| | USGA Releases Second Video On Golf
Etiquette
November 6, 2007
E-mail address:
mediarelations@usga.org
Far Hills, N.J. - Capitalizing on its highly successful
informational video on etiquette and fair play, the USGA has
produced a new and improved "Spirit of the Game II"
DVD, to be available to the public later this month. This
100-minute interactive DVD features thoughts on the game by
golf professionals and celebrities, while addressing
significant elements of proper behavior on the golf course in
a creative, educational and fun manner that appeals to
golfers of all ages.
Segments include a brief history of the game, as well as the
evolution of golf in America, with primary features focusing
on the principles of the game, care for the course,
sportsmanship, etiquette and the USGA's Handicap
System. Each section is broken down by two levels:
basic information and additional details for golfers who want
to acquire more knowledge about the game.
Actor and avid golfer John O'Hurley is among the
celebrities appearing on-camera. The DVD also includes
narration from Today Show co-host Matt Lauer, sports
announcers Dan Hicks, Jennifer Mills, Jimmy Roberts and John
Saunders, as well as two-time U.S. Women's Amateur
champion and television golf announcer Kay Cockerill and 2002
USGA Bobby Jones Award recipient and television golf
announcer Judy Rankin.
Special contributions, both on screen and in production, also
came from PGA and LPGA teaching professionals throughout the
United States, as well as individuals from the PGA Tour, Golf
Course Superintendents Association of America and other golf
industry entities.
The original "Spirit of the Game" video was
released by the USGA in 1998. Both programs were
produced by Cowen Media, an Emmy award-winning company based
in New Jersey. The genesis of the concept came from
golf legend Arnold Palmer, who approached the USGA with the
concept of an educational outreach program to better explain
why etiquette on the golf course is important.
"The Spirit of the Game II" serves as an
educational tool to the growing number of golfers, as well as
to tournament volunteers, member clubs, club professionals,
state and regional associations and the media.
For more information or to obtain a copy of "The Spirit
of the Game II" visit
www.usgapubs.com
or call the USGA Order Department at 1-800-336-4446. |