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PGA of America aids junior golf program
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Billy Turner
The Times-Picayune
11/12/2009
"The BDF is expected to be the organization selected to redevelop at least one golf course at City Park. The park's board in late May approved changes to its master plan that cleared the way for a $24 million golf facility. City Park has in hand about $15.5 million to pay for Phase I -- $5.9 million in FEMA reimbursements and $9.65 million from state capital outlay. The Bayou District Foundation is said to be raising approximately $9 million to cover the remaining costs and will make that bid when the request for proposal is issued.
City Park CEO Bob Becker said Wednesday the RFP could come next week.
Once the RFP is issued, it will be open for a minimum of 30 days, perhaps more, Becker said. "We hope that we've structured the RFP so that we will get competition, " he said."
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The PGA of America, which will be conducting its 93rd annual meeting beginning today in New Orleans, awarded $10,000 to the Bayou District Foundation on Wednesday for its junior golf program.
Jim Dorman, Gulf States PGA president, said the ceremony at the City Park driving range was about supporting the next generation of golfers. The money will be used to support the curriculum, equipment and instructors committed to junior golf.
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