IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2012
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CBS SPORTS SPECIAL, GET GOLF READY, AIRS SUNDAY, APRIL 29,
FEATURING INDUSTRY’S FUN, CREATIVE EFFORTS TO GROW THE GAME
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Get Golf Ready, a profile of how the golf industry is making the game more
fun and enjoyable while also building life relationships among multiple segments of society, will be presented by
CBS Sports, Sunday, April 29, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. As a preview to Welcome to Golf Month in May, cosponsored by Golf Digest, Nike Golf, and the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance, Get Golf Ready
takes viewers to eight states and our nation’s capital. It features a wide swath of the golf industry – from premier
Tour professionals; to amateur golfers nestled in the heart of Manhattan; to East Potomac Park Golf Course in
Washington, D.C.; and to military veterans in Iowa and Ohio who have discovered that golf enhances their lives.
Get Golf Ready is hosted by CBS Sports golf commentator and PGA member Gary McCord, and filmed at
locations in SunRidge Canyon Golf Club and CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park in Scottsdale, Ariz. The hourlong special highlights two partnerships between The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association
(USGA) – with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the TEE IT FORWARD initiative, which encourages golfers to
play from tees best suited to their abilities.
Detailed information regarding the initiatives featured in Get Golf Ready can be found at
PlayGolfAmerica.com.
At closer glance, the Get Golf Ready special features:
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Get Golf Ready – A showcase for the Get Golf Ready initiative is East Potomac Park Golf Course in
Washington, D.C., a public facility that serves as a model for introducing golfers to the game and
retaining them. PGA of America Vice President Ted Bishop will highlight the success of Get Golf
Ready, which was launched in 2009 as an affordable series of five group lessons with a recommended
$99 charge. Get Golf Ready provides golfers with PGA and LPGA on-course instruction, and
ultimately drives new players to the game. Visit GetGolfReady.com
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TEE IT FORWARD – Tierra Rejada Golf Club in Moorpark, Calif., has embraced the TEE IT
FORWARD initiative with a groundbreaking yet challenging 5,600-yard, par-72 layout that allows
players to have a more enjoyable experience and play the game faster. With Jack Nicklaus, Dustin
Johnson and Paula Creamer as official spokespersons, The PGA and the USGA are encouraging
facilities nationwide to incorporate the TEE IT FORWARD initiative into the daily fabric of their golf
operations. Visit PlayGolfAmerica.com/TeeItFORWARD
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America – The PGA of America's PGA Foundation and the USGA partnered
with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to showcase a curriculum at select facilities this year,
featuring PGA and LPGA Professional instruction to junior golfers. The Boys and Girls Club program
will use the PGA Sports Academy curriculum that includes elements of health and wellness along with
golf instruction at each Club. Among those helping PGA Professionals coach in the CBS Sports special
are former NBA All-Star Spud Webb and Fitness Hall of Famer Donna Richardson Joyner. BGCA
alumni featured include PGA Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka and baseball great Ken Griffey Jr.,
an avid golfer and member of BGCA’s Board of Governors. Also featured is new BGCA CEO Jim
Clark.
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Ryder Cup Junior Academy – Inspired by U.S. Ryder Cup Captains and launched in 2011, the Ryder
Cup Junior Academy has enabled young men and women from around the country, who otherwise
would not have the means to enjoy golf, experience world-class instruction, and on-course play in the
Ryder Cup format. The Academy participants include a boy whose life has been changed because of
golf.
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On-Course Programs – Among the programs improving the pace of play and delivering fun are:
KWIK Golf, which was featured in a youth and family program at PGA National Golf Club in Palm
Beach Gardens, Fla.; and Nicklaus’ renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, which
hosted 12-hole golf tournaments utilizing 8-inch cups to create a fun, fast and friendly golf experience.
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Off-Course Programs – Two inner-city golf facilities include Golf Manhattan and The Golf Club at
Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River in New York City. The CBS Sports special highlights how those
facilities have been a popular stop for golf enthusiasts who do not have the option of playing a golf
course on the island of Manhattan. Meanwhile, just outside of Dallas, Texas, TopGolf combines a
relaxing social atmosphere, including evening league play, for a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Golf and the Military – Thousands of veterans, from the Vietnam era to today, form a new segment
of the U.S. golf population. Two PGA-inspired and donation-driven programs featured in the CBS
Sports special are: GIVE (Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere) of Riverside, Iowa; and Clearview
HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) of East Canton, Ohio, which is designed exclusively for
women veterans.
About The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the
standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating
the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research
programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and
showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering
world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the
game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA
nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.