"Winter home of the PGA" to open on Florida's Treasure Coast; home to the pros -- open to the public.PORT ST. LUCIE/PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 1995--A new page in sports history unfolds this fall as the PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used. (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. of America prepares to open its first owned-and-operated public golf club. Home to the pros and open to the public, the world's largest working sports association is about to open the prestigious "PGA Golf Club" at The Reserve in Port St. Lucie St. Lucie may refer to:
"This is the fruition fru·i·tion n. 1. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment: labor finally coming to fruition. 2. Enjoyment derived from use or possession. 3. of a lifetime dream for the PGA to own a golf club our members can call their home," said Jim Awtrey, PGA of America chief executive officer. "Just as important, the project is part of our strategic mission to make world-class golf open and affordable to the public." Guest fees for public golfers will be $49 with car during high season. The PGA Golf Club at The Reserve is the "Winter Home of the PGA." Its two courses and innovative clubhouse will be the focal point focal point n. See focus. for a complete golf environment where golf professionals and the golfing public can live or come for vacation. Renowned course architect Tom Fazio Tom Fazio (born February 10, 1945) began his career in golf course design in the suburban Philadelphia and has created, considered by many, some of the most visually attractive golf holes in the world. has designed the first two 18-hole courses in his style that's both challenging and playable for golfers of all levels. The two courses are expected to open in November and January respectively. The clubhouse is scheduled to open early next year. A Learning Center is planned, and the PGA has an option to build a third 18-hole course. Just 40 minutes north of the PGA's national office in Palm Beach Gardens, the project is on the cutting edge of golf club innovation and technology. Guests will notice the difference as soon as they arrive. The user-friendly clubhouse, designed by Viorel Florea, combines the PGA's newest ideas for ultimate guest satisfaction. For example, the 55-foot landmark clock tower houses the Welcome Center, where guests are cordially greeted by a professional staff. "Our guests will only have to explain their presence once before they play," said the PGA Golf Club's head professional Bill Cioffoletti, who believes quality customer service is paramount. Located on 430 pristine pris·tine adj. 1. a. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization. b. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean: pristine mountain snow. 2. acres, the courses will be among the first in Florida to join the Audubon Signature Cooperative Sanctuary sanctuary, sacred place, especially the most sacred part of a sacred place. In ancient times and in the Middle Ages, a sanctuary served as asylum, a place of refuge for persons fleeing from violence or from the penalties of the law. Program. Significant efforts will focus on wildlife conservation, habitat enhancement, waste management, energy efficiency and water conservation. Golfers will enjoy big expanses of wildlife sanctuary. The PGA Golf Club at The Reserve is expected to attract golfers locally, nationally and worldwide. CONTACT: Fitzgerald Productions Inc., Margate, Fla. Elaine Fitzgerald, 800/852-1717 or Green Advertising, Boca Raton Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla. Marci Bergman, 407/989-9550 |
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