PRESS RELEASES AND NEWS CLICK THE PICTURES BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE... 1 DECEMBER 28, 2009 GETAGRIPCHICAGO AND WHITE PINES GOLF DOME PARTNER UP GetaGripChicago will begin offering winter golf classes for it's members at White Domes Golf Dome (Top 100 domes in the US) between November and April. In addition, for only $495, new members will receive several hours of free balls, 32+ group golf lessons, 2 private PGA pro lessons and much more. AUGUST 22, 2009 FEATURED ON 2ND PAGE OF WEEKEND EDITION OF REDEYE SUNDAY DRIVE! Free GameBreaker PGA Golf Clinics, Challenges and Free Introduction to Golf training in September at Diversey Range. AUGUST 18, 2009 Get a Grip America has partnered with The Open Doors Organization - (ODO) was founded in 2000 for the purpose of creating a society in which all persons with disabilities have the same consumer opportunities as those without. Our goal is to help with fundraising via our golf and tennis challenges, 9 hole outings an tennis matches. JULY 11, 2009 Get a Grip America donates 2 six 1 year memberships to the America Red Cross' Mission Red Experience Auction in Chicago valued at $790. JULY 15, 2009 British Airways sponsors the GetaGripChicago Chicago Entrepreneurs Meetup Group. Click on the logo above to visit our biz meetup group. JUNE 16, 2009 Get a Grip America Inc. has just picked up Prince Tennis products for it's ever growing New Tennis Social Club and GameBreaker Tennis Club. APRIL 30, 2009 Chicago Asian Community Examiner APRIL 30, 2009 Fox News Chicago interviews Ron Carroll, President of Get a Grip America regarding GetaGripChicago free golf lessons in May of 09. IF THE VIDEO LINK DOES NOT WORK, CLICK HERE FOR PIC. APRIL 26, 2009 Get a Grip America Inc. has just picked up Wilson Golf products for it's ever growing Social Golf Club, starting in Chicago with GetaGripChicago. More details coming soon. Wilson Golf is also the unofficial sponsor of FREE Introduction to Golf and GameBreaker Golf classes and clinics. 2009 APRIL DONATION Get a Grip America Inc. donates over $1800 in memberships for fundraising purposes (Ladder Up's 2009 Casino Night - 4-18-2009 ) to assist the economically disadvantaged in Chicago with taxes and more. MARCH 15, 2009 GetaGripChicago has partnered up with Billy Casper Golf at Diversey Driving Range in Chicago as a hosting spot for our three Social Golf Clubs. Withstanding, GetaGripChicago will also partner up with Chicagoland Golf Academy PGA Golf Professionals to host PGA Clinics and Challenges. MARCH 12, 2009 CHECK OUT RON CARROLL ON CNN MONEY Starting a business in a recession. Click Picture above. 2009 JANAURY DONATION Get a Grip America Inc. donates over $1200 in memberships for fundraising purposes to assist the economically disadvantaged in Chicago with housing related legal issues -including renters being evicted because of fleeting landlords who were foreclosed on. OCTOBER 7, 2008 CHECK OUT GETAGRIP DEMO DAYS ON METROMIX.COM'S BEST WEEKEND BETS SECTION AND IN THE REDEYE. Clicking either logo (above or below) will open a PDF with both write-ups. AUGUST 10, 2008 GET A GRIP AMERICA INC. HAS RECENTLY FORMED A BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WITH CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT'S GOLF PROFESSIONALS FROM KEMPER SPORTS AT DIVERSEY DRIVNG RANGE TO OFFER GROUP GOLF CLASSES - NEW GOLFER TRAINING CLASSES AND GAMEBREAKER GOLF CLINICS & CHELLENGES BEGINNING JAUGUST 10, 2008. FEBRAURY 13 , 2008 GET A GRIP AMERICA INC. IS NOW A MEDIA\DISTRIBUTION SPONSOR FOR LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT UPCOMING MOVIE - WITLESS PROTECTION - COMING FEB. 22, 2008. CHECK OUT THE TRAILER, PICK UP A FREE MUCLE T-SHIRT AT OUR DEMO DAYS. JANUARY 17 , 2008 CHECK US OUT IN THE READER ON JANUARY 17, 2008. FREE SHIT SECTION ON PAGE 22 OR ONLINE. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ARTICLE. JANUARY 15 , 2008 YELP IS NOW AN EVENT & MEDIA SPONSOR FOR GETAGRIPDAYS. GETAGRIPCHICAGO WILL BEGIN USING YELP TOTE GOODY BAGS AND WILL BE FEATURED AS THE SPONSOR OF UPCOMING NEWSLETTERS TO OVER 30,000 CHICAGO AREA YELPERS. CHECK US OUT ON MARCH 4, 2008. GET YOUR HOT YELP TOTE BAG AND OTHER YELP PROMO ITEMS AT OUR UPCOMING FREE FITNESS AND SPORTS DEMO DAYS. DECEMBER 23 , 2007 OUR FREE GETGRIP DAYS WHERE FEATURED IN THE JANUARY 3-9 ISSUE OF TIME OUT CHICAGO IN THE AROUND TOWN, SPORTS, CHILL OUT AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THE MAGAZINE AND A ON ONLINE. DECEMBER 14 , 2007 CHECK OUT GETAGRIP DEMO DAYS ON METROMIX.COM'S BEST WEEKEND BETS SECTION AND IN THE REDEYE. Clicking either logo (above or below) will open a PDF with both write-ups. DECEMBER 1 , 2007 Join GetagripChicago for our FREE GETAGRIPDEMO DAYS. Please CLICK HERE to view our PRESS RELEASE. SEPT 12, 2007 Getagripchicago offers Self-Defense tips to USG Corporations's 'Women Rock' Corporate Club! GetaGripChicago's Selfsurvivalclub and Selfdefenseclub conducting seminars and demonstrations at USG Corporation for over 80 employees. The "Expressinar" (Express seminar), covered the basics of Self-Survival and Self-Defense. Click Here to view the pictures and Microsoft. Please CLICK HERE to view the letter of recommendation. JUNE 6, 2007 Bigcitygolfers Inc. expands... (CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE) BOOSTER - Pioneer Press story about Getagripchicago - how it was started as Play Golf Chicago, and how we plan to expand. We have over 150 Members, 1500 Associate Members, and 3500 visitors per month. ____________________________________________________ MAY 22, 2007 Socialeventclub.com Wine-Tasting Singles-Mingle Wine 101 and Tasting, Appetizers, Art Show, Music, fun and Games for Singles, Couples and young professionals. Read more...(CLICK HERE) APRIL 10, 2007 Socialeventclub.com Introduction Join Mary Sargent as she host monthly-themed events, parties and activities for young professionals, women and groups. Ideal for old friends, singles and couples to mingle and at different venues around Chicago. Learn new things, meet new people...Read more...(CLICK HERE) ____________________________________________________ DONATIONS Getagripchicago offers free banner ad and gift cards to Chicago Cares
Playgolfchicago - summer 2006 (in the Red Eye and on Metromix.com) Click on Metromix.com banner above to read the article.

Aids Foundation of Chicago Marathon. Playgolfchicago has donated 4 Gift Certificates (valued at $1200) to be raffled off by The Neurological and Orthopedic Institute Fundraiser at Iris Eyes Restaurant in Chicago Illinois on July 19, 2006.
Bigcitygolfers and Playgolfchicago have donated 10 Basic Members (Gift Cards valued at $3000) to be raffled off on the hour at the PGA Players Championship in August at Medinah Country Club -with all proceeds going to Clearbrook. Clearbrook is a NPF Organization that helps children and adults with developmental disabilities, and is the featured charity for the PGA Championship at Medinah. To serve as a volunteer for this event, or to learn more about Clearbrook, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Taste of the Nation is an event for the restaurant and bar industry that's designed to stop hunger in America, and supports The Chicago Food Depository, Operation Frontline and Vital Bridges. Playgolfchicago is a proud sponsor and has donated 6 FREE Basic Membership ($1800 in value) to be auctioned off (silently) in an effort to fight hunger!

PLAYGOLFCHICAGO GETS AIR TIME! - June 16th 2006 Destination Chicago - with Kiki VAle, featured Dyana Flannigan on June 16, 2005, giving her a sound bit on the air regarding free golf lessons for women. Destination Chicago can be heard on WJJG 1530, WIMS 1420 and WJOB 1230. Archive coming soon!