More than 500 golf enthusiasts took advantage of Play Golf America activities on-site at the PGA Tour's Ginn Sur Mer Classic, Oct. 24-28, at the Tesoro Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Despite inclement weather through most of the week, Play Golf America participants were able to dodge the raindrops as 14 South Florida PGA Professionals provided 264 free 10-minute lessons to 264 amateur golfers consisting of 165 men, 51 women and 50 beginner golfers.
Additionally, visitors were treated to PGA of America history, having the opportunity to view items on display, courtesy of the PGA Historical Center in Port St. Lucie.
The display featured the Wanamaker Trophy, awarded annually to the PGA Champion; a replica of the Ryder Cup and the original Ryder Cup carrying case and a replica of the Masters trophy, along with such items as putters dating to 1884.
Two inflatable bays were used for the individual lessons and group clinics for two to eight persons.
Play Golf America is an industry-wide national marketing campaign developed and led by The PGA of America to increase participation among new and existing golfers and to grow the number of people who play the game. For more information about Play Golf America activities and related programs in your area, visit www.PlayGolfAmerica.com.
The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today's PGA Professional is the public's link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.
