RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (March 10, 2015) – Trump National Golf Club – Los Angeles, one of the most spectacular golf courses in the country, will host the 33rd PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 19-21, 2015. The showcase of major champions is part of a multi-year agreement between the PGA of America and the Trump Organization.
It marks the event’s first return to the U.S. mainland since 1993. Golf Channel will televise the event beginning this year.
In addition, PGA Grand Slam week at Trump National Golf Club – Los Angeles will feature the 2015 PGA Junior League Golf Championship, Oct. 17-19.
PGA Junior League Golf is the key youth program of PGA REACH, the charitable arm of the PGA of America. The program is designed to be a fun, accessible and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 13 and under to learn and play the game of golf. The 2015 PGA Junior League Golf Championship follows an explosive 2014 season of growth with 17,500 boys and girls participating on 1,425 teams.
“Playing in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf signifies that you achieved a great milestone in the game. The boys and girls in the PGA Junior League Golf Championship finals during Grand Slam week also have accomplished something very special,” said Rory McIlroy, PGA Junior League Golf Official Ambassador. “To have the finals at a great course and on a week celebrating major champions is an experience these young players will cherish for a lifetime.”
During PGA Grand Slam of Golf Week, eight 10-player teams matching East vs. West regions will compete in a two-person scramble format, with coaches allowed to substitute every three holes in order that all team members may participate.
“PGA Grand Slam week also will be a showcase for future stars of the game at the PGA Junior League Golf Championship,” said Sprague. “This popular program has grown tremendously and makes for a truly special week in golf.”
The final matches at Trump National Golf Club – Los Angeles will be Monday, Oct. 19.
Contacts:
Jamie Carbone, PGA of America, 561/624-8446, [email protected]
Amanda Miller, The Trump Organization, 212/836-3218, [email protected]
Hope Hicks. The Trump Organization, 212-715-6785, [email protected]