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"It's no coincidence the Mission Hills Golf Series Junior Tour is being announced just after golf's confirmed inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games," said Tenniel Chu, Executive Director, Mission Hills Golf Club. read more

"We are excited about the progress that the USGA/PGA After School Program has already made in our community," said Geoff Lofstead, Executive Director for the South Florida PGA Section. read more

Together with other speakers and participants at the European Golf Course Owners Association-organised conference, we will try to define The Next Step; From Change To Opportunity - the theme of the conference. read more

"What the Olympic approval means is that every developing golf territory would have support from both the government side and the sporting infrastructure," said PGA of America Chief Executive Officer Joe Steranka. read more

"The Links Across America project will give us four holes plus a short-game practice area that is accessible to people with disabilities," said Randall Oaks Class A superintendent Mike Sprouse. read more

"EWGA student membership is a wise investment for full-time college women as they prepare to enter the professional world," said Pam Swensen, CEO of the Executive Women's Golf Association. read more

The CSGA has implemented a business model that allows us to provide top-notch service and quality local support for our members at an affordable cost," said Ray Tippet, Association Executive Director. read more

"You get to determine your destiny. And golf, which you've obviously chosen, is a game that is played everywhere in the world…so you've chosen the right sport," said hall of fame golfer Gary Player. read more

A total of 90 camps are being held across the vast nation of China in 2009 with an estimated 5,000 kids participating. Plans for 2010 include establishing Sticks for Kids at an additional 30 camp sites in China. read more

"As course superintendents we favor the idea that folks are being introduced to the fundamentals of golf in five succinct sessions," said Brian Morris, CGCS, course superintendent at Blue Rock Springs GC. read more

"We have presented a compelling case as to why golf should be added and we look forward to the IOC's final vote," said Ty Votaw, executive director of the International Golf Federation Olympic Golf Committee. read more

"The World PGA Alliance is an exciting and important step in the on-going development of golf across the globe," said Professional Golfers' Association Chief Executive Sandy Jones. read more

The Gateway PGA Section had three stations set up for junior golfers, beginner golfers and advanced golfers, with Gateway PGA Professionals giving free 10-minute lessons at each station. read more

"We look forward to working with these respected political and industry leaders to bring the excitement of the TGAA Tour to other areas of the country," said Dennis Baca, President and CEO of the TGAA Tour. read more

"It's exciting to see how the industry is embracing this new player development program," said Michael Hughes, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association. read more