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	PGA.com :: PGA of America Home
		Founded in 1916, The PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world, comprised of more than 28,000 dedicated men and women promoting the game of golf to everyone, everywhere...
		Thus, the PGA of America is returning to Bermuda for the 2008 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, to be held once again at the spectacular Mid Ocean Club.
		The PGA of America is officially associated with a broad range group of organizations throughout the golf industry.
	www.pga.com /home/pgaofamerica (739 words)

	Professional Golf Teachers Association of America: Golf Teaching Professionals
		In recognition of the industry's growth, and in response to the demand for qualified teaching professionals, the PGTAA was established to provide extensive training to individuals as well as recognized golf teachers with years of experience behind them.
		Becoming associated and certified by the PGTAA not only enhances your credibility but also enhances your teaching skills for the benefit of your future students and, naturally, your earning capacity.
		PGTAA graduates have access to positions as golf teaching professionals including head professionals at both private and public country clubs, golf schools, driving ranges, golf learning centers, indoor facilities, high school and college coaches.
	www.pgtaa.com (661 words)

	World Golf - Travel, Golf Courses and Clubs Reviews from California to Florida and Scotland to Australia
		The Ryder Cup Matches, pitting PGA of America professionals against their British counterparts, were inaugurated in 1927 with a U.S. victory at Worcester (Mass.) Country Club, 9 1/2 to 2 1/2.
		In March 1965, the Association moved into 10,000 square feet of office space in the east wing of the clubhouse in MacArthur's new country club, which for the next eight years would be known as PGA National Golf Club.
		However, the Association stands firm and continues to flourish on the principles that were set down by its founders.
	www.worldgolf.com /wglibrary/history/ampgahis.html (1418 words)

	2008 Ryder Cup Packages, Ryder Cup Hospitality, Ryder Cup Tickets
		The terms PGA Championship and Ryder Cup are registered trademarks of the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) and/or the Ryder Cup.
		TSEWorldGolf is in no way associated with or authorized by the Professional Golfers Association of America.
		The Professional Golfers Association of America has not licensed or endorsed TSEWorldGolf.com to sell goods and/or services in conjunction with Professional Golfers Association of America events such as the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup.
	www.tseworldgolf.com /themajors/index.php?id=5 (130 words)

	PGATOUR.com
		The PGA is the Professional Golfers' Association of America, a membership organization for the nation's club professionals.
		The PGA TOUR and PGA of America were affiliated until 1968, when the tournament players, a small subset of the total PGA membership, broke away to form the Tournament Players Division and gain more control of their finances and tournament schedule.
		The PGA Championship, which began in 1916, is run by the Professional Golfers' Association of America, the membership organization for the nation's club professionals (not to be confused with the PGA TOUR).
	www.pgatour.com /company/faq.html (1820 words)

	Golf - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) was organized in 1916, and annual tournaments were started during the same year.
		It is now a separate entity consisting of several hundred playing professionals who tour the United States, and occasionally travel outside the country, to compete for prize money in tournaments held weekly at different locations.
		The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, is an organization with more than 1,000 teaching professionals, as well as a year-round tour similar to the PGA Tour.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761570500___7/Golf.html (224 words)

	Hamptons.com - Happy Anniversary, PGA! (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Many of those professionals resented that they were viewed as second-class citizens by country club members who employed them and tournament officials who displayed respect for amateur competitors but at best tolerance toward the pros because they had to work for a living in golf.
		In March, a letter was sent out by the committee to club professionals around the country outlining the rules and classifications and purpose of the PGA of America, and requesting that the pros submit applications to join the new organization.
		The U.S. Golf Association turned over to the PGA data on employment of pros and greenskeepers, ceding this aspect to the emerging group so that the USGA could focus on amateurs and no longer be connected to employees of golf clubs.
	www.hamptons.com /hamptons_article_magazine_1570.htm (1600 words)

	pgamediaguide.com
		As The PGA of America continues its mission as a leader of golf in the 21st century, the Association has committed itself to developing new programs, which bring both frequent and infrequent players into the game.
		The PGA of America’s origin can be traced to Jan. 17, 1916, when a group of New York area golf professionals, accompanied by several prominent amateur golfers, attended a luncheon at the Taplow Club in New York City.
		In March 1965, the Association moved into 10,000 square feet of office space in the east wing of the clubhouse in MacArthur’s new country club, which for the next eight years would be known as PGA National Golf Club.
	www.pgamediaguide.com /pgaofamerica.cfm (1590 words)

	Dr. Gary Wiren: PGA Master Professional, Master Teacher
		Gary Wiren is a golf educator, a Master member of the Professional Golfers Association of America and a former national PGA staff director.
		In 1987, Wiren was selected by the PGA of America as its "Teacher of the Year" in the USA, and has consistently been picked by Golf Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Teachers and by Golf Digest as Top 50 (currently ranked 9th).
		Wiren was the 26th Master Professional in the country to earn that rank and was among the first to be recognized by the PGA of America as a Master Certified Teacher.
	www.garywiren.com /index.php?gw=biography (531 words)

	Rules for golfers with disabilities \| United States Golf Association
		There are many golfers who have physical limitations which may result in some degree of disability and which may have a significant impact on their ability to play the game.
		Both able-bodied and disabled golfers should make their best effort to maintain their pace of play and their position on the course.
		Due to certain weather or turfgrass conditions, disabled golfers may be precluded, most often temporarily, from using certain types of assistive devices.
	www.usga.org /playing/rules/disability_rules/misc.html (409 words)

	U.S. Congress Presented Resolution Honoring The PGA of America's 90th Anniversary and Benefits to the Nation
		The PGA of America was represented by President Roger Warren of Kiawah Island, S.C., Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka and PGA Professional Bob Baldassari of Fredericksburg, Va., president of the Middle Atlantic PGA Section and the 2006 PGA President's Plaque award winner for exceptional contributions to player development.
		"The PGA of America is most appreciative of the efforts of Congressman Foley, who spearheaded this resolution of support, and to Congressmen [Joe] Baca of California, Clyburn and [E. Clay] Shaw of Florida for their demonstrated support of golf for so many years," said Warren.
		The Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-15-2006/0004433755&EDATE= (387 words)

	Whitcomb Elected President of PGA of America
		Brian Whitcomb of Bend, Ore., was elected the 35th president of The Professional Golfers' Association of America today by delegates at the Association's 90th Annual Meeting in Kiawah Island, S.C. Whitcomb previously served as Secretary of the Association from 2002-04 and Vice President from 2004-06.
		Allen Wronowski, was elected Secretary of the PGA of America.
		In 1997, he was named Marketing Professional of the Year by the Mid-Atlantic Salesman's Association, and in 1998 was selected as the MAPGA Merchandiser of the Year in the private facility category.
	www.cybergolf.com /indexgenerator.asp?newsid=4534 (987 words)

	Golf Degree - College Major Golf, Bachelor Degree Golf Management, College Golf Degree Michigan
		About 50 percent of the overall study in the professional golf management degree program is in business, 30 percent in general studies and 20 percent in courses related to golf management.
		The Ferris Professional Golf Management degree program, the first of its kind in the nation established in conjunction with the Professional Golfers' Association of America, trains and educates future golf professionals to meet the demands of the golf industry.
		Admission to the professional golf management degree program is granted through a competitive process to the best qualified applicants on a space-available basis.
	www.ferris.edu /bachelor-degree-professional-golf-management.htm (713 words)

	Professional Golf Management - College of Business - Ferris State University
		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 (219 words)

	Minnesota Junior Golf (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association is sponsored by the Minnesota Section of the Professional Golfers' Association of America, Inc., a non-profit corporation chartered in the state of Minnesota.
		Founded in 1916 in New York City, the Professional Golfers' Association of America is an association dedicated to nurturing and maintaining the quality of the game of golf for over 24 million players nationwide.
		With over 26,000 golf professionals and nearly 300 staff members at the national and section levels, the PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world.
	www.minnesotajuniorgolf.com /about.asp (418 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In as much as the Iowa Section is but a part of the Professional Golfers' Association of America, this Constitution and By-laws will in no way conflict with the Professional Golfers' Association of America Constitution and By-laws.
		The annual dues for the Professional Golfers' Association of America - Iowa Section shall be $275 for all classes with the exception of "Life Member" which shall be $75 and dues for registered Apprentices which shall be $100.
		Golf Professionals that have satisfied the following requirements are eligible to obtain an Iowa Section PGA Tournament Playing Affiliate card and register to play in events specified by the Iowa Section Professional Golfers' Association:
	www.iowapga.com /directory/constitution.html (1445 words)

	Rick Jetter (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Rick Jetter of Milpitas, CA has been named the 1999 PGA Golf Professional of the Year by the Northern California Section of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
		As a member of the PGA of America’s Northern California Section, Jetter has played an important role in making the golf experience more enjoyable and golf a better game.
		Over four hundred club professionals were in attendance at the awards ceremony.
	www.golfsupport.com /NCPGA/jetter.htm (288 words)

	USATODAY.com - PGA starts drive for new golfers (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Now, as president of the Professional Golfers Association of America, Orender leads a $12 million marketing campaign that hopes to jump-start participation at the grass-roots level.
		Called Play Golf America, the various programs and partnerships are designed to assist PGA members in attracting more adults to the game.
		The campaign features a new Web site, www.playgolfamerica.com, where golfers enter a ZIP code and are directed toward lessons at courses and facilities in their areas.
	www.usatoday.com /money/advertising/2004-07-06-play-golf_x.htm (1224 words)

	PGA - Sports
		It is completely separate from the Professional Golfers Association of America (“PGA of America”).
		A golfer who wins three events on that tour in a calendar year also receives PGA TOUR privileges, even if he does not finish in the top 20 on the tour's money list.
		The play is not only for the men as in 2003 there were two women named "Annika Sörenstam" and "Suzy Whaley" played in PGA TOUR events and in 2004 and 2005 "Michelle Wie" played in same.
	www.popularq.com /articles/Sports/General/PGA (278 words)

	WIPO Domain Name Decision: D2004-0576
		The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) v.
		The Complainant is The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America, represented by Arnold and Porter, United States of America.
		The Complainant, the Professional Golfers’ Association or PGA, is a well-known organization whose members promote the game of golf, organize professional golf tournaments and matches, and provide other golf-related services throughout the United States.
	www.wipo.int /amc/en/domains/decisions/html/2004/d2004-0576.html (2566 words)

	Courses seek ways to link up with golfers - The Boston Globe
		The trend has concerned many in the game, prompting the Professional Golfers' Association of America to recently launch a multimillion-dollar campaign to lure more people into the game.
		The impetus for the PGA of America's crusade is that the number of golfers, 26.2 million, has remained constant for the last four years.
		The PGA of America has earmarked more than $11 million for advertising and public service announcements that will be run this summer to promote the Play Golf America campaign and, it hopes, lure the public to the game.
	www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2004/07/15/courses_seek_ways_to_link_up_with_golfers?mode=PF (852 words)

	Travel Incorporated :: The PGA of America Extends Service Agreement With Travel Incorporated Division Through 2014
		DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Golfers' Association of America has announced that it has extended its service agreement with Premier Golf to serve as the Official Travel Company of The PGA through the year 2014.
		The PGA of America, founded in 1916, is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession.
		The association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women golf professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.
	sev.prnewswire.com /sports/20050815/CLM04415082005-1.html (429 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Professional Golfers Association
		Professional Golfers' Association, (with or without the apostrophe), is the usual term for a professional association in men's golf.
		The women's equivalent is Ladies Professional Golf Association, commonly abbreviated to LPGA.
		The organisations which run the world's two leading professional golf tours have the initials PGA in their names, but they are now independent of the Professional Golfers' Associations which established them:
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Professional_Golfers'_Association (167 words)

	Forest Akers Golf Courses at Michigan State University
		Steve has been a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America for over 19 years.
		Bryan is a PGA member and also a graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State University.
		He is entering his 3rd year as part of the Golf Center Staff, Fluent in Korean, Tom is a valuable addition to the instructional staff at the Golf Center.
	www.golfmsu.msu.edu /instruction/staff.html (357 words)

	PGA Golf - VL of Sport
		The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) began in 1916 in New York City.
		The organization assists golfers of all types with divisions for amateurs, professionals, seniors and juniors.
		That is when the “Tournament Players Division” of the PGA of America broke off as a new, independent organization.
	sportsvl.com /ball/golfpga.htm (361 words)

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