Golf tournament hits a hole in one for inclusion.Each year 144 golfers descend on Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nev., to participate in the Annual Tee it Up Classic. At first glance, it doesn't seem like a big deal, considering Las Vegas has long been a stop for the Professional Golfers' Association of America "USPGA" redirects here. For the Major Championship sometimes referred to by this name, see PGA Championship. Founded in 1916, the Professional Golfers' Association of America , Ladies Professional Golfers Association Professional Golfers' Association, (with or without the apostrophe), is the usual term for a professional association in men's golf. It is often abbreviated to PGA. There are several PGAs around the world, including: (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. Seniors' Tour, and on any given day host countless local and regional tournaments. However, it doesn't take long to realize there is something just a little bit special about the Tee it Up Classic. The tournament is one of the few national venues that hosts a fully inclusive field. Each year, more than one-third of the field is comprised of individuals with physical disabilities. The competitive format is played over 36 holes, the first day utilizing a best ball format, and the second a two-person best scramble. The city of Las Vegas
The City of Las Vegas first hosted the event in 1998, and through a United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Golfing Association (USGA USGA United States Golf Association USGA Uhren & Schmuck Gassner (Germany) USGA US Global Nanospace Inc. (stock symbol) USGA Undergraduate Student Government Association ) grant purchased ten single rider Single rider lines are an opportunity at various theme parks to reduce the amount of time waiting in line for an attraction. When a single-rider line is in use, empty seats on the ride vehicles are filled using individuals from the line, thus ensuring that every vehicle is carrying golf carts. "The availability of golf carts was key to the tournament's ability to draw from a national field," says John C. Chambers, manager of the city of Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation Division. The Tee it Up Classic was awarded the 2002 Nevada Recreation and Park Society's Program Excellence Award, for Inclusive Program, and to date has drawn participants from five countries and 32 different states. Prior to the Sunday start, there is a two-hour Adaptive Golf Clinic for all participants and their family. For the past two years the clinic has been hosted by Nike Learning centers. "The Tee it Up Classic is truly a venue that promotes and enhances golf for the good of the game," says Frank Shaw, European PGA member and Nike regional representative. Tim Chew, general manager of the Las Vegas Golf Club says "Hosting the tournament and housing the city of Las Vegas Adaptive Golf Program has definitely been a win-win scenario. The city of Las Vegas has provided resources in adaptive equipment and personal expertise regarding access and inclusion, and we are one of the few courses that have staff trained in disability awareness and sensitivity. We are happy to be able to provide quality customer service for individuals of all abilities, and I am proud that our staff has the knowledge and training to recognize individual differences and provide a quality golf experience for individuals of all abilities." The Fifth Annual Tee it Up Classic will be held May 18 and 19. For more information please contact Lonny A. Zimmerman, lzimmerman @ci.las-vegas.nv.us. |
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