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# On stage for the PGA!
**URL:** https://jimcarroll.com/2010/11/on-stage-for-the-pga/
Date: 2010-11-06
Author: JimCarroll
Post Type: post
Summary: I was privileged and honored to be the opening keynote speaker for the 94th Annual General Meeting of the PGA of America, “the largest working sports organization in the world,” speaking to the trends and innovation issues that might be considered in an ongoing effort to promote the game to everyone, everywhere. It was quite […]
Categories: Blog, Sports & Fitness
Tags: sports
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I was privileged and honored to be the opening keynote speaker for the 94th Annual General Meeting of the PGA of America, "the largest working sports organization in the world," speaking to the trends and innovation issues that might be considered in an ongoing effort to promote the game to everyone, everywhere.
It was quite the extraordinary day, and I must say, one of the highlights of my eighteen year speaking career.
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