PGA of America to conduct scramble for U.S. Paralympic Athletes

The PGA of America and PGA Professional John Klein will conduct a nine-hole golf scramble for 36 U.S. Paralympic athletes, Sunday, Oct. 28, at Admiral Baker Field in San Diego, Calif.

Klein and PGA Professionals from the Southern California PGA Section will accompany each foursome as they participate in the scramble. A golf clinic will also be held for the Paralympic athletes.

U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic sports movement, and promoting excellence in the lives of persons with physical disabilities.

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.