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The PGA of
America at the Radisson Martinique |
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A long-running success story, The PGA of America grew from a meeting on
April 10, 1916, in the Martinique's diminutive boardroom where 78
professionals were elected to membership and formed the springboard into
the world's largest working sports organization with 27,000 men and
women professionals.
The PGA of America needed a catalyst at its founding, and the support
came through department store magnate and philanthropist, Rodman
Wanamaker.
"Mr. Wanamaker was a visionary," said PGA Past President Roger Warren of
Kiawah Island, S.C. "He, too, was willing to support those who had
dreams. By encouraging them, he helped them financially. And so we owe a
lot to the fact that Rodman Wanamaker saw something in these golf
professionals in their dream and their vision, and said, 'I want to help
and support you.' "
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