Lynx To Host PGA Play Golf America Fan Experience
Published on June 16, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx are teaming up with The PGA of America for a fun-filled evening of free golf activities during its PGA Play Golf America Fan Experience during their game at Target Center against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m.
PGA Professionals from the Minnesota PGA Section will give free 10-minute lessons beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lynx Party Zone, which is located courtside in front of sections 118-124. They will also answer questions about the PGA's activities and initiatives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
"With the U.S. Women's Open in town, the Minnesota PGA Section is looking forward to the opportunity to team up with the Minnesota Lynx and offer their fans a unique in-arena experience," says Jon Tollette, Executive Director for the Minnesota PGA Section.
For more information about the Minnesota Lynx PGA Play Golf America Fan Experience or to purchase Golf Night tickets visit www.lynxbasketball.com or the Target Center Box Office.
About Play Golf America Play Golf America, designed to increase participation among new and exiting golfers, was developed by The PGA of America, with the support of Allied Associations including: the LPGA, National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA Tour, USGA and others involved in the annual Golf 20/20 conference. The program utilizes the www.PlayGolfAmerica.com Web site to serve as a link for consumers to access fun, affordable and informative programs in their area.
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 PGA.com.
About the Minnesota Lynx On April 22, 1998, the WNBA granted an expansion team to the city of Minneapolis, which would be operated by the Minnesota Timberwolves under the direction of owner Glen Taylor. The Minnesota Lynx joined the WNBA in 1999, with the team's home games played at the Target Center. The Lynx played the first game in their history on June 12, 1999, a 68-51 victory over the Detroit Shock before a crowd of 12,122 at the Target Center. In October 2002, Taylor became the majority owner of the Lynx after a change in the WNBA's ownership structure. Since the inaugural season in 1999, the Lynx have appeared in the WNBA Playoffs twice, in 2003 and 2004, and have featured some of the sport's greatest players in Seimone Augustus, Teresa Edwards, and Katie Smith. The Lynx are coached by Minneapolis native Don Zierden, the fifth coach in team history, and feature some of the most promising talent in the WNBA, including Augustus, 2008 Wade Trophy winner Candice Wiggins, 2007 and 2008 NCAA Champion Nicky Anosike, Anna DeForge, Lindsey Harding, Nicole Ohlde, Noelle Quinn and Charde Houston. The Lynx will celebrate their 10th Anniversary Season in 2008, becoming the 10th team in WNBA history to play at least 10 seasons.
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