Our accelerated growth continued in 2008, along with the challenges associated with growth-oriented companies. We remain steadfast in our vision of building a National Tour for avid golfers of all skill levels, and realize more than ever the precision by which we have to execute our plan.

We appreciate the support of our membership and friends over the past seven years and look forward to your continued support in the future.

See you soon on tour with IPT!

The first event of the year will take place at La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 7th. The event will be held on the Resort course, home of the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open. Make sure and get your entry in by the late entry deadline of Jan 31st.

Stay tuned for further updates as they become available . . . . . .

Standard Annual Membership

• $150 – Twelve months in duration
• $50 Referral bonus for bringing new members to IPT
• Up to a 10% cash bonus paid directly to you each time your referral places in the money in an event.
• All Benefits are the same as in 2008 with the exception of the Net Zero campaign. We will add more bells and whistles as they become available and make them retroactive.

We will also be offering a new membership opportunity this year with our Gold Club Membership. This membership is for the member who doesn’t want to be concerned about increased cost of membership in the future. The new IPT Gold Club membership is a three year membership program with added benefits and gives you a savings of $100 at the current annual rate. Following are just some of the added benefits of the Gold Club membership in addition to those included in our Standard Membership above.

Gold Club Membership

• $350 effective immediately
• Three years (36 months) in duration from date of purchase
• Players currently holding Standard memberships will have their unused months ADDED to the end of their 36 month period.
• 2009 Tour Championship Qualifying Exemption
  Gold Club members are exempt from qualifying in the 2009 Tour Championship
• Applicable fees for the 2009 TC will apply & qualifying fee must be paid within 30 days of securing Gold Club membership to be eligible for exemption
• Eight event eligibility requirement is NOT waived
• $50 Referral bonus on newly referred members
• Stage two 10% Place Money Bonus in all single round events whether participating or not
• 100 Points awarded towards year end Member of the Year award
• Preferred tee times whenever practical

So how much do you want to play for $10,000, $20,000 or maybe even more? Grab yourself a Gold Club membership which includes a qualifying exemption for the 2009 Tour Championship and ensure your spot for a limited time ONLY.

It’s Time to Shine . . . In 2009!

East Texan from Pine Dunes Resort edges out 82 competitors chasing over $91,000 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas with a spectacular final-hole finish on Sunday!

Horseshoe Bay, TX, November 25, 2008. In a dramatic conclusion on the back nine of Sunday’s final round, Jay Mitchell from Palestine, Texas overcame a seven shot deficit to capture the Champion’s Trophy for the 2008 IPT Tour Championship. For his efforts, Jay earned in excess of $25,000, including winnings in the Scratch, Open Net, and Net Championship Divisions of the IPT’s season ending event at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, TX held November 20-23, 2008.

Competing for the largest Net Competition purse in the country with a plus 2 handicap, Mitchell shot a net 10 over par 224 on the tough layouts of the Ram Rock and Apple Rock courses in the 54-hole event. He edged out 36-hole leader Michael Olsen of San Antonio, Texas by one stroke and 2006 Tour Champion Bill Steadham from Montgomery, Texas by two strokes. Jay drilled a pressure packed 8 foot uphill putt on the final hole of the tournament to secure the win. David Reeves from Plano, TX closed on Sunday with a net 68 to take home $4,700 as the 2008 IPT Flight Division Champion in the flighted competition.

The 2008 Tour Championship culminated a successful year for IPT, which conducted over 220 competitions in 15 metro areas throughout a ten state region around the country. Total purses for 2008 will reach nearly $600,000, setting another annual tour record. IPT members of all skill levels compete both at scratch and with a proprietary handicap system, creating a unique “inside the ropes” experience generally seen only in a PGA Tour environment.

Continued expansion in 2008 sets the stage to add another 100 events to the calendar in 2009 with the addition of several new districts. Ron Beaman, Founder & CEO of IPT, expressed his thoughts on the season, stating “We matured considerably as an organization in 2008, not only through expansion of competitions, but with sponsors like Basic Golf and The Glenlivet participating at the Tour Championship here at Horseshoe Bay Resort.” And he added, “With the creation of an internet TV production of the Tour Championship by Flying Sensors Productions, we enhanced the value for our players and fans around the country – and worldwide.”

In addition to the competitions, IPT hosted their annual Vision Banquet on Saturday evening for the players, spouses, and families. This year’s banquet featured the announcement of the tour’s annual award winners, including:

• Player of the Year – Phil Schwartz, Ft. Worth, TX
• Senior Player of the Year – Herb Joiner, Plano, TX
• Sportsman of the Year – Tony Peterson, Blytheville, AR
• Member of the Year – Willie Taylor, Copperas Cove, TX
• Rhino Club Award – Cliff Porter, Glendale, AZ (Top New Member Recruiter)
• Rookie of the Year – Randy Lamoreaux, Weatherford, TX

For additional information, visit IPT web site at www.ipgtour.com.

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International Players Tour – “Living the Dream!”