60th PGA Merchandise Show to feature Annika Sorenstam as a keynote address speaker
Annika Sorenstam, the pioneer of women’s golf, will be a part of the Professional Golf Association of America and the industry leaders to present a keynote address on growing the sport at the 60th PGA Merchandise Show.
The event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Sorenstam has amassed ten major titles and was inducted in the Ladies Professional Golf Association Hall of Fame.
She has various records to her name – the only female golfer to shoot a 59 in a competitive tournament and to have represented the European team eight times in Solheim Cup.
Sorenstam has won a massive 89 titles on the professional circuit. The legendary golfer changed the level of the sport and took it to new heights.
Sorenstam will start the proceedings in Orlando, the forum that is to continue for three days will be highlighting the future and the growth of golf.
In a statement, Sorenstam said, "I have attended the PGA Merchandise Show often throughout the years and I look forward to sharing my perspective on the PGA Forum Stage about the future of the game and how we can help more people enjoy all the benefits of
golf.
"Growing the game is very important to me. We need to keep the game friendly and fun. One of the main reasons I started the ANNIKA Foundation is to help promote the game and teach the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle through golf".
The PGA President of the Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Indiana, Ted Bishop said that Sorenstam is the most revered and high profile lady golfer the world has ever come across.
He continued with his praise for the Hall-of-Famer and said that he is delighted over the fact that Sorenstam will be a keynote speaker at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show.
Bishop added that Sorenstam’s presence at the show will be of pivotal importance, as she is somebody whose opinions and insight are always considered to be valuable.
In his ending comments, Bishop said that the ten-time major championship winner is one of the greatest ambassadors and has had a huge impact on the sport.
Numerous aspects of the sport will be brought into consideration during the 60th PGA Merchandise Show. Growth-of-the-game promotions and the future of golf will be the main focus of the show.
With Sorenstam joining the industry leaders and the PGA of America, there will definitely be something positive coming out of the show.
Ladies golf has taken a huge plunge after years of discrimination within the sport.
Currently the ladies’ tours are being dominated by Asian players who have been overpowering their European counterparts with conviction.
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