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	Professional Golfers' Association of America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Founded in 1916, the Professional Golfers' Association of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States and claims to be the largest working sports organization in the world with more than 27,000 members.
		The organisation is now primarily a representive body for club and teaching professionals, as elite tournament golf is run by the PGA TOUR, with a separate organization for female touring professionals, the LPGA.
		The PGA of America no longer operates the main U.S. professional golf tours, which are run by an affiliated organization now known as the PGA TOUR.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Professional_Golfers_Association_of_America (226 words)

	British Columbia PGA Appoints Brian Butters as Executive Director
		The Board of Directors of the British Columbia Professional Golfers’ Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian A. Butters as its new Executive Director.
		The British Columbia Professional Golfers' Association is a non-profit organization that serves and represents more than 600 golf professionals in B.C. The Association was formed in 1934 and is governed by a nine-member board of directors, all Class "A" members of the Association.
		Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association is a non-profit Association comprised of approximately 3,300 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf serving the needs of both its membership and golfing public through professional development programs, junior golf involvement and high-caliber competitive events.
	www.canadagolfguide.com /artman/publish/printer_brian-butters-bcpga.cfm (392 words)

	Finnish PGA, Professional Golfers´Association
		The PGA of Finland was founded in 1985 and is one of the member countries of the PGA of Europe.
		The role of the PGA of Finland is to promote the delivery of professional golf services to the golfers of Finland.
		The PGA, together with the Golf Federation, is responsible for organising the Finnish Golf Tour, which is a part of the Nordic League.
	www.golfpiste.com /pga/english (322 words)

	Manitoba Professional Golfers Association
		The modern C.P.G.A. golf professional is continually recertified in all aspects of the golf industry with his/her focus directed toward one goal; to successfully manage all aspects of a golf facility.
		Professionally represent the club at all functions at the club and within the community.
		Some facilities believe that a golf professional is financially out of their range but after consulting with the Manitoba PGA they realize that it is very possible to attain their first golf professional.
	www.manitobapga.com /hiring.htm (450 words)

	Professional Golfers Association of America v. Robert Baldwin - Internet Law - Legal - Domain Dispute Case Summary ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		That the Respondent had not been licensed by the PGA or had not registered the domain name as a trademark is indicative that the Respondent had no legitimate right or interest in the domain name.
		Complainant is a world-famous organization of professional golfers whose members promote the game of golf, organize professional golf tournaments, and provide golf instruction services, golf shop and golf club professional management services, and other golf related services throughout the United States.
		The PGA is perhaps the preeminent organization for professional golf in the world.
	www.muscovitch.com /pgadeals.shtml (1544 words)

	African Americans in Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Barred from the PGA, African-American golfers organized the United Golfers Association at the Washington, D.C., YMCA in the summer of 1925.
		William Powell was the first African American to design and build a professional golf course; his daughter, Renee Powell, was the second African-American woman to tour with the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association (1967-1981).
		The PGA changed to an "invitation-only" format which still does not fully break the color barrier; however, in 1948 Teddy Rhodes became the first African American to play in the U.S. Open golf tournament.
	www.jimcrowhistory.org /scripts/jimcrow/sports.cgi?sport=golf (364 words)

	Search Results for PGA - Encyclopædia Britannica
		American dentist turned golfer whose 40 wins on the Professional Golfers' Association Tour from 1945 to 1967 included the U.S. Open in 1949 and 1956 and the Masters in 1955; he was the top PGA Tour...
		American professional golfer who won 81 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) tournaments and every major championship for which he was eligible—except the U.S. Open, in which he placed second four...
		American professional golfer who became an immediate success when he joined the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) tour in 1967 and soon was recognized as one of the finest players in...
	www.britannica.com /search?query=PGA&submit=Find&source=MWTEXT (432 words)

	BC PGA
		The BC PGA wishes to extend its sincere thanks to all the exhibitors and attendees who participated in the 2005 BC PGA Tradeshow, which was a great success on all counts.
		The BC PGA was extremely pleased with the 95 exhibitors, as well as 150 golf facilities from around the province who attended in 2005.
		The BC PGA would again like to thank the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and the City of Penticton for their tremendous hospitality.
	www.bcpga.org (322 words)

	Famous Golfers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		He was the first golfer to earn more than a million dollars in tournaments and exhibitions and the first player to market golf equipment bearing his name.
		Snead won the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) championship in 1942, 1949, and 1951 and the Masters tournament in 1949, 1952, and 1954.
		The only other golfers to accomplish such a feat are Ja ck Nicklaus at age 26, Gary Player at 29, Gene Sarazen at 33, and Ben Hogan at 40.
	www2.worldbook.com /features/golf/html/famous.htm (1861 words)

	National Partnerships - PGA
		The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA), started in 1916, with the general goal of “promoting interest in the game of golf through elevating the standards of the golf professional’s vocation.” Since its inception, the PGA has accomplished this goal in a number of ways, from hosting championships to providing education to its members.
		In terms of serving golfers with disabilities, the PGA, along with the USGA, was instrumental in golf being included in Special Olympics.
		The PGA has helped the Resource Center in constructing the database of golf teachers for individuals with disabilities, a database that is found on this site.
	www.resourcecenter.usga.org /witrc/Partners/PGA.cfm (128 words)

	Sandy Jones After Dinner Speaker. PGA, Professional Golfers Association, Golf Speaker, Ryder Cup.
		His appointment as Executive Director at the PGA Headquarters at the Belfry in 1991 was the beginning of a golden period for the likeable Scot.
		One of his ambitions is to be the first chief executive of the PGA to make retirement age.
		In his capacity as Chief Executive of the Professional Golfers' Association, Sandy has the responsibility of the custody of one of world sports most prestigious trophies when it is held by Great Britain and Europe.
	www.sandy-jones.co.uk (376 words)

	The Professional Golfers Association of South Africa
		The PGA has realized that their marketing of their brand is imperative and have embarked on a adventurous and fun concept and direction with Bell’s as the sponsor and P4, 104.9 (radio station).
		The PGA has to do with the management and development of golf, while Bell ’s has to with the social and reminiscing side of golf.
		The PGA has recognised the opportunity as the golfing body, to educate this target market and supply them with the necessary skills and information to stage a golf day that clients will want to come back and play in again.
	www.pgasa.com /Newsletter (874 words)

	Raymond James PGA Member Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Raymond James will educate PGA members about their rights and responsibilities as investors and about the basics of the investment process.
		In addition, an on-line form will be linked from the PGA Web site that will allow the PGA member who is on the Net to report when he or she is contacted and when a PGA Financial Profile is prepared.
		In keeping with the Raymond James Service 1st corporate culture, a survey form which members can complete at any time is on the PGA Web site, allowing members to report the quality of services they are receiving and to rate their financial advisor.
	www.raymondjames.com /pga (433 words)

	Major Golf Tournaments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The two open tournaments are open to both professional and amateur golfers.
		One of the best known for professionals is the Ryder Cup match, in which a team of professional men golfers plays against a combined team from Britain and other European countries.
		Professional women golfers from the United States compete against British and European women every two years for the Solheim Cup.
	www2.worldbook.com /features/golf/html/tourn.htm (266 words)

	Jobs in Golf
		PGA CareerLinks is the award-winning, complimentary employment referral service that brings access to more than 18,000 PGA Professional resumes to your fingertips.
		The industry's most complete array of employment services for PGA Professionals is just a click away.
		This member-only site provides everything PGA members need to know to improve their current job in golf, update their resumes, find employers interested in hiring a golf instructor, receive complimentary career counseling and seek out new positions in the golf industry.
	careernet.pgalinks.com /helpwanted/empcenter (286 words)

	Sam Snead -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		American professional golfer who won 81 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) tournaments and every major championship for which he was eligible—except the U.S. Open, in which he placed second four times.
		Snead was renowned for his elegant yet powerful swing; he was the first golfer regularly to drive a ball some 250 m (270 yd).
		Born in Monahans, Tex., she won three Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) championships (1967, 1971, 1975) and was the leading LPGA winner from 1965 to 1968 and from 1970 to 1973.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9336785?tocId=9336785 (656 words)

	The Professional Golfers' Association of America - Fact Sheet - Hoover's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The more than 28,000-member association of pro golfers is the world's largest sports organization.
		Its members are primarily club pros; most touring professionals are members, but they also belong to the separate PGA TOUR organization.
		The PGA conducts some 40 tournaments and runs four major golf competitions: the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the Champions Tour (formerly the Seniors' Championship), and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
	www.hoovers.com /pga/--ID__99132--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml (323 words)

	PDGA
		The Professional Disc Golf Association is embarking on the greatest fund raising effort in the history of the sport and wants you to join in.
		Facing 183 of the world’s finest disc golfers, and the rigorous challenges of the par 68 Winthrop Gold course, Feldberg kept his cool, and was the only competitor to shoot two rounds in the 50’s.
		Disc golfers everywhere are invited to help the PDGA contribute to the relief and recovery effort in the gulf coast states.
	www.pdga.com (1129 words)

	PGA - Minnesota Section of the Professional Golfers' Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		PGA - Minnesota Section of the Professional Golfers' Association
		The mission statement of the Minnesota Section of the PGA of America is to establish itself as a viable, valuable and visible organization to the golfing community, and to provide its Section members with programs, activities, and a professional atmosphere in which they can enhance themselves in pursuit of this mission.
		The Minnesota Section shall be a leader in the promotion of golf, junior golf, professional instruction and tournament operations.
	www.mngolf.org /allied_pga.cfm (272 words)

	The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) (from golf) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Several professional tournaments for women were staged during the 1920s and '30s; important players from this era include Glenna Collett from the United States and Joyce Wethered of Great Britain.
		It was not until the 1940s that efforts began in earnest to form a professional golf organization for women.
		U.S. federation of state and local associations of physicians, nurses, and laypersons interested in prevention and control of lung disease; founded 1904 as National Association for Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis; plans and conducts programs in community services, research, and education of public, patients, and professionals; maintains American Thoracic Society;...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-222237 (952 words)

	PGA.com :: PGA Sections
		PGA Section Offices oversee the 41 regions throughout the United States and provide the grass-roots network to facilitate communication amongst the nation's 25 million amateur golfers and the PGA's 28,000 members.
		PGA Sections also conduct educational programs, workshops and seminars for the benefit of local PGA members and apprentices.
		PGA Sections work with the PGA headquarters office to provide nationally renowned experts to participate in these programs, thus assisting PGA members in fullfilling the PGA mission.
	www.pga.com /home/sections/index.cfm (112 words)

	PGATOUR.com -
		On Oct. 30, 2005, the PGA TOUR accomplished its goal of raising $1 billion in all-time charitable donations.
		Once the No. 1 junior golfer in the United States, he bypassed his senior year of high school to turn pro at the age of 17.
		PGA TOUR player Lee Janzen shows you simple tips to get the most out of your sand wedge to make your bunker game more reliable.
	www.pgatour.com (487 words)

	The Professional Golfers Association of South Africa
		The Nedbank National Golf Network Pro-Am series was held over the last 3 months and consisted of 4 regional events held in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Southern Cape...
		For the last five years the PGA of South Africa has offered an in-house training qualification based on a model acquired from the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland.
		This was the motto pledged by the 126 athletes on Wednesday 7 th September 2005 at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club, who played host to the Special Olympics South Africa.
	www.pgasa.com (286 words)

	Professional Golf Management School - College Golf Course Management Degree - Golf Management at Ferris State ...
		The Professional Golf Management™ (PGM) program is designed for the individual who is interested in a career as a golf professional who serves the amateur golfer.
		Established in 1975, the PGM program at Ferris State University was the first of its kind in the nation sanctioned by the prestigious Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA).
		Professional Golf Management undergraduate students must also pass a Playing Ability Test (PAT) to graduate from the Ferris State University PGM program.
	www.ferris.edu /htmls/colleges/business/pgm (217 words)

	Welcome to the Atlantic CPGA
		Despite the unrelenting wet weather, the Young Guns defeated The Old Guys by 12 ½ to 5 ½ to retain the Elders Cup, the final event on the Atlantic Pro-Am Tour, held at Antigonish Golf and CC on October 8-9.
		The Young Guns, comprised of twelve CPGA Atlantic professionals 34 years and younger, easily handled The Old Guys, in both the team and singles matches, to capture the cup for the fourth straight year and bragging rights until next fall.
		An equal number of professionals, who are 35 years and older, made up The Old Guys team.
	www.cpgaatlantic.com (685 words)

	PGA of Denmark - Danish Professional Golfers' Association
		PGA of Denmark - Danish Professional Golfers' Association
		This exceptional week is the occasion for all participants to perfect their swing by playing with professional golfers.
		The 64,000 professional price money list is the most important of the French Pro-Am Tour, with a 3,000 prize for the winner of the individual position.
	www.golfonline.dk /test/nyheder.asp?nyheder_id=1501 (229 words)

	New Zealand PGA professionals and the latest in golf news, Home
		The PGA exists to promote excellence in the delivery of professional services to the golfers of New Zealand.
		The PGA of New Zealand was founded in 1913, and is one of the oldest such Associations in the world.
		Today the PGA has 320 members, of whom some 40 are Trainees, and provides professional services to around one hundred of New Zealand's 400 clubs and courses.
	www.pga.org.nz (302 words)

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