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. http://www.pga.com?eref=/news/features/localknowledge en-us Copyright 2008, PGA.com Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:52 EDT 30 /.element/img/1.0/logo.jpg http://www.pga.com/ 380 70 It may very well be the most "played" course in the world - considering a generation of video game enthusiasts know the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass like the back of their game controller. But it is equally renowned as the home of one of the premier events in golf, The Players Championship. So how does a golf course that challenges the world's best lay claim to being one of the most player-friendly? TPC National Director of Golf Billy Dettlaff gives us an idea. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/05/06/tpcsawgrass_dettlaff/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/05/06/tpcsawgrass_dettlaff/index.html news Tue, 06 May 2008 23:59:18 EDT In a relatively short amount of time, the Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, N.C., has become a favorite of PGA Tour fans and players. Boasting a star-studded field, the players and fans rave about the atmosphere, the course and the tournament. So how do they do it? PGA.com's Coordinating Producer John Kim talked with PGA Head Professional Scott Davenport to talk about why his course puts Carolina on so many golf fans' minds. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/29/quailhollow_davenport/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/29/quailhollow_davenport/index.html news Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:41:50 EDT The PGA Tour is visiting a brand new course this week as they once again visit the TPC Four Seasons at Los Colinas. Wait, what? That doesn't make much sense, does it? Well it does if you consider that the EDS Byron Nelson Championship has undergone a total $10 million renovation of the Los Colinas course and the tournament will be held solely on one course this year for the first time since 1994. PGA.com's John Kim talked with PGA Director of Golf Paul Earnest about the changes to the course while upholding the excellence of the Byron Nelson legacy. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/22/eds_byronnelson_earnest/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/22/eds_byronnelson_earnest/index.html news Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:50:55 EDT Michael Breed is the PGA Head Professional at Sunningdale Country Club in Scarsdale, New York. He is also one of the most accomplished golf personalities in America; a former PGA Metropolitan section Teacher of the Year, a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher since 2003, a golf journalist on The Golf Channel and a featured talent on a host of instructional videos and articles found throughout several other golf mediums (including PGA.com). But Breed has one other significant bullet on his golf resume that he rarely publicizes, he was a one-time employee of Augusta National Golf Club, the hallowed home of The Masters. Michael will be our Masters expert this week, serving as our Local Knowledge insider, our A Lesson Learned instructor and providing an audio analysis of the tournament following play on Sunday evening. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/08/masters_breed/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/08/masters_breed/index.html news Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:05:47 EDT Are things bigger and better in Texas? Many of the PGA Tour players think so as the Tour swings into the Lone Star State. PGA Head Professional Brett Nutt spent some time with PGA.com's John Kim to talk about this week's Shell Houston Open and Redstone Golf Club's appeal to golfers everywhere. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/01/shellhouston_nutt/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/04/01/shellhouston_nutt/index.html news Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:51:04 EDT They may refer to New Orleans as 'The Big Easy', but one look at TPC Louisiana and you know that names can often be misleading. PGA.com's John Kim talked with Luke Farabaugh, the PGA Head Professional of TPC Louisiana about this still new venue for the PGA Tour and the upcoming week's Zurich Classic. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/25/tpclouisiana_farabaugh/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/25/tpclouisiana_farabaugh/index.html news Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:02:35 EDT Sometimes, you can judge a book by its cover - or at least a golf course by its name. "The Blue Monster" seems to say it all about this week's stern test for the world's best players at the World Golf Championships - CA Championship. But what insight can we gain from talking to someone on the inside. PGA.com's John Kim talked with Nathan Stith, the PGA Director of Golf at Doral Resort and Spa, about hosting the world of golf and living in the South Florida sunshine. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/18/doral_rushing/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/18/doral_rushing/index.html news Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:04:19 EDT This week golf celebrates perhaps the most popular player to ever tee it up. Arnold Palmer is more than a hero or icon of the game, to many, he is golf. And his home course is a great reflection of the strength, beauty, and competitive fire that drove his career. PGA Director of Golf at Bay Hill Golf Club, Brian Dorn, spoke with PGA.com's John Kim about working alongside The King, the greatness of Bay Hill, and the upcoming Arnold Palmer Invitational. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/12/bayhill_dorn/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/12/bayhill_dorn/index.html news Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:39:15 EDT Many golf fans might recognize Jay Overton's name as one of the game's elite players, a veteran of more than 100 PGA Tour events and 25 major championships. But just as important to the golf community is the tireless work he performs as the PGA Director of Golf at Innisbrook Resort, one of Florida's great golf venues. He took some time to talk with John Kim, the Coordinating Producer of PGA.com, to discuss the this week's PODS Championship, why the resort continues to excel, and why the Copperhead course, despite being a Florida icon, is probably out of place in the Sunshine State. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/04/innisbrook_overton/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/03/04/innisbrook_overton/index.html news Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:35:44 EST It's hosted more major championships than any other golf venue. It shares a home and a name with the largest working organization in sports. And its goal is to get even better. How's that for pressure? Well, it's just fine if you ask PGA Head Professional Jane Broderick of PGA National Resort and Spa, the home of this week's Honda Classic. She took a moment out of her busy schedule to talk with John Kim of PGA.com. http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/02/27/pganationa_broderick/index.html http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/02/27/pganationa_broderick/index.html news Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:33:35 EST