Constellation Senior Players Next Stop For Stryker Mobility Zone

"Official Joint Replacement Products of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour" to Activate at Major Championship on Champions Tour

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Jun 09, 2015, 08:02 ET

MAHWAH, N.J., June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- "Official Joint Replacement Products of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour", Stryker Orthopaedics is pleased to announce its onsite presence at the much anticipated Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship, June 9-14. For the first time since 1937, the PGA TOUR will host an event at Belmont Country Club outside of Boston, MA, where Stryker will be showcasing the Stryker Mobility Zone informing fans about the importance of joint health.

Stryker recognizes fans' enthusiasm for a major tournament such as The Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS, and has dedicated efforts to enhance the experience of tournament goers. While onsite, Stryker will engage with golf fans with entertaining initiatives, while providing the opportunity for fans to learn about Stryker hip and knee products and how they may help patients return to their everyday activities post-surgery.

As the destination designed to educate golf fans, the Stryker Mobility Zone will feature:

The Mako System, the robotic-arm assisted technology that is changing the way joint replacement surgery is performed, on display throughout the weekend
Interactive photo booth for fans to share highlights of their tournament experience on social media
Pedometer giveaway for fans to track their steps and mobility throughout the course
On-site local orthopedic surgeons to provide fans with joint health assessments and additional education on Stryker products
Meet and greet opportunities with Champions Tour golfers, Fred Funk and Hal Sutton
Stryker hats for sale to benefit Fisher House Foundation in support of our military

As an added element, the company will be hosting the Stryker Health Walk, highlighting 7-10 health facts and tips along the course for fans to follow as they watch a round of golf.

"Over the past four years, I've been working with Stryker Orthopaedics, and it's incredible to see the company being so innovative on and off the course," said brand ambassador and Stryker GetAroundKnee recipient, Fred Funk. "From advances in technology such as the Mako System, to activations on the golf course such as the Health Walk, I've seen Stryker show true dedication to promoting mobility and joint health."

Funk, a Stryker brand ambassador since 2011, is one of the most recognizable names and personalities in professional golf. During his career, which spans more than 20 years, Funk has won eight titles on the PGA TOUR, including THE PLAYERS Championship 2005, and six titles on the Champions Tour, including the 2009 U.S. Senior Open. Funk underwent total knee replacement in November 2009 and received Stryker's GetAroundKnee. He won the 2010 JELD-WEN Tradition the following season, becoming the first player ever to win a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event after total knee replacement surgery.

"I'm looking forward to playing at the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS. Aside from being a wonderful tournament, I always welcome the opportunity to be face-to-face with fans and share my story of how undergoing total hip replacement surgery, twice, has enabled me to continue playing golf at a professional level," said three-year Stryker ambassador and two-time hip replacement recipient, Hal Sutton.

Sutton, whose 14 PGA TOUR victories include the 1983 PGA Championship and THE PLAYERS Championship in 1983 and 2000, has been a Stryker brand ambassador since last year. In 2012, at age 54, after speaking with his doctor and learning about the differences in hip replacements, Sutton made the decision to undergo a total left hip replacement and received Stryker's Mobile Bearing Hip™. One year later, he received a matching Stryker Mobile Bearing Hip on the right side.

About Stryker:

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.

About PGA TOUR

The PGA TOUR is the world's premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 130 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Web.com Tour, NEC Series-PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR China.

The PGA TOUR's mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in the communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.

Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to more than 1 billion households in 225 countries and territories in 32 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2013, tournaments across all Tours generated more than $134 million for local and national charitable organizations and in early 2014 the TOUR's all-time charitable contributions surpassed $2 billion.

The PGA TOUR's web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

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