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Iowa’s McCollom Wins USPTA Women’s Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Poornima S. Rimm
3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One
Houston,
(713) 978-7782
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09/19/08 - LA QUINTA, CALIF. – Marina McCollom of Ames, Iowa is the women’s open division winner of the $30,000 USPTA International Championships, which were played Thursday at the La Quinta Resort and Club tennis courts in La Quinta, Calif. McCollom, the No. 1 seed, earned the championship title by defeating No. 2 seeded Jackie Bohannon from Sarasota, Fla., 6-0, 6-0.
The championships are being played as part of the USPTA’s World Conference on Tennis. The conference is scheduled Sept. 15-20 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif. It includes the international championships, close to 40 seminars and courses, a buying show, awards presentation, silent auction of tennis and sports memorabilia and more. It is attended by nearly 1,500 tennis-teaching professionals, industry leaders, manufacturers and media.

Founded in 1927, USPTA strives to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport. USPTA offers more than 60 professional benefits to its more than 15,000 members worldwide, including certification and professional development. With more than 300 days of educational opportunities throughout the year, USPTA offers the most comprehensive continuing education program in the tennis industry. For more information, call 800-877-8248 or visit www.uspta.com.

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