Nov. 21, 2008 -- PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Some 70 PGA Professionals, including many of The PGA of America's premier golf instructors, will be among the featured instructors at Play Golf America Day, Dec. 3, at the PGA Learning Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. There is no admission charge.

Play Golf America Day, presented by Callaway Golf and supported by Golf Pride and SkyGolf, is open to those who play the game or are interested in learning the game. The busy day of activities for all members of the family includes free 10-minute lessons, clubfitting, skills contests, raffle prizes and goody bags. Play Golf America Day will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EST), at the PGA Learning Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Visitors will be invited to golf clinics that feature PGA Director of Fitness and Performance David Donatucci at 12:30 p.m.; a trick shot/golf clinic by PGA Master Professional Kevin Compare at 2:30 p.m., and the Dennis Walters Golf Show at 4:30 p.m. Walters, a PGA Honorary Member from Jupiter, Fla., was the recipient of the 2008 PGA Distinguished Service Award.

The first 1,000 registered attendees will receive a free "goody bag," and will be eligible for drawings for prizes and participate in skills contests. Prizes include such Callaway products as FT-iQ drivers, White Hot XG putters, Z-forged wedges and FT Hybrids.

A Callaway Golf Tour van will be on site to build custom clubs on the spot for attendees purchasing new fitted Callaway Golf clubs. The Play Golf America Day features include:

- PGA Family and Junior Instruction area with free lessons

- PGA Chipping, Pitching and Putting Lessons

- Callaway Golf Free Custom Fitting for Irons, Hybrids, Woods and Putters

- A putting, chipping, and closest-to-the-hole contest

- Callaway Golf Eyewear and Footwear Demos

- Golf Pride demos

- SkyGolf demos

- The PGA Trade-In Network to trade in old clubs for new

Visitors also may trade-in their used golf clubs at the PGA Learning Center.

For more information, contact the PGA Learning Center at (772) 468-7686.

The PGA Learning Center, one of the premier practice facilities in golf, is a 35-acre golf park featuring practice areas that cover virtually every aspect of the game. It is located in a complex that also features PGA Golf Club, the PGA Historical Center and PGA Education Center. PGA Golf Club, The PGA of America's first owned and operated public golf facility, also has all three of its world-class courses as member of the Audubon International Signature Status for environmentally compliance.

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.

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