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AMERICAN EXPRESS BRINGS PGA LEARNING CENTER, THE ULTIMATE
INTERACTIVE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE, TO THE 2008 PGA
CHAMPIONSHIP
First-Class Tournament Experience and Exclusive Golf
Offers for American Express Cardmembers
As
an official Patron of the Professional Golf Association
(PGA) of America, American Express will replicate the PGA
Learning Center as a one-of-a-kind tournament experience for
attendees at the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills
Country Club.
Whether a beginner or PGA Professional, the PGA Learning
Center in Port St. Lucie Florida is home to the ultimate in
golf. Fans attending the 2008 PGA Championship can
experience a mobile version of the PGA Learning Center,
which is one of the largest and most advanced practice
facilities in the world. Featuring four hitting bays and a
full-size turf chipping green and putting green, the onsite
PGA Learning Center will also include:
• GolfTec Swing Technology: Using cameras to capture
your swing and advanced motion technology to analyze form,
golf enthusiasts can test their skills and analyze the
results online from any personal computer
• Complimentary Golf Lessons and PGA Clinics:
Certified PGA Professionals will be on hand to offer
personalized 10-minute golf lessons by appointment and group
clinics focusing on different skills and techniques each day
Are You a Cardmember?
While the PGA Learning Center is open to all, only
Cardmembers will have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy:
• Championship Vision: Cardmembers can borrow
complimentary, hand-held televisions that deliver a live
telecast of the championship that fans can pause and rewind,
check out aerial views of Oakland Hills Country Club and
view player bios from anywhere on the course
• American Express Cardmember Club: The exclusive
lounge area features complimentary food and beverage items
and a silent auction featuring historic golf memorabilia and
travel packages (Located between the 8th and 12th fairways,
open all day from August 4–10)
• Commemorative PGA Poster: Special gift available
with all purchases over $175 made using an American Express
Card at the merchandise tents
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