Scratch Golf launched its LDG grind wedges which are specifically designed for women golfers. Like all Scratch Golf wedges, the LDG wedges are forged from 1018 carbon steel, the softest steel available in golf equipment technology. Scratch Golf wedges are the only wedges in golf that are offered in differing sole grinds that are designed to fit specific golf swings. The LDG grind ladies wedges are made specifically for players with slower swing speeds, a shallow attack angle and little to no divot. The sole of the LDG grind wedge is designed to sweep along the ground with limited ground contact. Center trailing edge relief provides a thinner effective sole and a recessed leading edge helps prevent thin shots. These design characteristics suit a vast majority of women golfers and the way they swing. The LDG Wedge series is available in 55 and 60 degree lofts. Scratch Golf will donate a portion of the proceeds of each LDG wedge sale to breast cancer research.

We at Scratch Golf are extremely proud to introduce the LDG grind wedges for women, stated Scratch Golf CEO Ari Techner. I am confident that we have created wedges that will help women golfers with their scoring around the greens. Not only will the LDG grind help with making solid contact but our 1018 carbon forgings will provide an incredibly soft feel around the greens. With golf balls getting harder and harder each year, having soft forged wedges will make a real difference to women golfers. We are especially proud to offer the Scratch Golf LDG wedges as what we believe are the only truly forged wedges specifically made for women. It is our pleasure to present the LDG wedges and we are very proud that they have been featured in this month's edition of Golf for Women magazine. We are also currently making wedges for women on the LPGA Tour. I know that Scratch LDG wedges will help improve the scores and enhance the enjoyment of the game for women golfers everywhere.

Scratch Golf LDG Forged Wedges for Women

MSRP = $179.99*
Lofts available -- 55 and 60 degrees

* A portion of the sale of each LDG wedge will be donated to the Breast Cancer Society.

Scratch Golf Swing Types / Grind Recommendation

Ladies Slow Swing Speed / Shallow Attack Angle / Little to No Divot

Grind = JLM Series LDG Grind

Sweeper / Slider- Shallow Attack Angle / Little to No Divots

Grind = JLM Series PDG Grind

Driver / Slider- Moderate Attack Angle / Small to Medium Divots

Grind = JLM Series TNC or EGG Grinds

Digger / Driver- Steep Attack Angle / Medium to Large Divots

Grind = JLM Series SFU or SND Grinds

Scratch Golf wedges were in the bag of a competitor that tied for 25th at the 2007 PGA Tour's AT & T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. A Nationwide Tour player on a sponsor's exemption took advantage of his Scratch wedges to shoot an opening round 68 en route to his best ever PGA Tour finish. Scratch Golf Clubs were in the bag of at least one other participant at the long-time popular event at Pebble Beach, formerly known as the Crosby Clambake.

The AT & T at Pebble Beach is such a storied event on the PGA Tour, Scratch Golf co-founder and CEO Ari Techner commented. “For many people, golf season really begins here at Pebble in early February. We are truly honored that our wedges have now been put "officially" in play at a PGA event here at this fabulous old course. It is a very proud moment for us here at Scratch and a great way to kick off what we hope will be a great year for us on the PGA Tour.

Scratch Golf announced that it has granted Flog & Birdie Sports of Stockholm the exclusive distribution rights to Scratch's line of premium wedges and irons. These rights will include Sweden and all of Scandinavia. Flog & Birdie Sports has been one of Sweden's leading golf equipment distribution companies for many years and currently features another extremely innovative golf equipment technology company, the Heavy Putter. Scratch Golf company officials have reported a dramatic increase in the number of hits from Sweden in recent days to the Scratch Golf website, which is a strong indication that the word about the unique wedge choices Scratch has to offer is getting out in Sweden now. Sweden is recognized as a very important European market among golf industry veterans.

“I am very pleased that Flog and Birdie will be bringing Scratch Golf equipment to Sweden, stated Anders Dahlen, President of Flog & Birdie Sports. Scratch wedges have a tremendously soft feel. In fact, these are the softest wedges I have ever hit. These wedges also make beautiful contact with the ball once a golfer is put into the correct "grind", which is very easy to do. The entire team at Flog and Birdie is excited about representing Scratch Golf as we launch this new product into our market. I am quite certain that Scratch equipment will be a success in Sweden among both amateur and professional golfers.

We at Scratch Golf couldn't be happier to have Flog & Birdie introducing us to the Swedish golf market, Scratch Golf V.P. of Sales and Communications Steve Zunich observed. “I have known and worked with Anders for many years and he and his staff will do a first rate job of marketing our products effectively. Flog & Birdie has many contacts with Sweden's top Tour Pros and they also do a superior job of not only selling products that they believe in but also teaching their customers to sell those products through. Anders and his team are also experts at telling a golf company's story and getting that message out to the media and Flog & Birdie's clients and prospects. All told, we could not be with a better company in Sweden and that entire region. With this partnership, Scratch Golf has taken another important step toward making our company an international success.

Scratch Golf today announced that it has given Blossom Trading Co. the exclusive rights to distribute Scratch Golf equipment in Japan. Blossom Trading Co. currently distributes Winn Grips, The Heavy Putter, Sun Mountain Golf Bags and Green Keeper golf cleats for the Japanese market. Scratch Golf equipment has enjoyed a tremendous growth in popularity here in the U.S. and company officials are optimistic about the opportunity for success of its unique line of premium golf equipment in Japan, one of the world's premiere golf markets.

We feel extremely honored to be announced by Scratch Golf as the sole distributor of its products in Japan, Kankichi Itani, CEO of Blossom Trading company stated. I firmly believe that this new alliance between the two companies will prove a great boon since our expertise exists on marketing of the products like the wedge line of Scratch Golf.
Besides, the timing of our cooperation seems perfect since we will introduce the products at the forthcoming Japan Golf Fair which will be held from February 23 through 25.

Scratch Golf is extremely proud that Blossom Trading Co. will be marketing our products in Japan, Scratch Golf CEO and President Ari Techner commented. Clearly we are in very good hands given the prestigious and successful brands that Blossom Trading currently promotes. We are truly honored that Blossom's Founder and CEO Kankichi Itani has deemed Scratch Golf worthy of being included among his company's offerings. We look forward to working with Blossom Trading Co. to make Scratch Golf a success in Japan. We hope and expect to have a long and prosperous partnership with Mr. Itani and his team.

Eugene, OR, January 17, 2007 Scratch Golf announced today the re-launch of its website, www.scratchgolf.com. Scratch Golf's new website reflects the company's transition from a custom grind only company to its current status as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). With major golf equipment retailers and international distributors now offering Scratch Golf's JLM Series wedges, the new and improved Scratch Golf website will better function as a resource to support these retailers and their sales teams. Golfers everywhere are becoming more and more educated to the benefits provided by Scratch Golf's unique ability to match a golfer's swing to an appropriate sole grind. The new Scratch Golf website now better serves retailers and the general golfing public in their quest to find the best grind for a particular swing. Other areas of interest featured on the new Scratch Golf site include a Forged vs. Cast section, a PGA Tour news section and a simple and effective Get Fit section where golfers can very easily find the best grind to match their swing. Scratch Golf also expects retailers to use the Get Fit section in their efforts to match their customers swings with the best Scratch Golf grind.

We at Scratch Golf are very excited to offer our re-vamped website to golfers everywhere, Scratch Golf COO Chad Techner stated. The new site really helps to communicate the direction that Scratch Golf is heading in 2007 and beyond. Whereas we began doing custom grinds only, we now have taken the knowledge from three years and over 3,000 custom wedges to create grinds that fit most every golfer playing the game today. Scratch Golf provides options that no other wedge company can offer and we are very proud that our new website reflects our unique ability to help golfers improve their games by putting in their hands an appropriately matched grind that will suit their swing, divot patterns and impact conditions. This project has been a true team effort among all of the Scratch Golf team members and we are very pleased with the results. We encourage everyone visit our website to fit themselves and see the difference having the right scoring tools in their bag can make. The improvement will be dramatic.