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Nov. 6, 2007 mabramowitz@

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THE PGA LEARNING CENTER PRESENTS FIRST-EVER

‘GOLF DEMO DAY EXTRAVAGANZA UNDER THE LIGHTS’ ON SATURDAY, NOV. 10

Nighttime Event to Showcase Golf Equipment and Apparel from Top Industry Manufacturers

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The PGA Learning Center, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., ranked by Golf Odyssey as the top golf practice facility in Florida, will hold the first-ever ‘Golf Demo Day Extravaganza Under the Lights,’ with something for every golf enthusiast in the family this Saturday night, Nov. 10, 2007, from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

During Golf Demo Day Extravaganza Under the Lights, golfers have a special opportunity to be custom fit for the latest in equipment from some of golf’s foremost manufacturers and distributors – Callaway Golf, Ping, Srixon, TaylorMade and Titleist/Cobra. Callaway Golf will also have its Tour Van on-hand to custom fit and build clubs for participants on the spot.

In addition, top apparel companies including Adidas, Ahead, Antigua and Cutter & Buck will be on-site for you to discover the best “equipment for your body.” Golf Fitness Magazine fashion expert Auke Hempenius, will make a special presentation on the latest trends in golf apparel at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, one male and female in attendance will receive a complete golf makeover, while the selected “best dressed” in the crowd will receive a new golf outfit. This is the first time The PGA Learning Center has presented both equipment and apparel in a Demo Days setting and also marks the first Demo Day it has staged under the stars.

“From equipment to apparel, The PGA Learning Center’s ‘Golf Demo Day Extravaganza Under the Lights’ serves as a unique experience into all things golf,” said Bob Baldassari, PGA general manager at The PGA Learning Center, part of The PGA Golf Club, which is ranked as one of the “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America” by Golf Digest. “This is a one-of-a-kind event where golfers can discover the latest in everything from golf clubs to accessories to fashion in a dramatic nighttime setting, which is something the most ardent of golf enthusiasts, as well as the whole family can enjoy.”

“Golf Demo Day Extravaganza Under the Lights is a showcase of the latest in equipment product testing and custom club-fitting technology for serious golfers, as well as a springboard for those seeking an early start on holiday apparel gifts for the golf lover on their shopping lists,” said Eric Hogge, PGA head professional at The PGA Learning Center.

Admission for all event participants is free. For the Callaway Tour Van only, an appointment in advance is necessary. Call (772) 468-7686 Ext. 3. Otherwise, reservations for Golf Demo Day Extravaganza Under the Lights are not required. The PGA Learning Center is located at 8565 Commerce Centre Dr., in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Exit #121 (St. Lucie West Blvd.) off I-95. For more information, please call (800) 800-GOLF (4653).

About The PGA Golf Club:

The Ryder, Wanamaker and Dye Courses form a trio of world-class public courses at The PGA Golf Club, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Named by Golf Digest as one of the “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America” for 2007-08, The PGA Golf Club also features the award-winning 35-acre PGA Learning Center golf park and PGA Historical Center. The PGA Golf Club, exists to be one of the premier daily fee facilities in America, and to serve as a home club for our 28,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals. For more information, please visit .

About The PGA of America

The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today's PGA Professional is the public's link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.

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