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Industry News Sun Mountain launching on Australian shores From April 2012, golf bags, buggies and outerwear from industry pioneers Sun Mountain will be available in authorised Australia golf retailers and pro shops, following an announcement by the US-based company to expand their business into the Australian golf marketplace. For the past 30 years, Sun Mountain has been revolutionising the golf industry with advanced technologies and designs that have set the benchmark for golf bag, golf buggy and performance outerwear. The company has been responsible for a number of industry firsts, including the first lightweight golf bag with backpacking technology; the fist modern stand bag with integrated; the first three wheel push cart and the first lightweight travel bag with spring-loaded intergrated leg sets. According to Brett Clarebrough, from Under Par Pty Ltd, Sun Mountain has been a forerunner in the evolution of golf equipment for nearly three decades, and still continues to bring innovative ideas to the market today. “Sun Mountain has revolutionised the golf bag and buggy categories, continually setting and re-setting the industry benchmark for quality, functionality and design. collection (Torrent LT) allows full freedom of movement throughout the entire golf swing whille remaining windproof, waterproof and breathable. “With a reputaion for producing industryfirsts and improving existing models, Sun Mountain is always striving to make golf bags and buggies better for golfers,” said Mr Clarebrough. Sun Mountain products will be available in Australia from April 2012 through authorised Sun Mountain dealers ( dealer details available at www.underpar.com.au) “That Sun Mountain will be available in Australian golf retailers is fantasic news for Australian golfers who want to kit themselves out the the best equipment in the game.” Furthermore, Sun Mountain has redefined golf-specific performance outerwear with a range that includeds RAINwear, WINDwear, THERMALwear and outerwear accessories. With innovative fabrics and unprecedented built-in technologies, Sun Mountain has been the official outerwear provider of The United States President’s Cup Team for the last two tournaments. Designed with a four-way woven stretch fabric, the latest 2012 outerwear Sun Mountain has been an industry pioneer for 30 years, and its ‘Ahead of Time Design’ motto drives the company to continue to design and re-design; innovate and improve golf equipment. For further information on the launch of Sun Mountain in Australia, Sun Mountain products or to arrange interview with the Brett Clarebrough, please contact Tara Prowse on mobile number 0432 874 681 or taraprowse@ hotmail.com Expression of Interest invited for the Design Services of the Community Facility and Clubhouse at the Kalgoorlie Golf Course in accordance with the specifications provided. Interested parties are invited to obtain the Expression of Interest documents from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Administration Office, 577 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie from 20 February 2012 between 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday or alternatively from the City’s web page www.kalbould.wa.gov.au All Expression of Interest shall be submitted on the “Respondent’s Submission Form” in a sealed envelope clearly endorsed with the Expression of Interest number and title and placed in the tender box located at the Administration Building or mailed to PO Box 2042, Boulder WA 6432 to arrive no later than 2:00pm on 29 March 2012. Expression of Interest Number EOI 21-11/12 DESIGN SERVICES – COMMUNITY FACILITY AND Further information should be directed to the City’s Contracts & Projects Coordinator, via fax (08) 90216113 or email [email protected]. CLUBHOUSE AT THE KALGOORLIE GOLF COURSE DS Burnett Chief Executive Officer Golf Industry Central Autumn 2012 9