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| | PGA Of America Celebrates 90th Anniversary |
 | | The PGA of America grew from a meeting on April 10, 1916,; in the Martinique's diminutive boardroom, where 35 charter members and 78 total professionals were elected to membership and formed the springboard into the world's largest working sports organization, with more than 28,000 men and women professionals. |
 | | The PGA of America needed a catalyst at its founding, and the support came through department store magnate and philanthropist Rodman Wanamaker. |
 | | Two PGA professionals of distinction, Don Malarkey of South Pittsburg, Tenn., and William Powell of East Canton, Ohio, were honored guests and represented the bond PGA members share in building participation in the game and serving as role models for the next generation of players. |
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