VERONA, N.Y. – A field of 312 PGA Professionals, representing 44 states, will contest for a record purse of $550,000 this weekend in the 39th PGA Professional National Championship, being contested Thursday through Sunday, at Turning Stone Resort & Casino.
The Central New York resort is the first facility in New York state to host the showcase event for PGA Professionals that originated in 1968.
The National Championship purse represents a $50,000 increase from a year ago, and features a first-place prize of $75,000, up from $67,000 in 2005, along with the Walter Hagen Cup.
The 20 low scorers following Sunday’s final round will earn a berth in the 88th PGA Championship, Aug. 17-20, at Medinah (Ill.) Country Club.
The National Championship field was assembled from 41 Section PGA Professional Championships conducted in 2005. The Section championships and the National Championship offer a combined purse of more than $1.3 million.
The PGA Professional National Championship is presented by Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra; Buick and Club Car. The Greg Norman Collection is the Official Golf Apparel of the championship. The Golf Channel is the exclusive media partner and the PGA Tour is a contributing partner.
Celebrating its 90th anniversary, The PGA of America was founded in 1916, and is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.
Contact:
Bob Denney
315/361-8145
bdenney@pgahq.com
