The online PGA Employment Center is another industry-leading service offered by The PGA of America to help grow, not only the game, but the business of golf as well. Our continued presence at the PGA Merchandise Show and development of new services through The PGA Employment Center demonstrates our ongoing commitment to improving the standards of the profession through complimentary services that connect employers and jobseekers throughout the industry.

The persistent, toxic chemicals we identified in this study are important, heavily used industrial substances, some of which are produced in quantities up to 500 million pounds a year. At the very least, Americans have a right to know if companies are releasing these pollutants into their communities. In fact, we should have begun tracking these pollutants years ago. Instead of curbing reports on the most worrisome pollutants to please industry, the Bush Administration should be expanding the tracking system to inform and protect the public.

The PGA of America is most pleased that OfficeMax has made this commitment to engage its resources in order to benefit customers throughout the golf industry and make an impact with the PGA Foundation. It is through partnerships such as this that the PGA Foundation may continue its work of impacting the lives of many through golf.

The PGA of America is proud of the commitment of its apprentice professionals, as they have achieved a foothold in our Association, and we are equally pleased that Acushnet recognizes the importance of these individuals by continuing a commitment to the scholarship program. Acushnet is a longtime partner to PGA Professionals, and its dedication to them underscores our Association's commitment to the training and education of the next generation of golf's leaders.

The PGA of America is proud that the Greg Norman Collection continues to be a strong partner in Golf Retirement Plus. PGA Professionals recognize the quality and service of the Greg Norman Collection, a company that has made a commitment to provide the best for our member Professionals.