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Inside the Pga of America2 2015 MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA 2015 INSIDE THE PGA OF AMERICA United States Captain Walter Hagen at the 1929 Ryder Cup, in Leeds, England PGA MEDIA GUIDE 2015 | 1 HISTORY OF THE PGA OF AMERICA The PGA of America is the world’s largest sports featured the most top-100 rated players from the Official organization. The PGA and its 28,000 men and women World Golf Rankings. Professionals teach and grow the game every day, making Walter Hagen and Jack Nicklaus share the record for most golf more appealing to the millions who play it while PGA Championship titles, with five each. Tiger Woods has working to attract many more who have expressed interest won the PGA Championship four times. in trying the game or returning to it. In 2014, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., Rory As we count down to our Centennial in 2016, the PGA McIlroy capped a remarkable month of excellence continues to lead the multi-billion dollar golf industry. The by rallying to win his second PGA Championship, PGA also conducts some of golf’s premier championships, making him the fifth player in history to earn four major including the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior championships by age 25. PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. In addition, the PGA is The Ryder Cup, which first matched American PGA partnering with the LPGA and KPMG, a leading audit, tax Professionals and their counterparts from Great Britain, and advisory firm, to conduct the KPMG Women’s PGA began in 1927 with a 9 1/2 to 2 1/2 United States victory Championship, beginning in 2015. at Worcester (Mass.) Country Club. Since then, the Ryder Cup has developed into one of the pre-eminent events in The PGA’s origin can be traced to January 17, 1916, when all of sports. a group of New York-area golf professionals, accompanied by several prominent amateur golfers, attended a luncheon In 1979, the Ryder Cup underwent what is arguably its at the Taplow Club in the former Wanamaker Store in boldest renovation, with players from continental Europe New York City. added, in order to increase the level of competition. The U.S. was in the midst of an 18-year streak of retaining the The host was department store magnate Rodman Ryder Cup that began in 1957, and would eventually come Wanamaker. Among those in attendance were prominent to an end in 1985. 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. 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. In near darkness at Valhalla Golf Club, Rory McIlroy shined the The PGA Championship is one of golf’s four major brightest by winning the 2014 PGA Championship and raising championships and has produced a highlight reel of golf’s the Wanamaker Trophy for the second time in three years. special moments. Since 1994, the PGA Championship has 2 | PGA MEDIA GUIDE 2015 HISTORY OF THE PGA OF AMERICA In 2014, Europe dominated at Gleneagles’ PGA In 1996, the PGA opened two 18-hole golf courses at PGA Centenary Course in Perthshire, Scotland, to win the Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. A third course was opened Ryder Cup for the sixth time in the seven matches for play in December 1999. played in this century. The PGA of America conducts more than 20 tournaments The Senior PGA Championship began in 1937 at for its members and apprentices, including the PGA Augusta (Ga.) National Golf Club at the invitation of Professional National Championship, the showcase event course founder Bobby Jones. Today, the Championship, for PGA Club Professionals. The top 20 finishers at the presented by KitchenAid, is the most historic PGA Professional National Championship advance to and prestigious event in senior golf. Champions compete in the PGA Championship. include Gene Sarazen, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Through its national headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Hale Irwin, and Colin Fla., and a network of 41 Section Offices, the Association Montgomerie, the 2014 Senior PGA Champion. maintains a total commitment to its Professionals, helping In an effort to acquire world-class sites to host its the membership meet the demands of today’s marketplace premier events, the PGA acquired Valhalla Golf Club in and addressing issues that are vital to the golf industry. Louisville, Ky. The complete agreement was solidified PGA President Derek Sprague, Vice President Paul Levy following the 2000 PGA Championship. Valhalla has and Secretary Suzy Whaley (the first woman to be elected conducted three PGA Championships, the 2008 Ryder as a National Officer) work with PGA CEO Pete Bevacqua Cup, two Senior PGA Championships, and the 2002 to serve PGA members and grow the game of golf. PGA Professional National Championship. 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. PGA MEDIA GUIDE 2015 | 3 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. 1995 Patty Berg ............................................................................................... Fort Myers, Fla. 1996 Frank Chirkinian .........................................................................................Augusta, Ga. 1997 George H. W. Bush ...............................................................................Houston, Texas 1998 Paul Runyan ............................................................................................Pasadena, Calif. 1999 Bill Dickey ....................................................................................................Phoenix, Ariz. 2000 Jack Nicklaus ..........................................................................North Palm Beach, Fla. 2001 Mark McCormack ..............................................................................Windermere, Fla. BILL CLINTON 2002 Tim Finchem......................................................................... Ponte Vedre Beach, Fla. Chappaqua, N.Y. 2003 Vince Gill .................................................................................................. Nashville, Tenn. 2004 Pete Dye ...........................................................................................................Carmel, Ind. PGA Distinguished Service Award Through the Years 2005 Wally Uihlein ........................................................................North Dartmouth, Mass. 2006 Fred Ridley .......................................................................................................Tampa, Fla. 1988 Herb Graffis ..............................................................................Fort Myers Beach, Fla. 2007 Jack Burke Jr. .........................................................................................Houston, Texas 1989 Bob Hope ......................................................................................... Palm Springs, Calif. 2008 Dennis Walters ...............................................................................................Jupiter, Fla. 1990 No Recipient 2009 William Powell ..................................................................................East Canton, Ohio 1991 Gerald Ford................................................................................. Rancho Mirage, Calif. 2010 Billy Casper ........................................................................................... Springville, Utah 1992 Gene Sarazen ..................................................................................... Marco Island, Fla. 2011 Larry Nelson .................................................................................................Marietta, Ga. 1993 Byron Nelson ......................................................................................... Roanoke, Texas 2012 Dave Stockton ....................................................................................... Redlands, Calif. 1994 Arnold Palmer .............................................................................................. Bay Hill, Fla. 2013 Lee Trevino ...................................................................................................Dallas, Texas 2014 Bill Clinton .............................................................................................Chappaqua, N.Y. PGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR The PGA Player of the Year Award is given to the top PGA Tour player based on his tournament wins, official money standing
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