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Play Golf America Day
World Golf Village to Offer Complimentary Golf Instruction During Play Golf America Day May 24
Slammer & Squire, an official golf course of the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village, will host "Play Golf America Day" on Saturday, May 24 from 1 to 5 p.m., offering golfers of all skill levels the opportunity to receive complimentary professional instruction.
Now in its third year at Slammer & Squire, "Play Golf America Day" is an opportunity for golfers of all skill levels to receive free expert instruction. The event targets beginner golfers interested in taking up the game, existing golfers looking to fine-tune their skills, or players who have taken a break and are looking to be re-introduced to the game.
"This third ‘Play Golf America Day’ at our course is one that allows golfers of any skill level the opportunity to learn the game while having fun in a casual and approachable setting," said Cathy Harbin, General Manager of the Slammer & Squire and the King & Bear at World Golf Village. "We hope to see many individuals who are interested in the game partake in and benefit from the day’s complimentary activities."
Instructors —PGA Professionals from the North Florida Section—will give 10-minute tune-ups and provide demonstrations on all aspects of the game from 1 to 5 p.m. on the Slammer & Squire driving range. A closest-to-the-pin contest will take place at 1 p.m.; a putting contest will take place at 2 p.m. and a "Beat the Pro" long-drive contest for a $250 cash prize will begin at 4 p.m. Bunker, chipping and putting clinics will begin at 1:30 p.m. Additionally, there will be a trick shot exhibition by Peter Johncke, "The Trick Shot Master," at 3 p.m.
All "Play Golf America Day" activities will be complimentary. Additionally, sodas and hot dogs will be available free of charge throughout the day. Prizes will be awarded to the contest winners and guests will be able to test the equipment from a variety of brands in a demo area.
For more information on the "Play Golf America Day" at World Golf Village on Saturday, May 24, call 904-940-6088 or visit the events calendar at www.wgv.com <http://www.wgv.com> .
About Play Golf America
The Play Golf America campaign is a complete package of growth-of-the-game programs targeting the adult population of various segments, including families, couples, women, and business professionals. Led by The PGA of America, this industry initiative is supported by the National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA TOUR, LPGA, USGA and GOLF 20/20. For more information, visit www.playgolfamerica.com <http://www.playgolfamerica.com> .
About Slammer & Squire and King & Bear
Slammer & Squire and King & Bear are two championship golf courses located at World Golf Village. The Slammer & Squire and King & Bear courses are designed to offer both enjoyment and challenge in a resort setting. Both courses have five sets of tees, tournament-ready course conditions year-round and have hosted nationally-televised events including a Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf tournament, a Champions Tour event and Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.
Slammer & Squire and King & Bear, which consistently receive a four-and-a-half stars (out of five) rating by Golf Digest, are owned and managed by Birmingham, Alabama-based Honours Golf. Both courses feature Honours’ signature amenities including complimentary range balls, fresh chilled apples on the 1st and 10th holes, cool towels on the course for warm Florida days, as well as a Global Positioning System in every golf cart.
About World Golf Village
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008, World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. is home to the World Golf Hall of Fame and encompasses the flagship Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village and adjoining St. Johns County Convention Center; Grande Villas at World Golf Village, a Bluegreen Vacation Club resort; Laterra Resort & PGA TOUR Spa; two championship golf courses, the Slammer & Squire and King & Bear; and the PGA TOUR Golf Academy. Complementing these attractions is the PGA TOUR STOP retail center, several restaurants (including Murray Bros. Caddyshack), a 300-seat IMAX® theater and a variety of residential neighborhoods.
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As sole founding partner of World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee and World Golf Village, Shell Oil Company provides financial support and plays the lead role in charitable initiatives aimed at introducing golf to young people, and through the golf experience promotes scholastic achievement, community service and those values intrinsic to the game of golf: honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.
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