TEMPE, AZ October 5, 2010 - Jeff Ritter, one of the top golf coaches in the Phoenix area, has been named to Golf Digest's ‘Best Young Teachers'. Ritter runs his golf instructional business at ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, and is a pro sponsored player with Dixon Golf.

The list compiled by Golf Digest outlines the top 40 golf coaches under the age of 40 in the United States. There are literally hundreds of coaches in the Phoenix-area alone giving golf lessons at the more than 300 golf courses. Extrapolate that nationally, and it's easy to see what an achievement this is for Ritter.

"I'm honored to be included in such a prestigious group of my peers. It's rewarding to see that all the hard work I have put into making my students successful has been validated by an industry giant like Golf Digest" says Ritter.

Aside from being a professional instructor at ASU Karsten Golf Course, Ritter is also sponsored by Dixon Golf, the first eco-friendly golf company. Dixon Golf provides Ritter and his students with golf balls in the hopes of increasing the awareness of sustainable golf.

"We could not be more proud of Jeff," Dixon Golf CEO William Carey said. "Being named to this list just shows that Gold Digest saw in Jeff what we see, which is a young coach who exemplifies a holistic approach to golf and life."
Golf Digest is possibly the most ubiquitous print publication in golf. The first issue was printed in 1950 and today has a circulation rate of more than 19 million, according to Echo Media.

About Jeff Ritter

Jeff Ritter is one of the world's most prominent golf instructors with a presence that reaches all corners of the globe. Hailed for his unique approach to coaching, Jeff's method of communication utilizes creative concepts from all walks of life in a manner that inspires his students and makes this difficult game seem effortless. He credits his passion for: inspiration, body health and "mental flexibility" for the reputation that has set him apart as a purveyor of not only playing well, but living well.

About Dixon Golf

Dixon Golf, a Tempe, AZ based company, is the world's only manufacturer of a high performance, eco-friendly family of golf balls. Borne from a desire to limit its impact on the environment, Dixon also offers a golf ball recycling program through its retail locations that gives golfers credit for returning their old golf balls. Even the packaging is made from 100% recycled material. From core to cover, from packaging to production, Dixon Golf is setting a new standard in environmental consciousness. Dixon Earth golf balls are distributed internationally and conform to USGA standards, with a PGA Tour Partner's 92% approval rating. For more information about Dixon Golf, please visit www.dixongolf.com. Dixon Golf - play the future.

If you'd like more information about this topic, please contact John Glynn at (480) 634-6028 or by email at jglynn@dixongolf.com.