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Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus, Future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Team With PGA of America, USGA in Support of Golf 2.0 Strategic Plan
Jack Nicklaus has joined his industry peers on nurturing perhaps one of the most important and lasting blueprints in golf today — ensuring the future of the game. Nicklaus, PGA of America Officials, the United States Golf Association and representatives of Boys & Girls Clubs of America delivered the keynote presentation at the 59th PGA Merchandise Show in support of Golf 2.0. The new comprehensive, strategic plan is designed to retain and strengthen core players, bring former players back, and welcome new golfers to the game. CLICK HERE to read more.
- State of the Industry Media Roundtable Transcript
- State of the Industry Media Roundtable Video Archive
The PGA of America made several announcements during in Orlando, including the PGA Foundation and USGA partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National Car Rental and Jani-King as official partners, teaming with the ASGCA in a grant program, Ryder Cup Junior Academy, PGA Junior League Golf and the new PGA Authentic Jr. Product Line. Click on the headlines below for more.
- PGA Foundation, USGA Team to Bring Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partnership to 46 New Markets Nationwide
- National Car Rental Named Official Partner, Official Rental Car of The PGA of America
- PGA of America Ignites Next Chapter in Player Development by Launching PGA Junior League Golf in 16 Markets Nationwide
- Ryder Cup Junior Academy Set to Host Juniors for Second Consecutive Year at PGA Village
- PGA of America Teams With American Society of Golf Course Architects to Begin Grant Program to Attract New Golfers
- Industry Leader Jani-King Begins Licensee Agreement as the Official Cleaning Company of The PGA of America
- The PGA of America and Turner's Cartoon Network Enterprises Debut All-New PGA Authentic Jr. Product Line
- PGA of America Creates New Positions in the Field to Help Grow the Game
95th PGA Annual Meeting
The PGA Annual Meeting, the largest governance event for The PGA of America, will be held, Jan. 22-24, in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the PGA Merchandise Show. With the theme of "Golf 2.0: Friends, Family, Fun," this 95th PGA Annual Meeting will focus on the changing trends in our society and examine ways that PGA Professionals can be best prepared to grow the golf industry.
- The PGA of America Welcomes Three New Members to the Association's Board of Directors
- Colorado PGA Section Presented 2011 Herb Graffis Award During PGA of America's 95th Annual Meeting
- Metropolitan PGA Professional John Hines Presented 2011 Patriot Award at PGA of America's 95th Annual Meeting
- Fact Sheet
 | It's Grow Time: A Golfweek Special Series
Golfweek's (Jan. 27, 2012 issue) "It's Grow Time" is a continuing series that will tackle the hot topic throughout 2012, casting a spotlight on the individuals, programs and facilities that are striving to make golf thrive again. [MORE] |
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December 2011 rounds were up 38.4% and days open were up 22.5% compared to December 2010, based on paired data. For the month, aggregate rounds played at all facility types supported by more days open this December. Private facilities are up 38.1%, Daily Fee/Semi Private facilities are up 43.2%, Municipal facilities are up 32.3% and Resort facilities are up 17.1% this month. December results are based on responses from 2,804 facilities. For December, 15 states ranked within their ten warmest temperatures and seven states had precipitation totals among their ten driest. For the year, the contiguous U.S. was warmer than average and precipitation ended up close to average for the year nationwide. Click here to access PerformanceTrak News which provides Nov. 2011 statistics.