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About
the Golf Press Association
The
Golf Press Association, an independent golf news service, is an international
provider of editorial, photographic, audio and graphical content to
newspapers, magazines and Web sites.
The
Golf Press Association was developed to assist publications in providing:
- Exclusive content
that creates value for the customer
- Comprehensive event coverage, in addition to feature
and statistical packages
- Media support in the form of on-site writers, Web producers and
broadcasters at golf events
The
Golf Press Association provides a cost-efficient service designed specifically
to the needs of individual customers. With its editorial and statistical
packages, the Golf Press Association is providing an innovative perspective
that encompasses a sport that has grown dramatically in the past five
years. Started in April, the Golf Press Association already lists Reuters,
the U.S. Golf Association, Golfweek and numerous metropolitan papers
throughout the United States as its clients.
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Alex
Miceli, Publisher
Miceli founded golf.com (formerly GolfData Corporation) in 1993. He served
as company's president until October, 2000, when golf.com was sold to
Quokka Sports, of San Francisco. The first Web site dedicated to covering
golf, golf.com was a partnership between NBC Sports and AT&T (formerly
Media One). Prior to 1993, Miceli was a Managing Director of Export Regulatory
Consulting Firm in Washington D.C. Additionally, Miceli served two separate
stints in the Federal government and worked for Reuters News Service.
Miceli has covered more than 100 golf tournaments and international team
competitions, including 18 majors and Ryder Cups.
Stuart
Hall, Editor
Hall has over 15 years of editorial experience in newspapers, magazines
and the Internet. Hall served as editor of golf.com from 1999 to February,
2001, overseeing the editorial coverage of golf worldwide. Hall previously
worked as a writer/editor for The McClatchy (formerly News & Observer)
Publishing Company. He is a 12-time winner of N.C. Press Awards, and
has written for numerous print and Web publications.
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