Phoenix Open
Jan. 12-15, 2011

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World-Class Professional Squash Coming to Phoenix

Foley Squash will host Pro Squash Tour's Phoenix Open January 12-15, 2012.

Australian #1 David Palmer headlines the inernational draw. Palmer made his PST debut this month in Cleveland, Ohio and won the Cleveland Classic over Irish Champion John Rooney.

Palmer will face stiff competition from a star-studded international draw of squash elite.

John White is a one-time Scottish National Champion and former World #1. The Australian born Scot holds the World Record for hitting the fastest squash in a match. His backhand was recorded at 172 mph. His forehand is not as powerful. He only hits it 171 mph. White is now based in Philadelphia, PA where he is the Head Squash Coach at Drexel University.

Ibrahim Nyanzi is a three-time National Champion from Uganda and was a late registrant for the tournament.

Foley Squash Shop www.FoleySquashShop.com is an online retailer of squash racquets and gear. Purveyors of the finest squash equipment available! When you find yourself in Phoenix, AZ, please stop by and join them for a game on their private squash court. Cold beer and squash talk are always on tap.

More than 150 years old and played by more than 20 million people in 185 countries, including 885,000 in the U.S., squash
has shown sustained growth in the U.S. in recent years. Squash rated in a Forbes Magazine study as the best sport for getting in shape and staying fit. The US based Pro Squash Tour was founded in 2009 and has quickly become the world's most popular squash tour. The season begins in August and runs through May.

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