On Friday, July 26, 2013, the North Florida PGA (NFPGA) announced a joint venture with the Golf Association of Florida (GAF). Press and media gathered at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, FL for the special announcement. Rich Smith, Executive Director of the North Florida PGA proudly made the announcement ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYXKZZhR-0M ).
The relationship will offer NFPGA Members, facilities and amateurs a variety of benefits and playing opportunities. It will be an exciting new era for North Florida golfers that will provide them with the latest technology for handicapping services along with exceptional value. There will also be new playing opportunities for amateurs throughout the Section at the best venues.
“GolfNet is proud to power the technology to make this joint venture work.” Says Jim Stracka, President and CEO of GolfNet. “GolfNet’s GN21 technology provides USGA handicapping services, Tournament Management Services, Smart Phone Apps, and other technology to service the member clubs and golfers of GAF and NFPGA.”
Pictured from left to right:
• Rich Smith, Executive Director/CEO of the North Florida PGA
• Judy Comella, Executive Director of Golf Association of Florida
• Jim Stracka, President and CEO of GolfNet
• Ken Althouse, President of Golf Association of Florida
• Tony Johnson, President of the North Florida PGA
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ABOUT THE NORTH FLORIDA PGA
The North Florida PGA (NFPGA) is a group of approximately 1,500 PGA Members and
Apprentices, serving the needs of the golfers of North Florida. It is a not-for-profit service
organization founded in 1979 and one of the 41 Sections that make up the PGA of America.
ABOUT THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
The Golf Association of Florida was established in 1997 as a statewide golf association, and
is licensed by the United States Golf Association.
http://www.gafgolf.org/index.php
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