GOLF
The PGA Museum of Golf in Port St. Lucie offers an intimate look at the history
of the game, from ancient artifacts to one of the world’s largest libraries
devoted to golf.
Open to the public seven days a week during season, the museum is free. It
is next door to PGA’s Center for Golf Learning and Performance just west of
I-95 in PGA Village. “We try to blend the rich history with what is happening today in the
game of golf,” said Kelly Elbin, director of communications, PGA of America.
On permanent display is the Rodman Wanamaker trophy, which is given each year to
the winner of the PGA Championship, one of golf’s four major tournaments. The Wana- >>
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A special section of the museum is dedicated to the Professional Golf Association and its role in growing the game of golf to what it is today. More than
27,000 PGA professionals offer instruction to million of golfers across the country.
PGA Museum
a window into the history of golf
BY GREG GARDNER
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