“Two Special Golf Events for Women Kick Off at PGA Village” plus 3 more |
- Two Special Golf Events for Women Kick Off at PGA Village
- WE ARE GOLF Presents 'Faces of the Industry' to Nation's Leaders
- Quest for Back-to-Back Titles at PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Champ.
- PGA Free Lesson Month Adds Free Family Golf Clinics in 2010
| Two Special Golf Events for Women Kick Off at PGA Village Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:48 PM PDT PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., will host its 3rd Annual Free Women's Play Golf America Day this Sunday, May 2, from 1-4 p.m. In addition, a special premium Women's Golf School will be held Sunday-Monday, May 2-3, at the facility and the on-site PGA Historical Center golf museum. Scheduled guest speakers for the Women's Golf School include two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller and Executive Women's Golf Association Chief Executive Officer Pam Swensen. PGA Professionals will provide instruction at both events: 3rd Annual Free Women's Play Golf America Day The Women's Play Golf America Day is designed for golfers of all abilities. Beginning golfers can get properly introduced to the game of golf and avid golfers can get pointers on how to take a couple of strokes off their score. Attendees can also visit the adjacent PGA Historical Center, home of the Ryder Cup Trophy and the four major Championship trophies of golf. Admission to both Women's Golf Day and the museum exhibits are free. All ladies and guests at the Women's Play Golf America Day can enjoy: • Complimentary golf lessons from PGA Professionals • Equipment demonstrations • Golf clinics • Fitness clinics by David Donatucci, The PGA of America's Director of Fitness • Golf balls to hit on the driving range and more "The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance is delighted to host the 3rd Annual Women's Play Golf America Day," said Joe Hallett, PGA general manager, PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance -- which along with the nearby PGA Golf Club and PGA Historical Center comprises PGA Village. "We are excited to showcase golf to ladies interested in improving their game, as well as those wanting to be introduced to golf for the very first time in a setting that is both relaxing and fun." Everyone who pre-registers at www.PlayGolfAmerica.com and attends Women's Play Golf America Day at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance will be entered in a drawing to win a custom set of women's golf irons. Executive Women's Golf School Featuring: Following the Women's Golf Day, a premium Women's Golf School for ladies of all golfing abilities will kick off with a Welcome Reception and Dinner at the PGA Historical Center, featuring guest speakers Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller and Executive Women's Golf Association CEO Pam Swensen. Ladies enrolled in the school will also mix and mingle with other attendees, while in the presence of some of golf's greatest artifacts, memorabilia and championship trophies. As the most decorated American gymnast in history, Miller was part of the famous "Magnificent 7" Gold Medal Women's Gymnastics Team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. She will share through her personal stories of trial and triumph, the idea of "balance" in efforts to be successful and live a healthy and fit lifestyle. In addition, Swensen will explain how to bring a golf experience and the EWGA back to your workplace, have it take hold and thrive. "I'm excited to speak to these professional women on how balance, fitness and wellness promotes a healthy lifestyle," said Miller, who started to play golf after transitioning out of gymnastics a few years ago. "It's a balance to keep everything together in life. We're busy with work and our families, and it's important for women to take some time for themselves. Golf is great physical exercise. It's also a great social sport, and it teaches wonderful life lessons, such as patience, humility and dedication. We can use these lessons in so many ways from business to family." "Golf can present to you a competitive edge for professional success, as the game's greatest benefit is how it helps you relate to other people," adds Swensen.. "And for women in business looking for a way to establish trust with clients and develop superior relationship-building skills, playing golf is the way to go. The EWGA helps women get connected to the game, so that they can use it as a business building tool. Participating in a premium golf school experience for women is the first step to get you on your way!" On Monday, May 3, the Women's Golf School will offer hands-on golf instruction and scoring secrets tailored to each attendee's specific skill level and ability, including full swing, one-putting, chipping close, escaping a bunker in one shot, golf fitness and more. There will also be a six-hole team scramble, luncheon and farewell reception. The Women's Golf School package price is $495 (including taxes and gratuities). To RSVP, please contact Le Ann Finger at The PGA of America at (561) 624-7628, or visit PGAVillage.com/school. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| WE ARE GOLF Presents 'Faces of the Industry' to Nation's Leaders Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:18 PM PDT WASHINGTON, D.C. -- WE ARE GOLF, a coalition of four of the game's leading associations and supported by a collection of small businesses, will team with five "Faces of the Industry," April 28, as part of National Golf Day activities on Capitol Hill. With a mission to demonstrate that golf is more than a game for millions of Americans, the coalition will participate in media round table discussions and meetings with key members of Congress. The meetings will be conducted at the Rayburn House Office Building, and showcase the golf industry's impact upon the economy, environment, health and charitable donations at the federal, state and local levels of government. WE ARE GOLF's message to Congress revolves around the 2 million U.S. jobs generated by the multi-billion-dollar golf industry and its vast economic reach. PGA of America Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka joins a coalition on Capitol Hill that features Jim Singerling, CEO, Club Managers Association of America; Michael Hughes, CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association; Mark Woodward, CEO, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America; and Steve Mona, CEO, World Golf Foundation. The association leaders will be joined by five "Faces of the Industry" that include: • Rafael Barajas, superintendent, Hacienda Golf Club, La Habra, Calif. • Ret. Sgt. First Class Ramon Padilla, Salute Military Golf Association, Wheaton, Md. • Linda Rogers, small business owner, Juday Creek Golf Course, Granger, Ind. • Jose Torres, Food and Beverage Director, Congressional CC, Bethesda, Md. • PGA Assistant Professional Don Vickery, Wilmington Island Club, Savannah, Ga. National Golf Day kicks off with a First Tee breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Rayburn Office Building, featuring 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain Corey Pavin. An exhibit will be presented in the Rayburn House Building foyer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., led by Middle Atlantic PGA Professionals and featuring TaylorMade golf equipment; swing analysis by GOLFTEC; portable simulators by Full Swing and a putting green provided by Tour Links. The National Golf Day schedule also includes meetings with key House and Senate Democrats, Republicans and caucuses. The PGA of America will be represented by: PGA President Jim Remy, Ludlow, Vt.; PGA Vice President Allen Wronowski, Phoenix, Md.; PGA Secretary Ted Bishop, Franklin, Ind.; PGA District Directors Jeff Smith, Oskaloosa, Iowa and Junior Bridgeman, Louisville, Ky.; PGA Legal Counsel Christine Garrity, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Derek Gutierrez, PGA, Albuquerque, N.M.; Jim Dorman, PGA, New Albany, Miss. WE ARE GOLF will underscore that the industry plays a vital role in sustaining small businesses throughout challenging economic times. The coalition will underscore to Congressional leaders that there are 2 million U.S. jobs generated by the multi-billion-dollar golf industry, and its vast economic reach. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Quest for Back-to-Back Titles at PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Champ. Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:48 PM PDT Even though his Tennessee State University men's golf team entered the final round of the 2009 PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship 10 strokes behind the leader, head coach and PGA Professional Chip Taylor was confident his team could make a serious run. Little did Taylor know that the run would result in a miraculous comeback, featuring three of his five players posting sub-par rounds. "Being 10 strokes back with one round to play, I knew we were good enough and I knew we had the talent to catch them (Bethune-Cookman)," says Taylor, in his third full year at Tennessee State. "I told my guys to be aggressive. There is no difference between second and third; we were not going for second or third; we were going for first. "We had not won a college tournament since I had become coach and for this National Championship to be the place where it happened was extremely exciting." The Tigers' sizzling finish resulted in a one stroke Division I victory over defending champion Bethune-Cookman University. The University of Texas-Pan American finished third overall. Taylor, who earned PGA membership in 1999, will bring his entire 2009 National Championship lineup intact to PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, May 7--9, for the 24th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship. "We want to come back and defend and we know we have the team," says Taylor. "But it will not be easy. There are a lot teams with loads of talent." The field will again feature nearly 200 athletes from minority-serving institutions and minority students attending any college or university. The 54-hole, stroke-play Championship will consist of four team divisions: NCAA Men's Division I and II, NAIA Men's and a Women's Division. In addition, there is an Individual Invitational competition for minority men and women contestants. The Individual Invitational is open to students who are African-American, Hispanic-American, Native- or Alaskan-American, Asian- or Pacific Island-American. Also returning to defend their crowns are Fayetteville State University, winner of four consecutive Division II titles; Edward Waters College in the NAIA division, and the University of Texas-Pan American in the Women's Division. "The PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship always features strong play from outstanding student-athletes, and last year was no exception," says PGA President Jim Remy. "The PGA is honored to host this Championship which provides the student-athletes a full range of exposure to the game and business of golf." PGA Golf Club's Ryder and Wanamaker Courses will host the Championship for a 13th consecutive year. "PGA Golf Club is proud to continue our longstanding tradition serving as the home of the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship," says PGA Village General Manager Bob Baldassari. For the 16th consecutive year, the Championship will also include a Business of Golf Career Expo, featuring golf industry associations and companies that enable student-athletes to learn about additional employment opportunities in manufacturing, media, trade, golf course management and the game's premier governing bodies. Student-athletes will have the opportunity to present résumés for internships and employment. For updates on the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship and other PGA of America events and programs, visit our twitter page, http://twitter.com/ThePGAofAmerica. Editor's Note: The debut broadcast of the 2010 highlight show on Golf Channel will air on Wed., July 7 at 8 p.m. Additional airing times will be Wed., July 28 at 10 a.m., and Sat., July 31 at 3:30 a.m. (All Times Eastern). Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| PGA Free Lesson Month Adds Free Family Golf Clinics in 2010 Posted: 27 Apr 2010 12:33 PM PDT PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Join the millions of people who have improved their golf game the last 12 years by participating in PGA Free Lesson Month, held at facilities nationwide throughout May. New for 2010, PGA Free Lesson Month has added free family golf clinics, giving families the opportunity to learn and participate in the game of golf together. "We have added free family golf clinics during PGA Free Lesson Month this year, giving families who are looking for new things to do an opportunity to do something different and have an unforgettable experience," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. "Whether as an individual or with friends or family, PGA Free Lesson Month offers the perfect excuse to get outside, learn new skills and get a little exercise, all while enjoying the game of golf." PGA Free Lesson Month is designed to reach new golfers and help existing golfers improve their game with free, 10-minute golf lessons conducted by participating PGA and LPGA Professionals nationwide throughout the month of May. PGA Free Lesson Month gives individuals and families an opportunity to improve their game, making golf more fun and enjoyable for everyone. While the affordability of PGA Free Lesson Month is evident, since it's complimentary, the health benefits received by playing the game of golf are invaluable as well. All PGA/LPGA Professionals participating in PGA Free Lesson Month along with a list of family golf clinics can be found at PlayGolfAmerica.com. According to Golf Digest, a person can learn a number of various techniques in a 10-minute lesson. How to change your grip to cure a slice, how to read breaking putts and how to draw the ball for more distance are just a few things that can be tweaked during a free lesson with a PGA/LPGA Professional. Since The PGA of America and Golf Digest jointly launched this nationwide campaign in 1998, more than 1,131,000 free lessons have been given. Last year, nearly 5,241 PGA/LPGA Professionals nationwide gave more than 80,075 free lessons to consumers. Nearly 800 10-minute lessons were given to individuals with disabilities. One of the most successful growth-of-the-game initiatives in the golf industry, PGA Free Lesson Month is a collaborative campaign spearheaded by The PGA of America, Golf Digest Publications and Golf Channel. Every golfer who takes a free lesson is encouraged to register at PlayGolfAmerica.com/FLM to enter a sweepstakes to win a two-day/two-night golf getaway to The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Fla., including hotel accommodations, round-trip, economy airfare, and a custom-fit set of golf clubs. One hundred runners-up will receive a copy of The PGA's First Swing Golfer's Guide and a 2009 PGA Championship DVD. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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