PGA Chooses Jacobsen as Turf Equipment Supplier for its Premier Properties

The 10-year agreement comes as The PGA of America begins majorrenovation efforts on two of its championship facilities: the PGAVillage in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Valhalla Golf Club inLouisville, Kentucky, host of the 2008 Ryder Cup. The PGA of Americachose Jacobsen equipment to define the look of these prestigious PGAproperties in order to produce the world-class conditionslong-affiliated with the brand and its legendary quality of cut.

"PGA Golf Properties are a showcase for The PGA of America brandand we have a renewed focus on elevating the golfing conditions atthese properties," said PGA of America President Roger Warren. "Webelieve Jacobsen equipment will play a significant role in helping uscontinue to craft courses worthy of hosting some of the finestprofessional golf tournaments in the world."

In addition to supplying the turf equipment that will renovate andmaintain PGA properties for years to come, the agreement allowsJacobsen personnel the opportunity to communicate with PGAProfessionals and to teach a broader understanding of helpfulagronomic and turfgrass management practices that createchampionship-quality playing conditions.

"As The PGA celebrates its 90th year, it is reinvigorated withleaders who are taking the organization to the next level inexcellence," says Greg Hewitt, executive vice president of sales andmarketing for Jacobsen. "Jacobsen is honored to be a partner inhelping the PGA advance the conditions of all of its properties andgolf courses."

This partnership with The PGA of America reflects Jacobsen'scontinued commitment toward establishing itself as the industry leaderin golf course maintenance.

About The PGA of America

Celebrating its 90th anniversary, The PGA of America was foundedin 1916, and is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the gameof golf, while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession.The Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGAProfessionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the gameof golf.

About Jacobsen

Jacobsen manufactures a full range of turf maintenance equipmentand vehicles for golf courses, sports fields, and municipal groundsapplications. The company markets Jacobsen brand productsinternationally through an extensive independent distribution network,and Ransomes brand products through independent distribution inEurope, Middle East and Africa. Jacobsen is a Textron company withheadquarters in Charlotte, NC. Additional information is available atwww.jacobsen.com.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company operating in33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees. The companyleverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and financebusinesses to provide customers with innovative solutions andservices. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brandssuch as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming,E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available atwww.textron.com.