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/pga en-us Copyright 2009, PGA.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:13 EST 30 /.element/img/1.0/logo.jpg http://www.pga.com/ 380 70 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Influential golf manufacturers will exhibit; international leaders will address industry issues, timely education seminars and relevant best practices will be offered, new golf employment initiatives will be launched and professional networking will build important relationships as a blueprint for industry growth in 2010 will be established at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30, 2010, in Orlando, Fla. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/merch/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/merch/index.html news Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:59 EST PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Hershey (Pa.) Country Club, the former home to two of golf's legendary players and the host of the 1940 PGA Championship, has been named the site of 2011 PGA Professional National Championship. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/ppnc/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/ppnc/index.html news Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:14:25 EST MIAMI -- South Florida is the new home for the Midnight Golf Program, an acclaimed initiative that gained national attention for its unique blend of serving young adults' personal development, educational preparedness and appreciation for the game of golf. The South Florida Chapter is led by Executive Director Marqus Fisher, with the support of local volunteers, South Florida PGA Section and the Detroit Midnight Golf Executive Committee. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/midnight.golf/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/midnight.golf/index.html news Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:12:31 EST PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Combining the collective brainpower of PGA leaders in looking ahead to future opportunities while also recalling and establishing PGA of America history with powerful emotions, the 93rd PGA Annual Meeting that concluded on Saturday (Nov. 14) in New Orleans was one of the most eventful in the annals of the Association. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/93rd.meeting/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/17/93rd.meeting/index.html news Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:10:13 EST NEW ORLEANS -- Sue Fiscoe of Modesto, Calif., the first female to serve as a PGA Section president, has become the first woman district director appointed to the PGA of America's Board of Directors. Fiscoe joined five other directors, who were sworn in Saturday, Nov. 14, at The PGA's 93rd Annual Meeting at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/board/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/board/index.html news Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:36:10 EST NEW ORLEANS -- The PGA of America bestowed posthumous membership upon three African American golf pioneers -- Ted Rhodes, John Shippen and Bill Spiller -- who were denied the opportunity to become PGA members during their professional careers. The PGA also has granted posthumous honorary membership to Joe Louis Barrow Sr. -- better known as Joe Louis -- the legendary world heavyweight boxing champion who became an advocate for diversity in golf. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/pioneers/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/pioneers/index.html news Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:53:33 EST PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Andy Weissinger, PGA head professional at The Pines Golf Course in Fort Eustis, Va., was presented to PGA of America membership today as the recipient of the 2009 Patriot Award. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/patriot/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/patriot/index.html news Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:10:17 EST PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The Midwest PGA Section, composed of 280 members and apprentices, was honored today as the recipient of its first Herb Graffis Award, presented annually to a PGA of America Section for extraordinary or exemplary contributions in player development, whether by conducting or supporting Play Golf America initiatives. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/graffis/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/14/graffis/index.html news Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:11:32 EST NEW YORK -- Joe Girardi, manager of the 2009 World Champion New York Yankees, and Venus Williams, one of the most accomplished and popular athletes in the world, will be honored as Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, respectively, by the March of Dimes New York Division at its 26th Annual Sports Luncheon on Wednesday, December 2 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. Additionally, the Corporate Leadership Award will be presented to David Levy, Turner Broadcasting System's President of Sales, Distribution and Sports, while The PGA of America's Chief Executive Officer, Joe Steranka, will be awarded the Sports Leadership Award. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/12/march.dimes/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/12/march.dimes/index.html news Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:20:18 EST NEW ORLEANS -- The PGA of America presented a $10,000 donation Wednesday to the Bayou District Foundation Junior Golf Program, with funds targeted to support the curriculum, equipment and instructors that are committed to supporting and expanding youth golf access in New Orleans. http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/11/bayou/index.html http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/11/11/bayou/index.html news Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:12:31 EST