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05/18/2012 | Press release
Let's Move on Course!" Encourages Spectators to Get Moving at the 73rd Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid
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May 18, 2012
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"Let's Move on Course!" Encourages Spectators to Get Moving
at the 73rd Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid
10,000 pedometers to be distributed to fans by
Hospital for Special Surgery, promoting golf as a healthy activity
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Fans at the 73rd Senior PGA Championship, May 22-27, at Harbor Shores Golf Club, will not only have a chance to watch their favorite players, but will also experience the health benefits of golf first-hand. For the second consecutive year, ThePGA of America encourages spectators to participate in "Let's Move on Course!," exclusively sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), to promote the health and fitness benefits that come with spending time walking the golf course, both as fans and as players.
"Let's Move On Course!" reflects The PGA of America's continual support of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign, which strives to combat obesity through healthy eating and physical activity.
Fans attending the 73rd Senior PGA Championship are encouraged to pick up a free pedometer at the "Let's Move on Course!" booth, located at the Main Spectator Entrance, and track their steps as they follow their favorite golfers around the course. Golf appears to be a leisurely pursuit and not an energetic sport, but health and fitness experts advocate that taking 10,000 steps a day - the equivalent of walking 18 holes - improves overall fitness and helps with weight control. Ultimately, The PGA of America wants everyone to recognize the health benefits associated with walking the course when they play. And, since May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it is the perfect time to hit the links for fun, relaxing and enjoyable exercise.
"We want people to realize that golf is a healthy lifestyle choice and a great way for people to engage in physical activity together," said David Donatucci, director of fitness for The PGA of America. "The best thing about golf as exercise is that it doesn't feel like you're exercising. Walking 18 holes through beautiful scenery is a fun, moderate exercise that the people of all ages can enjoy."
A total of 10,000 pedometers will be given away between Tuesday, May 22, and Sunday, May 27, with a limited supply distributed each day on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals are encouraged to visit www.hss.edu/golf and create a personalized "walking" account to record their number of steps online. HSS has customized hss.edu/golfto encourage golfers and golf fans to walk the course by offering them an easy way to keep track of their steps and calculate how those steps contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
"This website is an extension of our commitment to injury prevention and to promoting a healthy lifestyle," said HSS CEO Lou Shapiro. "Golf and walking are a natural fit, and HSS is proud to partner again with The PGA of America on LMOC and engage golfers and golf fans all year long."
"Let's Move on Course!" was officially launched in 2010 at the 92nd PGA Championship, held at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis. In 2010, The PGA of America joined the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation as its 100th member. The PGA will continually contribute to the Foundation's campaign to promote ways to help people achieve a healthy weight by promoting the health and wellness benefits of golf.
About The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a two-fold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevatingthe standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
About Hospital for Special Surgery
Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics, No. 2 in rheumatology, No. 19 in neurology, and No. 16 in geriatrics by U.S. News & World Report (2011-12), and has received Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and has one of the lowest infection rates in the country. From 2007 to 2011, HSS has been a recipient of the HealthGradesJoint Replacement Excellence Award. HSS is a member of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College and as such all Hospital for Special Surgery medical staff are faculty of the Medical College. The hospital's research division is internationally recognized as a leader in the investigation of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. Hospital for Special Surgery is located in New York City and online at www.hss.edu.
