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2014 Double Major Champion Rory Mcilroy in Command for a Second PGA of America Player of the Year Award; Tight Race for Vardon Trophy
With victories in the Open Championship and PGA Championship, McIlroy is on track to win his second PGA of America Player of the Year Award in three years and possibly a second Vardon Trophy. | more | |
Elite Foursome Determined for 32nd PGA Grand Slam of Golf; Major Champions Set for Showdown, Oct. 14-15, in Bermuda
Reigning major champions Bubba Watson, Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy join past major champion Jim Furyk , Oct. 14-15, at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course. | more | |
PGA of America Bringing Fans Closer to the Action; U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson Unveils his 3 Picks Live from NYC on Sept. 2
The PGA of America is hosting a live event where United States Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson will reveal his Captain's Picks for the final three members of the 12-man team. Over the next three weeks, fans can join in the fun by entering the interactive "MyCaptainsPicks" contest with Captain Watson. A first-of-its-kind social media engagement program, #mycaptainspicks simply asks sports fans to choose the three players they think Watson will pick to complete his 12-player team. | more | |
U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson held a media conference, Aug. 11, at the PGA Championship to talk about the nine players who earned an automatic spot on the 2014 team. | Read the transcript | |
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MORE NEWS FROM THE PGA of AMERICA
Nationwide, June rounds played were down -1.3% from June 2013 and days open for the month were consistent from 2013 to 2014 with an average of 28 days open for play. Other key statistics include:
- June 2014 was the sixth wettest month over the past 120 years and this was the wettest June since 1989.
- Twenty states reported rounds played increases for the month.
- The first half of 2014 has been the coldest since 1993. Thirty-five states reported fewer days open this year compared to YTD June 2013.
- Although YTD 2014 had the fewest days open in PerformanceTrak history, there were 18 states with increased or consistent play.
Click here to access PerformanceTrak News which provides rounds played and revenue results for May and YTD 2014.