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“If we can help and find a way to expand the game to get more young kids involved, get more women involved in the game of golf, then I think it will be a very rewarding experience” – Pro Football HOFer Lynn Swann, on being named the new Independent Dir on the PGA of America BOD (“Morning Drive,” Golf Channel, 11/15).

"It made sense for us to double down and focus on our PGA license and the courses. For us, that needed to be the focus. That's what golfers were telling us they wanted" – Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson, on the video game company's decision to end its partnership with Tiger Woods after 16 years (YAHOO.com, 11/15).

“I've spoken to [PGA of America President Ted Bishop] and to people at the PGA about this – they approached me a few months ago and I'd be all for it” – Golfer Rory McIlroy, on the US PGA Championship being held at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland (REUTERS, 11/15).

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