totzzganar11 @bridgestonegolf thanks for everything, enjoyed playing the ball and glove, plan to continue! #boomboom
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FOXGOLF Aussie Karrie Webb (-12) one shot off the pace after the second round of Mobile Bay #LPGA Classic. America's Jessica Korda leads the way
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elvisgolf Karrie Webb is eyeing her 39th @lpga title. The Hall of Famer, a shot behind 2012 Aus Open champ Jessica Korda thru 36 #MobileBayLPGAClassic
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Damion Holder The loss of a golfing legend. He was one of the best golf analysts of all time, IMHO.
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sandylonergan LPGA update- Karrie Webb fires 9 under 63 to move into outright 2nd in Mobile Bay LPGA Classic at 12under.
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KAHambone If anyone who likes golf hasn't seen last year's Feherty show w/ Venturi on Golf Channel, I highly suggest watching it.
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boynton_jeffrey @SarahJaneGolf great playing @ mobile. Good luck this weekend. Sarah took lesson today to build her game!
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Robert Mullins Sad news to hear of the passing of Ken Venturi. One of the great voices of all time. So many lazy weekends listening to him broadcast golf.
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PGA_com Jessica Korda leads Karrie Webb by 1 after 2 rounds at Mobile Bay Classic: http://t.co/gaZSZJ2asz #lpga #golf
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Fehertwit Just lost my old friend Kenny Venturi. He was funny, smart, stubborn and loyal. Rest in peace Dilligaf, I loved you dearly.
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B-FIT

PRESS RELEASE

January 26, 2012

Bridgestone and Hurley Team Up With Birdies for the Brave®

Season-Long Initiative Will Fund Military Homefront Groups Based on Former Navy Officer's Cuts Made, Top 10 finishes and Wins on PGA TOUR

COVINGTON, GA — Bridgestone Golf, The #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today that it has teamed up with Bridgestone Tour Team member Billy Hurley III to raise funds for Birdies for the Brave®, throughout the 2012 PGA TOUR season. Retroactive to Hurley's first event of the year, The Sony Open in Hawaii, Bridgestone will make a donation to PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. on behalf of Birdies for the Brave based upon Hurley's tournament finishes. For every PGA TOUR cut made in 2012, Bridgestone will donate $1,000. In addition, every time Hurley records a Top 10 finish Bridgestone will donate $5,000. Most impressively, any victory earned by Hurley will net the charity $10,000.

After a highly decorated collegiate golf career (that included a spot on the 2004 U.S. Walker Cup Team) and graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2004, Hurley served for five years in the United States Navy. Hurley's service included a stint as lieutenant aboard the destroyer USS Chung-Hoon in the Persian Gulf. Hurley's duty while aboard the Chung-Hoon was safeguarding two of the world's largest oil platforms during the Iraq War. Now having fulfilled his dream of earning a PGA TOUR card, Hurley is eager to use his newfound celebrity to help his brothers and sisters in arms.

"We are thrilled to have Billy Hurley lend his support alongside Bridgestone Golf as we work to honor and show appreciation to the courageous men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces and their families through Birdies for the Brave," said former 12-year distinguished Navy SEAL Stephen Kupcha, the PGA TOUR's senior manager of public relations and military/community outreach. "We appreciate his service and sacrifice in service to our country, and applaud his efforts to help generate funds and awareness for the benefit of fellow military members, wounded warriors and military families."

Hurley will proudly display the Birdies for the Brave logo on his Bridgestone Golf staff bag throughout the 2012 PGA TOUR season. In appreciation of his commitment to charity, PGA TOUR will also highlight Hurley in promotion of the Birdies for the Brave program in its 2012 marketing efforts.

"We are delighted to continue our company's extensive track record of supporting U.S. military charities, through this innovative campaign with Birdies for the Brave and Billy Hurley III," said Dan Murphy, vice president of marketing - Bridgestone Golf, Inc. "Since our entrance into the U.S. market in 2005, Bridgestone Golf has proudly supported a variety of charities dedicated to improving the lives of the men and women who served with valor in defending our nation's freedom. This program is all the more special because Billy is one of those brave men and women."

Bridgestone plans to track Hurley's success on the course through its website, www.bridgestonegolf.com, and golf fans should check the site to track progress.

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Editor's Note: High-Res images of all Tour Staff and all new Bridgestone equipment are available upon request.

Bridgestone Golf, Inc., based in Covington, GA, manufactures and markets premium golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brand names. Bridgestone is represented on a world stage by a number of internationally famed golfers including
Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar, Davis Love III, Brandt Snedeker, Paula Creamer, Nick Price, and Lee Trevino. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., whose headquarters are in Tokyo.

Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is proud to be the #1 Ball Fitter in Golf as the industry leader in live launch monitor fittings. Bridgestone provides three ways for golfers to find the ball that best fits their game: live fittings through the Bridgestone Ball Fitting Challenge, live online chats with ball fitting experts through its B-FIT service, and an easily accessible Online Ball Selection Guide. For more information on ball fitting, including a complete schedule of Ball Fitting Challenge events, visit www.bridgestonegolf.com.

About Birdies for the Brave

Birdies for Brave is a national military outreach initiative designed to show support and appreciation to the courageous men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Since 2005, TOUR players, corporate partners, tournament fans and TPC club members have joined forces to raise millions of dollars annually for military homefront groups that are supported by PGA TOUR players, which provide critical programs and services to meet the specialized needs of wounded warriors and military families, through fundraising events at TPC clubs nationwide. Other Birdies for the Brave activities include Military Appreciation Day celebrations and Patriots' Outpost military hospitality chalets during PGA TOUR tournaments, as well as the opportunity for military members to attend many PGA TOUR events on a complimentary basis. To learn more about Birdies for the Brave, please visit www.birdiesforthebrave.com or follow them on Facebook.

About PGA TOUR Charities, Inc.

PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. It was established in 1985 to generate funds for donation to and support of other qualified charitable organizations. Contributions to PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. In addition to Birdies for the Brave, other fundraising efforts of PGA TOUR Charities include the U.S. Golf Tsunami Relief Fund and Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, as well as Champions Tour for the Cure and 9/11 relief efforts.

About PGA TOUR, Inc.

The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. The mission of the PGA TOUR is to expand domestically and internationally to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining its commitment to the integrity of the game. The PGA TOUR events are also committed to generating revenue for charitable causes in their communities. For more information, visit www.pgatour.com.