PGA of America's Bevacqua To Host Show On SiriusXM Radio

SiriusXM today announced that PGA of America CEO Pete Bevacqua will host a new show on the satellite radio network. "State of the Game" will debut Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 8:00pm ET and will air monthly. Bevacqua and co-host Brian Katrek will discuss the world of golf, focusing on the role that his organization and PGA professionals play in growing the game. They also will discuss the growth of the game globally (SiriusXM).

Meanwhile, Bevacqua today discussed National Car Rental's recent sponsorship renewal with the PGA. Bevacqua: "For us, we have a strategic plan, a strategic mandate to serve our members and to grow the game. National Car Rental really allows us to deliver on both of those." National Car Rental Assistant VP/Marketing Rob Connors said the deal "gives us a chance to really bring our brand out to the people in the sections and work closely with the PGA to really bring those two synergies together" ("Morning Drive," Golf Channel, 1/20).