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PGA professional golfer Suzy Whaley (http://suzywhaleygolf.com/”>http://suzywhaleygolf.com/) shares the Good News about the PGA McGladrey Team Championship on October 20-22, 2008. Currently, golfers can still enroll in the championship and participate in Local Qualifying Events with a team of three amateurs. Based on the number of entries per course, one or two teams will move on to the Section Championship for their region. If you would like to sign up go to PGA.com/teamchampionship. The PGA McGladrey Team Championship is a nationwide grassroots best ball event that brings together PGA Professionals and amateurs for a one-of-a-kind golf experience. By participating in this tournament, golf enthusiasts around the country can enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the sport in the rare atmosphere of a team, culminating in 54 holes at world-renowned Pinehurst Resort in beautiful North Carolina. The Championship is operated and managed by The PGA of America and consists of a series of Local Qualifying Events and PGA Section Championships. The National Championship field features 41 four-player teams, representing The PGA of Americas nationwide network of Sections. The Championship is a result of a partnership between The PGA of America and RSM McGladrey, which is the Official Accounting, Tax and Business Consulting Firm of The PGA of America. Get Involved! Registration for the 2008 PGA McGladrey Team Championship is available by visiting PGA.com/teamchampionship. Teams consist of three amateurs who participate in the Local Qualifying Events and are joined by a PGA Professional at the Section and National Championship levels. Each team member must have an established USGA approved handicap index. The total maximum handicap index of all three partners combined will be no more than 54.0 if all male, 70.0 if one female, 80.0 if two female and 90.0 if all three female. Each team members handicap index is converted to the course handicap for the tees being used and then divided by 50 percent to calculate the number of strokes each team member receives. For Local Qualifying Events that have a minimum of seven and maximum of 17 teams, one team will advance to the Section Championship. Local Qualifying Events with 18 or more teams will have two teams earn the right to compete at their designated Section Championship. Only one team per Section Championship will advance to the National Championship. The National Championship will be conducted October 20-22, at the historic Pinehurst Resort. Founded in 1895, Pinehurst has served as host to major championship golf since 1936, and offers a unique golfing experience on its eight world-class courses. The Championship will be played on Pinehurst Nos. 2, 4 and 8, with competitors vying for a combined purse/gift certificates of $200,000. Amateur Entry Fees (per amateur) Local Qualifying Event: $55 (plus applicable course fees) Section Championship: $100 National Championship: $100 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 $76 billion 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. For more information, visit http://www.pga.com . RSM McGladrey is a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm with 8,000 employees in nearly 100 offices dedicated to serving midsized companies nationwide and around the world. We are proud to present this championship and to be the official accounting, tax and business consulting firm of The PGA of America.
