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"TEE IT FORWARD”

"TEE IT FORWARD” was introduced at golf facilities nationwide in July 2011 by The PGA of America and United States Golf Association.  The new initiative is designed to help golfers have more fun on the course and enhance their overall experience by playing from a set of tees best suited to their abilities.  Its success was seen at The Players Course at Tierra Rejada Golf Club California, with new forward tees and wide landing areas, drew 1,000 rounds in August.  

Tiger Woods 2012

Tiger Woods may not be playing at Torrey Pines in 2012, but Pebble Beach looks to possibly be on his schedule for the first time since 2002.

Northern Trust Open Exemption Is Now Underway

As part of an effort to promote and increase diversity in professional golf, the application process for the Northern Trust Open Exemption is now underway. The annual exemption, created and sponsored by Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS), provides an opportunity for a top golfer who represents the advancement of diversity in golf and wouldn’t otherwise be eligible to compete in the 2012 Northern Trust Open, to be held February 14-19 at the historic Riviera Country Club. Candidates can now apply via the tournament’s Web site (www.northerntrustopen.com).  Entries must be received by January 14, 2012.  The winner will be announced at Northern Trust Open media day on Monday, January 23.

PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame

The 2011 PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame welcomes a class of seven inductees on Nov. 2, at the PGA Museum of Golf in Port St. Lucie, Fla. PGA NEWS concludes its series featuring the inductees. http://www.pgamediacenter.com/pganews/index.cfm?articleID=2907&linkID=2863&cid=2185