Greensboro, Ga. (January 4, 2010) - Reynolds Plantation is pleased to announce that two of its golf students will be competing on the PGA TOUR in the coming year. Garth Mulroy and Blake Adams finished in the top-25 on the 2009 Nationwide Tour money list to earn their PGA TOUR cards for the 2010 season. Mulroy is taught by Charlie King; Adams is taught by Charles McLendon.
King and McLendon employ a unique set of principles, outlined in King's latest book, "The New Rules of Golf Instruction" while working with the professionals. Adams and Mulroy were not asked to change their swings; the New Rules allow golfers to keep their style of swing while becoming more skillful in critical areas and reaching their fullest potential. It's a set of standards that all golfers, including amateurs, can benefit from when choosing an instructor.
Mulroy, from Durban, South Africa, is a student of King, director of instruction at the Reynolds Golf Academy. Mulroy has five victories worldwide including a 2009 Nationwide Tour win at the South Georgia Classic. He finished 14th on the 2009 Nationwide Tour money list.
"Congratulations to Garth on getting his PGA TOUR card," said King. "It was great to work with Garth last year and see some solid results. I expect him to have a breakout year on the PGA TOUR this year."
Adams, a graduate of Georgia Southern University, has been receiving instruction from McLendon, master club fitter and teacher at Reynolds Plantation, for almost two years. Adams turned professional in 2001 and had a breakthrough year in 2009 with seven top-10 finishes and a third place standing on the Nationwide Tour money list. His earnings of almost $400,000 set a new Nationwide Tour record for most money earned in a single season without a victory.
"It has been a privilege to work with such a talented player," said McLendon. "After working with Blake for almost two years now, it has been exciting to watch him realize his potential. Congratulations to Blake, his family and friends who have supported him along the way. I wish him much success on the PGA TOUR."
The Reynolds Golf Academy provides golf schools and instruction for golfers of all skill levels. For more information, visit http://www.reynoldsgolfacademy.com/ or call 866.443.6742.
Photos: Top - Garth Mulroy, of South Africa, will compete on the PGA TOUR in 2010. Bottom - Charles McLendon works with PGA TOUR player Blake Adams at Reynolds Plantation.
About the Reynolds Golf Academy
The Reynolds Golf Academy at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee, Ga., is a state-of-the-art learning center located just an hour's drive from Atlanta and Augusta. Led by GOLF MAGAZINE Top 100 Instructor Charlie King, the Reynolds Golf Academy features individual golf lessons, corporate golf outings, the New Rules Golf Schools which include the cutting-edge Essentials of GolfTM Total Game Improvement Golf School and the "Red Zone" Short Game Golf School, based on King's book, "Golf's Red Zone Challenge." The 16-acre, 6,550 square foot private campus is adjacent to Rees Jones' Oconee Course and The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. For more information, visit www.ReynoldsGolfAcademy.com.
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