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MAINE'S SHAWN WARREN JUMPS OUT TO EARLY LEAD AT

34th CALLAWAY GOLF PGA ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Shawn Warren of Windham, Maine, took advantage of benign early-morning conditions and birdied five holes on his second nine on the Wanamaker Course en route to an opening-round 7-under-par 65 and a one-stroke lead Thursday at the 34th Callaway Golf PGA Assistant Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

 Warren leads Brett Stegmaier of Vero Beach, Fla., who opened with a 66, by a stroke.

 The 25-year-old Warren started his round on the back nine, but began his rapid rise up the leaderboard with birdies on the first four holes of the Wanamaker's front nine.

"I made an easy birdie on No. 1, which really jump-started the round," said Warren, a PGA apprentice at Falmouth (Maine) Country Club. "I got lucky at No. 4 with a long putt but closed well with a solid up-and-down birdie at 16."

Warren, who will leave to play in the second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School on Monday, has been gaining confidence in his game over the last few months.

"I have been playing well and practicing hard, and it seems to be paying off so far this week," said Warren. "I didn't have a single bogey and I kept the ball in play all day."

Warren credits his precision off the tee for his strong start.

"I was hitting my driver perfectly so I was able to attack the golf course," said Warren. "It made for an easier round and I didn't have to play defensively."

Stegmaier, PGA apprentice at Silver Spring Country Club in Ridgefield, Conn., started strong with five birdies on his front nine.

 "I hit every green on the front nine and just putted great," said Stegmaier, who is competing in his first PGA Assistant Championship. "I played well overall today, and really, just stayed out of my own way."

 Nick Bailes of Brentwood, Tenn., PGA apprentice at Brentwood (Tenn.) Country Club, is alone in third after opening with a 67.

Jennifer Heinz, PGA assistant professional at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and one of only two women competing in the Championship, shot an opening-round 73.

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Callaway Golf PGA Assistant Championship – pg. 2

"I have only played twice in the last 13 weeks, so I am pretty happy with how I played today," said Heinz, a graduate of the PGA Golf Management University Program at Sam Houston State University. "My goal was to make the cut and I hope to do it."

 The par-72 Wanamaker Course proved a stern test, yielding a 74.56 first-round scoring average.

 Following the first 36 holes of play, the field for the final two rounds will be reduced to the low 70 scorers and ties.

 The Championship features 126 PGA assistant professionals and apprentices. The format was changed in 2010 to include the top-4 finishers from last year's Championship as well as 122 players who advanced through their Section Championship.

 Also a stake, provided the Champion meets eligibility requirements, is a coveted spot in the 44th PGA Professional National Championship, June 26-29, 2011, at Hershey (Pa.) Country Club.

Callaway Golf returns as the title sponsor for the second consecutive year.

The PGA Assistant Championship continues a tradition of excellence in bringing together some of the most talented players in The PGA of America as well as being models of the caliber of members who make up the world's largest working sports organization. Past champions include past Ryder Cup Team members Fred Funk and Loren Roberts, and past PGA Professional National Champions Darrell Kestner, Tim Thelen and Bruce Zabriski.

About The PGA of America

Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: 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 Association enables PGA 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 dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, 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. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

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Callaway Golf PGA Assistant Championship – pg. 3

PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Wanamaker Course

 Men - Par 72, 7,050 yards

Women - Par 72, 6,020 yards

First-Round Scores

 

Shawn Warren, Windham, Maine    31-34--65

Brett Stegmaier, Vero Beach, Fla.    31-35--66

Nick Bailes, Brentwood, Tenn.    31-36--67

Ryan Swanson, Sherman, N.Y.    32-37--69

Mike Pavao, Canton, Ga.    32-37--69

Lee Rhind, Midland, Texas    36-33--69

Matt Dobyns, Manhasset, N.Y.    37-33--70

Scott Foster, Anthem, Ariz.    37-33--70

Trent Rommann, El Paso, Texas    37-33--70

Richard Terga, Palm Beach Gardens,    32-38--70

Frank Bensel, Purchase, N.Y.    37-33--70

Paul Dickinson, Montauk, N.Y.    36-34--70

Adam Rainaud, South Hadley, Mass.    36-34--70

Travis Deibert, Jamison, Pa.    35-36--71

Pete Stone, Bountiful, Utah    35-36--71

Sean Dougherty, Overland Park, Kan.    39-32--71

Kyle Bilodeau, Manchester, Conn.    35-36--71

David Solomon, San Mateo, Calif.    35-36--71

Nick Wanderscheid, Sioux City, Iowa    34-37--71

Tim Weinhart, Johns Creek, Ga.    36-35--71

Jonathan Prior, Libertyville, Ill.    36-35--71

Jeffrey Kaiser, Middleton, Wis.    36-35--71

Devin Gee, Oakmont, Pa.    37-34--71

Richie Krebs, Spring Grove, Pa.    34-37--71

Kelly Mitchum, Southern Pines, N.C.    36-36--72

Brandon Kearney, Bend, Ore.    38-34--72

Brian Norman, Carterville, Ill.    37-35--72

David Hronek, North Port, Fla.    37-35--72

Nick Bova, Bloomington, Ill.    36-36--72

Jason Parajeckas, Woburn, Mass.    35-37--72

Billy Mullen, Jeffersonville, Pa.    34-38--72

Matt Vick, Southern Pines, N.C.    34-38--72

David Roesch, Germantown, Wis.    35-37--72

Eric Rolland, Rogers, Minn.    36-36--72

Dustin Volk, Layton, Utah    35-37--72

Barry Hinckley, Columbus, Ohio    39-33--72

Aaron Clark, Springfield, Mo.    36-36--72

Chris Wisler, Smyrna, Del.    38-35--73

Jennifer Heinz, Jacksonville, Fla.    37-36--73

Keith Henry, Tuscaloosa, Ala.    34-39--73

Larry Scortichini, Coram, N.Y.    37-36--73

Lee Stroever, Jupiter, Fla.    36-37--73

Patrick Vadden, Louisville, Ky.    40-33--73

Bradley Delman, Eagle, Colo.    37-36--73

Ben Meyers, Maple Grove, Minn.    38-35--73

Brandt Kieschnick, Huntsville, Texas    38-35--73

Rob Phelps, Cortland, N. Y.    38-35--73

Brent Snyder, Hudson, Wis.    35-38--73

Bobby Pancratz, Scottsdale, Ariz.    37-36--73

Jeff Sedorcek, Lee's Summit, Mo.    36-37--73

Shawn Hall, Palm Beach Gardens,    38-35--73

Eric Reeves, Gray, Ga.    35-38--73

Peter Springstead, New Milford, N.J.    39-34--73

Rich Berberian , Derry, N.H.    37-36--73

Garrett Chaussard, Chicago, Ill.    36-37--73

Tom Michaels, Perryville, Md.    34-39--73

Joe Panzeri, Meridian, Idaho    37-37--74

Dan Flynn, Midland, Mich.    38-36--74

Christopher Marinaro, Hilton Head Island ,    39-35--74

Cody Brownell, Davenport, Fla.    38-36--74

Brian Ward, Wichita, Kan.    38-36--74

Grant Strobel, San Diego, Calif.    38-36--74

Stuart Hendley, Midland, Texas    39-35--74

Todd Rickenbach, West Caldwell, N.J.    37-37--74

Zach Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah    37-37--74

Jason Preeo, Highlands Ranch, Col    38-36--74

Brent Paladino, Kensington, Conn.    34-41--75

Scott Baines, Chicago, Ill.    40-35--75

Ty Zimmerman, St. Charles, Mo.    37-38--75

Frank Anderson, Marion, Iowa    37-38--75

Jon Fister, Ogden, Utah    39-36--75

Jaysen Hansen, Toledo, Ohio    41-34--75

Pepe Cortez, Sammamish, Wash.    40-35--75

Billy Hoffman, Bethesda, Md.    38-37--75

Mike Johnston, Milwaukee, Wis.    38-37--75

Bill Wening, The Woodlands, Texas    37-38--75

Karen Paolozzi, Crofton, Md.    37-38--75

Corey Prugh, Spokane, Wash.    41-34--75

Eddie Wynne, Oakdale, Minn.    39-36--75

Kevin Boyle, Germantown, Tenn.    38-37--75

Ryan Nielson, Boise, Idaho    39-37--76

Nic Van Vuuren, Pleasant Grove, Utah    39-37--76

Jordan Dempsey, Baton Rouge, La.    36-40--76

Mike Townsend, Wilmington, N.C.    39-37--76

Nathan Smith, Ottumwa, Iowa    39-37--76

Chris Kulinski, West Seneca, N.Y.    40-36--76

Brandon Dixon, College Station, Tex    38-38--76

Scott Berliner, Albany, N. Y.    39-37--76

Chris Borgen, Eagan, Minn.    36-40--76

Garrett Korte, Findlay, Ohio    40-37--77

John Stone, Newport News, Va.    39-38--77

Jeff Urzetta, Rochester, N.Y.    41-36--77

Justin Caroli, Bridgeport, W.Va.    40-37--77

Bill Van Orman, Bogart, Ga.    39-38--77

Paul Lejeune, Union, N.J.    40-37--77

Dave Magdziasz, La Quinta, Calif.    41-36--77

Michael Connors, Fairfield, Conn.    37-41--78

Jamie Broce, Clayton, Ind.    39-39--78

Craig Smith, Morristown, N.J.    40-38--78

Matt Gibbens, Encinitas, Calif.    40-38--78

Nick Cannon, Cashiers, N.C.    39-39--78

Kevin Shimomura, Pearl City, Hawaii    39-39--78

Kyle Baehler, Rye, N.Y.    39-39--78

Rob Hunt, Highlands Ranch, Col    41-37--78

Henry Liaw, Beaumont, Calif.    38-40--78

Jeff Seavey, Homosassa, Fla.    39-40--79

Kyle Murphy, Grand Rapids, Mich.    40-39--79

Paul Scaletta, Jupiter, Fla.    39-40--79

Steven Hale, Pittsburgh, Pa.    40-39--79

Matthew Sita, Glen Cove, N.Y.    42-37--79

Adam Headley, Lubbock, Texas    39-40--79

Jay Osmon, Alamosa, Colo.    39-40--79

Casey Millholland, Hardinsburg, Ind.    40-39--79

Brian Brown, Naperville, Ill.    36-43--79

Jeff Schultz, Indianapolis, Ind.    42-38--80

Sean English, Cincinnati, Ohio    40-40--80

Kyle Roman, Brutus, Mich.    40-40--80

Cooper Barrick, Edmond, Okla.    40-40--80

Eric Hoff, Warrenville, Ill.    39-41--80

Eric Lippert, Marina, Calif.    38-42--80

Jay Lerille, Foley, Ala.    42-39--81

Josh Wilks, Dallas, Texas    42-39--81

Cory Muller, Purchase, N. Y.    40-41--81

Robert Santerre, Louisville, Ky.    42-39--81

Brian Stewart, Durham, N.C.    39-43--82

Nathan Kalin, Omaha, Neb.    46-38--84

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