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INSIDE THE PGA OF AMERICA
2015 MEDIA GUIDE
United States Captain Walter Hagen
at the 1929 Ryder Cup, in Leeds, England
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HISTORY OF THE
PGA OF AMERICA
The PGA of America is the world’s largest sports
organization. The PGA and its 28,000 men and women
Professionals teach and grow the game every day, making
golf more appealing to the millions who play it while
working to attract many more who have expressed interest
in trying the game or returning to it.
As we count down to our Centennial in 2016, the PGA
continues to lead the multi-billion dollar golf industry. The
PGA also conducts some of golf ’s premier championships,
including the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior
PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, and
the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. In addition, the PGA is
partnering with the LPGA and KPMG, a leading audit, tax
and advisory firm, to conduct the KPMG Women’s PGA
Championship, beginning in 2015.
The PGA’s origin can be traced to January 17, 1916, when
a group of New York-area golf professionals, accompanied
by several prominent amateur golfers, attended a luncheon
at the Taplow Club in the former Wanamaker Store in
New York City.
The host was department store magnate Rodman
Wanamaker. Among those in attendance were prominent
golfers Walter Hagen and Francis Ouimet, and acclaimed
golf course designer A.W. Tillinghast. The purpose of
the gathering was to discuss forming a national golf
organization, which would promote interest in the game
and help elevate the vocation of the golf professional.
featured the most top-100 rated players from the Official
World Golf Rankings.
Walter Hagen and Jack Nicklaus share the record for most
PGA Championship titles, with five each. Tiger Woods has
won the PGA Championship four times.
In 2014, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., Rory
McIlroy capped a remarkable month of excellence
by rallying to win his second PGA Championship,
making him the fifth player in history to earn four major
championships by age 25.
The Ryder Cup, which first matched American PGA
Professionals and their counterparts from Great Britain,
began in 1927 with a 9 1/2 to 2 1/2 United States victory
at Worcester (Mass.) Country Club. Since then, the Ryder
Cup has developed into one of the pre-eminent events in
all of sports.
In 1979, the Ryder Cup underwent what is arguably its
boldest renovation, with players from continental Europe
added, in order to increase the level of competition. The
U.S. was in the midst of an 18-year streak of retaining the
Ryder Cup that began in 1957, and would eventually come
to an end in 1985.
Wanamaker, who viewed the public’s growing enthusiasm
for golf as the beginning of a national trend, promoted the
idea of an association to help accelerate the growth of the
game.
On April 10, 1916, the PGA of America was formed in
New York City, with 78 founding members. The PGA
established two primary objectives, which today still drive
its efforts: Serve our members and grow the game.
The first PGA Championship was held October 9-14,
1916, at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, N.Y. Jim
Barnes defeated Jock Hutchison, 1-up, in the finals.
Wanamaker donated a purse of $2,580 and the trophy that
still bears his name. Today, the Wanamaker Trophy remains
one of the most coveted pieces of hardware in sports.
The PGA Championship is one of golf ’s four major
championships and has produced a highlight reel of golf ’s
special moments. Since 1994, the PGA Championship has
In near darkness at Valhalla Golf Club, Rory McIlroy shined the
brightest by winning the 2014 PGA Championship and raising
the Wanamaker Trophy for the second time in three years.
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In 2014, Europe dominated at Gleneagles’ PGA
Centenary Course in Perthshire, Scotland, to win the
Ryder Cup for the sixth time in the seven matches
played in this century.
The Senior PGA Championship began in 1937 at
Augusta (Ga.) National Golf Club at the invitation of
course founder Bobby Jones. Today, the Championship,
presented by KitchenAid, is the most historic
and prestigious event in senior golf. Champions
include Gene Sarazen, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus,
Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Hale Irwin, and Colin
Montgomerie, the 2014 Senior PGA Champion.
In an effort to acquire world-class sites to host its
premier events, the PGA acquired Valhalla Golf Club in
Louisville, Ky. The complete agreement was solidified
following the 2000 PGA Championship. Valhalla has
conducted three PGA Championships, the 2008 Ryder
Cup, two Senior PGA Championships, and the 2002
PGA Professional National Championship.
HISTORY OF THE PGA OF AMERICA
In 1996, the PGA opened two 18-hole golf courses at PGA
Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. A third course was opened
for play in December 1999.
The PGA of America conducts more than 20 tournaments
for its members and apprentices, including the PGA
Professional National Championship, the showcase event
for PGA Club Professionals. The top 20 finishers at the
PGA Professional National Championship advance to
compete in the PGA Championship.
Through its national headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens,
Fla., and a network of 41 Section Offices, the Association
maintains a total commitment to its Professionals, helping
the membership meet the demands of today’s marketplace
and addressing issues that are vital to the golf industry.
PGA President Derek Sprague, Vice President Paul Levy
and Secretary Suzy Whaley (the first woman to be elected
as a National Officer) work with PGA CEO Pete Bevacqua
to serve PGA members and grow the game of golf.
PGA Professionals lead the efforts to grow the game of golf, whether through personal instruction or in successful initiatives such
as PGA Junior League Golf and the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship.
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2014 PGA OF AMERICA AWARDS
PGA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Inaugurated in 1988, the PGA Distinguished Service Award honors outstanding individuals who
display leadership and humanitiarian qualities, including integrity, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for
the game of golf. It is the PGA of America’s highest annual honor.
BILL CLINTON
Chappaqua, N.Y.
PGA Distinguished Service Award Through the Years
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
Herb Graffis...............................................................................Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
Bob Hope.......................................................................................... Palm Springs, Calif.
No Recipient
Gerald Ford................................................................................. Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Gene Sarazen...................................................................................... Marco Island, Fla.
Byron Nelson.......................................................................................... Roanoke, Texas
Arnold Palmer............................................................................................... Bay Hill, Fla.
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Patty Berg................................................................................................ Fort Myers, Fla.
Frank Chirkinian..........................................................................................Augusta, Ga.
George H. W. Bush................................................................................Houston, Texas
Paul Runyan.............................................................................................Pasadena, Calif.
Bill Dickey.....................................................................................................Phoenix, Ariz.
Jack Nicklaus...........................................................................North Palm Beach, Fla.
Mark McCormack...............................................................................Windermere, Fla.
Tim Finchem......................................................................... Ponte Vedre Beach, Fla.
Vince Gill................................................................................................... Nashville, Tenn.
Pete Dye............................................................................................................Carmel, Ind.
Wally Uihlein......................................................................... North Dartmouth, Mass.
Fred Ridley........................................................................................................Tampa, Fla.
Jack Burke Jr...........................................................................................Houston, Texas
Dennis Walters................................................................................................Jupiter, Fla.
William Powell...................................................................................East Canton, Ohio
Billy Casper............................................................................................ Springville, Utah
Larry Nelson.................................................................................................. Marietta, Ga.
Dave Stockton........................................................................................ Redlands, Calif.
Lee Trevino.................................................................................................... Dallas, Texas
Bill Clinton.............................................................................................. Chappaqua, N.Y.
PGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
RORY MCILROY
Jupiter, Fla.
The PGA Player of the Year Award is given to the top PGA Tour player based on his tournament wins,
official money standing and scoring average. The point system for selecting the PGA Player of the Year
was amended in 1982 and is as follows: 30 points for winning the PGA Championship, U.S. Open,
Open Championship or Masters; 20 points for winning The Players Championship; and 10 points for
winning all other designated PGA Tour events. In addition, there is a 50-point bonus for winning two
majors, 75-point bonus for winning three, 100-point bonus for winning four. For top 10 finishes on the
PGA Tour’s official money and scoring average lists for the year, the point value is: first, 20 points;
then 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2. Any incomplete rounds in the scoring average list will result in a .10
penalty per incomplete round.
PGA Player of the Year Through the Years
1948.............................................Ben Hogan
1949............................................ Sam Snead
1950.............................................Ben Hogan
1951...............................................Ben Hogan
1952........................................... Julius Boros
1953..............................................Ben Hogan
1954................................................Ed Furgol
1955.............................................. Doug Ford
1956........................................Jack Burke Jr.
1957..............................................Dick Mayer
1958................................. Dow Finsterwald
1959....................................................Art Wall
1960......................................Arnold Palmer
1961........................................... Jerry Barber
1962.......................................Arnold Palmer
1963........................................... Julius Boros
1964............................................Ken Venturi
1965................................................Dave Marr
1966...........................................Billy Casper
1967........................................ Jack Nicklaus
1968............................................... No Award
1969...................................... Orville Moody
1970............................................Billy Casper
1971..............................................Lee Trevino
1972........................................ Jack Nicklaus
1973........................................ Jack Nicklaus
1974.........................................Johnny Miller
1975........................................ Jack Nicklaus
1976........................................ Jack Nicklaus
1977.......................................... Tom Watson
1978.......................................... Tom Watson
1979.......................................... Tom Watson
1980......................................... Tom Watson
1981.............................................Bill Rodgers
1982.......................................... Tom Watson
1983...............................................Hal Sutton
1984......................................... Tom Watson
1985.....................................Lanny Wadkins
1986............................................... Bob Tway
1987.......................................... Paul Azinger
1988......................................Curtis Strange
1989..................................................Tom Kite
1990..............................................Nick Faldo
1991.............................................Corey Pavin
1992.........................................Fred Couples
1993................................................ Nick Price
1994............................................... Nick Price
1995........................................ Greg Norman
1996.........................................Tom Lehman
1997..........................................Tiger Woods
1998.......................................Mark O’Meara
1999.........................................Tiger Woods
2000........................................Tiger Woods
2001.........................................Tiger Woods
2002........................................Tiger Woods
2003........................................Tiger Woods
2004............................................Vijay Singh
2005........................................Tiger Woods
2006........................................Tiger Woods
2007........................................Tiger Woods
2008...........................Padraig Harrington
2009........................................Tiger Woods
2010............................................... Jim Furyk
2011............................................Luke Donald
2012.......................................... Rory McIlroy
2013..........................................Tiger Woods
2014..........................................Rory Mcilroy
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PGA OF AMERICA AWARDS
VARDON TROPHY
RORY MCILROY
Jupiter, Fla.
The Vardon Trophy, named by the PGA of America in honor of legendary British golfer Harry Vardon,
was preceded by the Harry Radix Trophy, which was initiated in 1934. The Radix Trophy was presented to Ky Laffoon (1934), Paul Runyan (1935) and Ralph Guldahl (1936). Radix was an Illinois
businessman who was a member of the PGA Advisory Committee. The PGA changed the name of the
award to the Vardon Trophy in 1937 to commemorate Harry Vardon, who died the same year. The
Vardon Trophy is a bronze-colored plaque measuring 39” by 27” and features sculpted hands replicating Vardon’s famed overlapping grip on a golf club. From 1947 to 1987, the Vardon Trophy was
awarded to the professional golfer with the lowest scoring average. In 1988, the criteria was adjusted
to award the Vardon Trophy to the touring professional with the lowest adjusted scoring average. It is
based on a minimum of 60 rounds, with no incomplete rounds (i.e. stipulated rounds as defined by the
Rules of Golf, as approved by the USGA and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland),
in events co-sponsored or designated by the PGA Tour. The adjusted score is computed from the average score of the field at each tournament. As a result, a player’s adjusted score may be higher or lower
than his actual score. For example, a player shoots 70 each day at a tournament while the field average
was 73. His 280 total would then be adjusted to 268 since he actually played 12 shots better than the
field did during the tournament. Any player with an incomplete round will be ineligible to win the
Vardon Trophy.
Point System
Lowest Adjusted Scoring Average
1934
Ky Laffoon (Radix Trophy)*
1935 Paul Runyan (Radix Trophy)*
1936
Ralph Guldahl (Radix Trophy)*
1937
Harry Cooper....................................................500
1938
Sam Snead..........................................................520
1939
Byron Nelson.....................................................473
1940
Ben Hogan..........................................................423
1941
Ben Hogan......................................................... 494
1942-46.................................................. No Award – WW II
* Point system began in 1937
Lowest Scoring Average
YEARWINNER
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
AVERAGE
Jimmy Demaret............................................ 69.90
Ben Hogan...................................................... 69.30
Sam Snead.......................................................69.37
Sam Snead.......................................................69.23
Lloyd Mangrum............................................ 70.05
Jack Burke...................................................... 70.54
Lloyd Mangrum.............................................70.22
E.J. Harrison.....................................................70.41
Sam Snead...................................................... 69.86
Cary Middlecoff.............................................70.35
Dow Finsterwald.......................................... 70.30
Bob Rosburg................................................... 70.11
Art Wall........................................................... 70.35
Billy Casper.................................................... 69.95
Arnold Palmer.............................................. 69.85
Arnold Palmer.............................................. 70.27
YEAR WINNER 1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
AVERAGE
Billy Casper.................................................... 70.58
Arnold Palmer.................................................70.01
Billy Casper.....................................................70.85
Billy Casper.....................................................70.27
Arnold Palmer.................................................70.18
Billy Casper................................................... .69.82
Dave Hill........................................................... 70.34
Lee Trevino..................................................... 70.64
Lee Trevino..................................................... 70.64
Lee Trevino......................................................70.57
Bruce Crampton...........................................70.57
Lee Trevino......................................................70.53
Bruce Crampton...........................................70.56
Don January....................................................70.32
Tom Watson....................................................70.32
Tom Watson.....................................................70.16
Tom Watson.................................................. 70.27
Lee Trevino.................................................... 69.73
Tom Kite..........................................................69.80
Tom Kite........................................................... 70.21
Ray Floyd........................................................ 70.61
Calvin Peete.................................................. 70.56
Don Pooley................................................... .70.36
Scott Hoch.....................................................70.08
Dan Pohl......................................................... 70.25
Chip Beck........................................................ 69.46
YEAR WINNER 1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
AVERAGE
Greg Norman................................................. 69.49
Greg Norman.................................................. 69.10
Fred Couples..................................................69.59
Fred Couples..................................................69.38
Nick Price...........................................................69.11
Greg Norman...................................................68.81
Steve Elkington.............................................69.62
Tom Lehman...................................................69.32
Nick Price........................................................ 68.98
David Duval......................................................69.13
Tiger Woods.................................................. 68.43
Tiger Woods................................................... 67.79
Tiger Woods....................................................68.81
Tiger Woods.................................................. 68.56
Tiger Woods....................................................68.41
Vijay Singh...................................................... 68.84
Tiger Woods.................................................. 68.66
Jim Furyk......................................................... 68.86
Tiger Woods................................................... 67.79
Sergio Garcia...................................................69.12
Tiger Woods.................................................. 68.05
Matt Kuchar......................................................69.61
Luke Donald................................................... 68.86
Rory McIlroy....................................................68.87
Tiger Woods.................................................. 68.98
Rory Mcilroy.................................................68.827
PGA FIRST LADY OF GOLF AWARD
The PGA First Lady of Golf Award, inaugurated in 1998, honors a woman who has made significant contributions to the
promotion of the game of golf. Since 2009, the award is bestowed biennially during the PGA of America Awards program at the
PGA Merchandise Show. The award is presented every other year.
PGA First Lady of Golf Through the Years
1998 Barbara Nicklaus..................................................................... North Palm Beach, Fla.
1999 Judy Rankin.................................................................................................Midland, Texas
2001 Judy Bell....................................................................................Colorado Springs, Colo.
2002 Nancy Lopez...................................................................................................... Albany, Ga.
2003 Renee Powell...................................................................................East Canton, Ohio
2004 Alice Dye........................................................................................................Carmel, Ind.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011
2013
Carol Semple Thompson........................................................................Sewickley, Pa.
Kathy Whitworth..................................................................... Flower Mound, Texas
Peggy Kirk Bell...........................................................................Southern Pines, N.C.
Carol Mann............................................................................ .The Woodlands, Texas
Donna Caponi-Byrnes..............................................................................Orlando, Fla.
Mary Bea Porter-King.............................................................................. Kapaa, Hawaii
Annika Sorenstam........................................................................................Orlando, Fla.
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PGA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN JOURNALISM
The PGA’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism is presented during the Golf Writers Association of America annual
spring dinner in conjunction with the Masters. The award honors members of the media for the steadfast promotion of golf, both
locally and nationally, throughout their career.
The selection committee consists of representatives of the PGA of America, United States Golf Association, PGA Tour,
Champions PGA Tour, LPGA, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, National Golf Course Owners Association,
American Society of Golf Course Architects, National Golf Foundation, European PGA Tour and past recipients.
PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism Through the Years
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Dick Taylor, Pinehurst, N.C. ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Links
Herbert Warren Wind, Weston, Mass. ..................................................................................................................................................................................Author
Jim Murray, Los Angeles.....................................................................................................................................................................................Los Angeles Times
Frank Chirkinian, Jupiter, Fla. ......................................................................................................................................................................................... CBS Sports
Bob Green, Weatherford, Texas..........................................................................................................................................................................Associated Press
Dan Jenkins, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. .........................................................................................................................................................................Golf Digest
Furman Bisher, Fayetteville, Ga. ................................................................................................................................................ Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jack Whitaker, Bridgehampton, N.Y. ..........................................................................................................................................................................ABC Sports
Dave Anderson, Tenafly, N.J. ................................................................................................................................................................................ New York Times
Ken Venturi, Marco Island, Fla. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... CBS Sports
Jim McKay, Monkton, Md. ................................................................................................................................................................................................ABC Sports
Kaye Kessler, Littleton, Colo. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................Links
Nick Seitz, Rowayton, Conn. ............................................................................................................................................................................................Golf Digest
Renton Laidlaw, Drumoig, Scotland.......................................................................................................................................................................... Golf Channel
Bob Verdi, Northbrook, Ill. .......................................................................................................................................................................Golf Digest/Golf World
Al Barkow, Albany, Calif. ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Golf Illustrated
Ron Green Sr., Charlotte, N.C. ........................................................................................................................................................................Charlotte Observer
Jack Berry, Ann Arbor, Mich. ................................................................................................................................................................................. Michigan Golfer
Marino Parascenzo, Ellwood City, Pa. .............................................................................................................................................. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Art Spander, Oakland, Calif. ..................................................................................................................................................................................Oakland Tribune
Dave Kindred, Locust Grove, Va. ...................................................................................................................................................................................Golf Digest
Jerry Tarde, Fairfield, Conn. .............................................................................................................................................................................................Golf Digest
Jaime Diaz, Carthage, N.C. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Golf Digest
John Hopkins, Cardiff, Wales ....................................................................................................................................................................................London Times
Tim Rosaforte, Jupiter, Fla. .................................................................................................................................................................. Golf World/Golf Channel
Ron Sirak, Wellfleet, Mass. ................................................................................................................................................................................................Golf Digest
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PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL
HALL OF FAME
On Sept. 8, 2005, the PGA of America honored 122 PGA members who
have made significant and enduring contributions to the association
and the game of golf, with engraved granite bricks on the south portico
of the PGA Museum of Golf in Port St. Lucie, Fla. That group included
44 original inductees between 1940 and 1982, when the PGA Golf
Professional Hall of Fame was located in Pinehurst, N.C.
The 2005 Class featured then-PGA Honorary President M.G.
Orender of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Craig Harmon, PGA Head
Professional at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., and the
2004 PGA Golf Professional of the Year.
Orender led a delegation of 31 overall Past Presidents into the Hall,
a list that begins with the Association’s first president, Robert White,
who served from 1916-1919. Harmon headed a 51-member group
who were recipients of the PGA’s highest annual honor — PGA Golf
Professional of the Year.
PGA Hall of Fame 2013 inductees (from left) Dr. Jeffrey Sammons (on
behalf of Jimmie DeVoe), Michael Hebron, Shelly Ogden Sage and son
Matthew; and Lori Ogden Moore (on behalf of Bill Ogden), Renee and
Larry Powell (on behalf of Bill Powell), Bob Toski, Jim Mrva, Chip Essig
and Allen Wronowski
Dedicated in 2002, The PGA of America opened the PGA Museum
of Golf in PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., which paved the way
for a home for the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame.
The PGA Museum of Golf celebrates the growth of golf in the United
States, as paralleled by the advancement of The Professional Golfers’
Association of America.
PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
1940
Willie Anderson
Tommy Armour
Jim Barnes
Walter Hagen
Johnny McDermott
Gene Sarazen
Alex Smith
Walter Travis
1953
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
San Snead
1954
Macdonald Smith
1961
Johnny Farrell
Lawson Little
Henry Picard
1962
Dutch Harrison
Olin Dutra
1963
Ralph Guldahl
Johnny Revolta
1964
Ed Dudley
Lloyd Mangrum
1965
1955
Vic Ghezzi
1956
Billy Burke
1957
Bobby Cruickshank
1958
Chick Harbert
1958
Chandler Harper
Leo Diegel
Craig Wood
Denny Shute
Horton Smith
1966
1967
1968
1969
Harry Cooper
Jock Hutchison
Paul Runyan
1974
1960
1974
Mike Brady
Jimmy Demaret
Fred McLeod
Julius Boros
Cary Middlecoff
Julius Boros
Cary Middlecoff
1975
Jack Burke Jr.
Doug Ford
1979
Roberto DeVicenzo
Dick Smith
(1991-1992)
Gary Schaal
(1993-1994)
Tom Addis III (1995-1996)
Ken Lindsay
(1997-1998)
Will Mann
(1999-2000)
Jack Connelly (2001-2002)
M.G. Orender (2003-2004)
1980
PGA GOLF PROFESSIONALS
OF THE YEAR
1982
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
Gene Littler
2005
PGA PAST PRESIDENTS
(Term of office)
Robert White
(1916-1919)
Jack Mackie
(1919-1920)
George Sargent (1921-1926)
Alex Pirie
(1927-1930)
Charles Hall
(1931-1932)
George Jacobus (1933-1939)
Tom Walsh
(1940-1941)
Joe Novak
(1949-1951)
Harry Moffitt
(1952-1954)
Harold Sargent (1958-1960)
Lou Strong
(1961-1963)
Warren Cantrell (1964-1965)
Max Elbin
(1966-1968)
Leo Fraser
(1969-1970)
Warren Orlick
(1971-1972)
William Clarke (1973-1974)
Henry Poe
(1975-1976)
Don Padgett
(1977-1978)
Frank Cardi
(1979-1980)
Joe Black
(1981-1982)
Mark Kizziar
(1983-1984)
Mickey Powell (1985-1986)
James Ray
Carpenter(1987-1988)
Patrick Rielly (1989-1990)
Bill Gordon
Harry Shepard
Dugan Aycock
Harry Pezzullo
Eddie Duino Sr.
Warren Orlick
Don Padgett
Tom Lo Presti
Bruce Herd
Lyle Wehrman
Hubby Habjan
Bill Strausbaugh Jr.
Ernie Vossler
Hardy Loudermilk
A. Hubert Smith
Wally Mund
Grady Shumate
Ross Collins
Howard Morrette
Warren Smith
Paul Harney
Walker Inman Jr.
Ron Letellier
Don Soper
Walter Lowell
Gary Ellis
Stan Thirsk
John Gerring
Bob Popp
Ken Lindsay
Jerry Mowlds
Jerry Cozby
David Ogilvie
Bob Ford
1988
Hank Majewski
1989
Tom Addis III
1990
Jim Albus
1991
Joe Jemsek
1992 Martin T. Kavanaugh II
1993
Don Kotnik
1994
Dick Murphy
1995
David C. Price
1996
Randall Smith
1997
Tom Sargent
1998
Ken Morton Sr.
1999
Ed Hoard
2000 Charles “Vic” Kline
2001
Tony Morosco
2002
Jock Olson
2003
Jim Brotherton Jr.
2004
Craig Harmon
2006
Manuel de la Torre
Bill Eschenbrenner
Dow Finsterwald
William Heald
Jack Nicklaus
Roger Warren
Dr. Gary Wiren
2009
Harry “Cotton” Berrier
Don Essig III
Claude Harmon Sr.
Brent Krause
Jim Manthis
Eddie Merrins
Harvey Penick
Brian Whitcomb
2011
Jim Antkiewicz
Jim Awtrey
Errie Ball
Jack Barber
Jim Flick
Jim Remy
Guy Wimberly
2013
Jimmie DeVoe
Don“Chip” Essig
Michael Hebron
Jim Mrva
Bill Ogden
William “Bill” Powell
Bob Toski
Allen Wronowski
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PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW
63RD PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW
JANUARY 20, 2015 (Outdoor Demo Day)
JANUARY 21 – 23, 2015 (Exhibits, Education & Special Events)
Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, Fla.
The PGA Merchandise Show, the world’s largest and most
influential golf business event, grew from humble beginnings
in Dunedin, Florida, in 1954, when a handful of golf
merchandisers assembled in the PGA National Golf Club
parking lot during a series of PGA winter tournaments. In
1963, when the exposition grew, it relocated to the east coast
of Florida. Since 1985, the Show’s permanent home has
become the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in
Orlando.
The PGA of America sold an equity share to Reed Exhibitions
in 1998. Through the partnership, the PGA Merchandise
Show has evolved to become an all-encompassing global
platform for the introduction of new products, indoor and
outdoor product testing, wide-ranging education seminars,
industry symposiums, fashion features, player development
programs, professional networking events and more.
In 2014, Golf Channel bolstered its coverage of the Show
with its daily Morning Drive, broadcasting live each day
from the PGA Show floor.
The PGA Merchandise Show annually welcomes some 1,000
top golf companies and brands and more than 40,000 industry
professionals from around the world to the industry’s annual
global summit for the business of golf.
For information regarding the PGA Merchandise Show visit
www.pgashow.com.
2015 PGA FASHION &
DEMO EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 17– 19, 2015
The Venetian | Las Vegas, Nev.
For more than 20 years, the PGA Fashion & Demo
Experience, (formerly the PGA Expo), has served as an
important marketplace for the global golf industry to gather
in the second half of the season on the West Coast.
The PGA Fashion Experience at the Venetian, featured an
all-new sophisticated look to showcase the hottest fashion
trends and newest accessory collections from approximately
200 companies.
The event, held during Las Vegas Fashion Week, serves
as a fashion merchandising, product testing and education
event, exclusively for industry professionals and golf lifestyle
apparel retailers.
The PGA Education Conference featured a keynote address
by the National Retail Federation, certification programs,
instruction clinics, seminars and a youth and family player
development workshop.
In 2014, PGA Professionals and industry leaders tested the latest
equipment, technology, training aids and accessories from more
than 60 leading golf brands and emerging companies during the
PGA Demo Experience at Cascata Golf Club.
For information regarding the PGA Fashion & Demo
Experience, visit www.pgalasvegas.com.
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GOLF CLUB
PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
PGA Golf Properties Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
the PGA of America, advances the PGA’s objectives to
promote enjoyment and involvement in the game, by providing
accessible world-class Championship golf courses, learning
centers, research, education, licensing and advisory services.
Since the forming of PGA Golf Properties, the PGA has
acquired, developed and licensed world-renowned golf
properties, including PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla. —
home to PGA Golf Club, PGA Center for Golf Learning and
Performance, PGA Museum of Golf, PGA Education Center
and the private PGA Country Club. PGA Golf Properties
also owns and operates Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.,
which will host the 96th PGA Championship in 2014.
These properties benefit PGA members, allow the Association
to host many of its own Championships, and serve as model
facilities within the industry.
The world’s first Audubon Sustainable Golf Facility, PGA
Village serves as the winter home to PGA Professionals, with
72 holes of Championship golf by architects Pete Dye, Tom
Fazio and Jim Fazio. There is also a six-hole Short Course
designed for families and beginners. The facility renovated
its Tom Fazio courses in 2006, renaming the North and South
Courses as the Ryder and Wanamaker Courses, respectively.
The Dye Course completed a restoration project by its
namesake in 2007. The PGA Country Club course received
beautification upgrades in 2013. The PGA Center for Golf
Learning and Performance is a 35-acre golf park that offers
practice areas for every conceivable golf shot. The prototype
facility is ranked among the “Top 50 Golf Ranges” by Golf
Range Magazine, as it features more than 100 practice stations,
putting greens and chipping areas. Visitors, including national
and junior national golf teams from Germany and Denmark,
travel to the Center to enhance their game. Home to PGA of
America Golf Schools, the facility also features world-class
technology, golf fitness and a PGA Club Performance facility
for expert club fitting and repair.
Ranked as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses”
by Golf Digest, Valhalla Golf Club has hosted historic golf
events, including the 1996 and 2000 PGA Championship; 2008
Ryder Cup and 2011 Senior PGA Championship presented by
KitchenAid. One of only five venues to host each of these
marquee events, Valhalla was also the setting for the 2002
PGA Professional National Championship. In 2011, the PGA
partnered with architect Jack Nicklaus on a golf course
modernization program that enhanced the golf experience for
Valhalla members and will challenge the world’s finest players
during the 96th PGA Championship
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PGA PATRONS, PARTNERS,
LICENSEES AND SPONSORS
OFFICIAL PATRONS
MERCEDES-BENZ
Official Vehicle
SPONSORS
CLUB CAR
OMEGA
Presenting Sponsor:
PGA Professional National Championship
SAMSUNG
Presenting Sponsor: Junior PGA Championship
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
Presenting Sponsor:
PGA Professional National Championship
Official Timekeeper
Official Patron
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
Official Rental Car
KITCHENAID
GENESIS NETWORKS
GOLF CHANNEL
KITCHENAID
Presenting Sponsor: Senior PGA Championship
KPMG
Official Home Appliance Brand
Title Sponsor: Women’s PGA Championship
POLO RALPH LAUREN
MERCEDES-BENZ
Official Outfitter
WORLDWIDE RYDER CUP PARTNER
STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS
OFFICIAL LICENSEES
AQUAFINA
Official Bottled Water
BAUER GOLF WORKS
Official Clubhouse Furnishings & Golf Shop Fixtures
BELVEDERE VODKA
Official Vodka
GATORADE
Official Sports Drink
JANI-KING
Official Cleaning Company
LEXMARK
Official Imaging and Printing Solutions Provider
LIPTON
Official Iced Tea
MOUTON CADET
Official Wine of the Ryder Cup
OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICEMAX
Official Office Products Supplier
PEPSI-COLA
Official Soft Drink
PREMIER GOLF
Licensed Distributor of Ryder Cup Travel Packages
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS
Official Hotel & Resort
TRUGREEN
Official Lawn Care Provider
Presenting Sponsor:
PGA Professional National Championship and
Senior PGA Professional National Championships
Supporting Sponsor:
Senior PGA Professional Section Championships
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
Title Sponsor:
PGA Assistant Championship and
PGA Pro-Am Series
NIKE
Supporting Sponsor: PGA Professional
National Championship
OMEGA
Presenting Sponsor:
PGA Professional National Championship,
PGA Professional Player of the Year,
PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit and
PGA DVD Highlight Collection
PGA NATIONAL RESORT & SPA
Supporting Sponsor:
PGA of America Section Programs
PGA TOUR
Supporting Sponsor: PGA of America
Club Professional Championships
PING
Presenting Sponsor: PGA Professional’s
Appointment Calendar
PREMIER GOLF
Presenting Sponsor: PGA Winter Championships
TAYLORMADE-ADIDAS GOLF COMPANY
Supporting Sponsor:
PGA Professional National Championships
TITLEIST AND FOOTJOY
Platinum Sponsor: The PGA of America
Supporting Sponsor: PGA Professional
National Championship
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SPONSORS
UNDER ARMOUR
Presenting Sponsor: Junior PGA Championship
U.S. KIDS GOLF
Supporting Sponsor: PGA Youth and Family Summit
PGA GOLF PROPERTIES PARTNERS
CLUB CAR
Exclusive Golf Car, Turf Utility and Transportation
Vehicle Supplier to PGA Golf Properties
JACOBSEN
Turf Equipment Supplier to PGA Golf Properties
FORESIGHT SPORTS
Technology Partner
PGA PATRONS, LICENSEES AND SPONSORS
GOLF RETIREMENT PLUS™
PARTNERS
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Titleist and FootJoy
PRESENTING PARTNERS
Ahead
Antigua
Callaway Golf
Cobra
Greg Norman Collection
Imperial Headwear
Nike Golf
Pepsi-Cola
Sterling Cut Glass
Sun Mountain Sports
TaylorMade/Adams Golf
PRESTWICK GOLF GROUP
Preferred On-Course Furnishings
to PGA Village at Port St. Lucie
V-1
Technology Partner
WITTEK GOLF SUPPLY COMPANY
Exclusive Practice Range Equipment Supplier
to PGA Golf Properties
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
adidas/Ashworth
Aloe Up
AM&E
CMC Scottsdale
Cutter & Buck
ECCO
esa
Gatorade
Golf Design
Heritage Creations
Kirk & Matz
Lipton
Lorente Golf
Office Depot/OfficeMax
Ouray Sportswear
PGA Authentic
Premier Golf
Pukka Headwear
St. Andrews Products
U.S. Kids Golf