The
Professional Golfers' Association of
America (PGA) Signs Agreement with
LaserGrade for Computerized Delivery
of the PGA Certified Professional
Program (CCP) and Professional Golf
Management Program (PGM) Assessments
Contact:
Steve Quimby
Steve.Quimby@lasergrade.com
Vancouver,
WA - September
20, 2007 LaserGrade
announced today the signing of a new
agreement to provide computer-based
test delivery services to the
Professional Golfers' Association of
America (PGA).
The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports
organization, comprised of 28,000 men
and women golf Professionals who are
the recognized experts in growing,
teaching and managing the game of
golf, while serving millions of people
throughout its 41 PGA Sections
nationwide. Since its founding in
1916, The PGA of America has enhanced
its leadership position in a $62
billion-a-year industry, by growing
the game of golf through its premier
spectator events, world-class
education and training programs,
significant philanthropic outreach
initiatives, and award-winning golf
promotions. Today's PGA Professional
is the public's link to the game,
serving an essential role in the
operation of golf facilities
throughout the country.
Chris Hunkler, Managing Director of the PGA, stated "We are
delighted to have such a capable and
experienced company as LaserGrade
deliver our computer-based
examinations. It is a very exciting
time for our candidates who will now
be able to test via computer at
secure, proctored and conveniently
located test centers throughout the
United States. LaserGrade's
experience, affordability, flexibility
and, most importantly, its commitment
to excellent customer service will be
of great benefit to the PGA and its
members."
Mark Setash, LaserGrade's President and CEO stated, "We are
thrilled to have the opportunity to
support the PGA as it moves to
computerize its very successful PGA
Certified Professional and
Professional Golf Management Programs.
The PGA is a dynamic organization and
we at LaserGrade share their
commitment to maintaining the highest
standards for its certification
programs."
About
LaserGrade
LaserGrade, with computer-based testing centers across the United
States and Canada, is the largest
United States owned and operated
network in North America.
Headquartered in Vancouver,
Washington, LaserGrade offers
proctored computer-based test
administration for licensure and
certification examinations using its
own secure network and software.
Additionally, LaserGrade offers
proctored internet testing for test
sponsors who may wish to use their own
internet delivery platform. For lower
stakes testing, candidates may test
via any computer by logging on to
LaserGrade's secure web- browser.
For more information visit our website at: http://www.lasergrade.com
About the Professional Golfers' Association of America's CCP and
PGM programs
The PGA Certified Professional Program and the Professional Golf
Management Program provide world-class
training for aspiring golf
professionals by offering skill-based
training programs that provide
state-of-the-art skills and knowledge.
Graduates of this program will become
outstanding golf professionals who
provide exceptional service to their
customers, employers, fellow
professionals and the game of golf.
For more information visit our website at: http://www.pga.com
