Holiday Greetings and Warmest Wishes to all golfers from PGA Professionals

Our online card starts with a special message from the new President of the PGA of America.

 

"This time of year is so very special to me, to the PGA of America and hopefully, for golfers like you. It's a time we reflect on the past year, prepare for the upcoming year and appreciate the events and folks that are - and have been - special to us. While we as golfers, as an association and even a nation, have faced some difficult times this past year, I am truly optimistic about 2011 and excited about all of us meeting the new challenges and enjoying the opportunities ahead. On behalf of my family, my friends and members at Hillendale Country Club here in Phoenix, Maryland and the 28,000 men and women who make up the PGA of America, I want to wish each and everyone of you and yours the merriest and most blessed Christmas season. May the New Year bring you every joy and success possible, both professionally and personally. Very Respectfully" 

- Allen Wronowski, PGA of America President

 

Then from the shores of Lake Michigan and the host site of the exciting 2010 PGA Championship

 

"Happy Holidays from the shores of Whistling Straits.  Wishing you and yours a Championship Season in the year ahead."

Best in Golf,"

Jim Richerson, PGA

General Manager & Group Director of Golf

Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run

 

From last year's PGA Championship to 2011's U.S. Open:

 

"Warmest holiday greetings from Congressional Country Club! Hoping everyone has a safe and prosperous new year and sincere wishes for a great year of golf for you as well."

John Lyberger, PGA

Director of Golf, Congressional Country Club

 

One of our favorite PGA Professionals, who represents two of the finest courses in all of golf, sends greetings to you from both facilities.

"Happy Holidays from Oakmont Country Club, May the wind be at your back in 2011!!"      

"Happy Holidays from Seminole Golf Club, May all your par putts be tap ins in 2011!!"

- Bob Ford, PGA

Head Professional at Oakmont Country Club and Seminole Golf Club

 

And from another of the nation's most respected PGA Professionals:

 

"Happy Holidays to all those who love golf! Whether you play, watch or just know someone that does - hoping that 2010 was a great year for you and that 2011 is even better."

Jim Mrva, PGA

2010 PGA Golf Professional of the Year

Head Professional, Monroe Golf Club

 

The ever-talented Chuck Dunbar got into the spirit with a creative poem just for you.

A Holiday Greeting (poem) from Pebble Beach…

Holiday Greetings from Pebble Beach, a slice of US Open heaven,

Our signature hole awaits you, the famous number seven,

Whether you love golf, or the spa, or just a great view,

We invite you to come visit us, the trip of a lifetime awaits you!

- Chuck Dunbar, PGA

Head Professional at Pebble Beach Golf Links

 

From the host of the popular "The Golf Fix":

 

"Here's what I want you to do - look around, get with friends and family, be safe and have a tremendous holiday season. Wishing all of you the best 2011 you could ever imagine having.  Let's do this!"

- Michael Breed, PGA

Head Professional at Sunningdale Country Club

Host of "The Golf Fix" on The Golf Channel

 

And the author of "The New Rules of Golf Instruction" sends along a time-honored greeting.

 

"Happy Holidays from the everyone here at Reynolds Plantation Golf Academy!"

- Charlie King, PGA

Director of Instruction, Reynolds Plantation Golf Academy, Greensboro, GA

 

One of the nation's top resorts is excited for 2011 and hopes you are too.

 

"Wishing you and your family a great holiday season from the entire staff at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to serve you in the coming year. Even more, best wishes that 2011 brings you your best year in golf."

- Brian Gerard, PGA

Director of Golf, Kiawah Island Golf Resort

 

And sunny Florida wants to say hello.

 

"May this Holiday season and the upcoming year bring you joy, comfort, peace and lots of birdies."

Rodney Green, PGA

Director of Golf, Innisbrook Resorts

 

Not to be outdone, Southern California has a note to you as well.

 

"From the home of the always exciting Farmers Insurance Open and the amazing 2008 U.S. Open, here's to an exciting and amazing 2011 for all the golfers out there!"

Joe DeBock, PGA

Head Professional, Torrey Pines Golf Club, La Jolla, Calif.

 

Finally,  an American hero expresses his warmest wishes on behalf of all of golf to our men and women in uniform.

"May God bless our golfing families and all of the troops defending our freedoms this holiday season."

Godspeed,

- Major Dan Rooney, PGA

Founder of Folds of Honor and Patriot Golf Day

 

Obviously, our online card could go on forever with thousands of greetings from PGA Professionals and their courses. These were just a sample of the heartfelt wishes for the golf community by some of the PGA's top members. But suffice it to say, everyone in golf is committed to making sure that our love and enjoyment of this game gets stronger and more fulfilling every year. And so, on behalf of PGA.com, The PGA of America and PGA Professionals everywhere, we wish you the greatest of blessings during the holidays and for all of 2011!