It was announced from U.S. Kids Golf that U.S. Kids Golf has selected James Pugliese, President of The Better Golf Academy, and host of national best-selling- "Better Golf For Kids" DVD as an Honorable Mention Top Kids Teacher for 2008.

According to U.S. Kids Golf-James is on the small list of "America's most talented and dedicated kid's teachers in the game today!" James is known through out the Los Angeles area for teaching many celebrities and their children golf, and the brainchild of one of the largest national after school at school golf enrichment programs in the United States where golf is taught at elementary schools. His company is quickly approaching representation in all 50 states and has experienced enormous growth in 2008.

"I am delighted that my peers have recognized me for my dedication to junior golf. We will continue pioneering junior golf with international efforts in 2009-a year that I predict will be our biggest yet," according to James Pugliese.

The Better Golf Academy offers many programs for kids including, multi-day schools, camps, clinics, private lessons, tournaments, and after school golf programs both in Los Angeles, California at the Encino Balboa Golf Courses and at the Sinaloa Golf Course in Simi Valley, California.

According to reports from BGA, more green grass Academies are slated for 2009 at both municipals and private facilities around the country. BGA's national after school at school enrichment program at elementary schools experienced tremendous growth in 2008 and has many top PGA Professionals in place nationwide for 2009. Certain territories are still available to qualified entrepreneurs.

Please visit the award winning staff and programs of The Better Golf Academy at www.bettergolfforkids.com