‘The Spirit Of The Game II’ Provides Updated Information, Guidance
Far Hills, N.J. – Capitalizing on its highly successful informational video on etiquette and fair play, the United States Golf Association has produced a new "Spirit of the Game II" DVD, which will be available to the public later this month.
This 100-minute interactive DVD features thoughts on the game by golf professionals and celebrities, while addressing significant elements of proper behavior on the golf course in a creative, educational and humorous manner that appeals to golfers of all ages.
Segments include a brief history of the game, as well as the evolution of golf in America, with primary features focusing on the principles of the game, care for the course, sportsmanship, etiquette and the USGA’s Handicap System. Each section is in two segments: basic information and additional details for golfers who want to acquire more knowledge about the game.
Actor and avid golfer John O’Hurley is among the celebrities appearing on-camera. The DVDalso includes narration from "Today Show" co-host Matt Lauer and sports announcers Dan Hicks, John Saunders, Jimmy Roberts and Jennifer Mills, as well as two-time U.S. Women’s Amateur champion and television golf announcer Kay Cockerill and 2002 USGA Bob Jones Award recipient and television golf announcer Judy Rankin.
Special contributions also came from PGA and LPGA teaching professionals throughout theUnited States, as well as individuals from the PGA Tour, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and other golf industry entities.
The original "Spirit of the Game" video was released by the USGA in 1998. Both programs were produced by Cowen Media, an Emmy award-winning company based in New Jersey. The concept came from golf legend Arnold Palmer, who approached the USGA with the idea of an educational outreach program to better explain why etiquette on the golf course is important.
"The Spirit of the Game II" serves as an educational tool to the growing number of new golfers, as well as to tournament volunteers, member clubs, club professionals, state and regional associations and the media.
For more information or to obtain a copy of "The Spirit of the Game II" visitwww.usgapubs.com or call the USGA Order Department at 1 (800) 336-4446.
Contact:
Pete Kowalski (pkowalski@usga.org)
Web address: www.usga.org
