KOHLER, Wis. -- For the first time, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 92nd PGA Championship with the "Behind The Greens" web series on www.pga2010.com. Weekly episodes will follow key players on the 92nd PGA Championship team allowing fans an intimate view of planning for this international event at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis.
"This web series is an innovative approach to letting golf fans in on the behind-the-scenes tasks of what it takes to host a major championship on and off the golf course," said Barry Deach, 92nd PGA Championship Tournament Director. "It is a great opportunity for fans to watch all the pieces come together online and then experience it all on-site during Championship Week."
The show will follow Championship team members leading up to the event, including:
• Barry Deach, 92nd PGA Championship Tournament Director
• Chris Zugel, Whistling Straits Golf Course Superintendent
• Chris Vonderkall, PGA, 92nd PGA Championship Operations Manager
In addition, the series will capture how three PGA Professionals prepare for this major championship.
• Jim Richerson, PGA, Group Director of Golf for Kohler Co.
• Dirk Willis, PGA, Manager of Golf Operations & Retail Merchandise - Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run
• Michael O'Reilly, PGA, Head Golf Professional for Whistling Straits.
The "Behind The Greens" web series trailer and subsequent episodes can be found on the official 92nd PGA Championship website: www.pga2010.com starting June 1. New episodes will premier every week leading up to the 92nd PGA Championship held on August 9-15, 2010.
For golf fans who want the most up to date information on the 92nd PGA Championship and chances to win free tickets and prizes, they can follow the event and series at:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/pga2010
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/2010pga
For further information or to purchase tickets please visit www.pga2010.com or call (800) PGA-GOLF.
About the 2010 PGA Championship
The PGA Championship perennially features the strongest field in golf and is considered one of the largest sporting events in the world. Since 1916, golf's best professionals have been competing for the PGA Championship's coveted Wanamaker Trophy; a list of champions that includes: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Davis Love III, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan and Walter Hagen.
About The PGA of America
Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: 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 Association enables PGA 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 dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, 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. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.
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Alison Westcott
PGA Championship
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