<p>IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jamie Carbone Nov. 23, 2013 561/624-8446 [email protected]</p><p>WASHINGTON STATE’S DAN HILL ELECTED TO PGA OF AMERICA BOARD AS DISTRICT 14 DIRECTOR</p><p>SAN DIEGO – Dan Hill, PGA Master Professional and head professional at Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Wash., has joined the PGA Board of Directors as District 14 Director. He was elected to the Board today at the 97th PGA Annual Meeting, and will serve a three-year term representing the Pacific Northwest and Southwest PGA Sections. Hill, 55, is a resident of Renton, Wash., and was elected to PGA membership in 1985. During his 28-year professional career, Hill has served in a leadership capacity at the Chapter and Section levels, including a term as president of the Pacific Northwest PGA Section from 2008-2010. Hill was named the Pacific Northwest Golf Professional of the Year in 2010 and is a five-time Section Merchandiser of the Year (private facility) Award recipient. “It is an honor and privilege to serve the Pacific Northwest and Southwest Sections as their District Director,” said Hill. “I look forward to being involved in guiding the direction of The PGA of America for the next three years to make the value of the PGA badge greater and the health of the game stronger.” In 1996, Hill earned PGA Master Professional status in Instruction, becoming the 191st Master Professional in The PGA of America. Prior to joining Broadmoor Golf Club, Hill served as PGA head professional at Wing Point Golf and Country Club on Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Hayden Lake (Idaho) Country Club. Born in Spokane, Wash., Hill played collegiate golf at Eastern Washington University in 1977-78. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, Seattle. Hill and his wife, Janet, live in Renton, Wash. They are the parents of a son, Jonathan. The PGA Board of Directors is composed of the Association’s president, vice president, secretary, honorary president, and 17 directors. The directors include representatives from each of The PGA’s 14 districts, two Independent Directors and a member of the PGA Tour. New District Directors are elected by their local PGA Sections. About The PGA of America Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: 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 PGA enables its 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 world-class championships and innovative programs, 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. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf. ###</p>