Headlines from the PGA of America
Ben Crane Moves Into Top 10 in U.S. Ryder Cup Team StandingsThe United States points system will determine the top eight players for the 2010 United States Ryder Cup Team. In addition, Captain Corey Pavin will have four selections on a date to be determined to complete the United States team. Peluso Cruises to Victory in Women's Stroke Play ChampionshipPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Julie Peluso of Huntington Station, N.Y., earned what she called her biggest victory Jan. 26, when she won the 11th annual TaylorMade-adidas Golf PGA Women's Stroke Play Championship. Esposito wins TaylorMade-adidas Golf PGA Stroke Play ChampionshipPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Frank Esposito was surprised, and so likely were many others, that a final-round 1-under-par 71 would be enough Jan. 27, to win the 57th annual PGA Stroke Play Championship at PGA Golf Club. The PGA of America Celebrates Black History MonthThe PGA of America is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the achievements of African American golfers and pioneers of the industry. The PGA of America Pays Tribute to its 2009 National Award RecipientsNearly 1,000 guests, including former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and World Golf Hall of Fame members Tom Kite, Beth Daniel and Carol Mann, celebrated outstanding achievements by its Professionals and the daughter of a PGA Professional, Jan. 28, at the 2009 PGA of America Awards program in Orlando, Fla. PGA Merchandise Show Concludes, Sets Positive Tone for 2010ORLANDO -- Setting the stage for a successful 2010 business cycle in the golf industry, the 57th PGA Merchandise Show concluded Saturday with an ambitious schedule of educational seminars and nearly 1,000 top golf brands and vendors conducting a final day of order writing and networking at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. PGA of America highlights services for ninth annual jobs in golf monthPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America's ninth annual Jobs in Golf Month, which highlights online employment resource tools and jobs within the industry, kicked off at the 57th PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 28-30, and will continue throughout February.
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