PGA of America Announces New PGA Jr. League at Harbor Shores

Harbor Shores Resort Expands Junior Programming Thanks to Partnership with PGA REACH

WHO/WHAT: PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, and Harbor Shores are launching a new PGA Jr. League program at Harbor Shores Resort. The details of this announcement will be released at the conclusion of Monday’s National Car Rental PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am by PGA REACH Trustee and Chairman of the Board, Whirlpool Corporation, Jeff Fettig. This program will bring the first PGA Jr. League teams to Southwest Michigan.

Other representatives from the PGA of America and the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph communities will be onsite for this announcement, including:

● Ryan Cannon, PGA REACH Senior Director

● Kevin Helm, Michigan PGA Section Executive Director

● Ross Smith, Harbor Shores Resort Director of Golf

● Ebon Sanders, The First Tee of Benton Harbor Executive Director

WHEN: Monday, May 21, 2018

3:30 p.m. ET: Pro-Am Awards Reception and announcement of PGA Junior League

Pro-Am runs throughout the day

WHERE: Point O’Woods Golf & Country Club

1516 Roslin Road

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

ABOUT PGA JR. LEAGUE:

PGA Jr. League is the flagship program, under the youth pillar of PGA REACH 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation, of the PGA of America. PGA Jr. League is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 13 and under, to learn and enjoy the game of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

PGA Jr. League works with PGA Sections and local youth organizations across the country to offer an alternative, social golf format. This unique approach highlights team play versus individual competition and serves as a feeder system to transition youth golfers to existing junior golf programs. PGA Jr. League brings boys and girls of all backgrounds and skill levels together in a supportive, two-person scramble format that encourages mentorship, builds confidence and promotes sportsmanship.

Since its inception in 2011, participation in PGA Jr. League has skyrocketed, with 42,000 youth participants competing on 3,400 teams in 2017.

INTERVIEWS: Representatives from the PGA of America and Whirlpool Corporation will be available

for interviews immediately following the announcement. Please contact Elizabeth

Epstein to schedule interviews.

CONTACT: Elizabeth Epstein | KemperLesnik | elizabeth.epstein@kemperlesnik.com| 847-601-4920

John Dever | PGA of America | JDever@pgahq.com| 561-360-9138