The World Caddie Headquarters, Professional Caddies Association (PCA) Worldwide Caddie Foundation 501 (C) (3) is accepting nominees on the Internet for those deserving induction into the SEVENTH 2005 PCA Worldwide Caddie Hall of Fame. Plans are being finalized to hold this special event in New Jersey during the 2005 PGA Championship and St.. Andrews during the Open Championship. The PCA USA HOF Headquarters is moving to St. Andrews with the USA home in St. Augustine, Fl USA. They are looking for a permanent home for the Caddie Golf Museum and Hall of Fame, new Board Members, Sponsors and Caddie fan support TO GROW THE GAME. Interested or know anyone wanting to help?
If you know of someone who has had 10 years of service, shown support for the game of golf, worked to help improve the life of the caddie (LOOPERS) or who has had an important impact on the caddying profession, PCA Worldwide wants to hear from you TODAY. PCA will send you a form after YOU NOMINATE SOMEONE to sign up your nominee online. The public can nominate deserving candidates through July 1st, 2005 by sending a e-mail to PCA@PCAworldwide.com
"I want more people and the world to know about it," said Dennis Cone, PCA Worldwide Caddie Foundation President. "We're really getting the public involved in what we are doing. It's a process over time, as people find out about it (the Caddie Hall of Fame and PCA ), where they say, 'This guy or lady should be in.'" We want to have a caddie from every country in the world represented and sharing their start in golf someday.
Once an individual is nominated, PCA Worldwide will send a letter of nomination and a two-page form to the nominee, or in the case of a deceased nominee, to his/her family or other representative. Based on the information gathered, the 10 members of the nominating committee, made up of a PGA TOUR golfers, professional caddies, GWAA golf writers and other dignitaries, will cast their votes.
NEW Category: Notable People who started as Loopers ( Caddies ) Nominated for 2005 so far are: Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder and Peter Lynch. PCA wants the kids to see how the life and social skills they learned help guide them through life.
1. PCA is looking for the oldest working male and female. 2. The best caddies in the world: Club, Pro... living or deceased. 3. The best CaddieMaster in the world. This is a worldwide search and the PCA needs your help to honor these stewards of the game. Please do your part to help save the tradition of the game. If you do not someone than E-mail us the list of clubs in your area or that you know have caddies.
The PCA has opened UK offices this year with Mr. Peter Blay in London. PCA is opening world headquarters in the UK soon and looking for products, donors and sponsors to help the lifestyle of our 8500 members and the 500 year old profession . Would you or someone you know be interested in the PCA endorsement opportunities? The PCA members play golf daily with the decision makers of the world and we invite you to join the PCA TEAM. Our NEW "Looper Line" can be seen on busy web-site www.PCAworldwide.com.
Please look us over and see if we can come to the table for the good of the game and a win for ALL involved. If you would like your products considered for the "Looper Line" as a official PCA product.
Media Contact:
Dennis Cone
PCA@PCAworldwide.com
