Anatabloc® Brand Ambassador Fred Couples Wins Senior British Open; National Commercial Featuring Couples As Anatabloc® Spokesman Now Airing on Golf Channel

GLEN ALLEN, Va., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/—Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGX) is proud to congratulate Anatabloc® Brand Ambassador Fred Couples on his victory at the 2012 Senior British Open in Turnberry, Scotland.  In an exciting finish on Sunday, Couples sunk a 25-foot putt and made consecutive birdies on the last two holes to win the tournament by two strokes.  Sunday’s win marked the first individual victory in Britain for the 52-year-old veteran of the PGA Tour, and his second win of 2012.

Last Friday, Star Scientific began airing its national television commercial advertising Anatabloc® and featuring Fred Couples as Anatabloc® Brand Ambassador. The commercial is airing currently on the Golf Channel, and it will air on other networks this summer as well.  The commercial can be viewed by clicking on the YouTube link on the Anatabloc® website at http://www.anatabloc.com.

Couples discovered Anatabloc® on his own, and within days after using it, “simply started feeling better.”  In February 2012, he became Brand Ambassador for Anatabloc® and now proudly wears the Anatabloc® logo on his sleeve during competition.  Couples, who has been vocal in sharing his positive experience with Anatabloc®, recently stated, “I hope my story will let millions know that Anatabloc® may be an answer in helping them return to an active lifestyle.”

David Dean, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Star Scientific, commented, “Freddie is having a wonderful season and we can’t wait to see what he does next.  Fred began taking Anatabloc® to manage excessive inflammation and he ultimately became our Brand Ambassador.  We are extremely excited to see him playing so well.”

Couples is a 32-year veteran of the PGA Tour, with over 50 professional tournament wins including the Masters (1992), and has been named twice the PGA Tour Player of the Year (1991, 1992).  More recently, he was named Captain of the U.S. Team for the 2013 Presidents Cup. The 2013 Presidents Cup will be held at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, and will be the third time Couples has served as Captain of the U.S. team.  For more information about Anatabloc®, visit http://www.anatabloc.com.

Certain statements contained in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to statements identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “projects” and similar expressions. The statements in this release are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences, including, but not limited to, results of clinical trials, the challenges inherent in new product development initiatives, including the continued development and market acceptance of our nutraceutical and low-TSNA tobacco products, our ability to license and protect our intellectual property, our ability to raise additional capital in the future that is necessary to maintain our business, changes in government policy and/or regulation, including with respect to our nutraceutical and low-TSNA tobacco products, as well as other risks discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. We undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statement or any information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.

About Star Scientific

Star Scientific, Inc. is a technology-oriented company with a mission to promote maintenance of a healthy metabolism, as well as to reduce the harm associated with the use of tobacco at every level. Over the last several years, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Star Scientific has been engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and marketing of two nutraceutical dietary supplements, and the development of other nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. The company also has continued to pursue the development, implementation, and licensing of the technology behind its proprietary StarCured® tobacco curing process, which substantially prevents the formation of carcinogenic toxins present in tobacco and tobacco smoke, primarily the tobacco-specific nitrosamines, or TSNAs and related low-TSNA dissolvable tobacco products.  Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals has scientific and research offices in Gloucester, MA, and a regulatory office in Washington, DC.  Star Scientific has a Corporate and Sales Office in Glen Allen, VA, an Executive, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs office in Bethesda, MD, and a manufacturing facility in Chase City, VA.

Contact: Talhia T. Tuck Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations Star Scientific, Inc. (301) 654-8300 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

SOURCE Star Scientific, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.starscientific.com

PGA Of America And PepsiCo Extend Multi-Year Beverage Partnership

Relationship Celebrates 20-Year Mark

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/—The PGA of America and PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) have renewed their longstanding partnership with a new multi-year contract. PepsiCo, maker of iconic beverage brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lipton iced teas and Aquafina, has served as the official non-alcoholic beverage provider of PGA Professionals since 1993.

Nearly two decades ago, PepsiCo first made a commitment to The PGA of America and its thousands of Professionals nationwide. Today, PepsiCo beverages will continue to be exclusively served in hospitality and concession areas at each PGA Championship, U.S.-based Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and PGA Grand Slam of Golf. PepsiCo beverages will also be poured at PGA of America-owned and operated facilities, including Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., and PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., which encompasses PGA Golf Club, PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance and PGA Country Club.

“An impressive line of PepsiCo products have collectively served as the beverage choice for a generation of PGA Professionals,” said PGA President Allen Wronowski. “The PGA of America is delighted that PepsiCo has extended our partnership, which will span over two decades when the terms are fulfilled, a reflection of the great value of and influence our 27,000 men and women PGA Professionals have on consumers. With a rich tradition of support at the green grass golf facility level and continued engagement at the Association’s major consumer events and golf properties, PepsiCo beverages have become an integral part of the fabric of The PGA of America and the game of golf.”

“PepsiCo and The PGA of America have shared a strong relationship for many years, and we’re excited to renew our partnership as its exclusive beverage provider,” said Stacy Reichert, senior vice president, national sales and chief customer officer of PepsiCo’s Foodservice division. “We’re committed to supporting the game of golf and its thousands of Professionals across the United States. The PGA of America is a valued partner and will continue to give our brands great visibility in the golf community over the coming years.”

PepsiCo has also renewed its support of Golf Retirement Plus™. Founded in 1997, Golf Retirement Plus is a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents, and CMAA Club Managers, which allows them to make their own contributions or have their employers contribute to their Golf Retirement Plus account on their behalf. PGA Professionals may also earn personal retirement incentives by participating in the Golf Retirement Plus Sponsor Programs.

About The PGA of America

Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo’s people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also, means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo’s promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.

SOURCE The PGA of America

Caddie App Puts Hole by Hole Intelligence in Every Duffer’s Pocket

World Golf Movies debuts 21st Century Advantage For the Traveling Golfer

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (31 July 2012) — The inevitable, technological complement to the caddie emerged this month as World Golf Movies (WGM) debuted its first suite of movie-apps on iTunes, detailing hole-by-hole play at Kingsbarns Golf Links, Royal Dornoch, Carrick On Lomond, and Royal Aberdeen.

Each 25-minute walking tour is narrated by local caddies who provide seasoned instruction and strategy on how to play every shot all the way around.

World Golf Movies is now building a movie-app for Gleneagles, host of the Ryder Cup in 2014 and Castle Stuart, host of the Scottish Open. WGM plans to produce 30 more movie-apps in the coming year.

“Our movie-apps will give golfers the edge they need,” said Don Snyder, president and CEO of WGM,  and a celebrated American novelist and screenwriter who caddied two seasons in St. Andrews.  ”Having the chance to study the ground in advance, with a caddie’s instruction is the perfect way to prepare to play any of the world’s great courses.”

Snyder worked up the idea for WGM in 2008 and 2010 when he caddied first at Kingsbarns and then at the Castle Course and the Old Course, trying to learn all he could from his fellow caddies as he prepared to caddie for his son on his first pro tour this past winter in Houston, Texas.

Snyder’s journey — of caddying in Scotland and for his son, Jack, on his first pro tour — comprises his tenth book which will be published by Doubleday as Walking with Jack in the spring of 2013.

During these two tours of duty in Scotland, Snyder discovered that the typical golfer who travels around the world to play the great Scottish courses usually arrives on the first tee blind, without a strategy for how to attack the 18 holes in front of him.

“He has his digital sky caddie hanging from his bag to give him distances, a stroke saver yardage book falling from his pocket, the wind is howling, and his caddie is a total stranger starting out with him on a four-hour blind date,” said Snyder.

Shelling out thousands of dollars and traveling thousands of miles to walk blindly made little sense, said Snyder.

“Most golfers will only play these courses one time, and they want to play their best. Our movie-apps will help them do just that,” he said.

Each movie-app retails for $9.99 on iTunes, and World Golf Movies shares the revenue with the golf courses.

For more information, see http://www.worldgolfmovies.com

Club Glove Adds ‘Digital Camo’ Colorway to
Renowned Golf Travel Bag and Luggage Collections

Made-in-the-USA Products Showcase Extraordinary Durability, Functionality and Style

(HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA) – Club Glove® – a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of premium luggage, travel bags, golf bags, club covers and accessories – announces that a wide range of products from its renowned, Made-in-the-USA collection are now available in a new camouflage colorway.

Called “Digital Camo,” this design scheme features a modern camouflage pattern of green, tan and brown, and is offered in select golf and lifestyle pieces. These include the award-winning Last Bag – which was recently honored as one of the game’s “10 Best Innovations” – and the Train Reaction System three-piece ensembles. The latter showcases a patented connection configuration that outsmarts the “Smarte Carte” by creating a perfect center of gravity which drastically reduces the amount of effort needed to pull or push gear.

“Our creations are in a category of their own thanks to incredible functionality and durability that eases the lives of our customers on every trip they take,” says Club Glove founder Jeff Herold. “Digital Camo is not only cool, it celebrates our pride in helping American families by manufacturing in the United States.”

Club Glove’s luggage and travel bags are crafted from extremely durable, water resistant Invista™ CORDURA® nylon fabric that is three times stronger and lasts up to five times longer than standard materials. Preferred by the overwhelming majority of professional golfers and trusted by other top athletes, celebrities and globetrotters, the company’s catalogue is comprised of pieces in a variety of sizes, including smaller options such as Shoulder Bags and Backpacks.

The No. 1 golf travel bag brand at all PGA and Champions Tour events as confirmed by Darrell Survey, Club Glove is preferred by more than 90 percent of PGA Tour Players. Selected by six U.S. Ryder Cup teams, the company’s high-end offerings have been a fixture at green grass and off course shops for nearly a decade.

More information: http://www.clubglove.com or 800.736.4568.

About West Coast Trends, Inc.

Based in Huntington Beach, CA, West Coast Trends Inc. was founded in 1990. A worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of premium luggage, golf travel bags, stand bags, club covers and accessories, its products have been tested and approved by the world’s most demanding travelers, including pilots at all of the major airlines. The overwhelming choice of serious golfers, the company’s Club Glove® products are used by more than 90 percent of PGA and Champions Tour players.

The PGA of America Announces 39th Ryder Cup Gala With Appearances From 2012 Ryder Cup Captains, U.S. And European Teams, Grammy Award®-Winning Band Chicago and Team Ambassador Justin Timberlake
Tickets Now Available To General Public Via Ticketmaster

MEDINAH, Ill. (July 30, 2012) – The PGA of America is pleased to announce that general public tickets are now available for the 39th Ryder Cup Gala on September 26, 2012, at the Akoo Theatre in Rosemont, Ill.

The Ryder Cup Gala will showcase the 2012 U.S. and European Ryder Cup teams in spectacular fashion and provide the only opportunity for fans to see this talented group of players together outside the grounds of historic Medinah (Ill.) Country Club. The Ryder Cup, golf’s most patriotic and prestigious international team competition, will take place Sept. 25-30 at Medinah.

Following red carpet arrivals with this year’s Ryder Cup teams and other celebrities from the sports world, the Gala will include appearances by U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III and European Ryder Cup Captain José María Olazábal and world-class entertainment, including music from the Grammy Award®-winning band Chicago. As the first-ever Ambassador for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, Justin Timberlake will also appear at the Gala. Various Windy City icons and other special guests will also be announced prior to the event.

The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. CDT, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Ryder Cup Gala range in price from $200 to $300 and are available to the general public at Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

“We are very excited to celebrate the 39th Ryder Cup with this Gala event, which will provide guests with a one-of-a-kind experience with the Ryder Cup Captains, teams, Justin Timberlake and the iconic band Chicago,” said 2012 Ryder Cup Director Michael Belot. “It will be an unforgettable evening celebrating global golf, the Chicagoland area and all things Ryder Cup. This is a high-demand event, so I would encourage all interested fans to purchase their tickets today and secure their spot at the Gala.”

The event will be produced by IMG Media. Executive Producers of the gala will be Bob Holmes and Steve Mayer.

For more information about the 2012 Ryder Cup, visit http://www.RyderCup.com.

About the 2012 Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup, among the last great professional sporting events where winning, and not prize money, is its own reward, spans 38 competitions over 84 years. The competition was born in 1927, when enterprising English seed merchant Samuel Ryder commissioned the casting of a gold trophy that bears his name. The U.S. Team defeated Great Britain, 9½ to 2½, in the inaugural matches in Worcester, Mass. The Ryder Cup, recognized as the pre-eminent international team event in golf, has since expanded to involve the finest players of Europe. The United States has posted 25 victories, Great Britain/Europe has won 11 times, and there have been two ties. Europe currently has possession of the Ryder Cup trophy, thanks to a thrilling 14½-13½ victory over the United States in October 2010 in Wales. The 39th Ryder Cup will be held Sept. 25-30 at Medinah (Ill.) Country Club.

Media Site: http://www.rydercup.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RyderCupTeamUSA Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/RyderCupTeamUSA

About The PGA of America

Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.

About Chicago

Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades. In Billboard Magazine’s list of Top 100 artists of all time, Chicago came in at #13, the highest charting American band. The line-up on tour will include original band members Robert Lamm on keyboards, vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone and Walt Parazaider on woodwinds, as well as Jason Scheff on bass, vocals, Tris Imboden on drums, Keith Howland on guitar, Lou Pardini on keyboards, vocals and Wally Reyes on percussion. Lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award, multiple American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of US cities. Record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 33 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards. Chicago has generously supported other charitable causes in the past.  For the 17th straight year, Chicago has donated a portion of ticket sales to the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, which seeks a cure to the fatal children’s disease, Niemann-Pick Type C.  The band also donates an additional portion of ticket sales to help raise money for Hannah & Friends, which works to improve the quality of life for children and adults with special needs.  Hannah & Friends is the personal mission of Maura Weis and her husband, Charlie Weis, the current coach at the University of Kansas.

About IMG

IMG Media operates from over 30 international offices and distributes content around the world across all media platforms. IMG Media produces 6,000 hours of programming annually, including the New York City Marathon, The Masters, PGA Championship, ATP/WTZ Tennis, Wimbledon, The British Open Golf Championship, and Premier League Soccer. The events that IMG Media has produced in the past year include NHL All-Star Draft, NHL All-Star Skills Competition, NHL All-Star Pre-Game, Pro-Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game Awards, ING NYC Marathon, New York Giants Pre-Game and Halftime Entertainment, and network specials including Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials and the Boston Pops Fourth of July Spectacular.

World-famous golfer Paula Creamer is now an ambassador for Garia luxury golf and leisure car.

Garia, a young and innovative company from Denmark and the manufacturer of the Garia luxury golf and leisure car, has entered into an exciting new partnership with professional golfer Paula Creamer.

With the Garia’s unique combination of performance, quality and elegance it is a perfect match for the talented and inspiring Creamer.

“The Garia is amazing. I love it! It looks and feels great with some serious get up and go – what a beauty! It’s a fun ride and something that really works for me!” says Paula.

“At Garia, we feel our cars truly complement Paula’s strong personality and energy, and embody our shared values such as dedication to performance and passion for the game of golf. We are very proud to have her as a Garia ambassador, and we are confident the car will suit her needs on and off the course,” says Anders Lynge, designer of the Garia.

With numerous victories including the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open, Paula is one of the best female golfers of our time.

The Garia is created in collaboration with golf professionals and built at one of Europe’s finest automotive factories with a track-record of manufacturing Porsches. The Garia design team has been uncompromising in its efforts to create the best golf car in the world. Luxury features on the Garia include a built-in refrigerator, extra comfortable sport seat and 12” alloy wheels. The Garia is available in various models, including street legal and 4-seater.

Garia has built a special golf car for Paula Creamer, with unique customizations in her signature color, pink.

Paula has selected her own, completely unique customizations on her new Garia such as the Pink Panther logo seat with pink seat piping, pink golf bag holder straps, and air brushed “PC” initials in pink on each side of the utility box behind the seat.

For more information about this new partnership, please visit http://www.garia.com/paulacreamer Follow Paula on Twitter: @ThePCreamer

Luke Donald, Sally Gunnell and Dwight Yorke Launch the Mizuno Performance Centre

Luke Donald, Sally Gunnell, Dwight Yorke and other leading Mizuno ambassadors today launched the Japanese brands innovative new Performance Centre. Opening at central London’s iconic Centre Point building the pop up experience welcomes both Londoners and city visitors alike through its doors between 24th July and 12th August.

To the sound of traditional Japanese drumming, Sky Sports News presenter Charlotte Jackson started proceedings before President of the brand, Akito Mizuno, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the Mizuno Performance Centre. Jackson then hosted a Q&A with the Mizuno ambassadors – Luke Donald, Sally Gunnell, Dwight Yorke, Tasha Danvers, Dan Norton, Simon Wittlin and Heidi Møller – who provided an insight into their own experiences of competing at major competitions. Whilst renowned Japanese brushstroke artist Hidekichi Shigemoto painted bespoke life size pieces which will be on display for the duration of the event.

World Number One Golfer Luke Donald commented, “It’s great to have been involved in the opening of the Mizuno Performance Centre, a stunning London attraction which I’m sure will be hugely popular this summer. Providing a great chance for visitors to try out different sports and test out the latest Mizuno equipment it’s a must for any sports fan.”

Demonstrating the state of the art activity zone supplied by GlobalGames®Sports, former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke showed off his skills in the specially made football area whilst renowned England Rugby Sevens speedster Dan Norton went head to head with an augmented reality version of himself on the 20m track. And GB Handball players Simon Wittlin and Heidi Møller let loose on the handball court showing the gathered crowds what the sport can offer. Elsewhere in the specially designed space, visitors took advantage of the free biomechanical running analysis and tried out a variety of Mizuno sports products.

“I’m thrilled to be opening the Mizuno Performance Centre ahead of what will be a brilliant summer of sport” said Akito Mizuno. “We believe the iconic status of the building is a perfect reflection of the Mizuno brand. Our customers have a wonderful opportunity to try out the latest Seiei Collection products, interact with our sports stars and explore more about our Japanese heritage in what will be a truly exciting day out for all the family.”

Olympic Gold medallist Sally Gunnell, along with the other Mizuno ambassadors, showcased the brand’s limited edition Seiei Collection of footwear. ‘Seiei’ (pronounced “say ay”) is Japanese for the word ‘elite’ and this exclusive new range will be worn by Mizuno’s top
sporting athletes this summer. The limited edition footwear range is made up of the renowned Wave Ronin 4, Wave Rider 15, Wave Kudos, Wave Universe 4 running shoes, as well as Volleyball’s Wave Lightning RX and Wave Tornado 7, the Wave Stealth 2 for Handball and the Morelia Neo MD for Football.

As a company founded in Osaka by brothers Rihachi and Rizo Mizuno in 1906, Mizuno has evolved from a small shop selling sporting sundries to a worldwide multisport network consistently crafting revolutionary technical goods to improve elite sporting performance. Despite their global growth, Mizuno has stayed loyal to the values and beliefs upon which it was founded and the Performance Centre showcases a wonderful blend of Japanese culture and advanced modern sports technology and innovation.

For your opportunity to visit the Mizuno Performance Centre, find out more about what is going on each day and to take part in all of the activities with prizes to be won, register online at http://www.mizunoseiei.com.
Additionally on weeknights from 24th July to 12th August the Mizuno Performance Centre is available for free corporate use. For your chance to have exclusive 7pm-10pm access to the space please register atwww.mizunoseiei.com/corporate-hospitality.php.

Mizuno Performance Centre, Centre Point Building, 103, New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DU http://www.mizunoseiei.com.