An experienced trainer can recommend a racquet that best suits your
needs.
Selecting golf shops that demonstrate "a commitment to being extraordinary -
and having the talent to pull it off," Golf Shop included private, resort,
public and off-course shops in its selection of winners. "With our partnership with the TOUR, we strive very hard to offer a
world-class shopping experience for the golf enthusiast as well as the leisure
traveler at all our locations, and we are honored to be held in such high
regard, keeping company with such notable locations as TPC Sawgrass, the Ritz
Carlton in Orlando, and Pinehurst.

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It owns and operates the US Open, the largest annually attended sporting
event in the world and, in 2004, launched the US Open Series which links 11
summer tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns the 96 Pro
Circuit events throughout the U. Don't be afraid to try out racquets at your local tennis shop.
Remember to start each game with new balls -- they lose their
liveliness after a few matches . The Paradies people have positioned our brand at the top end of the
market for millions of travelers to experience.
In 2006, the three Tours will compete in nearly 120 events for
approximately $325 million in prize money. For more information, please
visit http://www.

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Har-Tru(R) is a brand widely recognized around the world as the preeminent
name in clay courts .

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In connection with the Forest Hills Clay
Court Classic, a USTA Pro Circuit Event scheduled for May 7-14, 2005, The
West Side Tennis Club will host an afternoon of tennis and jazz on Tuesday ,
May 10, 2005 in the heart of Times Square.

The Forest Hills Clay Court Classic, from May 7-14 (immediately preceding
the qualifying for the French Open) and The Forest Hills Grass Court
Classic, from June 26-July 3, are part of the USTA Pro Circuit and serve as
Grand Slam tune-ups for the tour's most promising players. The USTA funds
the 96 Pro Circuit events throughout the U .

The West Side Tennis Club, former site of the US Open, is currently home to
over 800 members , maintaining 39 courts on four different surfaces at its
14-acre facility in Queens.
"Tennis is a sport that families and friends can enjoy for a lifetime if
they stay fit, play on a resilient surface, and utilize the proper equipment,"
says Hanssen.

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Each event will
also feature a jazz concert at the Forest Hills club, where the stadium
court has played host to both the world's greatest tennis players and
musicians, including the Beatles.9 Panasonic and The Verve Music Group are
event sponsors along with the USTA and The West Side Tennis Club. To learn more about The West Side Tennis Club
log on to www.

Tennis: A Sport for Life

Love of the game can begin early
with a 3-year -old gripping a kiddie racquet and can continue well into senior
years according to Patrick Hanssen , a certified United States Professional
Tennis Association pro with Lee Tennis, makers of the Har -Tru(R) court
surface.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050805/NYFNSR02 )
To make the most of your tennis experience, Hanssen says, concentrate on
three important aspects: body conditioning, a soft play surface such as
Har-Tru(R) to protect your feet and ankles and good equipment. For more
information about Har-Tru(R), visit http://www.

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Golf Shop Magazine Names Best Golf Shop Winners

ATLANTA, Golf Shop Magazine, formerly Golf World
Business, a Golf Digest Publication, has once again recognized PGA TOUR Shops,
operated by The Paradies Shops, among the 100 Best Golf Shops for 2006."
"This year's win marks the 11th year in a row the PGA TOUR Shops have been
recognized in this annual competition, and we are extremely proud to once
again be chosen," stated Gregg Paradies , President and CEO, The Paradies
Shops. Tournaments will be held in eight
countries outside the U.

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Fast drying courts also offer the benefits
of reduced glare and lower surface temperatures .

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Added to the mix will be a concert by jazz great David Sanborn on a stage
also set up in the Times Square Studios." Sanborn, who was stricken with polio at
age three and spent a year in an iron lung, was advised by doctors to take
up a wind instrument when he was 11 to combat his diminished lung capacity.

Tennis
instruction is widely available at various clubs and coaches are
available across the United States. Racquets are available in a variety of sizes, materials and
prices.


and in 38 states. The PGA TOUR's web site address is http://www.pgatour .com and the company
is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

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Jewelry Store, CD101. It is owned by Lee Tennis Products, a company of Luck
Stone Corporation, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia .

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A concert by jazz great David
Sanborn and exhibition tennis with top touring pros will be open to the
public from 1-5 PM in the Times Square Studios at Broadway and West 44th
Street.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate two great New York
City and Queens legacies -- world -class tennis and America's musical
birthright, jazz," said The West Side Tennis Club president Jack Leibler. Tickets are available at the gate.
Additional sponsors include American Airlines, Loriet Tennis Apparel, New
Sun Health Drink, Tennisweek. With the addition of an indoor court facility
last winter that is open to the public as well its active instructional
program for adults and juniors, its historic clubhouse and its easy access
from midtown Manhattan, The West Side Tennis Club is the premier tennis
facility in New York City.

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With extensive experience in operating
both local and national brands, to include CNBC News, PGA TOUR Shops, Brooks
Brothers, Brighton Collectibles , Harley Davidson, and The New York Times
Bookstores, The Paradies Shops maintains a substantial presence as one of the
largest airport retailers in the United States and Canada.

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"We share a lot in
common -- the physicality of our performances, the ability to improvise and
the need to be mentally focused . Event logistics are being
managed by TMK Sports & Entertainment, LLC.foresthillstennis. Training and playing on soft courts minimizes common
muscle and ligament strains.

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Admission to finals on Saturday, May 14 is
$10 per person.com."

About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional
golfers.

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Hanssen makes these points to help players extend the life of their game:

Conditioning -- Tennis players coming to the court in good shape are able
to play longer and more vigorously, with reduced chances of injury .

The Proper Equipment -- Tennis requires little equipment, but it is
important to choose the right racquet and shoes that are comfortable and
durable. In fact, the
three Tours reached the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions in
late 2005.

About The Paradies Shops
Established in 1960, The Paradies Shops is a family-owned business
operating more than 450 stores in over 60 airports and hotels across the
United States and Canada.

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Jacob & Co. For local information about how and
where to play, visit http://www.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership,
TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities.theparadiesshops.

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PRESS RELEASE 'Tennis and Jazz in Times Square' Features Top Touring Pros and Jazz Great David Sanborn


Today, the world-renowned saxophonist includes a physical fitness regimen
as part of his performance preparation.S. For more information on the USTA, log on to usta.com.
(Photo: http://www. and around the world.


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"It's great to have this
opportunity to play in Times Square alongside these world class tennis
players," said Sanborn, who calls New York City home.com

The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U., Tennis is a sport for every
stage of life from youth through retirement .

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S, awarding nearly $3 million in
prize money.newscom.

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"This event represents
everything we try to achieve on the USTA Pro Circuit., and selects the teams for the Davis
Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Operated by The Paradies Shops, an Atlanta-based concessionaire specializing
in airport retail, locations included: Ft.

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S.com.

Court Surface -- Tennis court material is so important that the American
Podiatric Medical Association has noted that clay and fast drying courts,
like Har-Tru(R), are safest for feet and ankles because they allow
players to slide.
Measuring three key strengths -- marketing and promotion, shop layout and
design, and financials -- six PGA TOUR Shops were recognized as big winners. "In order to have
six of our PGA TOUR Shops named to this prestigious list along with the likes
of TPC Sawgrass, Pebble Beach and Pinehurst, to name a few, really says it
all. Additionally, The
Paradies Shops operates the retail program for the Georgia Aquarium, the
world's largest aquarium, located in Atlanta.

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The legendary West Side Tennis Club, home of the US Open for more than 50
years, will host two men's USTA Pro Circuit events -- The Forest Hills Clay
Court Classic and the Forest Hills Grass Court Classic .

Top pros competing in the $50,000 Forest Hills Clay Court Tennis Classic
will play exhibition tennis on a specially constructed court in the street
level, open-air studio at Broadway and 44th Streets, and spectators will be
invited on court to try their hand at the sport. By offering
spectacular world-class tennis throughout the country, we hope to inspire
people to take up the game and enjoy the terrific health and social
benefits the game has to offer," said Brian Earley, Director, USTA Pro
Circuit.com, Queens Ledger Newspapers, Marriott
Fairway Villas at Seaview and Orange V Vodka . Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport, Jacksonville International Airport, Gaylord Palms Resort and
Convention Center in Orlando, Nashville International Airport, Pittsburgh
International Airport , and Palm Beach International Airport.

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A not-for-profit organization
with more than 665,000 members , it invests 100% of its proceeds to promote
and develop the growth of tennis, from the grassroots to the professional
levels. We are thrilled that they have
once again been chosen for this great recognition. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities
for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and
Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the
reach of the game in the U.

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Other activity during
the Forest Hills Clay Court Classic tournament week includes youth tennis
clinics, a wheelchair tennis exhibition and a jazz concert on Friday
evening, May 13. Three Key Factors Keep Players on the Court for Decades

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. "Serve yourself well and you will have many happy returns on
the court for years to come.
Remember to consult your physician before starting any sport .

PGA TOUR Shops Recognized as the Industry's Best

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During tournament week admission to the matches at The West Side Tennis
Club is free and 2005 Tennis and Jazz in Times Square Release open to the
public through Friday, May 13.
"Our relationship with The Paradies Shops is almost 15 years old now, and
it continues to raise the bar on airport retail," said Leo McCullagh, PGA TOUR
Vice President for Retail Licensing and Consumer Marketing. The company has been recognized by World Airport
Revenue News, the airport industry's leading publication, as the "Best Airport
Retailer " for ten consecutive years.

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