SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah PGA Section Professionals gave more than 100 free golf lessons during "Play Golf America Nights" as the NBA's Utah Jazz hosted the Houston Rockets, March 4, at EnergySolutions Arena. In addition, more than 250 children, ages 14 years and under, received a new custom fit golf club for free, compliments of the Section's "Clubs for Kids" program. Spectators were introduced to the game of golf and the lessons were open to all ages and skill levels.

"The Utah PGA Section's first Play Golf America Night was a huge success!" said Devin Dehlin, operations and foundation director for the Section. "We look forward to equally successful nights at our remaining two events."

The Section has two more Play Golf America Nights scheduled with the Utah Jazz: Tuesday, March 24 (Houston) and Monday, April 13 (LA Clippers).

To date, PGA Sections have hosted Play Golf America events with complimentary PGA Professional golf instruction for fans at MLB, NASCAR, NCAA, NBA, NHL, and WNBA sporting events.

About Play Golf America
Play Golf America, designed to increase participation among new and existing golfers, was developed by The PGA of America, with the support of Allied Associations including: the LPGA, National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA Tour, USGA and others involved in the annual Golf 20/20 conference. The program utilizes the PlayGolfAmerica.com Web site to serve as a link for consumers to access fun, affordable and informative programs in their area.

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 multi-billion dollar 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.