TOUR Wives Association to receive Innovator Award

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- GOLF Magazine has named the PGA TOUR Wives Association the recipient of one of 10 Innovator Awards for its charitable nature and positive impact on PGA TOUR host cities.

In GOLF Magazine's December issue, the editors selected 10 nominated individuals and/or organizations that have made significant strides at elevating the game of golf. Among the criteria for the GOLF Magazine awards, "Golf's difference-makers come in two varieties: the kind of people who make you feel good about the game, and the kind of people who make you feel good about your game."

The 2008 GOLF Magazine Innovator Awards were broken down into the following categories: The Computer Wiz, The Entrepreneur, The Teacher, The Researchers, The Inspiration, The Supporters, The King, The Mind, The Providers and The Dreamer.

The PGA TOUR Wives Association will receive an Innovator Award under the category of The Providers. In the article entitled The People Who Make a Difference, authors Connell Barrett and Steve Beslow write that the wives "give back -- and get their hands dirty -- one city at a time."

"Since its inception 20 years ago, the PGA TOUR Wives Association has devoted a great amount of time giving back to communities across the country," said PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem. "From serving meals in soup kitchens to helping build homes with Habitat for Humanity for families in need, the PGA TOUR Wives Association truly accentuates the mission of the PGA TOUR. I congratulate and applaud them for their effort, drive and spirit."

"Speaking on behalf of the PGA TOUR Wives Association, this award from GOLF Magazine is very meaningful and a tribute to all the work that has been done over the last 20 years by a passionate group of women," said TOUR Wives Association President Amy Wilson, wife of PGA TOUR professional Mark Wilson. "Our inspiration is to keep moving forward and improve on the quality of many more peoples' lives for the next 20 years and beyond."