PGA GOLF CLUB AND PGA CENTER FOR GOLF LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE
TO HOST NATIONAL OPENING CEREMONIES FOR PATRIOT GOLF DAY WEEKEND

Patriot Golf Day Founder Maj. Dan Rooney, PGA; Co-Grand Marshals Ret. Maj. Ed Pulido and
Ret. Brig. Gen. Richard Vercauteren; and Mayor Patricia Christensen Slated to Speak

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. - PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., will once again host the national Opening Ceremonies celebration for the 3 rd Annual Patriot Golf Day Weekend at the PGA Golf Club on Sat., Sept. 5, at 8 a.m. Patriot Golf Day events, held at golf courses nationwide from Sept. 4-7 (Fri.-Mon.) raise funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our country. Since 2007, more than $3 million has been raised and more than 550 scholarships provided due to this generous support.
"We consider it a tremendous honor and a privilege to once again host the Patriot Golf Day national celebration at PGA Village this Labor Day Weekend," said Bob Baldassari, PGA general manager at PGA Village, which includes the PGA Golf Club, PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance and the PGA Historical Center, and is ranked as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts" by Golf Digest. "Patriot Golf Day will be a special event for everyone, as we once again
set out to raise funds for the families of those who have given everything. We invite everyone out to the PGA Golf Club, PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance and PGA Historical Center to make a difference and join the fun."
Patriot Golf Day Weekend activities include: the Opening Ceremonies, John Shimkonis Memorial Medal Golf Tournament benefitting the Folds of Honor Foundation, Kevin Compare Golf Trick Shot Show and a Flag Day Tournament at the PGA Golf Club on Sat. Sept. 5; a 3-Hole Red, White and Blue Glow-in-the-Dark Golf Tournament on Fri., Sept. 4 at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance; and an opportunity to receive a 10-minute golf lesson, club fitting and fitness evaluation at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance for a $10 donation to the Folds of Honor Foundation on Sat., Sept. 5. In celebration, the PGA Historical Center will unveil new exhibits that pay tribute to the PGA Championship, Arnold Palmer and the PGA Cup, beginning on Fri., Sept. 4.

The schedule of events includes:

· 3-Hole Red, White and Blue Glow-in-the-Dark Tournament: PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance - Fri., Sept. 4 8 p.m-Midnight. Come out and play golf in the dark all night long! Enter the 3-hole Glow-in-the-Dark Tournament for fun and prizes. Proceeds from the $10 entry fee benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation.

· Official Opening Ceremonies: PGA Golf Club -- Sat., Sept. 5 8 a.m.-10 a.m. The Opening Ceremonies will feature: Patriot Golf Day Founder Maj. Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional who has flown several tours of duty in Iraq; Co-Grand Marshals Ret. Brig. Gen. Richard Vercauteren, recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal, and Ret. Maj. Ed Pulido, senior vice president of development, the Folds of Honor Foundation, who lost his leg while in battle in Iraq; Port St. Lucie Mayor Patricia Christensen; and numerous honored veterans of military operations. There will be a call to the colors; "21 Golf Ball Salute;" U.S. Coast Guard Amphibious Vehicle; performances scheduled by the Avenue D Boys Choir; Centennial High School Bands and Pipe-Maj. Graeme Massie on bagpipe; appearances by St. Lucie Mets baseball players; and plenty of pageantry. On display will be both the Wanamaker Trophy, recently presented to Y.E. Yang at the 2009 PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup Trophy, famously captured last year by the United States in dramatic fashion. Following the ceremonies will be a golf trick shot show by PGA Professional Kevin Compare. Families are welcome. Admission is free.

· John Shimkonis Memorial Medal Tournament: PGA Golf Club - Sat., Sept 5 10 a.m.-close This 18-hole, shotgun event, named in honor of the first PGA Professional to give his life while fighting for his country during WWII, will use the 4-person scramble format. Proceeds from the entry fee of $75 will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation and cover: Golf, golf car, continental breakfast, BBQ lunch and prizes for top finishers!

· Choice of 10-Minute Golf Lesson, Club Fitting or Fitness Evaluation: PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance - Sat., Sept. 5 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - For a $10 donation to the Folds of Honor Foundation, we will give you the freedom to choose among a golf lesson or club fitting from a top PGA Professional or an expert fitness analysis from PGA Director of Fitness and Performance David Donatucci.

· Flag Day Tournament: PGA Golf Club - Sun., Sept. 6 All Day Celebrate Patriot Golf Day Weekend by playing in the PGA Golf Club's 18-hole, tee times Flag Day event. Each participant that donates $5 to the Folds of Honor Foundation will receive a small American flag. When the player reaches the point on the golf course when their score reflects par plus their handicap, they will plant their flag. If a player finishes the round and still has not exceeded this score, they will continue playing until they reach that total. The competitor whose flag is
planted the furthest on the course wins. Prizes are awarded to the top finishers.

· Labor Day Golf: PGA Golf Club and PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance - Mon., Sept 7
All Day Donations accepted for the Folds of Honor Foundation with rounds of golf, lessons and admission.

· PGA Championship, Arnold Palmer and PGA Cup Exhibits - PGA Historical Center - Begins Fri. Sept. 4
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the debut of three exciting exhibits that pay tribute to the 91 st PGA
Championship, captured by Y.E. Yang; Arnold Palmer's 80 th birthday; and the 24 th PGA Cup.

Please call800-800-GOLF (4653) or visit www.pgavillage.com for tee times, reservations and to participate.
PGA Village is located off of I-95 Exit #121 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

About The PGA Golf Club:

The Ryder, Wanamaker and Dye Courses form a trio of world-class public courses at the PGA Golf Club,
at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Named by Golf Digest as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America," PGA Village also features the award-winning, 35-acre PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance (formerly the PGA Learning Center) and PGA Historical Center golf museum. The PGA Golf Club exists to be one of the premier daily-fee facilities in America, and to serve as a home club for our 28,000 PGA Professionals. For more information, please visit www.pgavillage.com/stlucie.

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 in 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 Patriot Golf Day
The Folds of Honor Foundation's primary fundraiser is Patriot Golf Day, the largest grassroots golf platform in the country. With the support of The PGA of America and USGA, Patriot Golf Day has generated more than
$3 million from more than 3,700 golf courses in just two years.
Maj. Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor, started Patriot Golf Day in 2007, by asking golfers to add $1 to their greens fees in support of the Folds of Honor Foundation. Since then, the concept has grown to include a number of supporters and fundraising efforts. In 2009, The PGA and USGA will continue to support the cause by encouraging their collective membership to participate and promote participation on a national scale through the airing of public service announcements during the PGA Championship and US Open.
Patriot Golf Day 2009 will again be held during the Labor Day weekend, September 4-7. If you are interested in joining our mission to empower the lives of these deserving military families with educational opportunities, please contact the Folds of Honor Foundation or sign up to participate at www.patriotgolfday.com