PGA Free Lesson Month in Full Swing During Month of May

PGA/LPGA Professionals to reach one million free lesson mark in 2009

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 30 /PRNewswire/ — Put a little spring in your golf swing with a free 10-minute lesson during the 12th annual PGA Free Lesson Month. Throughout the month of May, PGA/LPGA Professionals nationwide will provide golfers of every age and skill level with the opportunity to learn the basics of the game or improve upon existing skills through this successful initiative, which will reach the one million free lesson mark in 2009.

All participating PGA/LPGA Professionals can be found at PlayGolfAmerica.com.

While the affordability of PGA Free Lesson Month is evident since it is complimentary, the health benefits received by playing golf are also invaluable. Whether participating as an individual or with friends or family, PGA Free Lesson Month offers the perfect excuse to get outside, learn new skills and get a little exercise, all while enjoying the game of golf for free.

“By participating in PGA Free Lesson Month, consumers of all experience levels will benefit firsthand from expert lessons provided by PGA/LPGA Professionals in a comfortable one-on-one setting,” said PGA of America President Jim Remy. “As we approach the one million free lesson mark, we are pleased so many consumers have taken advantage of this program and invite those who have not to contact a local PGA/LPGA Professional and hit the links for an unforgettable experience.”

Since The PGA of America and Golf Digest jointly launched this nationwide campaign in 1998, more than 938,000 free lessons have been given. One of the most successful growth-of-the-game initiatives in the golf industry, PGA Free Lesson Month is a collaborative campaign spearheaded by The PGA of America, Golf Digest Publications and Golf Channel.

Every golfer who takes a free lesson and sends in a Free Lesson Card is eligible to enter a sweepstakes to win a three-day/two-night golf getaway to Port St. Lucie, Fla., including hotel accommodations, round-trip, economy airfare, a two-day session at The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance and a custom-fit set of golf clubs. One hundred runners-up will receive a copy of The PGA’s First Swing Golfer’s Guide and a 2008 Ryder Cup DVD.

SOURCE PGA of America