan Hall. “This simulator offers great incentive for students to continue their focus on reading while becoming more acclimated to the great game of golf. Education and physical activities are tantamount to the overall development of a child. This program provides both and we could not be more excited about it’s potential.”
GCPL will also have a presence in the expo area at the 2018 Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Friday (4/13) through Sunday (4/15) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fans can stop by and try out the golf simulator, as well as learn about library programs and services.
This is the first time GCPL has embarked on a literacy initiative driven by sports.
“Gwinnett Public Library is excited to partner with the Mitsubishi Electric Classic and Gwinnett Sports Commission to increase access and exposure to the game of golf, while also broadening the types of programs the library can offer the community,” said Shelly Schwerzler, GCPL’s development manager. “Thanks to the generous donation of a golf simulator, children who may not otherwise have access to golf can try it out through a series of programs being planned for multiple library branches. The library, including the new simulator, will also be set up at the tournament so children and their families can take a swing on the simulator, sign up for a library card, and learn more about library programs and services.”
The 2018 Mitsubishi Electric Classic is April 9-15 at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. The public may visit www.mitsubishielectricclassic.com to purchase tickets. Children 16 and under can attend for free with a ticketed adult. Daily tickets start at just $20. For more information about the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, including the Birdies for Charity program, sponsorship opportunities and how to volunteer, please visit www.mitsubishielectricclassic.com.
About the Mitsubishi Electric Classic
The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is an official event on the PGA TOUR Champions scheduled for April 9-15, 2018. This 54-hole stroke play golf tournament features 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals competing for a $1.8 million purse at the prestigious TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. The event, which will benefit local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation, Inc., has raised nearly $2 million since its first tournament in 2013. All three official rounds will be internationally televised on the Golf Channel. For more information, visit www.mitsubishielectricclassic.com.
About PGA TOUR Champions
PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. In 2018, the PGA TOUR Champions schedule includes 27 tournaments across the United States, Scotland and Canada, with purses totaling more than $56 million. The Charles Schwab Cup, which includes the Regular Season and the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, is used to determine the season-long champion. All events are televised in the United States, with most receiving complete coverage on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, telecasts air in excess of 190 countries and territories, reaching more than 330 million potential households. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, at facebook.com/PGATOURChampions, on Twitter @ChampionsTour and on Instagram @pgatourchampions.
About Gwinnett County Public Library
The award-winning Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL) system was formed in 1996. For more than 20 years, GCPL has provided resources and services that enrich and inspire our community. The Library has 15 branches that offer free access to computers and Wi-Fi, classes, materials, and programming for people of all ages. In 2016, more than 5 million items were checked out at GCPL, more than any other library system in Georgia. GCPL was recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution in 2017 and 2018. For more information about Gwinnett County Public Library programs and services, visit gwinnettpl.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Tom Sprouse, Mitsubishi Electric Classic, 614-519-1873, tsprouse@hnssports.com
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