Newton, MA – October 14, 2010 – The PGA of America announced today that Southworth Development will become the title sponsor of the Senior PGA Professional National Championship and the 41 Section Championships conducted nationwide beginning in 2011 and running through 2013.
“The PGA of America is excited to partner with Southworth Development as it sponsors one of our most popular member events, the Senior PGA Professional National Championship,” said PGA of America President Jim Remy. “Southworth’s expertise in the golf industry will bring added prestige to this national championship that has both extended and elevated the careers of many PGA Professionals.”
Southworth Development has been working with The PGA of America for several years on the development of PGA Village Cat Island in The Bahamas, scheduled for completion in 2012. Recently Southworth and The PGA of America have expanded their partnership to develop PGA Villages in select marketplaces within the United States.
The PGA of America has not yet determined the venue for the 2011 Senior PGA Professional National Championship. The Senior PGA Professional National Championship began in December 1989 with a 144-player field at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Since its debut, the participants have included several players who have gone on to outstanding Tour careers, including Jim Albus (a runner-up in 1990) and past Senior PGA Champion Tom Wargo (runner-up in 1992).
PGA members who are at least 50 years of age may attempt to qualify for the national Championship through one of the 41 geographical Sections of The PGA of America. Since 2001, the national championship has featured 264 players competing on two courses, with the low 35 finishers qualifying for the Senior PGA Championship the following year.
On Sunday (Oct. 10), PGA Professional Robert Thompson captured the 2010 Senior PGA Professional National Championship that was contested over two courses in southern California.
“Southworth Development is excited to align ourselves with the Senior PGA Professional National Championship at both the Sectional and National Championship levels,” said David Southworth, President and CEO of Southworth Development. “We are committed to supporting the game of golf and look forward to our growing relationship with The PGA of America and PGA Professionals.”
Southworth Development specializes in the development of residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate communities. Its expertise includes master-planned community development; real estate asset management; golf course construction management and resort and golf operations management.
About The PGA of America
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 the multi-billion dollar 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.
About Southworth Development
Southworth Development LLC is a privately held company specializing in the development of residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate communities. Founded by David Southworth, Southworth Development’s expertise includes master-planned community development; real estate asset management; golf course construction management and resort and golf operations management.
Southworth communities include Creighton Farms a private residential golf community situated just 30 miles west of Washington, D.C., surrounded by an award-winning 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course; Machrihanish Dunes, a celebrated historic project on the west coast of Scotland, consisting of a new, 18-hole, David McLay Kidd-designed seaside links course, along with the restoration of two beautiful old Scottish hotels, the creation of single-family residential home sites and fractional ownership golf cottage units; Meredith Bay, a luxury residential gated community and marina located on New Hampshire’s famed Lake Winnipesaukee; Renaissance Golf Club, a private golf club with an 18-hole Brian Silva championship golf course located on Boston’s North Shore; and, currently under development, PGA Village® The Bahamas, which will feature a 1,906-acre oceanfront site with over 2 miles of beachfront, anchored by a five-star boutique hotel, a casino, spectacular sea-side residential units, 36-holes of championship-caliber golf and the PGA Village®, located on Cat Island in The Bahamas.
Contact:
Jamie Carbone
561/624-8446
jcarbone@pgahq.com
