Free golf lessons available for adults

Advertiser Staff

More than 50 Aloha PGA pros are offering free 10-minute golf lessons this month as part of the launch of the 2005 Play Golf America campaign.

The national drive hopes to attract 100,000 adult golf enthusiasts across the country.

Play Golf America is an industry-wide national marketing campaign developed and led by The PGA of America to increase golf participation among new and occasional golfers.

Supported by a variety of allied associations, including the LPGA, National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA Tour and the United States Golf Association, Play Golf America offers a variety of adult player development programs geared to connect people to the game.

The objective of the campaign is to reach 17 million adult golfers who have expressed a desire to play golf and the 14 million golfers who play between one and seven times a year.

Play Golf America is a complete package of growth-of-the-game programs targeting the adult population of various segments, including families, couples, women and business professionals.

Playgolfamerica.com is an industry-sponsored Web site developed by The PGA of America. It serves as a link to access affordable player development programs in local markets.

The site is constantly updated with new programs being offered by PGA Professionals and LPGA teaching professionals in markets across America.

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