UnitedHealthcare Named Presenting Sponsor of PGA Sports Academy

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA of America today announced UnitedHealthcare as the presenting sponsor of The PGA Sports Academy, an interactive program that teaches youths and their families about health, fitness and the game of golf.

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The PGA Sports Academy Powered by UnitedHealthcare is offered at more than 1,400 facilities nationwide this summer. Visit PlayGolfAmerica.com for a list of participating facilities.

The Sports Academy curriculum includes phased levels of instruction, making the program adaptable for youth of any age, fitness level or golfing ability.  The programs are taught by certified PGA professionals and include instruction and development in the core areas, including:

• golf skills
• fitness and nutrition
• sportsmanship, rules and safety

UnitedHealthcare, in addition to being the presenting sponsor of The PGA Sports Academy, will deliver health and wellness messages at participating facilities and through The PGA of America's championship events.

"We're excited to have UnitedHealthcare on board as a presenting sponsor for this successful and innovative junior program that was recently recognized by Golf Digest with its 2012 Junior Development Award," said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. "The PGA Sports Academy offers expert golf instruction from PGA Professionals, with a commitment to overall health and wellness provided by UnitedHealthcare, to families and young athletes throughout the country.  It's a relationship that makes perfect sense for both organizations."

The Sports Academy consists of three levels – Player, Sport and Champion levels – that develop the necessary physical and golf skills to practice, improve and enjoy the sport of golf.  Youth are tested before they begin each level to determine their level of experience and establish personal goals.

The PGA Sports Academy will also give participants a practice program to improve their skills on their own.  All levels of the program include health and diet information such as proper nutrition and hydration before, during and after exercise.  Parents of PGA Sports Academy students will also receive resources to help them support their child in his or her development in the game of golf.

About The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the 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 UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 650,000 physicians and care professionals and 5,000 hospitals nationwide. UnitedHealthcare serves more than 38 million people and is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company.

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SOURCE The PGA of America