PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA Learning Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla., will host a Youth Golf Day this Saturday, May 17, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The event is complimentary to juniors 18 years old-and-under and will feature fun and exciting activities including: putting, pitching, and chipping games and contests, with prizes for all kids, along with practice targets on the golf range, field goals and spoon races.

The first 50 people to register for the event will receive a free one-day family pass to the PGA Learning Center. Kids will also receive goodie bags (while supplies last). Parents are invited to stay and practice with their children for a special Family Rate of just $10.

"With school almost out for the summer, junior golf is nearly in full swing," said Bob Baldassari, PGA general manager for PGA Village, which comprises the PGA Learning Center, PGA Golf Club and PGA Historical Center. "We invite golfers of all ages and abilities out to the PGA Learning Center this Saturday to discover how much fun golf can be for everyone."

The PGA Learning Center also encourages parents to bring their old golf clubs and donate them in support of on-going youth programs. Meanwhile, the PGA Historical Center golf museum will be open next door for tours from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with complimentary admission for all ages.

Part of PGA Village, one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America," according to Golf Digest, PGA Learning Center is located at 8565 Commerce Center Dr. in Port St. Lucie. Take Exit 121 off of I-95. Go West on St. Lucie West Blvd. Take the third spur in the roundabout, and the PGA Learning Center will be on the right. For more information call (772) 468-7686 Ext. 3 or visit www.pgavillage.com.

Additional Upcoming Youth Programs at PGA Learning Center:

PGA Free Lesson Month (May)
Contact PGA Learning Center for schedule
(772) 468.7686 Ext. 3

3-Day Summer Golf Camps
June 24-26
July 22-24
Aug. 12-14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ages 7-16
$149

5-Day Summer Golf Camps
June 9-13
July 7-11
Aug. 4-8
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ages 7-16
$239

About PGA Village
The Ryder, Wanamaker and Dye Courses form a trio of world-class public courses at the PGA Golf Club, at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Named by Golf Digest as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America" for 2007-08, PGA Village also features the award-winning, 35-acre PGA Learning Center golf park and PGA Historical Center golf museum. The PGA Golf Club exists to be one of the premier daily fee facilities in America, and to serve as a home club for our 28,000 PGA Professionals. For more information, please visit www.pgavillage.com.

About The PGA of America
Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: 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 Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the $76 billion golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, 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.

The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.